He is home and is doing great!!

Our dad has been home for a while now and is doing very well. He is going to therapy almost daily and is starting to gain back some of the weight that he lost while in ICU. He's walking on his own and is able to care for himself. He has discovered the internet and has been doing some online shopping. He is also working on building a swing set for his grandkids. I'm sure that he'd enjoy hearing from friends and people he used to work with.
(509)547-6402

Thanks again to all of you who supported us girls through our dad's illness and recovery. There aren't words to describe how grateful we are to you all! :)

He's in Pasco :)

Our dad was moved to Avalon (on 22nd) in Pasco. He is in room #15. He is pretty tired from the drive from Seattle.. but, is doing okay. He is happy to be closer to home. :)

He was accepted to Avalon in Pasco!!

We're waiting to hear from the discharge team as to when he will be transported to Pasco. It's possible that he'll go this afternoon.. but, it's more likely that he'll be transferred in the morning. I will update as soon as I have more information. :)

He's in a new room

He was just moved to a new room. I'm not sure what the phone number is.. but, if you call the main hospital number (206-744-3000) they will transfer you to his room.
This afternoon someone from one of our local care centers will be visiting him to evaluate his condition. Hopefully they'll decide to accept him and he'll be transferred in the morning.
Megan and I are on our way up to Seattle this afternoon. Please pray that he'll be transferred.. driving back and forth is wearing us out (and emptying our accounts). :(
Thanks!
Mary 509-551-1690

Sunday, May 6, 2008

Pat has been transferred to Harborview, room 306. His direct phone number is 1-206-744-8403. The family is hoping to get him transferred to a hospital in the Tri-Cities. Your continued prayers and concerns are so appreciated.

The Mercer Island Care facility was very nice, but Pat is back at Harborview. After falling out of bed three times, and being injured each time, the Harborview doctors decided that his level of care is much more than a rehab facility can handle. We should be talking again this morning with the social workers to map out a better plan, hopefully closer to home. He is quite cognitive, and talks on the phone very well. Visiting with Pat is wonderful. He is feeding himself and gaining strength each day. Sitting on a chair and taking wheelchair rides is fun. He is in room 306 bed #1 for the time being. We now have internet access again, so will keep you better posted.

Pat's contact information...

Letters and calls would be appreciated...

Patrick O'Lynch- Room # 1198
c/o Mercer Island Care Center
7445 Southeast 24th St.
Mercer Island, WA 98040

(206) 230-6998- his direct number

Megan, J'Ali, and I all plan to be there with him this weekend. We'll post updates when we get home (unless we can find a laptop to take with us).