After running errands this afternoon, Julia, Jacki, and Mom went back to the waiting room when the ICU opened at 5:00 while Jaima and Alyssa swam at the hotel pool. Dad had a really good day. Julia gave dad a swab with water on it to wet his mouth after the nurse did not come back. Jacki told Dad that Julia did the swab because the nurse never came back and Dad commented "we got stiffed on that request" which amused Julia and Jacki. He was much less sleepy and was able to carry on some short conversations.
The Munderlohs and Mauls came to visit and everyone commented how much better Dad was doing today. Dad and Denny chatted about pheasant hunting and Dad remembered Al and Sharry's daughter Alisha. Right before the ICU closed again at 7:00, the nurse told us that Dad is doing wonderfully. woohoo!
We ate dinner down on 4th Street - within walking distance of the hotel - and enjoyed some time away from the hospital. Mom especially enjoyed herself and the good day that we had. A wonderful time with family and good friends celebrating Dad's successes for the day - it will be so much sweeter when he will be abe to join us in these celebrations.
We returned to the ICU at 9:00 to check on Dad before bed. The nurse told us that earlier he had been able to identify both the year and month. These little successes are so nice to hear! We spent some time with him and he was able to identify Julia from her voice and called Jacki "Julia" accidentily and immediately corrected himself. Although disoriented at times, these steps make us smile and thankful for another day of recovery.
Dad is getting some insulin which is due to the current food (aka sugar type brownish liquid) he is receiving. So many things to monitor and watch.
We are thankful for this wonderful day. Of course, every day has its dark spot. Jacki just spotted kids going into the room next to us with beer and you can hear them partying away. Lovely. Nighty night.
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