Hello all, sorry it has taken me so long to post another message. I have been working on my balance and making Becky feel comfortable with my balance so she would feel OK going back to work this week. After my last message I actually went back and read the blog for the first time and realized that Jenny had done a great job with the timeline of events, so I don't really have anything to add there. Up until then Becky and Mom had only read me your posts and not what Jenny was writing. She did a great job and actually reminded me of a few things I had forgotten.
Since my last post: Last Friday I went back in to Boston to have my staples removed. I was a little nervous and excited for several reasons and didn't get much sleep that night. First, my Dad was driving us and there was a big snow storm coming in that morning. He was nervous about driving in the storm, but I begged and pleaded and he finally relented and took us, but instead of leaving at 10:00 we left at 8:00 hoping to avoid the snow which started falling Thursday night. We made it to and from Boston without any issues and the roads didn't get bad until we were about 15 minutes from home.
Second, as you can imagine, they were taking staples out of the back of my head and they said they weren't going to numb me because it wouldn't hurt. Others said the same thing, but none of them had staples in the head. Plus this was just a walk in, and you don't schedule an appointment. Well we got there and I walked all the way there down two long corridors and an elevator with just holding Becky's hand. Dad waited with the car out front until we knew how long it would take. Not more than ten minutes later we were walking back to the car. THAT was a miracle, and believe it or not the staples didn't hurt at all, it just felt like someone was itching the back of my head, which believe me felt really really good.
On the way home we stopped for a bite to eat at a regular restaurant (first time out in public) and we had a good time. Since then I have been just working on my balance and strength, which has been improving tremendously every day. I am down to one medication which I still have to take twice a day but hopefully I will be off of it soon. My appetite has returned with great gusto. In fact I am eating more than I ever have =). I am going back to Boston next Friday for a check up with my Doctors and I should have more info then. When I get back I will send another post to update you all on everything.
Thank you all again for everything you have done for Becky and I. Your support has been a great source of strength for me. You are all near and dear to my heart. Have a great week and I will talk to you again next Friday or Saturday.
Love Bryan
10 comments:
Hello Bryan,
I'm so glad tha you are doing so well. Emily and Mario have been updating me almost daily. I call and ask about you. :) Keep up the good work in therapy. God is great! God bless, Anthony
March 5, 2008 10:32 AM
Bryan, So glad to hear from you again. Sending you good wishes to get well fast.
Bryan with a big appetite? That's hard to believe! So glad you are doing better and that head itching is all that's going on in the dr.'s appointments.
Although you are always the great acheiver, take it easy on Becky and don't try anything too heroic yet. She's the boss right now you know!
Hi Bryan,
You probably have no idea who I am, but I think you know my brother Tim Thoelen from high school. I saw a post that someone put on myspace.com and I have been following your story ever since. I'm so glad you are doing better, and I wanted you to know that me and my family are praying for your continued speedy recovery.
Take Care,
Erica (Thoelen) Ryan
Bryan,
I'm trying this one more time. Let's see if I'm really computer literate.
Will see you Thurs for our lunch date.
Spoke with someone today about your amazing attitude. I'm so proud of you and Becky. AL
Bryan,
I so very happy to hear that you are doing so well. Glad to hear that your appetite is back. I bet you can't wait to have your salad with french fries? Can't wait to have you back at work--we all have missed you! Take care.
Dede
Bryan & Becky,
We have left your page up on our website throughout your long ordeal, read everything posted, and feel so proud of both of you. Congratulations for 'hanging in there' and relying on the strength that only He can provide!
But today, this comment is especially to celebrate Becky, and her life that began on this day. Happy Birthday Becky!
Love,
Diane & George
Still praying daily for you Bryan and Becky!! It does get better, I promise! Lisa Warner
PRAISE TO OUR MAKER! I am blown away by His work in your life. He's amazing like that. So glad to know you're improving, and that you all are coming through this difficult time.
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