Dave is making small strides every day, but like all stroke recoveries, they are very small and will take place over a very long time. The family won't post each and every stride he makes, some because they'd lessen his dignity, some because the minutiae would overwhelm the blog. We don't know how long he'll be at HealthSouth, but we do know that when he comes home it will be as an outpatient and he'll still need to go to HealthSouth 3-4 times a week for therapy. The physicians report that his brain will recover over a six-month period, only at the end of which will we know what his long-term prognosis will be. And even then, as much as Dave dislikes his helmet, they don't know when they'll be able to return his skull piece to its rightful place--it might not be for a year.
But, Angie is happy to report that while David doesn't yet recognize it, sensation does appear to be returning to parts of his body that were paralyzed in the stroke.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Scentsy Byrnside Fundraiser
I am hosting a launch party as a Scentsy consultant Saturday, March 20, 2-4pm, where 50% of my proceeds will go directly to the Byrnside family. As far as you, the guest, are concerned, it's a normal opportunity to come and play with Scentsy warmers, different waxes, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon with a bunch of lovely women.
What is Scentsy? Scentsy is a relatively new company that sells flameless, wickless candles. You put a small bar of scented wax into the warmer of your choice, turn it on, and voila! you have a home that smells lovely without any soot or flame hazards. They also have scent tins, scent circles, room sprays and other products to keep your home and vehicle smelling fresh without hazards or fuss. If you want to learn more, or are unable to come and would like to place an online order, please visit my Scentsy website.
If you are planning on coming next Sunday, please RSVP by email so that I can send you my address and directions.
What is Scentsy? Scentsy is a relatively new company that sells flameless, wickless candles. You put a small bar of scented wax into the warmer of your choice, turn it on, and voila! you have a home that smells lovely without any soot or flame hazards. They also have scent tins, scent circles, room sprays and other products to keep your home and vehicle smelling fresh without hazards or fuss. If you want to learn more, or are unable to come and would like to place an online order, please visit my Scentsy website.
If you are planning on coming next Sunday, please RSVP by email so that I can send you my address and directions.
Elimination Dinner Tickets on Sale
Marty wanted me to let you know that the tickets are available for the elimination dinner. People can see:
Marty
John
Howie
Nicky
Justina
for tickets. I'm assuming people will recognize the first names of those they are near.
Marty
John
Howie
Nicky
Justina
for tickets. I'm assuming people will recognize the first names of those they are near.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Visitors Welcome...
...in small doses. Angie says that HealthSouth is very much like boot camp. Dave works like a dog, they have very strict rules, and he's exhausted at the end of the day.
The following schedule has therefore been arranged:
6-8pm Mondays & Thursdays: Friends & Neighbors
6-8pm Wednesdays & Fridays: Work Friends
6-8pm Tuesdays: Church Friends
12:30-8pm Saturdays & Sundays
Please limit the visits to 6 people per evening, so try to contact the other people in your assigned group before going up to make sure Dave doesn't get overwhelmed with guests. HealthSouth's rules are that only two people at a time are allowed in the room and everybody must sign in and out at the front desk of the facility. Also, please refrain from bringing Dave food. He is very sick of hospital food and Angie is working with the medical staff to try to bring him yummy and nutricious treats, but he is on a very strict cardiac and diabetic diet. There is still a lot of swelling from the clot and they are working to make sure he doesn't eat anything that would impair the reduction and healing processes.
Angie is sure that seeing his friends will keep his spirits up, but he is still very tired and rest is imperative to his recovery. These rules aren't meant to be unduly harsh or restrictive, she's just trying to protect him during this period while following HealthSouth's regulations.
Again, Dave's location is:
Room 321B
1160 Van Voorhis Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
The following schedule has therefore been arranged:
6-8pm Mondays & Thursdays: Friends & Neighbors
6-8pm Wednesdays & Fridays: Work Friends
6-8pm Tuesdays: Church Friends
12:30-8pm Saturdays & Sundays
Please limit the visits to 6 people per evening, so try to contact the other people in your assigned group before going up to make sure Dave doesn't get overwhelmed with guests. HealthSouth's rules are that only two people at a time are allowed in the room and everybody must sign in and out at the front desk of the facility. Also, please refrain from bringing Dave food. He is very sick of hospital food and Angie is working with the medical staff to try to bring him yummy and nutricious treats, but he is on a very strict cardiac and diabetic diet. There is still a lot of swelling from the clot and they are working to make sure he doesn't eat anything that would impair the reduction and healing processes.
Angie is sure that seeing his friends will keep his spirits up, but he is still very tired and rest is imperative to his recovery. These rules aren't meant to be unduly harsh or restrictive, she's just trying to protect him during this period while following HealthSouth's regulations.
Again, Dave's location is:
Room 321B
1160 Van Voorhis Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
HealthSouth Transition
David moved to Health South yesterday and is in Room 321B, 1160 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV26505. His parents are very thankful to Jeff Fluharty's kind efforts allowing them to move into an apartment in Morgantown. Dave is now doing well enough that there will not be daily blog updates, only posts marking significant changes.
