Sunday, October 31, 2004
A new news story on Gerry (with picture)
The Riverside News-Enterprise ran a follow-up story on Gerry Saturday. Gina tells me they came out and interviewed him and Lori and they took many pics of Gerry, one of which is online. It's a very dark, moody picture, but he looks quite good in it. The story can be found here. (You may need to register to read it, but registration is free.)
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Update from Gina 10/24/04
Dear Family & Friends,
As Gerry's week at home progressed, the difficulties increased, and the Marinucci family is in urgent need of prayer.
First let me say that Gerry did so well for the first half of the week or so. He has been so alert at times, and we have been amazed at how well he sometimes communicates with his unique sense of humor. He truly has come such a long way, but we realize that sometimes setbacks do occur.
I mentioned in my last update that he was not taking the rest periods that he now needs due to his injury. This lack of rest only increased his agitation in several ways as the days went on. Any suggestions or direction from his wife to rest or relax, no matter how gentle, were not received well. The same resulted when Lori or the girls made a gentle mention of "lunch will be ready in a few minutes" in order to get him to wait because he has the most unusual ravenous appetite. (We don't know if this is a side effect from a prescription or a problem discerning real hunger because of his brain injury). This week and a half at home has confirmed our beliefs that Gerry needs much more therapy, more advanced than he has had thus far.
Last night, Gerry even refused to go to bed at night and stayed on the recliner in the living room. Lori checked on him several times, but he still would not come to bed. She waited in the bedroom with the T.V. on to keep herself awake so that she could check on him again. But she was so exhausted, she fell asleep. At two o'clock in the morning, the doorbell rang, and it was the police with Gerry. He had walked probably a half mile in his pajama bottoms and t-shirt and bare feet. He was disoriented, and only knew his and Lori's first names, and thought he lived in Santa Clara. If it weren't for a teenage neighbor coming home who spotted Gerry on the side of the road with the policeman, who knows what would have happened to him. After the policeman left, and Lori asked Gerry what he was doing, he said he was going to work on his bicycle. The next morning when she questioned him again, he said he just wanted to go for a walk to watch the traffic. (Lori said when Anessa was little, he used to take her for walks and they would count the different color cars) He did not understand the unappropriateness of leaving the house in the middle of the night and not telling anyone, or the fact that he is not safe by himself yet. This experience has been very scary for Lori and the girls, and probably for Gerry, too.
Today we took Gerry to his new rehab living center, which is in Escondido. The plan was to have Gerry stay from Sunday dinner time through Wednesday early evening. This way, Lori could work her 3 ten hour days while the girls are also graciously cared for and homeschooled by dear friends of theirs. Then the girls and Gerry would be home from Wednesday evening through Sunday evening.
May we ask you to join us in prayer to lift up this dear family for the following needs:
***Lori's greatest need and request is for those of you who know Gerry and live in the area to please help out by visiting Gerry. This is the only way she will be able to concentrate on getting her hours in at work, so that we the family can be fully available to be there for her and Gerry and the girls on the weekends. We hope and pray that maybe a rotating visiting schedule can be set up for visitors (Sunday eve , Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon.) so that hopefully visitors can go once a month or once every two months. Mon,Tues, & Wed. are the most important days.
***Please lift Lori up in prayer for strength and wisdom as she faces so much. She will be on the phone all week battling with the insurance company to get the right treatment for Gerry. The insurance co. discharged Gerry without a further plan for treatment, which almost turned out to be disastrous this week. Lori is paying for Learning Services in-patient care herself at this time because the insurance will not. We believe Gerry needs to see a Neuropsychologist, and pray that we will be able to arrange that this week before he is set to come home Wednesday so that we can have some important answers. Are Gerry's episodes of disorientation simply due to exhaustion (because he did not have this experience before)? Or maybe he needs to have another CT-Scan to see if there are any changes in the brain? And how can Gerry's agitation be dealt with? Through therapy, medication, etc.? We also know that we will need to get their home alarmed this week before he comes home again. The answers to these questions, and much more needs to be considered before we can continue with the plan to bring him back home for the weekend, or we may have to realize that he is not ready to be home yet. If that is the case, then we will need to arrange for full-time in-patient care without the help of insurance.
