Well, as you know, it has been four weeks since the last update. That means four weeks in rehab has come and gone. Ken is getting stronger and is making progress, it is just not as much as we were thinking it would be. Every Wednesday the rehab team has met to discuss Ken's case and then the social worker has called to let me know what is going on. For the past several weeks there has been concern the insurance provider was not going to allow Ken to remain there. In this type of rehab facility there is usually more visible evidence of progress taking place, and although Ken is progressing, he still requires maximum assistance on many things. If the insurance allows him to continue, the fact remains there are only about thirty days left that will be covered. My understanding is, when we reach that point, he will either come home or it becomes "private pay" at a nursing/rehab facility.
My conversation with the social worker yesterday left me a little discouraged. Although progress is being made, the next 30 days are not likely to result in any major changes. That means he will still require 24/7 care with a large amount of hands on assistance. There are decisions that need to be made soon regarding his care so the details can be worked out. As we all know - TIME WILL FLY BY.
Ken remains on oxygen at this time and continues to receive dialysis on the M-W-F afternoon schedule. He continues to get three hours of combined PT and OT five mornings a week and shorter sessions on the weekends. Ken's lack of endurance is one concern the team continues to bring up. I was able to see the short session last Sunday and was pleased with what he was able to do - he has come so far. This journey continues one step at a time, day-by-day and you just never know what the next step or the next day will bring - but then that's how life is for everyone.
We both know God will walk us over this next bridge just as He has faithfully done all along. Please pray both of us would have the wisdom to make these decisions as well as strength of body and mind to endure these next weeks. I will update again soon - there is much on my heart I would like to share with you. We feel so blessed to have you apart of our lives.
GOD BLESS YOU
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Ken and Roberta -
No need to ask for prayers - we have never stopped. It is a shame that insurance doesn't stop to look at the huge progress that Ken has made....God will direct your choices as He has this far. I just pray that wherever the care that it continues to be as good and as good a quality as he as been having. Keep the faith my friends and know that the Lord is indeed directing this whole journey. God Bless and much love, Amy - Call Center and Records, CFCU
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