Wednesday, March 14, 2012
9:35PM DST
Cole rested comfortably in his own room throughout the night until about 9:00 this morning when he was served breakfast. Rhonda attributes his restful night to having a comfortable bed to sleep on. But there's no breakfast in bed at this hotel. As part of Cole's therapy, he has to get out of bed and sit in his chair if he wants to eat. And eat he does. Tom keeps telling the staff once Cole regains his appetite, the hospital won't have enough food for him. Today they realized what Tom was talking about. Cole ate all of his omelet for breakfast, had pizza for lunch and a hamburger and fries for dinner. Cole chooses his meals from a menu kinda like room service. That could be a recipe for disaster.
He's going to need all that food for energy though because tomorrow Cole starts a regiment of physical, occupational and speech therapy. He was given a wheelchair today but was told not to get used to it because he won't need it for very long. And there's no getting out of school either. Cole was evaluated academically and it was determined that he can begin school work tomorrow too. After about a week, Cole's progress will be evaluated in all areas and it will determine how much rehab he will need.
Today, when Cole wasn't resting or being evaluated, he watched a little TV, talked on the phone to his brothers, familiarized himself with an iPad, visited with his cousin Angelie and her boyfriend Joaquin and read the blog.
Rhonda said Cole seemed to be more alert today. His words were clearer and he stayed awake a little longer. When asked what sort of accident he had been in, Cole told the therapist he had been in a motorcycle accident. He named the days of the week, some of the months and named some fruit. Rhonda said he still spends a lot of time sleeping because he's exhausted and that he gets tired pretty quick.
Perhaps the most memorable event of the day was when Cole received a poster and card from friend. After looking at it, Cole giggled and had a big smile on his face. :)
Dear Jay (Harry) Stewart, Tom's brother....
ReplyDeleteFirst of all...I want to say to those involved in keeping this blog up to date you are doing a wonderful job. It is like reading a suspense novel chapter by chapter and can hardly wait to get back to it...THANKS!
Cole, you are doing fantastic...This obstacle course before you will be a tough one but with YOUR will and the great cheering team on your side, I perceive this book will have a happy ending!!! My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Karen's friend, Tish
This is the first "favorite" place I added to my email acct after being hacked. I love reading about the progress each day. It is like God unfolding a miracle. To hear of Cole eating like a teenager and walking and talking and laughing is such a joy.
ReplyDeleteJoe was over here yesterday and he sends his love. We read the blog together. Carol keeps it up for him at her house also.He cares about you all so much.
My prayers are for you, Tom and Rhonda also. I pray for travel mercies for you while going back and forth to LA. I pray that you get the rest that you need. I ask God for peace in your hearts. I thank God for the distance Cole has traveled so far. I thank God for a wonderful Uncle Jay who keeps us all up to date.
Have a great day and can't wait to hear about all the progress tomorrow. God is so good!
To the Stewart family and Cole ,
ReplyDeleteIm so glad to hear that things are coming along. You are trully blessed. Keep up the good work Cole !!! You are all in our prayers daily. God Bless !! The Brasil family
Hi Cole, I am so happy you are doing better. I follow your Uncle's posts daily to learn of all your accomplishments, so please tell him thank you for keeping us posted. Do you have an address to the hospital you are at so I can send you a card? Love Ya!!! :)
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