Pastor Greg’s Health Update as of 12/31/2017

Sent from my ***UPDATE*** 12/31/17 The process of daily rehab continues for Pastor Greg. There has been slow, incremental progress as he continues to ambulate and relearn words & phrases. He has enjoyed visits from his mother and sister this week, as well as many church members. During a recent visit with Tina & Tara, as they were preparing to …

Pastor Greg’s Health Update as of 12/26/2017

UPDATE*** 12/26/17 Pastor Greg has settled into Burke Rehabilitation Hospital where he will likely be for the next several weeks. Intensive Speech Therapy & Physical Therapy are the main focus. There is nothing new to report with regard to his current status or condition; I will say that in our time of prayer, singing & Bible reading this morning, that …

Pastor Greg’s Health Update 12/21/2017

***Update on Pastor Greg*** 12/21 Pastor Greg is at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY. The first day of therapy resulted in some encouraging accomplishments: Walking with a quad-cane (with assistance), singing “Happy Birthday” & counting as well as reciting days of the week. These are all very good indicators. It is a long & winding road to …

Pastor Greg Health Update 12/20/2017

***Update on Pastor Greg*** 12/20 Pastor Greg has now been transferred to Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. He has been more responsive, interactive and articulate yesterday & today. He’s also been able to respond with a wider vocabulary and is trying to ask questions. Each of these factors is a direct answer to prayer – thank God! Thank you for your continued …

Pastor Greg Health Update as of 12/18/2017

Pastor Greg remains alert and responsive. This morning he participated in the daily speech & physical therapy. Two good reports: 1) His latest CT scan revealed no changes 2) He was accepted into Burke Hospital for his rehabilitation. He remains at St Francis for the night and should be transferred to Burke some time tomorrow if all goes according to …

Pastor Greg’s Health Update as of 12/16/2017

**Update on Pastor Greg** Last night, Pastor Greg was transferred from the Step Down Unit to a typical floor where he is receiving standard care. He is participating in daily Speech Therapy & Physical Therapy. He was again alert and responsive today – smiling, trying to communicate and deeply moved when we were singing, praying, reading Scripture & visiting with …

Pastor Greg’s Health Update as of 12/15/2017

**Update on Pastor Greg** (from Joel) Pastor Greg remains in stable condition and is slated to be transferred from the Step Down Unit to a typically monitored hospital room at some point today. There have been no fundamental changes in his abilities since this time last Friday. He is strong on the left side of his body, lacks strength / …

Pastor Greg’s Health Update as of 12/14/17

**Update on Pastor Greg** Pastor Greg came out of ICU last night & is in a “step down” unit with appropriate care. Today began with some physical therapy. Pastor Greg is still experiencing weakness on the right side of his body, but he was able to stand for a short time with some assistance. The current plan (which is always …