Darrell

My Dad Rocks! Today I met my mom, aunt Joanie , dad and dads speech therapist at a doctor appointment in Idaho falls. This appointment was with Dr. Hinckley the Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. Dad saw him three months ago. Our hope was that he is closer to getting his trake out. Dad has been working extra hard to get stronger. He has done everything that is asked of him and then more. He's improved so much that his doctor in Rexburg ordered occupational therapy to start back up again. They had canceled it months ago because they didn't think he had made any progress. Dad has always been one of those people that confronts his challenges head on and always tries to do more than is expected. Dad has always pushed himself to do more push ups, more sit ups, go longer on the eliptical, run more miles faster, go , go , go.....up until the day he fell and cracked his head open. He wasn't expected to live through the weekend. He wasn't expected to wake up from his coma. He wasn't expected to respond to, or recognize people. He wasn't expected to show much of anything and he is proving everyone that has ever doubted him wrong. Dad is a real inspiration. My Dad is brave, smart, funny, caring, a spiritual giant and he loves all his family and friends. You Go Dad!!! At his appointment today Dr. Hinckley was pleased with his improvements and has ordered more therapy's to his schedule He suggested ice chips to help with his swallowing and congestion, dad hasn't been able to eat or drink anything for 19 months. Dr. Hinckley also ordered some electrical stimulation to help stimulate and strengthen the muscles in his throat to help him strengthen his swallowing. His next appointment is April 15th. I can't wait to see how much he improves.