We believe that with the right answers from the right professionals, we can set up the treatment plan that Gerry needs to work through these very common symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). We know that we are very blessed, as we've heard that agitation from TBI can be much worse than what Gerry has exhibited this week. We see how Gerry's fighting spirit has brought him back to us this far, and we'll keep pursuing the right help for him so that he can come home to his family for good. I know this was a long message, and thank you for your time and willingness to pray for Gerry, Lori and the girls. Your faithful prayers mean so much to us and we are so very grateful.
God Bless,
Gina
As Gerry's week at home progressed, the difficulties increased, and the Marinucci family is in urgent need of prayer.
First let me say that Gerry did so well for the first half of the week or so. He has been so alert at times, and we have been amazed at how well he sometimes communicates with his unique sense of humor. He truly has come such a long way, but we realize that sometimes setbacks do occur.
I mentioned in my last update that he was not taking the rest periods that he now needs due to his injury. This lack of rest only increased his agitation in several ways as the days went on. Any suggestions or direction from his wife to rest or relax, no matter how gentle, were not received well. The same resulted when Lori or the girls made a gentle mention of "lunch will be ready in a few minutes" in order to get him to wait because he has the most unusual ravenous appetite. (We don't know if this is a side effect from a prescription or a problem discerning real hunger because of his brain injury). This week and a half at home has confirmed our beliefs that Gerry needs much more therapy, more advanced than he has had thus far.
Last night, Gerry even refused to go to bed at night and stayed on the recliner in the living room. Lori checked on him several times, but he still would not come to bed. She waited in the bedroom with the T.V. on to keep herself awake so that she could check on him again. But she was so exhausted, she fell asleep. At two o'clock in the morning, the doorbell rang, and it was the police with Gerry. He had walked probably a half mile in his pajama bottoms and t-shirt and bare feet. He was disoriented, and only knew his and Lori's first names, and thought he lived in Santa Clara. If it weren't for a teenage neighbor coming home who spotted Gerry on the side of the road with the policeman, who knows what would have happened to him. After the policeman left, and Lori asked Gerry what he was doing, he said he was going to work on his bicycle. The next morning when she questioned him again, he said he just wanted to go for a walk to watch the traffic. (Lori said when Anessa was little, he used to take her for walks and they would count the different color cars) He did not understand the unappropriateness of leaving the house in the middle of the night and not telling anyone, or the fact that he is not safe by himself yet. This experience has been very scary for Lori and the girls, and probably for Gerry, too.
Today we took Gerry to his new rehab living center, which is in Escondido. The plan was to have Gerry stay from Sunday dinner time through Wednesday early evening. This way, Lori could work her 3 ten hour days while the girls are also graciously cared for and homeschooled by dear friends of theirs. Then the girls and Gerry would be home from Wednesday evening through Sunday evening.
May we ask you to join us in prayer to lift up this dear family for the following needs:
***Lori's greatest need and request is for those of you who know Gerry and live in the area to please help out by visiting Gerry. This is the only way she will be able to concentrate on getting her hours in at work, so that we the family can be fully available to be there for her and Gerry and the girls on the weekends. We hope and pray that maybe a rotating visiting schedule can be set up for visitors (Sunday eve , Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon.) so that hopefully visitors can go once a month or once every two months. Mon,Tues, & Wed. are the most important days.
***Please lift Lori up in prayer for strength and wisdom as she faces so much. She will be on the phone all week battling with the insurance company to get the right treatment for Gerry. The insurance co. discharged Gerry without a further plan for treatment, which almost turned out to be disastrous this week. Lori is paying for Learning Services in-patient care herself at this time because the insurance will not. We believe Gerry needs to see a Neuropsychologist, and pray that we will be able to arrange that this week before he is set to come home Wednesday so that we can have some important answers. Are Gerry's episodes of disorientation simply due to exhaustion (because he did not have this experience before)? Or maybe he needs to have another CT-Scan to see if there are any changes in the brain? And how can Gerry's agitation be dealt with? Through therapy, medication, etc.? We also know that we will need to get their home alarmed this week before he comes home again. The answers to these questions, and much more needs to be considered before we can continue with the plan to bring him back home for the weekend, or we may have to realize that he is not ready to be home yet. If that is the case, then we will need to arrange for full-time in-patient care without the help of insurance.
