Progress

Sunday October 16

Gary seemed to be feeling physically better. His pain was mostly in one side and he seemed to be able to manage it with meds.The digestive issues are SLOWLY improving, but we have quite aways to go.

His breathing is improving and he is able to speak more clearly, though quite weakly.

Once again he was up in a wheelchair, but we didn't make it outside. Then back in bed via the "stork" machine.

Then a classic Gary moment:

He decided to begin doing some exercises on his own and began pulling himself up to a sit in bed and slowly lowering himself back down.

Awhile he later he added to this regimen a set of grabbing the side of the bed and rolling himself side to side.

I can't put in writing most of the comments he muttered about his lack of abs but the entire process seemed like significant progress to me.

We still have no final information on where we are going for rehab or when it will happen.

We are both so grateful to everyone who is keeping us in their prayers - and especially today thanks to all of our neighbors who are helping to watch our home and our 3 dogs. It takes great courage to face the terror of the house - 11 pound Peewee. Thanks to our brave neighbors Tommy, John and Susan.

Our friends Danielle and Mike came up from Tampa to stay a few days at the house and lend a hand, I don't know how I would make it without my friends. My son Bax is still with me attempting to keep up with some of the chores around the house. It is so good to have him here.

It is a bit difficult to see the silver lining of this at times, but the love that has been sent our way by everyone is overwhelming. I wish I had more powerful words than Thank you.

Judi