Friday, October 17, 2008

Oct. 17 11:56 p.m.

Levi has been pretty calm today. I guess he just wears himself out and needs to rest. Lynn asked about IMED. It is part of the new IHC (Intermountain Health Care) facility on State and 5400 (ish). It is the inpatient rehabilitation center he will be in for four weeks. It's a very intensive program.

I think we need some ideas on some sort of "puzzles" he can figure out with his fingers. He likes the texture toys we gave him but I think he can figure things out and that will stimulate him more. An example is that washcloth I tied a knot in and he untied it. He still keeps his eyes closed for most of the time and he is primarily using his left hand. We gave him a stress ball today because I think the other ball was too hard. If anyone has ideas, please post.

It's time for hot cocoa and sleep. :)

Good night and thank you!

2 comments:

Eric said...

Sister Allen, we're praying for your family, for Brother Allen.
Have you tried having him grip small bean bags?
For information on what's new with us, Sherry and I are both taking an intensive Computer support college class that is called A+ Remote Support Technician.
If Levi or you would permit us to visit him I would like to. Eric Parry

Daniel and Candice said...

Kelly and Family,
We are also praying for you, and checking the blogs daily for updates. We love Levi, and are so thankful for all he has done for our family; Like visiting dad in the hospital, and coming with the youth to pull our weeds (more like mini trees). He is a very Christlike, compassionate man, and we miss seeing him. I hope soon we can visit him. We wanted to get a small group together to come sing some hymns to him when its ok. I'm sure he can still feel the spirit.

Is he using both hands for puzzles?

Kriste and Stephen were married by the bishop today. It was lovely. Her colors were pink and brown, and both of them wore white.

Much love,
Candice Hughes, and family