Two days in pictures

The blog is becoming slightly monotonous lately and I'm sure my Dad would say the same about his last few days.

He is walking well with support but is very wobbly so he needs at least one person to hang on to him. He is able to transfer from his bed to the wheelchair with very little support but luckily realized he is not invincible after his first solo attempt at walking. He keeps telling us that his nurse was 'very mad' about the whole incident. Which I'm sure she was, as I am well aware of what kind of paperwork goes into an incident like that.

Occupational therapy is going okay but he is still constantly complaining about his double vision. In a creative attempt to solve the problem, the therapists equipped him with a fancy pair of glasses in which one side is wrapped in press 'n seal. This supposedly blocks the vision out of one eye and allows him to see with only one. He claims it is helping, so we will go with it.

Today he shaved, sent an e-mail, made a grocery list and walked... A lot. He is hating this process as much as ever and constantly reminds us that he needs to get back to work. Which is hilarious considering his current physical state.

He is down getting an X-ray of his lungs right now to check the status of his pneumonia and is still doing well breathing without supplemental oxygen in his Trach. They are still hoping to take it out within the next few days. They are allowing him five ice chips an hour (a privilege he constantly abuses). He does get to eat pudding and applesauce occasionally with supervision of the therapists but that's just not cutting it for him. He still wants a blueberry waffle! Random.

He is less confused but does still occasionally come up with something totally off the wall. All in all it is so amazing to have Dad back in this capacity. Although grumpy, he is overall affectionate and understanding of the process. We are so grateful for his small progresses and constantly remind each other that this will be a long, slow process. Please continue to remember him in your prayers as this is a very humbling and difficult situation for a strong 50 year old farmer.