Brothers, Robin, Brian and Richard arrived, and it has proved to be very entertaining! More on that later ......... (hint - don't put Richard behind the wheel of a very big Ford truck in a parking garage)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
THEY HAVE ARRIVED
Brothers, Robin, Brian and Richard arrived, and it has proved to be very entertaining! More on that later ......... (hint - don't put Richard behind the wheel of a very big Ford truck in a parking garage)
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
This morning I awoke to sunshine, what a blessing. I told myself that this was going to be a good day. And, a good day it has been. Dave walked 150 ft.! With help from the physical therapist and me pushing a wheelchair behind Dave (in case he needed to sit down), Dave got farther today than any day since arriving. Hooray! Each step he takes is a step closer to being home with friends and family. He is now very tired and sound asleep.
Richard, Robin, and Brian should be arriving here later this afternoon, and I'm sure they will add another boost to Dave's recovery.
They have started Dave on TPN nutrition and that will continue until Dave can actually do better on his oral intake. Let's keep praying for that.
Thanks, everyone for the calls, cards, prayers and well-wishes. It is the food that fuels our ability to stay strong.
Richard, Robin, and Brian should be arriving here later this afternoon, and I'm sure they will add another boost to Dave's recovery.
They have started Dave on TPN nutrition and that will continue until Dave can actually do better on his oral intake. Let's keep praying for that.
Thanks, everyone for the calls, cards, prayers and well-wishes. It is the food that fuels our ability to stay strong.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
QUIET
Easter weekend was busy with Rachel, Bob and kids spending it with us at the hospital. Dave's brother, Mark, came Sunday evening from Arizona and just left this morning. It was nice having him here as it gave me a little time to get a much needed hair cut.
All in all, Dave is doing pretty good; the major issue still being nutrition. He has no desire to eat and that is not only frustrating for him, but for me. I am relieved however, that IV nutrition should be started today. It's only a short-term fix, as he should regain his appetite soon. He does, however, enjoy Jone's soda!!
There is really not much else to report at this time, but we are working towards getting Dave's strength improved so we can come home.