We believe that with the right answers from the right professionals, we can set up the treatment plan that Gerry needs to work through these very common symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). We know that we are very blessed, as we've heard that agitation from TBI can be much worse than what Gerry has exhibited this week. We see how Gerry's fighting spirit has brought him back to us this far, and we'll keep pursuing the right help for him so that he can come home to his family for good. I know this was a long message, and thank you for your time and willingness to pray for Gerry, Lori and the girls. Your faithful prayers mean so much to us and we are so very grateful.
God Bless,
Gina
Thursday, October 21, 2004
A new newspaper story about Gerry
It's a touching column by North County Times/Riverside Californian columnist John Hunneman that ran in Tuesday's paper. You can find the story at this link. (Note: Registration may be required. Thanks to Gina for letting us know about the article.)
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Update 10/19/04 from Gina
Dear Friends & Family,
As I told you in our last update, Gerry was discharged from Ballard Rehab last Thursday. He was so thrilled to come home! He has been very alert, and basically doing very well, enjoying every moment of "freedom", and certainly enjoying "freedom" in the kitchen...the taste of real food! Lori has been trying to limit his "grazing" to keep him from gaining back the weight he has lost. We know gaining more weight would inhibit his mobility even more. Who can blame him after 6+ months of hospital food...God love him! I think after getting used to being at home, he will realize the need for moderation. Also, before his accident, he never was one to rest or nap. He was always "going" then, too. Well, things haven't changed! Gerry constantly wants to be on the go. But the challenge is that his body now NEEDS to rest here and there in order to keep functioning. Especially by the early afternoon, he gets quite tired. If he keeps going and refuses to rest (which is a daily struggle), he then gets grumpy and agitated, and can unnecessarily lash out at family members.
I also think that he probably feels that he has missed out on life these past months, and doesn't want a moment to pass him by. But we pray that he will soon understand that he will function better and enjoy life more if he allows himself the short rests that he needs. He still struggles to find the right words and in his communication. We pray that in time, and through the right therapy, that God will increase his abilities in this area.
Lori has also been allowing Gerry to do what he can for himself to see what he can do while also giving him the dignity of doing his own self-care. He is doing so much better with things like showering, etc.
Of course, Lori carefully watches him because he still struggles with his balance at times. He has that Italian stubborn streak in him, and won't accept help with his shaving. Once again, Lori graciously allows him the dignity to do it himself even though the job is not done evenly. Her loving support, patience, and advocation for Gerry to the insurance companies has been a tremendous example of selflessness and true commitment in marriage. What an inspiration she and Gerry are as they work together in the true meaning of teamwork!
Gerry's sense of humor is strongly in tact, as he jokes around in Italian or Spanish, with the perfect accents! He comes up with the funniest one-liners at times. Driving over to our house, he noticed the brand new Krispy Kreme Donut Shop, as he said "Oh, a new donut shop...I think I feel an addiction coming on!" Or, one day as he was struggling with his thoughts, he said something like "Oh, this brain of mine, I don't know apples from oranges!". I could go on and on with these....I told Lori she should keep a notepad with her and write a book someday!
Friends, the insurance company is still pulling last minute delays. We discharged Gerry last Thursday with no clear plan for his further treatment. Friday Lori took him to his local doctor, where we heard some positive news that Aetna wanted to recommend a two week trial for therapy only at Learning Services at Escondido. They had to work it out with the medical group and would let us know by today. Well, today, they got back to Lori and they are somehow conviced that Learning Services is "unsafe". We have no idea what they mean by this.
Lori has scheduled an evaluation tomorrow afternoon with 'Rehab without Walls', and will also be having the Centre for Neuro Skills of Bakersfield evaluate Gerry also. She only has this week off of work, and no set plan yet for Gerry's therapy because of the insurance rigamorole. Please continue in urgent prayer for God's clear provision and direction in this area. We know that the answer will be made clear at the right time, and trust in His plan.
Also pray for the remainder of Gerry's week at home with his family. He is so much enjoying his time with his family, and we want to carefully and prayerfully make decisions for his next step while getting him the treatment that he needs.
God Bless you all for your love and support, and for your faithful prayers!!!
