Aren't you glad I got my mind back?

Just a quick update about the weekend at the Karlen household. It was a pretty lazy weekend for everyone - except Mom. She was very busy sorting and organizing. Hopefully, Jaima and I were able to help enough with the laundry, cooking, dishes, etc. Mom and Dad took the dogs out again on Saturday so there was a bit of an outing - which helped to break up the day a bit.

We watched some basketball - a couple college games and the finals of the Nebraska Girl's State Tournament. TV is a bit much for Dad right now, but we were able to keep him involved with score and time updates. Jaima and I were even able to watch two movies on Saturday - I can't even remember the last time I watched one movie. Oh, the luxuries of having no kids around (Jaima's kids were with her husband visiting his parents in Grant, Nebraska for a few days).

What a great time Jaima and I had hanging out with each other and Mom and Dad. Dad was making us laugh with his commentary during the basketball winner interviews. His spirits have been great since returning home - just as they were in the hospital.

We did some physical therapy exercises over the weekend and Dad also read all of the cards and letters he received since his stroke (some occupational therapy for the weekend). He was surprised by all the outpouring of thoughts, prayers, and good wishes. Thanks to all for helping to keep his spirits up.

Dad started therapy in Wayne on Monday and has an appointment with his family physician tomorrow to track his progress, meds, etc. It is amazing how much work goes into making sure one stays well - thankfully the Karlen women have it under control!

And to wrap up with some Dad humor...We were trying to figure out the correct eye drops to be giving Dad. We have yellow caps, blue caps, orange caps, and generic versions. Apparently, his drops were switched in the hospital and we were going to give those drops to him. He proceeded to tell us what happened with his last visit to the opthamologist and then commented, "Aren't you glad I got my mind back?" Yes, Dad - we are very, very glad.