Good Weekend

Dad has been having a pretty good weekend. His Thursday ended up being kind of crazy because they took him for another xray of his ankle very late in the evening around 9:30pm. The ankle and foot are still swollen - so I guess they were wanting to rule out one more time a broken bone. They may end up doing more testing next week - possibly a doplar ultrasound of his ankle.

He had great therapy days Friday and today - he said his sitting balance was much stronger today. He has been really tired in the evenings - both last night and tonight when mom & I left he seemed very worn out. He has been enjoying a lot of company the past 2 days as well and his sister Wanda is still in town - so that has been a daily treat. His favorite part of the week though, is tomorrow - when he gets to leave the building and go to church.

We have a family progress meeting on Monday afternoon with his care team. We are getting down to the last couple of weeks on his original 100 day plan and we will be discussing with them what progress he has made, as well as what they think they can still do to help him get better. We will be discussing the possiblity of extending his stay there to continue his therapy program and hopefully get him stronger and possibly more mobile and independent.

We are getting anxious about mom's doctors appointment Wednesday - they will be telling us her surgery date and prep work that needs done before it. I have been told it could be as soon as the following week! Mom has been feeling really well these days considering. . . she does get tired pretty easily though. She was so happy to get to spend part of the day with some of her sisters & brothres today. Patty - her younger sister came in from Sykesville, MD to see dad and have the family day with mom and their other siblings. Dad enjoyed seeing Aunt Patty - she is a nurse and always likes to give dad her medical opinion. She was pleasantly surprised at the progress dad has made since she saw him in January!

Thanks for your prayers and support!