Saturday, June 15, 2013

Den Dempsey Update for June 15 by Irene Dempsey

Den is in a Kindred Rehab Hospital now. It is 1334 Terry Street, Seattle. 98101,( hospital phone 206-682-2661)  Room 207. 

He is resting comfortably now, but on Monday the therapy begins and he'll be working harder than he has for many years, I'm sure.  The doctor is very optimistic and thinks that speech and swallowing,( so he can eat solid food again,) are possible very soon.

The left side is still not responsive, but he can move his left leg, so perhaps with serious effort and good therapy, much of the loss can be recovered. Keep him in your prayers and thoughts and send cards and letters. 

As soon as he can manage it, I'll give him a lap top and he can email, but that will be quite a while down the road. Thanks again to all of you for caring so much for Den.  I know it has helped him with strength he doesn't even know he received, and so much love.

I'll keep you informed as we go along.  

Fondly, Irene

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