According to Uncle John's family, he really seems to be more comfortable and more relaxed at this rehab facility. The wing he is on includes himself and only a few other patients, so he gets plenty of attention. As Shawn stated "He is getting the VIP that he deserves". I couldn't agree more! Since I can't be there to witness all the small, but HUGE steps my uncle is taking during this time, I thought it would be most appropriate to share a story from someone who is there with him; so here is a pretty cute story from his oldest daughter:
I wanted to share with you my favorite part of the morning. So the speech therapist came in today to assess my dad's mental capabilities and really see how much the stroke has affected him. She had a series of questions and then tasks for him to do. He was able to answer them all (with just a little help) from me cheating in the corner...oops. The she asked him how to make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. So my dad says...."First you get 2 pieces of bread, then you get the peanut butter and spread it on the bread. BUT you must make sure NOT to use the kind of peanut butter with salmonella in it...Did you know a few people died from that!! Terrible, terrible thing. And then you put the jelly on the bread, put the two piece together, cut the it in half and put the sandwich in a plastic bag". So he passed with flying colors and then the speech therapist said....Do you have to cut the sandwich in half & put it in a bag? And my dad says, " Well that is how I do it. See I've been making lunches for my kids and wife for 25 years...I'm the Lunch Maker. I think a good, healthy lunch is very important to help you get through the day!" I couldn't love my dad any more than that moment. One, I could not stop laughing and either could the speech therapist..he has always had such a good sense of humor! Two, it was just one more example of how great of a man my dad is. He would get up every morning to make all of our lunches...even when I was in high school...and he still continues to do it now for my mom. He has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know!!
Gotta love this guy!!
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WOW...that is so John! He also has that Irish gift of gab, and always concerned about others. I am sure he is looking forward to returning to his role of chief lunch maker for his family! So happy to hear about his new location. We'll keep the prayers coming and know that he is well taken care of.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend of mine explain to me that PB'nJ stands for People Believing in Jesus. So it is no small wonder to me that Uncle John who believes in Jesus would feed his family the food of life - Jesus to those whom he loves. Continued blessings and grace to all of you PB'nJers. Uncle Bob
ReplyDeleteOne important aspect of healing is getting rest--something that is almost impossible in the ICU. Isn't it nice to turn down the lights at night and not hear so much beeping? Congratulations on breaking out of there. The next important thing in healing would probably be to have a big blob of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. I hope it happens soon. Maybe a peanut butter cream Easter egg. Keep it up,Hannon's. We pray with a lighter heart. Marv and Kathy Reitz
ReplyDeleteShawn I love that story about the PBJ.. We are so happy he's doing so well. Every night I have Connor say a prayer for Uncle John. That he gets better, and can come home to his family. Please give him a huge hug from us..
ReplyDeleteLove, Kelly, Jan, Connor, and Cassidy Jeffries