Luke moved from UCSD Medical Center to Sharp Rehabilitation Services this afternoon. Leading up to the great event he had several 'removals.' He had the stitches removed from his left leg, he had the PICC intravenous line removed from his right arm and he had the catheter removed. The only things that remain are the cast on his left arm from the elbow surgery the other day, a pin in his left thumb and the cervical collar that he is to wear for another almost six weeks. That time may possibly be shortened if they determine here at rehabilitation that it is no longer necessary.
After arriving here, he got settled in his room had dinner and, feeling pretty tired, went to sleep. Friends from Pennsylvania flew out to see him and were able to visit with him briefly before the ambulance crew arrived to take him to Sharp and then were there to help him get settled in.
Those of you that have been wondering about that first drink of orange juice, I apologize that I did not report the event when it happened. The funny thing was that the first time he was able to order his breakfast, he chose apple juice instead of orange! That really surprised me, but I guess his tastes changed over those few days. He did get his first orange juice the next morning, though.
First impressions of Sharp Rehabilitation Center have been overwhelmingly positive. The facility is very nice and the people have bent over backwards to take care of Luke's desires. I ran into Mike and Bonnie, a couple we met at UCSD Medical Center. Mike is an officer that was hit by an impatient driver while escorting a motorcade on a motorcycle shortly after Luke was hit. He was in the ICU with Luke and came to Sharp a couple of days ago. They commented on how great the therapists are here. It sure looks like Luke is in the right place. Luke's new address is on the right sidebar.
---Bill
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Great news on Luke's move to Sharp. I'm glad he and Mike are going to be in the same place. It seems like they have been shadowing each other throughout there progress. Tell Luke there are a lot of people out here, following his progress, who don't even know him but we're all wishing him a speedy recovery. Please give Bonnie a big hug for me and tell her Ed said hi.
We are wishing Luke all the best at Sharp. It must be a little bitter sweet to leave your comfort zone. We know he'll do great. Bill, thanks for all of the beautiful updates and congratulations on the new grandbaby!
So much to be thankful for! Sounds like Luke is doing very well and the the therapists will keep him quite busy...and tired too. So happy to hear that all is well with the new arrival to the family also. Our church is still praying for all of you and you are in our daily thoughts and prayers in our household. May God bless you this holiday season as there is so much to be thankful for.
Karen and Dave Shaffer
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