What a day!

Went to see Dad this evening when Mom picked me up. She told me all about the things he has done today. He ate solid food - chicken rice, green beans, cake, ice cream, and noodles, and ... all sorts of things.

He has nothing going to his IV' sites (3), no tubes in his nose, and no catheter. He looks so good and he seemed really happy today. He seems like he is more aware today.

Dedo said he talked to her today, told her he wanted to "get out of this bed and walk around". She explained that he couldnt and he seemed to understand. He seems so happy not tied down.

When Paw Paw walked in to see Dad today, his face lit up and he smiled so big. When I was in the room with Dedo we were making him laugh. I told him about how I slipped and fell today, and laughed and told him I was just fine though... He smiled and rolled his eyes in agreement about me being so 'graceful'.

I have never seen him smile so much as I did today. Mom said Dad looked up at her this evening and said - how many people know I am here? She smiled and told him ALOT... she then pulled out the big box of cards, and he wanted to read them. He is sitting in the bed right now with his glasses on reading the cards!!! How awesome!

So everything is going good, and we are trying to get him more settled into a routine. It feels good to know he knows who we are, and that he feels comfortable right now. I know some people he hasn't remembered yet, and I am sure they kind of felt discouraged about it. Really though, I just hope they can be patient, give him some time to get settled and continuing to heal. With time and strength his memory will improve. I just don't like to see him frustrated or confused...he doesn't understand why he doesn't remember someone and I am sure that is a little upsetting.

So for now --- major improvements! I just can't believe everything. I am sure I am leaving so much stuff out about how the day went, since I wasn't there for very much of it today. It is so good to see him looking so much better, so much happier, so much more comfortable.

AMEN!! Oh my goodness God is SOOOO GOOD! I hope that I never forget these moments of pure joy that I have right now... that I have an amazing father who is getting better every single day. Progress is coming in leaps and bounds...!!!

All my love,

Meg