This week has been something special. First let me say, I am so proud of Butch and the other participants. This is the most intense program that I have ever seen. They start at 9am - 4pm with a one hour lunch break.
They are exhausted after a day of therapy. They suggested that we let them rest and not plan a lot on the weekends until they get use to the vigorous schedule. I see "the marine " emerging and his work ethic kicking in. The therapist said he's working REALLY hard and we are all looking for HUGE results through prayer, hard work and faith.
Their days consist of one-on-one therapy, group therapy, labs (using ipad/computers), working with all of the therapist in the program on different strategies and the list goes on. Goals were set on the 2nd day of the program. His therapist was so on point that it was scary....nobody but Jesus! She is a lot like his therapist in Cary. She demands a lot from him, tough but encouraging when doing task that may be very difficult for him while motivating him to complete the task successfully so that he will want to do more.
I have to give BIG props to his therapist at home that prepared him for this journey. Everything they showed us during orientation, she had already introduced to him in his private sessions. How good is God! She actually looks like her but taller, 7 years of experience and knows about sports...this is definitely a plus.
Butch is already practicing some of the technique that were taught this week. Like sounding out words and trying to say peoples names when telling me about his day or in general conversations. God is really blessing him and the others in the program. We are developing life long friendships and support systems. Again, everyone is so accommodating, understanding, eager to share strategies and their experience with their family member that suffered a stroke.
They (participants) are off for the weekend and if you know anything about Butch, you know he will be glued to the tv watching the NFL draft. Luckily, my niece Eva is taking me out for a little pampering in the morning and lunch.
We want to thank all of you for your support, prayers and blogs. He loves listening to them in the evenings. Continue to keep him and the other participants in your prayers and thoughts because we know who has in it ALL in His hands.
One of our goals is to go to a different restaurants every time we go out for dinner.
Much love,
Butch and Sherron
