It's been about two weeks since I last posted anything here on 365. This photo of Ken was also taken by his sis, somewhat more recently. While I think Ken looks good, to me his smile is more forced and kind of resigned to his lot... I currently spend the weekends and Mondays at home and then return to Missoula for Tuesday through Friday so I can be with Ken. We miss each other greatly on the days when I'm not there, and, naturally he misses me every day when I have to leave to go to our son's home for the night! As always, we both thank each of you who have expressed love, concern, prayers, and well wishes! I truly hope my next photo of Ken will be of him here at home in his recliner with Pippi on his lap!
Oh, God Bless You Ken! That smile speaks to me of great improvement and "chin-up" determination! You two have been in my thoughts and prayers as, at our ages, it could be any of us. Continued forward steps to going back home!
Thank you for sharing this update, Barb, and for posting a fairly recent photo of Ken. Ooh, what a trooper your Ken is! I really hope he can be back home with you and his beloved Pippi very soon. How exhausting and trying this ordeal must be for both of you! Sending love and continued strength to you both! xoxo
@pdulis@olivetreeann@rickster549@Weezilou@koalagardens@edorreandresen@joansmor@ziggy77@anniesue@sewfree@carole_sandford@dkellogg@thewatersphotos@365projectorgchristine@365projectorgheatherb Thank you so much everyone! If any of you believe in miracles, we truly need one immediately! This afternoon Ken called me, extremely upset and telling me that he can't take one more day at the rehab! Apparently a nurse (who? Ken didn't know) came in and told him that he won't be coming home until he can walk, which is totally false! He feels without hope and is very, very exhausted, not sleeping well night after night! We need favor with the authorities at the rehab to get him discharged as soon as possible, as I am now more concerned with his mental health than his physical health. We are people of faith in God and know that He often makes a way where there seems to be none! I want my husband home, no matter what has to happen to assist him in daily living. We have been told by the rehab that he has to be able to stand independently and pivot in order to be released. Ken is not there yet but I am feeling a great urgency to get him back in our home environment for both of our sakes! Thanks for lifting us in your thoughts and prayers! You are all very valued friends! 💕 Barb
@bjywamer Ooh, Barb! I truly hope there is a way for you to get Ken home! He needs to be there and with you; that's so obvious! I hope you can find someone in authority who will support you and Ken in your efforts to get Ken home asap! My heart is breaking for you both! Big, big love to you and Ken! xoxo
Barb- you are not alone with your struggles at this facility. There is a family in our church whose son was hit by a UPS truck and injured so seriously they didn't think he would ever make it. He did though and he's been shuffled around to several facilities that gave him substandard care. If it weren't for his parents, particularly his mom, constantly badgering them and advocating for him he wouldn't have made the progress he's made so far. They finally got some good news the other day and Mark will be moved back to the one facility that did give him the kind of care he needs. So, we are thanking the Lord for that! I will pray the same happens for you and Ken- and soon!
@olivetreeann Thanks for sharing that, Ann, and for the prayers! I finally made some headway today after many many phone calls to various people and, tentatively, he will be released next Tuesday. I say "tentatively" because it's possible I'll run into opposition from the folks at the rehab. The actual person who said okay, after talking with me at length, is the Humana case manager (who actually works for Humana and not for the rehab). She concluded that, if I feel confident to have Ken at home, even though he still needs considerable help, that she would notify the rehab that Humana would not be paying for him to be there beyond Monday. I can't imagine they can force him to remain...
@365projectorgheatherb Heather, thank you and may I suggest that you read the reply I just wrote to @olivetreeann regarding progress made today toward getting Ken home? It's so much to try to retype to all who are wanting to know how things are. Do appreciate your loving concern so very much! 💕
Thanks for sharing this picture. Barb we will continue praying for you and Ken. Especially praying for a way for you to get Ken home! I know he will be better there. We pray for a solution that allows this. Also for extra peace and strength prior to this taking place. 🙏💞
Oh God Bless you two… so difficult to be apart and to be away from home. This is definitely the grin and bear it look on Ken’s face. Many prayers for you both.
@bjywamer Thank you, Barb. I just read your reply to Ann. Wow! Well-done! I know the operative word is "tentative," but you are so much closer to being able to bring Ken home soon! Ken must be elated (as I imagine you are, too) to hear this news! I hope the next few days continue to work in your favour! Sending love and continued strength to both of you! xoxo
@bjywamer You're welcome Barb and I will keep praying. I knew that when I was in the hospital from Covid and they wanted to send me rehab for seven weeks I had to advocate for myself. Like Ken, all I wanted to do was go home. I challenged them on what they would do at the rehab which I could easily accomplish at home and once I had OT and PT coming for check-ups they were satisfied. I think you are taking the right route- Humana "cutting off" the funds will probably do the trick. It's sad to think healthcare is such a racket, but it is! Be hopeful!
Hi Barb,
I’m sending you warm positive energy this morning, I’m a girl that believes strongly in the power of positivity, living in my bubble of joy, hope and all things positively possible.
I have a love for yoga, meditation & manifesting which I do daily.
