Not too much to report from the past week as it was mostly a week of re-doing and getting Andrew's body used to the work-outs again, due to his 8-day stay at the VA. We are excited to learn that he is now considered a Project Walk In-House (permanent) client and he has a set weekly schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday (4-6pm). Scheduling is a challenge at Project Walk, so Andrew has definitely been blessed with this awesome schedule.
Andrew is focused and ready to dig his feet in deep and start moving his body. He is so much stronger now than when we first arrived and he just looks as though he could stand up and get out of his chair at any moment. It's amazing what a little exercise can do for the body.
Some more good news from the VA: Andrew will be re-evaluated in approximately a month for consideration in getting his tracheostomy reversed . . . decannulated (I believe it's called). His lungs and diaphragm are obviously getting stronger and he is getting better at coughing and keeping his lungs clear of secretions. Please keep him in prayer that the right decision is made with regard to this. I would love to see the tube in his throat removed, but only if it is the right thing for his health.
I have posted 3 videos below of some of the exercises Andrew is regularly doing during his work-outs. I wish they could be longer, but I take them with my phone and if they are any longer the file is too large for me to send. I will figure something better out soon so that I can take longer videos.
We are missing everyone in Yuma . . . and love to read your posts, so keep 'em coming. God blesses each and every moment and we give thanks for that daily.
Joye
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Hey Joye and Andrew,
Melanie and I are here at work watching the videos and so excited to see what is going on and all the progress. It's great that she and I can share the happiness together.
So Andrew here is my cheer with Melanie helping out..
GO ANDREW!!! WE CAN SEE IT!!! GO ANDREW!!! WE CAN SEE IT!!! KEEP IT GOING!!! WE ARE SO HAPPY!!! KEEP IT GOING!!! WE ARE SO HAPPY!!!
We send all our love, strength, and encouragement your way.
Thanks Joye for the videos. We really miss both of you. I'll be in touch.
Until next time....
Lots of Love,
dawn
and Melanie here as well.
Hi - Andrew and Joye! Wow!!!!! That is so cool to see you doing those exercises in those videos, Drew!!!! You are doing great! Keep up the good work!!!!! I am so happy to see the progress you are making and I know it is only going to get better and better! GO BIG DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!! :):)'
Love,
Cherry
Oh my gosh! That is absolutely amazing. It's so good to see you on that eliptical. I remember those days of you trying to throw sweat on us at the Y after your workout! Keep up the good work. As always, love and hugs are sent your way...and maybe even a choke hold or two. :) Love ya! Kathy
Hey Drew and Joye, I am so completely in awe of the videos. Drew it brought me back to all those mornings of you busting out like 45 minutes of eliptical making it look like nothing. Thanks for the videos Joye it is so cool to see how far you guys have come. Drew keep on keeping on. You are truly amazing. Both of you God bless. Love Sarah
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