What an amazing day!
Mordy walked, with help, to his first shower since hospitalization. He feels so good to be clean!
He has been studying Torah from the books I brought over. His lung capacity has improved and we're hoping that the pneumonia he developed is going away. His spirits are really good. He feels good, but he's wobbly when he walks.
Mordy also has has a few visitors and is open to more. If you want to visit, please email GetWellMordy@gmail.com and let me know what days and times you might be able to come, so I can make sure he's not overwhelmed with too many people at once.
Our boys came to visit for the first time since Mordy had the stroke. They brought beautiful cards from the 1st and 3rd grades at Schechter. The cards are in a prominent place in his room and he loves them. The boys were excited to see their Abba (Dad) and seemed reassured that he's going to be OK. He got out of bed while they were here, so they saw his walking--wobbly and only while supported--but walking nonetheless. It was really good for them.
Mordy has been heartened by everyone's positive attitude and well wishes. He's feeling good and is anxious to get better.
Thanks to all...
So glad to hear he is doing better. Do tell about what might have caused the tear in the artery so others might be able to prevent this from happening. I there any idea how long he will be in the inpatient rehab? Sending our love, Ben and Leah
ReplyDeleteHe'll probably be in inpatient rehab for about a week...not certain though...
DeleteThe tear in the artery can happen from too much stretching, or from torquing the neck. Not sure how to prevent it--scary, right?
A friend sent this article, which explains what happened (though it doesn't talk about prevention at all..)
http://www.vertebralarterydissection.com/about/about.htm
I am sending you both love and prayers for a full and speedy recovery. I hav been praying for Mordy all day since I heard this happened. I am so glad to hear that he is starting to recover! With love, Rebecca Sirbu
ReplyDeleteDear Mordy and Esther,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear this encouraging news. wishing you רפואה שלימה - רפואת הנפש ורפואת הגוף השתא בעגלא ובזמן קריב
and much renewed strength.
Rob Scheinberg
Rabbi Reed,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear such positive news! I hope everything continues to go as well and wish Mordy a refuah shlema. Sending all positive energy and good wishes your way!
Laura Silverman
Wishing Mordy a refuah shlemah and you and all your loved ones the strength to manage in this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteCaron Blau Rothstein
We love all the updates! Thank you for sharing all of the news and telling us how we might help. We are cheering Mordy on from the "virtual" sidelines.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news, I expect Mordy will be leading shiurim from his hospital bed!
ReplyDeleteDear Esther,
ReplyDeletePlease wish your husband refuah shlemah and take care of yourself, as well. We wish your family the best and hope that life returns to normal very soon.
Cantor Harvey and Debby Waldman
Esther and Mordy-
ReplyDeleteWe just heard the news and we are sending our love to you from Cleveland. We are praying for Mordy's continued recovery and prayers for patience and strength for you and the rest of the family. And Esther we hope that you are taking care of yourself, too. We will be following the blog for updates on Mordy's progress. Refuah Shleimah and lots of love!
Erika and Hal
Esther --
ReplyDeleteWe just heard the news about Mordy. You are all in our prayers for refuah sheleimah. Much love from Dallas, David and Annie
Dear Esther,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates and the happily-received good news - דבר יום ביומו. Virtual visits for now and continued prayers for the family,
with love, dan
Mordy and Esther -
ReplyDeleteWe just heard the news - thankfully, Hal and Joshua shared with the whole class. We're so grateful to you for posting updates - I hope you both feel the love coming from old friends in all corners of the country. Sending blessings for continued healing -
Refuah shleimah -
Sharon and David
I'm so glad to hear this good news of Mordy's progress. Thanks for the update Esther. Love and good wishes for continued refuah! Lilly
ReplyDeleteEsther,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you and Mordy are in my prayers. I actually had another friend with similar struggles after a ruptured brain aneurysm in that part of the brain. I'm happy to report that she has made a great recovery. i
I'm so glad that you reached out to our whole class. I hope you and Mordy can feel the support of all of us, from all over the country and beyond.
love and refuah shlemah,
Sarah (Graff)
Hi Esther and Mordy. Marci and I send all our love, prayers, and support. --Jacob Blumenthal
ReplyDeleteDear Rabbi Reed,
ReplyDeleteHeard the news at Minyan Tiferet - so wonderful to hear about Mordy's amazing progress. Sending much positive energy for a refuah sheleima for Mordy, and for all of you for strength and spirit in overcoming this challenge together.
Brian Thompson
Esther-
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to read such a positive report on Mordy's progress. Just this morning I caught part of the video from JTS Commencement and happened to see you and the boys with huge smiles and joy. May you all have more happy moments together as the days go by.
Refuah Shleima,
Marsha, Phil, Avi, Noam and Shayna Goldwasser
Hi Esther and Mordy,
ReplyDeleteDaniel and I are thinking about you guys so much. We wish Mordy a refuah sh'laimah. Amazing to hear about his progress so far! It sounds like you have an incredible family. Please know you are in our prayers.
Sarah Gershman and Daniel Silverberg
Dear Esther and Mordy,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear this encouraging news. We wish Mordy a very speedy recovery! Just as a side note, the PCLC is doing daily tehillim for him.
Love, Lauren, Peter, Rebecca, Rose and Audrey
Dear Mordy,
ReplyDeleteRefua Shlema. You and Rabbi Reed inspire us each year at High Holiday services. The fervent prayers which you and Rabbi Reed have taught us are prayers for good health which we send to you now. We live very close to JFK Rehab and are happy to bring you a cheery smile one day (so long as it's OK with you and the family). For now you have our love, thoughts and well-wishes.
Love, Martin & Elianna Goldman
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ReplyDeleteDear Esther and Mordy,
ReplyDeleteDavid and I are so glad to read of this progress, and are holding you in our tfilot as we pray for a r'fuah shleima. Sending wishes for continued improved, and continued strength and support for the entire family.
David Hoffman and Shuli Passow