It is game day in Lincoln!! We got to watch the BDS Lady Eagles bring home a state volleyball championship and are currently cheering on the Huskers from the “comfort” of our new room on the rehab floor.
Reuben was moved up to the rehab floor Thursday. All of his therapists keep saying how impressed they are with his progress. His pain is minimal and thankfully he was a strong man when this all happened. It appears he hasn’t lost much of his physical strength. Right now, the focus is getting him able to swallow with the trach. Once he is able to eat, it sounds like he will be able to bust out of here! Obviously, there is still a lot of healing to do regarding his internal injuries and wounds but that all just takes time and rest. He is still struggling with being able to sleep. The poor guy just can’t get comfortable anywhere. (You may or may not know, he’s kind of a big man! 🙂 Finding a bed that is long enough has proved futile.)
Overall his spirits are good! I’m not sure we have ever spent so much one on one time with eachother! I keep reminding myself of our wedding vows and how I never dreamed that they would ever be put to a “test” such as this! We have had many conversations about how much stronger our relationship has become. I never thought I could love him any more than the day we were married, then we had Rexton and I remember thinking again that there is no way I could love him any more, well…I was wrong again! They day that he looked at me in the ICU and mouthed I love you, my heart almost burst!! With that being said, visitors are welcome! We are getting tired of staring at eachother 🙂 and it helps break up the monotony of the day. Just give me a shout if you plan on visiting and I can let you know his schedule and how to find us.
We continue to be amazed at the outpouring of prayers and support from all of you! Just so you are aware, any donation given through CaringBridge, does not directly benefit Reuben. These donations are to help keep the CaringBridge website up and running. If you feel called to donate to help offest the expenses related to Reuben’s injuries, let me know and I can point you in a few different directions. They way people have come together to help us and his parents is truly amazing! Please continue to pray for strength, healing and comfort! We know there will be a lot of healing to do once we get home and are happy to know we are surrounded by such a great support group!
***This update was originally shared on Reuben’s CaringBridge site on 11-10-18.***
