- Joined
- Mar 16, 2005
- Location
- Archer Lodge
I went and saw Mike today, He looks good !!
Mike is improving everyday, currently he is walking ( with aid of a cane/walker type thing ) he is VERY alert and aware. he is trying to talk, some things are coming out, others, you can see he is struggling.
His right side has some paralysis, you can see it in his face, and he doesn't have much use of his right arm/hand at this time. it's coming, but it'll take awhile.
We took a walk around the nurses station this afternoon, he does seem to get along ok, slow, but ok.
They are supposed to start Acute Therapy this coming week and I was told it may be at a different hospital. don't and won't know until later in the week.
I called his phone today thinking his wife would answer, but Mike did, he didn't say much, but I was very glad to hear his voice. I think he was glad to hear from the outside world as well.
If you have his number, it may not get answered but DO leave a message of encouragement ! he needs to hear from more people on the phone ( he may not talk to you, but he'll sure as hell try ) DO IDENTIFY yourself ( screen name helps too )
Mike is pretty damn bored, nothing on TV, the nurses are average at best to look at ( at least the ones I saw today ) he's got a pile of cards and pictures, which he does enjoy seeing. this has helped a lot !!!
His wife is somewhat astounded, " he's getting mail from Canada !!, who does he know there ? "
She's pretty awestruck by all his imaginary internet friends !!
We called Gavan and talked to him for about 45minutes on speaker phone, talked about Gavan's CJ10 and how he just fragged the trans ( this kinda brought a grin to Mikes face, the whole conversation ) then we picked on mike for a bit told him we needed him to at least be able to stand and watch us finish the Jeep and the Ambulance so he could sell them
..... he knew we were yanking his chain, but it got the reaction we had hoped.
I took my iPod up to see if he was interested in some of the games, or could work them. the iPod is too small, an iPad would be much more suitable, especially for one handed operation. His wife tried to give him his laptop, but it's cumbersome and bulky to operate one handed, he got frustrated by it pretty quickly.
there are a ton of apps and games that require thought and some dexterity, I started him out on Simple Physics, he's interested, but trying to work the small screen was pretty tough.
also tried to have him write with Note Pad, again, he wants too, but the screen isn't large enough to tap out the letters easily.
The games available on iPad or other will be of benefit, some will require thought process, others some dexterity and skill, and then there is just the plain, while away the boredom while being laid up.
That being said, If anyone is up for it, I think a collection for an iPad would be a cool thing.
HE said no, but then again, he is pretty freak'n modest and generally won't ask for help, and play it down if you do. ( But he is one of the first to help someone else out when needed and able !! )
Mike went out and bought a couple Aloe plants and brought them to my house when I was going thru radiation treatment a few years ago. ( radiation burns SUCK BTW )
I was pretty blown away by this.
Anyway, Mike's wife Val is aware of this and said it will probably make him mad ( and it probably will at first ), she's also pretty modest about things like this.
I told her he has hundreds of folks who want to do SOMETHING, this is a small thing, but should be helpful in getting his mind working ( on something other than boredom ) .
I have set up a PayPal account
buildtheory@gmail.com
is the address, select personal and "gift"
this same address can be used to gift iTunes as well.
once there is enough to purchase iPad, I will create an iTunes account in Mike or Val's name purchase the iPad install a few apps to get them ( him ) started and then transfer all power of the paypal, gmail and iTunes accounts over to them so they can purchase apps using the PP account.
The nice part about the iPad, you don't have to have a computer to download apps, or updates.
just a good wifi connection. ( i will suggest any updates/purchases be done on the home wifi server, not the hospital public wifi )
this will also allow him to surf and possibly do some creative bench racing during his down time.
all I have for now
Mike is improving everyday, currently he is walking ( with aid of a cane/walker type thing ) he is VERY alert and aware. he is trying to talk, some things are coming out, others, you can see he is struggling.
His right side has some paralysis, you can see it in his face, and he doesn't have much use of his right arm/hand at this time. it's coming, but it'll take awhile.
We took a walk around the nurses station this afternoon, he does seem to get along ok, slow, but ok.
They are supposed to start Acute Therapy this coming week and I was told it may be at a different hospital. don't and won't know until later in the week.
I called his phone today thinking his wife would answer, but Mike did, he didn't say much, but I was very glad to hear his voice. I think he was glad to hear from the outside world as well.
If you have his number, it may not get answered but DO leave a message of encouragement ! he needs to hear from more people on the phone ( he may not talk to you, but he'll sure as hell try ) DO IDENTIFY yourself ( screen name helps too )
Mike is pretty damn bored, nothing on TV, the nurses are average at best to look at ( at least the ones I saw today ) he's got a pile of cards and pictures, which he does enjoy seeing. this has helped a lot !!!
His wife is somewhat astounded, " he's getting mail from Canada !!, who does he know there ? "
She's pretty awestruck by all his imaginary internet friends !!
We called Gavan and talked to him for about 45minutes on speaker phone, talked about Gavan's CJ10 and how he just fragged the trans ( this kinda brought a grin to Mikes face, the whole conversation ) then we picked on mike for a bit told him we needed him to at least be able to stand and watch us finish the Jeep and the Ambulance so he could sell them
..... he knew we were yanking his chain, but it got the reaction we had hoped.I took my iPod up to see if he was interested in some of the games, or could work them. the iPod is too small, an iPad would be much more suitable, especially for one handed operation. His wife tried to give him his laptop, but it's cumbersome and bulky to operate one handed, he got frustrated by it pretty quickly.
there are a ton of apps and games that require thought and some dexterity, I started him out on Simple Physics, he's interested, but trying to work the small screen was pretty tough.
also tried to have him write with Note Pad, again, he wants too, but the screen isn't large enough to tap out the letters easily.
The games available on iPad or other will be of benefit, some will require thought process, others some dexterity and skill, and then there is just the plain, while away the boredom while being laid up.
That being said, If anyone is up for it, I think a collection for an iPad would be a cool thing.
HE said no, but then again, he is pretty freak'n modest and generally won't ask for help, and play it down if you do. ( But he is one of the first to help someone else out when needed and able !! )
Mike went out and bought a couple Aloe plants and brought them to my house when I was going thru radiation treatment a few years ago. ( radiation burns SUCK BTW )
I was pretty blown away by this.
Anyway, Mike's wife Val is aware of this and said it will probably make him mad ( and it probably will at first ), she's also pretty modest about things like this.
I told her he has hundreds of folks who want to do SOMETHING, this is a small thing, but should be helpful in getting his mind working ( on something other than boredom ) .
I have set up a PayPal account
buildtheory@gmail.com
is the address, select personal and "gift"
this same address can be used to gift iTunes as well.
once there is enough to purchase iPad, I will create an iTunes account in Mike or Val's name purchase the iPad install a few apps to get them ( him ) started and then transfer all power of the paypal, gmail and iTunes accounts over to them so they can purchase apps using the PP account.
The nice part about the iPad, you don't have to have a computer to download apps, or updates.
just a good wifi connection. ( i will suggest any updates/purchases be done on the home wifi server, not the hospital public wifi )
this will also allow him to surf and possibly do some creative bench racing during his down time.
all I have for now
Glad to hear he's making such strides. Hope everything continues on this pace!
