Today was a pretty uneventful day. A doctor from the rehab department came by to evaluate Steve, but he was out cold and didn't seem to want to wake up, so we are going to have to wait until tomorrow to see what's going to happen with that. Even if he doesn't make it into rehab right away, we were assured today that he would be moved to another floor in the same hospital, and not to a different building downtown (which was a possibility). Steve performed well in physical therapy early in the morning. He was able to sit on the side of his bed again for several minutes and responded to most of the commands given to him. However, he didn't respond much to anything for the rest of the day, so maybe it's a blessing his assessment didn't take place today. On a better note, his daily chest x-ray has been discontinued now that his lungs are completely clear. We ask specifically for prayer that Steve would be able to respond to commands more consistently, especially for his rehab assessment.
Mom and dad have decided to continue to keep visitors out of Steve's room for the next few days. He's at a crucial point in his waking up process, and he needs to focus his energy toward healing his brain, and with visitors coming in and out all day it just slows things down for him. We are so incredibly appreciative of all of his friends that have come to support him and the family! Right now, though, it's in Steve's best interests that he uses his energy for other things. Again, you will still find me in the waiting room if you so wish to stop by!
At the end of a long day at the hospital, it means so, so much to us to come home to a pile of cards and packages from people back home. It is so encouraging to be reminded day after day that so many people are thinking about us and praying for us. Thanks, everyone.
5 comments:
Thank you so much Beth for this blogsite; we rely on it so much.so...does that mean he'll be out of intensive care? and when he follows you around with his eyes... is he looking, focusing? is he still on some serious pain meds? continuing to send out prayers and thoughts of love and healing to Steve.
love, mari
Beth,
I appreciate you updating this blog so regularly. We are praying for Steve's recovery and your whole family's well-being. Please continute to let us know what we can do to help and how to best pray.
Steve,
Just checking in to offer you and your family my continued support along with my lasting prayers.
The news of your accident has left a tremendous impact on so many of us. This is clearly one of those things, which puts everything else in perspective. Most days we wake up and go about life in manner that suggests we tend to overlook the little stuff. The things that matter most. The things we so often take for granted. It’s times like these however, that bring us together. That insist we depend on our faith, whatever type it is. And my faith Steve, well… it allows for me to believe in you and your battle to recover.
My prayers and thoughts are with everyone in Schmit family. Through the many posts and best wishes that consume his blog spot, I think it’s rather apparent just how many lives Steve has and will continue to touch.
Steve, we love you man. Get better.
Josh Wamsley
Steve,
Get well big guy, you can pull through this. I'm still pretty much at a loss for words, but i keep you in my thoughts and hope that you make it out ok.
Kirk
Schmits Family,
I just wanted to say thank you for keeping us all updated with the blog. It's making us all feel a little better being able to check Steve's progress. You are all in my continuing prayers.
Scuba,
You are such an incredibly strong person that I have no doubt that you will pull through this. We all miss and love you so much. I'll be talking to you soon- I'm counting on it. You're in all of my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Niki
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