Room With A View

Howard moved into the orthopedic wing this morning and really seemed to enjoy the move says Mike who was on one of his early morning visits and got to help settle him in his new digs.  There really is a fantastic view eastward over the city from a wall of windows.  This afternoon he was talking more though it is sometimes difficult for us to understand what he is saying.  But we knew the old logical side of his brain is getting better when he asked Joe if he had his leatherman with him and held up the restricting ties that keep him from reaching and dislodging the feeding tube in his nose.  He is looking more and more like himself these days as swelling goes down in his neck and face.  There were no head, neck or spinal injuries other than those to the neck skin by the seatbelt strap and that has healed. 

His whole demeanor changed when Anna walked in the door today.  He knew her and he just lights up at sight of a grandchild, then told her that her eyes are really so beautiful.  Can't wait to see if he has a similar reaction to Andrew's identical eyes.  These are such encouraging things for all of us.  When Joe and I left Anna pulled a chair close to the bed and the two of them looked cozy as Anna had a book to read and he wanted to hear it.