Love,
Gina
As I told you in our last update, Gerry was discharged from Ballard Rehab last Thursday. He was so thrilled to come home! He has been very alert, and basically doing very well, enjoying every moment of "freedom", and certainly enjoying "freedom" in the kitchen...the taste of real food! Lori has been trying to limit his "grazing" to keep him from gaining back the weight he has lost. We know gaining more weight would inhibit his mobility even more. Who can blame him after 6+ months of hospital food...God love him! I think after getting used to being at home, he will realize the need for moderation. Also, before his accident, he never was one to rest or nap. He was always "going" then, too. Well, things haven't changed! Gerry constantly wants to be on the go. But the challenge is that his body now NEEDS to rest here and there in order to keep functioning. Especially by the early afternoon, he gets quite tired. If he keeps going and refuses to rest (which is a daily struggle), he then gets grumpy and agitated, and can unnecessarily lash out at family members.
I also think that he probably feels that he has missed out on life these past months, and doesn't want a moment to pass him by. But we pray that he will soon understand that he will function better and enjoy life more if he allows himself the short rests that he needs. He still struggles to find the right words and in his communication. We pray that in time, and through the right therapy, that God will increase his abilities in this area.
Lori has also been allowing Gerry to do what he can for himself to see what he can do while also giving him the dignity of doing his own self-care. He is doing so much better with things like showering, etc.
Of course, Lori carefully watches him because he still struggles with his balance at times. He has that Italian stubborn streak in him, and won't accept help with his shaving. Once again, Lori graciously allows him the dignity to do it himself even though the job is not done evenly. Her loving support, patience, and advocation for Gerry to the insurance companies has been a tremendous example of selflessness and true commitment in marriage. What an inspiration she and Gerry are as they work together in the true meaning of teamwork!
Gerry's sense of humor is strongly in tact, as he jokes around in Italian or Spanish, with the perfect accents! He comes up with the funniest one-liners at times. Driving over to our house, he noticed the brand new Krispy Kreme Donut Shop, as he said "Oh, a new donut shop...I think I feel an addiction coming on!" Or, one day as he was struggling with his thoughts, he said something like "Oh, this brain of mine, I don't know apples from oranges!". I could go on and on with these....I told Lori she should keep a notepad with her and write a book someday!
Friends, the insurance company is still pulling last minute delays. We discharged Gerry last Thursday with no clear plan for his further treatment. Friday Lori took him to his local doctor, where we heard some positive news that Aetna wanted to recommend a two week trial for therapy only at Learning Services at Escondido. They had to work it out with the medical group and would let us know by today. Well, today, they got back to Lori and they are somehow conviced that Learning Services is "unsafe". We have no idea what they mean by this.
Lori has scheduled an evaluation tomorrow afternoon with 'Rehab without Walls', and will also be having the Centre for Neuro Skills of Bakersfield evaluate Gerry also. She only has this week off of work, and no set plan yet for Gerry's therapy because of the insurance rigamorole. Please continue in urgent prayer for God's clear provision and direction in this area. We know that the answer will be made clear at the right time, and trust in His plan.
Also pray for the remainder of Gerry's week at home with his family. He is so much enjoying his time with his family, and we want to carefully and prayerfully make decisions for his next step while getting him the treatment that he needs.
God Bless you all for your love and support, and for your faithful prayers!!!
Love,
Gina
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Marinucci No. 59, urgent prayer
Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004
Crunch time!
The insurance denied the referral to Escondido Learning Services at the last
minute. I have made a 72 hour appeal of their decision and await an answer
on Wed pm. Gerry is set to be discharge from Ballard on Thursday. His nurses
report "he is climbing the walls." Gerry is becoming more agitated as the
days go on as he verbalizes his desire to go home. He is trying to break out and
I receive regular calls from him as to when I am coming to take him home?
Pray his stay will not be prolonged as this will not help him.
I have modified the request for Escondido Learning Services, and now seek
treatment for physical, speech (cognitive), occupational therapy and
nero-phsyc appointments only. These are all benefited services to which Gerry is
entitled. The HMO requires the services be done within the network.
(Learning Services is out of network.) However, the current discharge plan is not
acceptable in that the two facilities they recommend in their network, don't take
outpatients and don't deal with brain injury patients respectively. Pray
they will reconsider and make a referral for out-of-network services to provide
for a workable plan to meet Gerry's needs.
Praise God that Aetna's subrogation department verbally indicated they will
not pursue the monies I received on my own un-insured's auto policy which
leaves me some money in order to private pay for in-care treatment at
Learning Services. Continue to pray I will in fact receive this decision in writing
soon from their legal department so I can be certain I can utilize these monies.
My desire is to have Aetna pay for the therapies and I would pay for the day
and overnight care at Escondido. Gerry would stay Sunday pm until Thursday
for his treatment and then come home for the weekends. Hopefully this time
at home will motivate him.