I have been including you in my thoughts since I first read when your husband went to hospital, I’m a thinker… I believe it makes a difference, I also ask for help … depak chopra & Wayne Dwyer opened my eyes. It’s free to be kind… and think of others…
don’t reply to my blah blah… you look after you.
I just wanted to share my positivity & prayers this morning…
Dear Barb, I’m sending you Oodles of all things positive, I hope Ken is feeling good this morning & you receive some good news to go home together. 🍀🙏🙏🙏
I totally get how difficult it is for you both .. time seems to slow down somehow in these situations. Thoughts and prayers are with you and Ken to be reunited at home very soon
Dear 365 friends who have been so encouraging as I have posted updates about Ken,
Tomorrow is homecoming day!!! 🥳 Ken is not yet ambulatory and will still need your prayers as he works to regain leg strength, so that, Lord willing, he will one day be up behind his walker again and spending time in his workshop! Words cannot adequately express our appreciation for all the prayers and well wishes you fine people have sent our way over and over! Just know that I love this marvelous online friendship with each of you! Any further updates will be on new photos I hope to resume posting! Blessings to all! 💕 Barb
@bjywamer I am so happy- beyond happy- rejoicing with you that Ken comes home tomorrow! There has been good news on this front too- as the folks whose son was I mentioned above has been permanently moved to a wonderful facility that is finally giving him the care he needs. It took an out-of-court settlement to do it, but after being there less than a week, he's made incredible progress. So, I am certain that Ken will do the same! I will keep praying!
So good to hear Ken will soon be home. I am sure once he is back in his own home and bed he will recover quickly both physically and mentally. Nothing like your own home to aid recovery
Just caught up with this photo Barb & I’m just amazed at the heart warming & beautiful messages for you & Ken. This 365 family are so supportive!
If prayers & kind thoughts were the cure your Ken would be running marathons but he will get there I know. These things with legs take time. I remember if you were ill in bed as a child how wobbly our legs were after just a few days in bed! A lovely photo of Ken, he looks like he’s lost weight…. No bad thing as he will move easier. He looks like a runner even though he’s chair bound……I can see his wry smile but still a handsome husband indeed.
A big day today when you both wake up this Tuesday morning……you will both be nervous but I’m sure everyone will be there fir you as you negotiate the next few weeks & get back into a routine.
Ken will come on in leaps & bounds at home & you will see a big difference in him soon I know. It’s soul destroying as the days to home look further away but today’s the day!!
Sending you both much love & prayers for a successful transition into home life. It will get easier as you get used to it all. He will have those tomatoes growing soon. Xxxxxxx😘😘
Barb, so pleased to hear that Ken is able to go home tomorrow. I'm sure you will quickly see a change in him, just being at home will work wonders. All the very best wishes to you both.
Thank you for this latest update, Barb! I am reading this on Tuesday early evening, so I realize that Ken is home already and has been all day! What wonderful news! I am sure that being with you and at home will help Ken so much with his recovery! Do keep us posted, Barb! Sending much strength and love to you both, as always but with an extra dose for this amazing celebration! xoxo
Prayers Ken makes rapid progress at home! My husband worked hard to regain his strength after a stroke, and his work has helped him regain a good bit of his life. God has been good.
I’m sending you warm positive energy this morning, I’m a girl that believes strongly in the power of positivity, living in my bubble of joy, hope and all things positively possible.
I have a love for yoga, meditation & manifesting which I do daily.
I have been including you in my thoughts since I first read when your husband went to hospital, I’m a thinker… I believe it makes a difference, I also ask for help … depak chopra & Wayne Dwyer opened my eyes. It’s free to be kind… and think of others…
don’t reply to my blah blah… you look after you.
I just wanted to share my positivity & prayers this morning…
Dear 365 friends who have been so encouraging as I have posted updates about Ken,
Tomorrow is homecoming day!!! 🥳 Ken is not yet ambulatory and will still need your prayers as he works to regain leg strength, so that, Lord willing, he will one day be up behind his walker again and spending time in his workshop! Words cannot adequately express our appreciation for all the prayers and well wishes you fine people have sent our way over and over! Just know that I love this marvelous online friendship with each of you! Any further updates will be on new photos I hope to resume posting! Blessings to all! 💕 Barb
If prayers & kind thoughts were the cure your Ken would be running marathons but he will get there I know. These things with legs take time. I remember if you were ill in bed as a child how wobbly our legs were after just a few days in bed! A lovely photo of Ken, he looks like he’s lost weight…. No bad thing as he will move easier. He looks like a runner even though he’s chair bound……I can see his wry smile but still a handsome husband indeed.
A big day today when you both wake up this Tuesday morning……you will both be nervous but I’m sure everyone will be there fir you as you negotiate the next few weeks & get back into a routine.
Ken will come on in leaps & bounds at home & you will see a big difference in him soon I know. It’s soul destroying as the days to home look further away but today’s the day!!
Sending you both much love & prayers for a successful transition into home life. It will get easier as you get used to it all. He will have those tomatoes growing soon. Xxxxxxx😘😘
I look forward to seeing you together hugging and happy.
You both know there's still lots of hard work to come, but the peace of being at home will bolster you.
Continuing to pray for Ken's health and for you as his caregiver!