HAPPY SUMMER!!
Well, it is summer somewhere....
Today started out pretty foggy, then by around 8am it cleared up to a bright summery blue sky. Getting dressed for the day, looking outside I thought...Hmmm I will wear a short sleeve with jeans and my flippy flops. Lalala, go outside.....WHAM!!! It feels like it is about 4 degrees!!! But the day was very pretty to look at.
Al is still in isolation for MRSA. Gowns, gloves required. If there are none provided on the door into his room, please see the charge nurse to get some. Al is continuing antibiotics until June 23. At this time, the doctor may order a new culture to be taken and tested to see if he should remain in isolation for a longer period of time.
Went in to see Alvin today. I arrived and noticed a masked gal sitting on the chair holding his hand...thinking to my self, he must be in pain or something must be going on. Concerned, I quickly put my things down and started asking Al some questions about his night. He looked better today than yesterday, he was sitting upright very well, his knees have been elevated to help his pain in the arse,....so why is this nurse sitting there? Then all of a sudden she stands up and says HI I am Lacy...I felt so ridiculous. Lacy is Al's oldest granddaughter. (If this fact is wrong, I apologise for my misunderstanding.) I had never met her before, so it was a relief that all was well. Al was so happy to see her. He had a sparkle in his eye that I hadn't see before. I too am the oldest granddaughter, and there is just that special security bond with Grandpa. It was great to meet her and hope to see her again before she and Lexi head out.
OK Back to Alvin....
Like I said before, Al looked great today. His color was good, his attitude was sarcastic, and his eyes were gleaming. Lacy, Kevin and I visited him for awhile. Jan arrived at lunch, thank you again for the Pepsi....dad started to nap so Jan and I headed out before his OT appointment. When I returned, he was done with OT and I asked him if he sewed the leather board and he said "yes, and it is stupid." I reminded him of his strength and progress, besides just wait until he sees what I have in store for his hand therapy ....yep puff balls into a cup. He laughed when I told him this, and I am going to do it. It is very good for his arms and coordination. I have already spoken to the OT about doing things like things in the "off" time.
His lips were moist with Carmex, he has had several thrush treatments and the speech therapist saw him earlier this morning. By this afternoon, he could swallow a little bit of spit!! I teased him a little and asked him to do it again because it makes sounds in his throat. It is still painful and hard to do, but a wonderful accomplishment. I told him to be proud. Everyday he is getting stronger, and that puts him that much close to going home. He was scheduled for PT at 2:45 today, I didn't stay the afternoon, so I will try to get an update on that tomorrow.
Throughout the day Jan, Rik and Kevin visited. Jan stayed later to be sure a couple of issues were cleared up with the doctor before heading home. The staff has been very helpful today.
We are all keeping a very close eye on Al. He has the determination to get home...with our love and prayers, he will achieve this goal. He really appreciates the visitors and cards. I hung all the cards up on his wall today. Brought some color for the sun to shine on.
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