An Update as of 10/14/12

Bob met us with a huge smile Saturday morning and stood up to greet us and give us a hug. It was a wonderful moment - to think that this was the same person who was in the coma just a couple of weeks ago. It was comforting to know that he truly recognized us, not by prompting, but truly by memory. Bob continued to impress us with his physical prowess as he walked on his own power behind the walker for the full length of the rehab floor. 

He was quite thankful and truly humbled by the blessing of prayer which he felt from all of you, but especially thankful for his loving wife, who had not taken a day off from his bedside in the six week plus ordeal. He also expressed recognition that he knew his memory had issues and that his short term memory was his current challenge. 

He apologized throughout the day, knowing that he might be looping in his thoughts, but also wanted to point out that he had never felt more alive. He used terms such as electrical, buzzing, reconnection, resurrection, liberation, exhuberance, and thrilled to be alive. He was astonished throughout the day as we covered various aspects of his life, and curious beyond words for us to help him fill in the gaps of his current memories of his amazing life. 

 He is quite certain that the spirit of life decided to keep him around - and has expressed the feeling that through Megan and various other energy fields he was able to be pulled back to life by a rope when he felt as if he had gone over the edge. He likened this journey to an enlightened wisdom and spiritual awakening, and was ever curious about each and every discussion that we pursued. 

 On Sunday, he continued to make progress and was able to fill in gaps of his lifes' journeys that he was not able to connect just a few days before. On both Saturday and Sunday he talked about previously remembering that he had said that he hoped that he didn't forget the previous day; but that he was currently in the state where he wasn't afraid of that anymore. He also indicated that he was previously disoriented early in the mornings when he woke up, but that he was now remembering where he was and that settled him. 

Sunday afternoon Bob was entertained with his laptop - and even ventured to remember his initial login password. He was thrilled to learn that he had just set up three new computers at the house. He started to show extreme interest in his current career paths and was again astonished to start to connect dots on Wellcoaches, LifeTrek Coaching, Center for School Transformation and "Evocative Coaching". He is keeping a detailed journal to help him remember where his previous days and thoughts have taken him. 

Bob has also started to discuss his next book -the chronicles of where he has been, where he thinks he's been and where ever his finger tips take him once he returns to the keypads which he calls home. 

He is forever grateful for his "new" chance to experience his next adventures - just as we are grateful for our chance to experience those adventures with him. He appreciates all of your expressed love, both through emails, cards and prayers. On many occasions this weekend - he reiterated his thankfullness for all of the "Love-energy" which you have all sent. 

It is our pleasure to have spent time with him this weekend and to share our experience through this update. Maura and Dave