Post by Lana on Sept 29, 2004 14:17:46 GMT -5
Just a short update.
Yesterday afternoon - they talked to Mark about all sorts of different equipment available for him. Due to his sores, he wasn't able to get into his chair, but despite being in bed - he made them take him to the gym for a little physical therapy and even sat on the bridge between the buildings to watch traffic and get some sunshine. He did get another shower -- He comments on how good it feels to take a shower.
There's been a change in guards today. Mark's sister, Kelly Franke, is now at the hospital and his brother, Mike, has gone home.
Kelly left me a voicemail this afternoon and said that Mark didn't get much sleep last night. (Who could with so many people coming in poking and proding you all night?)
I will write more once I talk to them live.
Be safe.
Lana
Update @ 3:44pm
On the phone with Kelly right now.
Mark is eating a bit more (cheese, pork and potatoes today for lunch) and the doctor said that's good. He's still getting nourishment through his feeding tube at night since he's not eating enough during the day.
He's still confined to his bed today due to some sores. He has a bit of a temp and they're working to bring that down.
He's going to rest most of the afternoon.
Sorry, but that's all I have for now.
Thanks.
Lana
Yesterday afternoon - they talked to Mark about all sorts of different equipment available for him. Due to his sores, he wasn't able to get into his chair, but despite being in bed - he made them take him to the gym for a little physical therapy and even sat on the bridge between the buildings to watch traffic and get some sunshine. He did get another shower -- He comments on how good it feels to take a shower.
There's been a change in guards today. Mark's sister, Kelly Franke, is now at the hospital and his brother, Mike, has gone home.
Kelly left me a voicemail this afternoon and said that Mark didn't get much sleep last night. (Who could with so many people coming in poking and proding you all night?)
I will write more once I talk to them live.
Be safe.
Lana
Update @ 3:44pm
On the phone with Kelly right now.
Mark is eating a bit more (cheese, pork and potatoes today for lunch) and the doctor said that's good. He's still getting nourishment through his feeding tube at night since he's not eating enough during the day.
He's still confined to his bed today due to some sores. He has a bit of a temp and they're working to bring that down.
He's going to rest most of the afternoon.
Sorry, but that's all I have for now.
Thanks.
Lana