Things are really clicking!

It's always been good advice to celebrate the good days....so get out your dancin' shoes for today! Howard's day was full to the brim, with therapy, watching a war documentary with Brian, a REAL SHOWER, and lots of conversations with visitors!  Not only is Dad's sense of humor back in full swing, he's better able to join in conversations and sustain the same topic over a longer period of time.  Mom, Brian and Kelli joined Dad for dinner tonight in the dining room and I think he would have had us spend the whole evening chatting, but WE were too tired!   

Truly though, the highlight of the day may have been the shower.  Thanks to Kathi's long-range planning, Dad was able to tell us in full detail about sitting in a PVC pipe chair in the shower stall, wearing the plastic cast protectors she purchased and enjoying the warm spray of water all over his body for the first time since May 14th!  Maybe we should all appreciate our next shower a little more?

While the rest of Portland melted in 90+ degree heat today, Dad's air conditioner seemed to have a mind of its own and we found Dad shivering under 3 blankets when we arrived.  Not a bad way to beat the heat.  

Brian saw Dad today for the first time in a month and he says, "Visiting with Grandpa today was like talking with him in his black chair in the living room, including the jokes!" It's been a day worth celebrating, but I think we will wait until the sun goes down to do the dancing! It's too hot!  (Kelli)