thank you all for reaching out to Kurt and our family. I'm adding names to this update list as I can. I don't have access to my address book, so thank you for forwarding to anyone not on the list that wants updates on Kurt's progress.
after speaking with the doctors last night, we've decided to continue rehab in San Salvador until early next week. the doctors suggest that Kurt fly commercially to the States on Tuesday. we have a plan in place to expedite his pre-boarding. thank you all for your research into medi-vac transportation. we appreciate it tremendously, and wanted to inform you of the change in plans ASAP.
as it stands, Kurt will fly into LAX on Tuesday. we'll need an ambulance standing by to transport him home or, more likely, an appropriate rehabilitation facility. the change in plans has given Kurt incentive to boost rehab therapy in hopes of regaining a desired range of motion for his trip home.
there is little to report on Kurt's status, as the morning is still young. signals to the right side of his body suffer most from the accident. he had feeling in all extremities after the accident, and still does. signals to the left side of his body are functioning appropriately. he's working at gaining full movement in his arm and leg, and they are probably 75%. he is working on retraining the right side of his body. again, he has full feeling on both sides. but signals from his brain to his right-side extremities are impaired. he's working on thinking the movement before making the
movement. he's operating his right arm at probably 40%. doctors say his leg will take longer, but are very pleased with the first week of recovery. I want to ensure you that there was never a doubt that Kurt would regain function, and that still holds true today.
we celebrated an American thanksgiving abroad last night thanks to friends in San Salvador. Kurt, Teddie and I received a full feast of turkey, stuffing, green beans, pie... even wine. what a way to make us feel at home. and, most importantly, it was our chance to give thanks for the many blessings over this past year and past week.
until next time,
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