Here is a picture of Ryan from our visit on Sunday. He was in good spirits and was looking forward to football that afternoon. We stayed outside for most of the visit to enjoy the unusually cool weather that Louisiana is experiencing now. The sombreros were mostly to keep the sun out of our eyes since Ryan’s Boston ball-caps didn’t make the trip to Slidell.
We shared many good laughs during the visit. Besides the rehab, I think the daily interaction he has with other patients is helping him to communicate better. As we roam the halls with Ryan, he says hey to friends that we pass. He also talks more clearly with us during visits. It is still difficult for him to string together full thoughts, but he has made noticeable improvements in communicating since leaving Touro.
If you have time to visit him at the new facility, definitely make the trip. We’re planning a trip up to watch a Saints game soon, so let me know if you’re interested in joining.
