[Oe List ...] Update on Ken Wiltse

[Isobel and Jim Bishop]

Dear Del,
Thanks for this news.   I will write to Ken.

In peace,
Isobel in Sydney.
On 23/01/2012, at 1:36 PM, Del Morril wrote:

> Justin and I visited Ken today in a nursing home, which is his  
> transitional point before heading home.  Ross and his son visited  
> while we were there, and, of course, Peggy.
>
> The family and doctors expect him to be there for around 90 days,  
> and then continue recovery at home.  He was at lunch when we  
> visited, sitting up in a wheelchair, which has to be moved by  
> someone else.  He’s eating a little, but doesn’t have much  
> appetite; is talking, although a bit slow; and seems to have most  
> of his motor skills intact.  He isn’t walking much at this point,  
> but is expected to.  The doctors say that it is too early to give a  
> prognosis on his full recovery – it takes 6 – 9 months before that  
> is possible.  His back aches at times quite a bit, but he was  
> having trouble with this before – it just complicates the comfort  
> level of his stay.  Everyone seems very hopeful regarding the outcome.
>
> I’m sure Ken would appreciate and enjoy cards and other well-wishes  
> while he is staying at his “new” home, which is only a few miles  
> from his and Peggy’s residence. Address is Bethany at Silverlake,  
> 2235 Lake Height Drive, Everett, WA 98208.
>
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