A little better

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011

Today's progress report is a bit better.
Gary seems stronger and more awake and interested in life swirling around him. He has even begun reading "Get Well" cards that people have sent. Thank you all!!!!
Gary is still in Neuro ICU. He continues to be stoic and uncomplaining, suffering some very undignified procedures (to say the very least) and quite a bit of pain. He is so considerate and co-operative with all the medical personnel.
He is interested in his medical diagnosis and even amazed the nurses because he wanted to see his own Xrays. Then he began teaching the critical care nurse how to read his chest Xrays and she was grateful for his help.
The nurses at Shands have all been so caring and we are grateful to them.
At this point we think Gary will be moving to a rehab center as soon as possible - perhaps on Monday. I will post this info as soon as it becomes concrete.
I owe so many thanks to so many people for helping me get through this.
Hali's boyfriend Nathan retrieved Gary's truck, Hali's friends Travis and Erin drove from Jacksonville to our house to get the boat and the jetski safe and out of the water. They also brought yummy pasta. Gayle brought dinner and has taken care of our dogs. And my neighbors Tommy and Bonnie brought more scrumptious food.
Svetlana and Eileen visited me at the hospital and gave me a break from the ICU.
And now my son, Bax is staying with me to do errands and yard work.
Hali continues to be a rock of strength and love.

-Judi