Feb 2nd, Monday

6 weeks today. Be careful if we have ice again.

Well, the feeding tube came out today, and while he does not prefer the food that he is served, it has to beat out of a bottle, down a tube!

We got word today that the his stay has been extended to Feb 17th at this facility with their rehab work. So those of you that have asked about visiting: if he is napping when you arrive and I am not there to wake him up. Please do wake him up. The nights are long for him, and he would really enjoy visiting with you rather than seeing a note that he missed you, and then having another restless night. Lunch times through early evening are great times to visit for those that have asked. The actual visiting hours are 8am-10pm, however, the therapists work with him in the morning,(if he is on their schedules until about 11am), so that is why I suggested lunch time on. Brian Wilson and Tim Glenn pop over at their lunch time as their office is very close by. Today, after walking, he got to sit and try to become re-familiar with using a computer. Baby-steps. Marion looks so much better each day. The time at the computer showed that looks can be a bit deceptive, and we are so fortunate to be at a facility were he has the opprotunity to use the different tools that are important to him and relearn.

Tomorrow the foley catheter comes out. Marion wants to keep that. That will involve work and concentration on his part to transition to a more normal function. I only mention this much information, because your prayers and support continue to carry us along on this journey. Without all the comfort from Heavenly Father and our dear family and friends, I would never have made it this far, and Marion's survival is based on all the above plus his dogged spirit.
Thank you again, love, Sue