It has once again been longer then it should have for an update on Peter. Time seems to get away from me as the days run together as well as the weeks. He is doing really, really well down here and is improving daily.
We will be returning to Cheyenne on the 14th of Feb, to Home. Yay I can't wait to finally have him home. It has been a long haul since the 16th of November. yet it seems like just yesterday since I got the phone call and I couldn't believe that something was wrong.
We had a conference with all the doctors and therapists on the 31st and it went well, they all seem to think that Peter, with time and more out patient rehab will make an almost if not full recovery to the point of what he was prior to the accident. however with ever TBI, there will always be residual issue to deal with like frustration, memory function, anger, etc. all things that we can deal with we just have to learn the right tools and that is what they are teaching me now. It is so nice to be somewhere that knows and only deals with brain injuries as it gives us such a better picture of what is to come.
Peter has become a social butterfly here something that I hope I can help him continue once we get home. He was the "bat chi" ball champion today and has really enjoyed playing ping pong, the WII, and blow darts, so far no one has been able to beat him at blow darts. These are all part of his therapy sessions as they try to make it fun so he doesn't realize he is using that left arm and leg so as not to get him so agitated and it works.
He was able to attend a wonderful gate clinic which enabled them to see that for now he needs a special brace for his left leg in order to stabilize his walking abilities. His walking is doing really well, and he can really cruise in the wheelchair now which is his main mode of transportation.
We have had the honor of meeting people from all over the country from all different types of accidents, but one thing remains in common with all of us, we all pray, we all have hope for a better tomorrow, we all are here for our loved ones, we all have those at home we have left behind to care those who are here, even though I miss my daughter and family at home it helps knowing that I am not suppose to feel sorry for myself because 1.) I am not the one who has to endure hours of therapy every day and 2.) I do have a 2nd family in those who are also here supporting there loved ones.
We will be doing our out patient rehab in Fort Collins 3-4 days a week and hope to get him in some type of pool therapy as well in Cheyenne. It will take up to a year of this in order to complete the process but it will be well worth all the travel and time that it takes to get him back up to speed.
It is great to see Peters new " outlook" you could say as it is a change from what we are all used to. He used to have flat expressions and now he is a real jokster and he has a great smile and laughter, along with letting us know now when he is in pain or not in pain. These are all changes for the best since his accident.
Well that is all for now. :)
Joanna
We have set up a " For the Benefit Account for Peter Eickbush" at Oregon Trail Bank at any of the branches in Guernsey, Chugwater, and Cheyenne, so those that wish to can contribute. If you would like to have the account information so you can just transfer please contact Naomi Loomis or Joanna Lulf and we can get that information for you.
OK so the address for the Postal Service is 3425 S. Clarkson St. Engle wood, CO 80113 Attn: Peter Eickbush Room 212 C/O Guest Services
Fed Ex and UPS: 3427 S. Emerson Street EngleWood, CO 80113 Attention: Peter Eickbush Apt: 201
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