“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

~ Winnie the Pooh

Hi Everyone...

It's been a week since my last post... and so many hurdles have been met and jumped over!

Wednesday, October 1st: Finally a pain medicine that worked! He was able to relax for a few minutes in between doses.

Thursday, October 2nd: Alan continued to improve. Still nothing by mouth, except the glycerin swabs... but hey, it's the little things.

So tomorrow's another day...

And I'm thirsty anyway...

So bring on the rain... ~Jo Dee Messina

Friday, October 3rd: He was taken down for an x-ray and was given the good news... NO LEAKS! Water is promised for tomorrow!

Saturday, October 4th: "Oopa Metsi!" ~ the gift of water!

Monday, October 6th: Cream of chicken soup, ice cream milk shake... YUM! And let's not forget Terri's tea! The look on his face as he sipped it was pure joy! The catheter was removed! Physical Therapy had him chasing them up and down the halls. Occupational Therapy showed him some shoulder exercises. He sat up in a chair for most of the day and truly rested during the night until about 4:00 a.m. when he and Chasity (one of his favorite nurses) decided they needed to spend some time together. (Obviously there is more to that story!)

Tuesday, October 7th: After a gourmet breakfast of scrambled eggs, Alan bathed and readied himself for the day. LaTonya shampooed his hair - he loves it and her! For lunch he was able to eat (and enjoy) meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and fruit... his favorite... soft peaches, pears, and a cherry... he said he had never liked cherries but this particular one was perfect! He had all of his I.V.s removed and currently has only his chest tube and feeding tube in. Hooray!

Keep him in your prayers as we continue to be blessed with God's miracles. ~ Juli