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Friday, April 18, 2014

Brother-in-law Update #5

I just wanted to let you all know that Dennis' surgery went well. He seems to be accepting the loss of his lower leg and is looking forward to learning to walk again with a prosthesis. So far, he's experienced minimal pain, for which we're very grateful.
 
He's going to be spending a couple of months in the hospital as he goes through rehabilitation. Hopefully, after that, he'll be able to manage the three or four steps leading up to his apartment and will be able to resume his independent living there.
 
Once Dennis is moved into the rehab section of the hospital, he'll be kept busy by the therapists; and we'll probably cut back on the number of days that we make the two-hour, one-way drive to the hospital to visit him.
 
I want to thank you again for all the kind and supportive comments over the last few weeks.
 
 

16 comments:

  1. i am so glad that part of his journey is over. i do hope his pain will be manageable and his healing will be quick so that rehab can get him walking again. bless you all.

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  2. Linda, this is wonderful news. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will continue prayers, and I know that God is listening to everyone who has been praying. Sending you a hug.

    Thank you so much for all your kind comments on my blog posts. I am so glad that you have been sharing the gags with others, too, and I am so glad that you have been enjoying them.

    God bless you, and Happy Easter.

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  3. Great news, Linda... I'm sure Dennis will do fine --learning how to do everything all over again... We will continue praying for him and his recovery and healing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  4. So glad to hear that it went well.. given the circumstances. Wishing Dennis a quick recovery and adaptation to his new reality. Hugs to you.

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  5. Nice to have such great family for support. I am sure that has made all of this go better.

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  6. I pray his recovery will be quick....he has been through a lot as have you and your husband. Hopefully you will be able to rest knowing he is being well taken care of and on his way to recovery. Enjoy your Easter weekend...Blessings.

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  7. So glad to hear the surgery went well! I wish him the best. He's still in my prayers.

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  8. Im glad to hear his surgery went well. I hope he has a speedy recovery. Have a blessed Easter weekend.

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  9. The rehab will probably be a chore for him but perhaps this will inspire him to get in better shape and improve his health. I wish him the best, and Happy Easter to all of you.

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  10. I'm glad to hear that Dennis is doing well after his surgery. Rehab will definitely keep him busy.

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  11. Hoping the best for rehabilitation Dennis, gretting from Belgium

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  12. I'm glad the surgery went well, though sorry that the bypass ended up not being an option. It's good that he's positive about it and accepts the situation. That will help his recovery tremendously. Best wishes.

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  13. Hi Linda,
    It was really good to read that Dennis is taking the surgery well. Will still keep all in prayers.
    Sorry this is late, but we were out-of-town so no chance to read blogs.

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  14. Sounds like prayers are being answered. This is wonderful news! Thank you for keeping us all updated on his situation.

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  15. I hope he will pull through with mind and body, and that he will adjust to the new life in front of him.

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