Please continue with me before the throne! May God be Praised. Love, Lori
Crunch time!
The insurance denied the referral to Escondido Learning Services at the last
minute. I have made a 72 hour appeal of their decision and await an answer
on Wed pm. Gerry is set to be discharge from Ballard on Thursday. His nurses
report "he is climbing the walls." Gerry is becoming more agitated as the
days go on as he verbalizes his desire to go home. He is trying to break out and
I receive regular calls from him as to when I am coming to take him home?
Pray his stay will not be prolonged as this will not help him.
I have modified the request for Escondido Learning Services, and now seek
treatment for physical, speech (cognitive), occupational therapy and
nero-phsyc appointments only. These are all benefited services to which Gerry is
entitled. The HMO requires the services be done within the network.
(Learning Services is out of network.) However, the current discharge plan is not
acceptable in that the two facilities they recommend in their network, don't take
outpatients and don't deal with brain injury patients respectively. Pray
they will reconsider and make a referral for out-of-network services to provide
for a workable plan to meet Gerry's needs.
Praise God that Aetna's subrogation department verbally indicated they will
not pursue the monies I received on my own un-insured's auto policy which
leaves me some money in order to private pay for in-care treatment at
Learning Services. Continue to pray I will in fact receive this decision in writing
soon from their legal department so I can be certain I can utilize these monies.
My desire is to have Aetna pay for the therapies and I would pay for the day
and overnight care at Escondido. Gerry would stay Sunday pm until Thursday
for his treatment and then come home for the weekends. Hopefully this time
at home will motivate him.
Please continue with me before the throne! May God be Praised. Love, Lori
Saturday, October 09, 2004
Update (10/8/04) from Gina
Alayna and Mom, Lori, the girls and I went to see Gerry yesterday (Thursday), and had a great visit. On a whim, we decided to ask the nurses if we could take Gerr out for dinner. It was fine, so it was a nice surprise for Gerr and all of us. We asked him what he wanted to eat, and he said PIZZA! We asked one of the nurses to recommend a good pizza place. Good recommendation....we went to Alfredo's Pizza & Pasta, and it was equipped with the checked tableclothes, the fake grapes all over the place, and gum stuck to the bottom of the tables & chairs! We were cracking up.
The funny thing was, that as we were joking around, Gerry started joking around in his Italian accent, and it was great! Things like this are coming back to him as sure as day, and he sounded like a true Italian! He loved the pizza, it was really great! O.k., it was not a great night for the diet, but we really had a great time with him. He is truly ready to move on, because when he's out of the hospital, he is in rare form, as happy as a clam, and it is great to see. Anyway, the whole way back to the hospital, he talked in combination of Italian and Spanish with the Italian accent! We couldn't always figure out what he was saying, but like Lori said, a couple of weeks ago, she asked Gerry to say a few words in Spanish, and he couldn't say any. So, it was great!
Of course, when we got back to the hospital, he didn't wanna go back in, and took a few minutes to sit in the van while Lori talked to him. He finally came back in. Lori told him we wouldn't be able to see him Fri. or Sat. (because we're all going on a two night camping weekend down near San Diego...I don't think she told him that, though), but that she'd be up to see him on Sunday. He was kind of down at that point and told her "You're never coming back to see me." He's just ready to be out of there. We all reassured him, and told him he'll be out of there next week.
The funny thing was, that as we were joking around, Gerry started joking around in his Italian accent, and it was great! Things like this are coming back to him as sure as day, and he sounded like a true Italian! He loved the pizza, it was really great! O.k., it was not a great night for the diet, but we really had a great time with him. He is truly ready to move on, because when he's out of the hospital, he is in rare form, as happy as a clam, and it is great to see. Anyway, the whole way back to the hospital, he talked in combination of Italian and Spanish with the Italian accent! We couldn't always figure out what he was saying, but like Lori said, a couple of weeks ago, she asked Gerry to say a few words in Spanish, and he couldn't say any. So, it was great!
Of course, when we got back to the hospital, he didn't wanna go back in, and took a few minutes to sit in the van while Lori talked to him. He finally came back in. Lori told him we wouldn't be able to see him Fri. or Sat. (because we're all going on a two night camping weekend down near San Diego...I don't think she told him that, though), but that she'd be up to see him on Sunday. He was kind of down at that point and told her "You're never coming back to see me." He's just ready to be out of there. We all reassured him, and told him he'll be out of there next week.
