Friday- Happy Day

Friday -4/11/25

It was a very rough night for Britt and he didn't didn’t get much sleep… maybe from 5-7am.

But, it turned out to be a good and happy day!

So many test were taken to find out what was causing the fever.  The fever did come down through the night and he tested negative for covid and the flu.  Kinda crazy where the fever came from.

Britt sat up in the chair this morning and was able to feed himself breakfast. That was such big progress.  Then the PT came in and had him walk down the hallway with the aid of a walker with the PT by his side.  and, yep, he did it!  This is the first time he has walked since Sunday when the seizure happened. When he sat down, he was totally exhausted.

His speech still seems pretty slow this morning, but he is making good progress. The physical therapist said he was her star patient for the day🙂. 

As the day progressed he became more active and with a little more energy.  He sat up and played some cards and he was able to respond to the ST when she asked questions!  He knew his name, bday and email! Later afternoon he walked around the hospital hallways that made a big circle  with the walker and PT!  Then, it happened....He got on his cell phone!  Yep, that meant he was doing good.

It took him awhile but he sent a text to our family, which is called the "Schenksters," and this was his text....Hey everyone! I’m doing pretty good👍 I’ll tell, my brothers and sisters, it is not fun to have a seizure! I was blessed to have that at the last day in the cruise, because if I would have had that on the sea… There would have been a good chance, I would not have survived. I had a 102.8 fever, but the last couple of times I had a 98 point something degrees, and I am filling a lot better. I have gone on a 50 yard walk or so with a walker.  I will be home either Sunday or Monday…Hooray!

Yes, he made our day!  His writing is still a little rough, but i'm sure it will come back!  

Alisa flew to Texas and arrived there tonight to be with Britt until he comes home.  With the incredible progress he made today, we hope it will be Sunday but, probably Monday when he can come home!

We are so thankful for each one of you and your prayers have blessed our family.

We love you,

Steven & Karla & Britt