At this time, visitors are still not allowed as Dave is sleeping most of the time he is not in therapy. The physical and occupational therapy regimen HealthSouth maintains for their patients is extremely rigorous in order for them to make the most rapid progress possible. Visitors will be allowed, but the family still has to see how Dave adjust to his new routine over the next few days to decide what the best visitation schedule will be for him.
At this time, visitors are still not allowed as Dave is sleeping most of the time he is not in therapy. The physical and occupational therapy regimen HealthSouth maintains for their patients is extremely rigorous in order for them to make the most rapid progress possible. Visitors will be allowed, but the family still has to see how Dave adjust to his new routine over the next few days to decide what the best visitation schedule will be for him.
Elimination Dinner for The Byrnside Family
April 9th at 6:00pm Brickside Bar & Grill
The purchase of a ticket includes the chance for the grand prize, dinner, and drinks (soft drinks and beer). Liquor is available for purchase at the bar.
We are selling roughly 130 tickets to the Elimination Dinner on April 9th. (Please volunteer to help sell these tickets if you can, contact Marty 304-619-3744). It will be held at the Brickside Bar and Grill in Bridgeport, WV. For those out of town, I have negotiated a discounted hotel rate at Days Inn and Best Western right across the street.
The evening begins at 6pm with a social hour. At 7:00 that evening the real fun begins with the drawing of the first number to be eliminated from the chance at the $1000 grand prize. You won’t have to sit through all those numbers without more fun and chances for alternate prizes because every 25th number gets a prize.
We will break at half way through the numbers for dinner. During the whole process we will be selling pull-tab tickets for $1.00 a piece. Top prize for each round is $100. There will also be a raffle for door prizes during this break.
When we get down to the last ten numbers, you will have a second opportunity to get back in the drawing. We will raffle one dinner ticket held out of the total for a chance to be in the last 11. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or 3 for $10 during the dinner break. (1 in 11 odds)
Now with all tickets accounted for, we start drawing numbers from the last 11 remaining ticket holders for the Grand Prize. But the options are still not over yet.
Each ticket has an option for the holder to share the grand prize. When the last five numbers remain each contestant has the option to share or to continue with the drawing to the last number to the one person who wins the whole $1000 cash prize. (sharing must be unanimous).
There will be a DJ present for dancing/carrying on after the drawing has completed.
It all starts with buying just a single $40 ticket, but don’t limit yourself to just one if you want to make the odds better with every ticket you buy. Tickets will be available for sale on Tuesday March 8th.
Never heard of an Elimination Dinner?
Well let me tell you about how it works and why you don’t want to miss out on the very exciting evening of dinner, fun, prizes and a chance at the GRAND PRIZE of $1000, and you don’t have to be present at the drawing to win the cash.
The purchase of a ticket includes the chance for the grand prize, dinner, and drinks (soft drinks and beer). Liquor is available for purchase at the bar.
We are selling roughly 130 tickets to the Elimination Dinner on April 9th. (Please volunteer to help sell these tickets if you can, contact Marty 304-619-3744). It will be held at the Brickside Bar and Grill in Bridgeport, WV. For those out of town, I have negotiated a discounted hotel rate at Days Inn and Best Western right across the street.
The evening begins at 6pm with a social hour. At 7:00 that evening the real fun begins with the drawing of the first number to be eliminated from the chance at the $1000 grand prize. You won’t have to sit through all those numbers without more fun and chances for alternate prizes because every 25th number gets a prize.
We will break at half way through the numbers for dinner. During the whole process we will be selling pull-tab tickets for $1.00 a piece. Top prize for each round is $100. There will also be a raffle for door prizes during this break.
When we get down to the last ten numbers, you will have a second opportunity to get back in the drawing. We will raffle one dinner ticket held out of the total for a chance to be in the last 11. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or 3 for $10 during the dinner break. (1 in 11 odds)
Now with all tickets accounted for, we start drawing numbers from the last 11 remaining ticket holders for the Grand Prize. But the options are still not over yet.
Each ticket has an option for the holder to share the grand prize. When the last five numbers remain each contestant has the option to share or to continue with the drawing to the last number to the one person who wins the whole $1000 cash prize. (sharing must be unanimous).
There will be a DJ present for dancing/carrying on after the drawing has completed.
It all starts with buying just a single $40 ticket, but don’t limit yourself to just one if you want to make the odds better with every ticket you buy. Tickets will be available for sale on Tuesday March 8th.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
PayPal Donations
A PayPal account has been set up to help the Byrnsides offset the financial difficulties of Dave's health crisis. If you would like to donate to this fund, or know somebody who would follow the steps below. This account is linked directly to their bank account, so 100% of the funds go directly to them.
1) Visit the PayPal site for sending money online: PayPalOnlinePayments
2) Type in the amount of money you would like to send and choose "friends and family" ; then click continue.
3) Enter Dave's email address: david@byrnside.org and your email address where prompted and finalize the payment.
1) Visit the PayPal site for sending money online: PayPalOnlinePayments
2) Type in the amount of money you would like to send and choose "friends and family" ; then click continue.
3) Enter Dave's email address: david@byrnside.org and your email address where prompted and finalize the payment.
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