Non-Throwback Thursday....

This will be a quick "catch-up" post, instead of a throwback.

Our friends made it home safely, and collected their puppy from the kennel.  She was thrilled to be home, and they were happy to sleep in their own bed again.  We had such a good visit last week. The years fall away when we get together, and it's (almost) like we are 16 again! Ha!  (Hi Elaine!)

The stroke recovery continues for my brother-in-law, Bruce.  He is now back in Georgia, which is good for my sister and the family, since he is only 20 minutes from home, now.  The second facility he was sent to, in Tallahassee, was not working out.  Seems it is good for broken hips and knee replacement therapies, but not necessarily for stroke recovery.  His regular doctor, in Georgia, has had to pull several patients out of there (he told them).  My sister was lied to, by the night shift doctor, and was encouraged to sign papers that would have had Bruce treated with drugs that would not have been good for him.  He was given a drug, just a week ago, that caused him to 'sleep' for 109 hours.  My sister was furious, and was the wrong person to cross (thank goodness, for Bruce). She said the daytime staff and the PT techs were great, but the night shift doctor (especially) was horrid.  Seems his only concern was to make sure Bruce was knocked out and not a 'problem' during the night.  She did file a complaint with the proper state authority.

He is back at South Georgia Medical Center.  Not thrilled about it, but we need to go with it for now.  They are doing the swallow test for him (finally!) so he can start eating soft foods, and his 'regular' doctor (has been his doctor for years) is thrilled with his progress.  Not sure how long he will be able to stay there, because of insurance issues, but we are hopeful progress will continue until the next phase of his recovery.  Bruce is helping himself get out of bed and into a chair, now.  He is talking more, though still sometimes has trouble with the 'right' words for things.  There are also certain things he needs to be able to do, in order to keep moving toward getting home.  It has been a hard journey for him and for my sister and the rest of his family, but they are stronger for it, I think.  Prayers for all are still appreciated!  Thank you!

Thanks for checking in!! Happy Thursday!!  Peace, love & hugs!