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Update (10/5/04) from Gina
10/5/04
Dear Family & Friends,
Just a quick update to let you know that Gerry's weekend at home was a resounding success! Gerry did wonderfully at home on Saturday, and was able to go to church with his family on Sunday. Lori said he so much enjoyed greeting everyone, and enjoying the sermon and service at their church. Afterward, we met for lunch, which we all enjoyed...especially Gerry! By that time, Gerry was getting tired, so he and Lori were able to enjoy some time back at their house before we had to take him back to Ballard. He gave us no problems whatsoever in returning to the hospital, and his mood was so elevated from his time at home that even the hospital staff noticed his uplifted mood on Monday.
Lori confirmed that Learning Services from Escondido came to evaluate Gerry today, and he definitely qualifies for their program. They reported that Gerry was able to answer certain questions about his background, which was encouraging. They will be contacting Aetna to see what, if anything, can be worked out. There is still no official denial from Aetna, which we were told to expect weeks ago, and Lori's phone calls are not being returned. Ballard has tentatively set Gerry's discharge date for next Thursday, so we ask for your urgent prayers for God to provide answers and clear direction on what to do next. With no decision from the insurance company, Gerry will either come home with no plan for further treatment, or we may have to work something out with Learning Services without any assistance from insurance. Needless to say, these upcoming decisions are overwhelming for Lori, and we pray for clear direction and guidance.
We have seen God's provision in so many ways, and trust in His perfect plan! Thank you all for your faithful prayers!
God Bless,
Gina
Dear Family & Friends,
Just a quick update to let you know that Gerry's weekend at home was a resounding success! Gerry did wonderfully at home on Saturday, and was able to go to church with his family on Sunday. Lori said he so much enjoyed greeting everyone, and enjoying the sermon and service at their church. Afterward, we met for lunch, which we all enjoyed...especially Gerry! By that time, Gerry was getting tired, so he and Lori were able to enjoy some time back at their house before we had to take him back to Ballard. He gave us no problems whatsoever in returning to the hospital, and his mood was so elevated from his time at home that even the hospital staff noticed his uplifted mood on Monday.
Lori confirmed that Learning Services from Escondido came to evaluate Gerry today, and he definitely qualifies for their program. They reported that Gerry was able to answer certain questions about his background, which was encouraging. They will be contacting Aetna to see what, if anything, can be worked out. There is still no official denial from Aetna, which we were told to expect weeks ago, and Lori's phone calls are not being returned. Ballard has tentatively set Gerry's discharge date for next Thursday, so we ask for your urgent prayers for God to provide answers and clear direction on what to do next. With no decision from the insurance company, Gerry will either come home with no plan for further treatment, or we may have to work something out with Learning Services without any assistance from insurance. Needless to say, these upcoming decisions are overwhelming for Lori, and we pray for clear direction and guidance.
We have seen God's provision in so many ways, and trust in His perfect plan! Thank you all for your faithful prayers!
God Bless,
Gina
Monday, October 04, 2004
A phone call from Gerry (10/3/04) from steve
As Gina reported in her last update, Gerry was allowed to go home for a day Sunday. Lori told me he attended church, was introduced to the congregation (something I would have loved to see!!) and sang hymns during the service.
A little later in the day, Gerry called me after taking a nap. I'd been told that he'd been making more progress and sounded even better than he did when we saw him in August. When he came on the phone, I was surprised and amazed how much of the old Gerry was on the other end. He's still not all the way back yet, but his progress continues. We talked for a few minutes and he asked me how I was doing. He told me he loved going to church again. I told him he sounded great, better than he did when we'd seen him. It'll be a while before we visit him again, but it was great to talk to him even for a few minutes. I'm pulling for ya, Gerry.
A little later in the day, Gerry called me after taking a nap. I'd been told that he'd been making more progress and sounded even better than he did when we saw him in August. When he came on the phone, I was surprised and amazed how much of the old Gerry was on the other end. He's still not all the way back yet, but his progress continues. We talked for a few minutes and he asked me how I was doing. He told me he loved going to church again. I told him he sounded great, better than he did when we'd seen him. It'll be a while before we visit him again, but it was great to talk to him even for a few minutes. I'm pulling for ya, Gerry.
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