A Hand to Hold

I actually chatted with Mom, Jaima, Jacki, and Dad today. What a treat! Talking with Dad - even if only for a couple minutes - was the highlight (no offense to my sisters or my Mom of course!). I was driving the boys home from school and Dad heard them screaming in the background when he got on the phone and said it sounded like things were pretty normal for me. It was nice to chat with him on my way home -- just like we use to.

Mom said that Dad had a good day of therapy. After they finished having lunch, Dad got into bed for a nap because they are better able to elevate his feet in bed. There is still quite a bit of swelling in his legs so they try to keep them elevated as much as possible. Mom took a nap in the recliner and they feel asleep holding hands. Very sweet.

Mom also mentioned that Dr. Bacon stopped by to see how Dad was doing (Dr. Bacon is the ICU doctor and was seeing another patient, but just stopped to see Dad). Dr. Bacon asked how Dad was doing and if he knew where he was - to which Dad replied, "Oh, sh*t". It seems Dad grew used to Dr. Bacon and his questions. :) Apparently, Dad's ornery side was also coming out today when the "interns" were visiting today. Mom said he was showing off. Good ol' Dad - putting on a show. Makes me smile.

Jacki and Sean are staying in Sioux City tonight and going out to dinner - guess they are trying to make the best of their spring break! Mom was at home tonight and enjoyed a walk on the beautiful day and a drink with Steve Munderloh. And then a night of grading papers - fun stuff.