MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!HAPPY HANUKKAH!!!

Well Dad is slowly getting settled into rehab. It is very different than the hospital which is great but is also a big adjustment for everyone. I am sure the nurses think we are a little crazy but, we are the Pollacks after all so I am sure they are right!

Here is a picture from today, my mom was opening a present my dad had ordered before his accident and had stashed in his office which my mom had found when she began to go through some of his stuff in the beginning of this ordeal. My dad has actually mentioned it twice to me to make sure she got it which I think is a very encouraging sign that he remembered it and he actually told me what was inside of it before so I knew what it was. He ordered her a pug handbag which she loved.

Notice in the picture that although my dad was in bed, he was fully dressed because he had already had 3 hours of rehab before we arrived! This is his second day in rehab and he has been pretty tired. When he first arrived they told us that the first few days were going to be pretty rough for him since he hasn't even really gotten out of bed in almost 2 months! So to start right away with 3 hours of therapy tires him out and he will adjust to it in time. So, he meets with a speech therapist which helps him with talking and swallowing, then occupational therapy which helps him with getting dressed, hygiene, etc. and physical therapy which is working with his body. I think I would be tired too! Yesterday my sister arrived and he was happy to see her. We were able to wheel him around in a wheel chair and go on an adventure in the hospital for a change of scenery. So, the rehab updates will continue!

Hoping everyone has a great and safe holiday! Thanks for all of your continuous support, it has been a pretty strange holiday season for us but I am really thankful that my dad is getting better everyday!

xo
Carrie, Tracy, Linda and Hal