http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/ en-us 2005-12-23T11:32:31-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000260.html Home today! We couldn't ask for a better Christmas present.... Red Chuck 2005-12-23T11:32:31-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000253.html Fred will be coming home on December 23! Helen and Katherine Wyrick met with his team of physicians and therapists this morning. The team praised his phenomenal progress. They said his fine motor skills are getting better and that his... Red Chuck 2005-12-13T16:41:11-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000246.html In reference to Fred's shopping cart comment from December 3rd, one of his admirers has worked up this bit of inspirational verse. I can't wait to hear Fred's response when he hears: (With apologies to "Stopping By Woods on a... Red Chuck 2005-12-06T13:30:14-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000245.html Using a walker today and practicing getting in and out of a car.... charles 2005-12-05T20:26:34-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000242.html Eating solid food, walking with a shopping cart ("getting ready for Wal-Mart," he said), speaking clearly, and making amazing progress!... charles 2005-12-03T14:15:09-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000237.html We happily report that Fred's nasogastric feeding tube was removed this morning after his X-Rays. Fred is still having difficulty swallowing, especially water and other "thin" liquids. So, for now, his therapists have him on a diet of thickened liquids.... Red Chuck 2005-11-29T13:30:24-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000236.html Helen says Fred continues to make progress in rehab. His spirits appear to be up as well. During occupational therapy this weekend Fred said, "Well, it's not Jai-alai," after completing a dexterity exercise using his right hand. Tomorrow he is... Red Chuck 2005-11-28T15:45:29-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000232.html Fred is on regular schedule now, with therapy both in the morning and in the afternoon. His therapists say that he is doing great. They are especially impressed by how well he is responding at this early stage. Helen says... Red Chuck 2005-11-23T14:50:32-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000230.html Another big step forward today — Fred is now out of UAMS and in Baptist Health Rehab Institute. He made the move early this afternoon and his physical therapist says he is doing great. Though swallowing is still an issue,... charles 2005-11-21T20:09:47-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000228.html Yesterday was another good day. Fred was talkative and engaged. Dr. Adada said he expects a complete recovery if things continue at the same pace. Today we are taking the grandchildren for their first visit.... Red Chuck 2005-11-19T09:50:32-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000226.html A day of rest. Some minor issues with the feeding tube this morning that were immediately taken care of by Dr. Almefty. Otherwise stable and improving.... charles 2005-11-17T19:42:44-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000225.html Though things have been going really well today, Fred failed his swallowing test this afternoon. The doctors tell us not to be discouraged. He's just not quite ready yet.... charles 2005-11-15T18:32:54-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000224.html Katherine just called to say that Fred is making remarkable improvements. "Unbelievable," was the word she kept using as she described her visit this morning. Today, she said, Fred has been sitting upright in bed and talking about what he... Red Chuck 2005-11-15T11:54:54-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000223.html More progress today, Fred is now moving his right foot as well as his right hand. Katherine reports that his speech was stronger this evening.... charles 2005-11-14T20:42:44-06:00 http://media.soundscapes.com/Fred/archives/000222.html Dr. Adada and Dr. Almefty both came in today. They are very encouraged by Fred's progress. They are not worried about the bacterial infection. Fred moved his right hand for the first time today.... Red Chuck 2005-11-13T14:02:59-06:00