This is a collection of pictures taken since the stroke, showing various stages of the early recovery. Click on any image to view an enlarged version.

Cleveland March, 2004

Taken soon after moving from ICU.

First Time Outside

At the long term acute care facility in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Sitting in in a cardiac chair. At this point, sitting was a new thing — maximum of 30 minutes a day.

At Ann Seton, April, 2004

Head being pulled strongly to the left.

Hook Rehab, April 28, 2004

Wearing “boots” to prevent foot drop. Wearing my own clothes for the first time!

Rob Amusing Jenny

Younger brother Rob building empathy as he tries out the “boots” and bed positioning. I laughed hard for the first time during this.

Dressing Mom

Sophie dresses mom in jewelry any time she gets a chance.

Jessie’s Lift

The kids love therapy and hospital “toys”.

Eye Patch

Zach is doing his best spiderman pose. Jessie is wearing my eye patch, which is used to help ease double vision.

Pool Therapy

Mark, and Brenda (the nurse) helping with aqua therapy.

Zach & Jenny

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Zach & Jenny On Tilt Table

Zach joining mom as emotional support during therapies.

Wally & Jenny

Mark’s dad trying out the over-head lift.

Zach & Jenny Watching A Movie

Holding a call button in case of a need for assistance. The kids still fought to sit on my lap.