June 13.
Karl has been in rehab for 5 days now. It was not the easiest transition as the first few days were spent battling weakness, anemia and some potential kidney issues. Karl tends to be short of breath often and has still not been eating much. He's very tired and can be disinterested in activity. The realization of his condition is probably beginning to sink in and would undoubtedly cause Karl to worry about his future and his family. He had always been the one to take care of everybody- so now it's his family's turn to take care of him. We reassure him daily that everything will be ok and not to worry. He's a trooper and has a strong bunch behind him. Some days are better than others.
We do have a small victory to celebrate today (Thursday.) In Karl's words, "today was a good day." He did well in physical therapy- was able to stand for a short time using only some assistance and worked hard on his arms.
There is a possible chance of fluid build-up, so ultrasounds were done on his heart and lungs this afternoon. This wore him out and the evening was quiet.
Doctors will meet with the family on Friday to discuss Karl's condition, report on progress and answer questions. Should have more information in the next 2 days.
Thank you to everyone for following along and keeping dear Karl in your prayers, and for sending healthy and positive vibes his way. Today I discovered this blog has received over 1700 page views. What an astonishing number of people showing concern and love over the past 2+ weeks! When Karl is better, he will enjoy looking back and reading about the journey he's on, and how far he has come.
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