He sat up for a long time today and enjoyed being able to look outside and see trees and sky.
Kelli and I had a nice visit with him. He enjoyed the conversation, chuckling from time to time and gaining ground on longer conversations before he needs to rest. He even dared asked how much all this was going to cost. When told the first bill has been received - he wanted to know how much it was. $22,000 was the answer. He said "That's okay." And then he changed the subject. Good idea.
As each day brings good news - we continue to laugh and joke together. It is a wonderful way we can cope with all of this. Here is the latest funny one. We were thinking about how long it has been since Howard has eaten. And Mike said - you know - the next time he says, "I'm hungry. I haven't eaten for month." Well, now it is really true. Time is coming closer for "real food". He will enjoy that.
The family gathered at home for Sophie's birthday. Much laughter of course. We all had cake and ice cream for Sophie and Howard!
Tomorrow is the surgery for the other foot. We will find out early in the day if the schedule is still that same. We sure hope so.
Thanks for the update. I'm feeling hopeful tonight, that Dad is going to make a full recovery very soon! His brain is working overtime to move the cobwebs and regain his focus. Mom & I talked to him for almost 3 hours and he got more lucid as time passed. After surgery tomorrow, he'll be free of heavy sedation. He's going to break free....just wait and see!!!
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