Thursday, January 25, 2007
TIME TO PASS THE BATON TO MADELINE
I just left today for Las Vegas. Madeline arrived about 10 minutes after me. Dad is in great spirits today. I opened the blinds so he could see outside. Two sets of flowers arrived. Really made Dad's day. Thanks Jeff/Paula and Char/Dan/and girls.

Mom and I worked all last night on a huge poster board to hang in Dad's room. It is colorful with pictures of the lake, our family, and his brothers and sister. We titled it "The Best" with a big picture of Dad in the middle (courtesy of Car). We left plenty of space for "autographs" so come on down and sign the board. It's hung on the wall right in front of Dad (under the TV). He still wants his rocker and wine. We asked if maybe they can hijack a rocker from OB for him.

Dad worked with the physical therapist today and he got himself up and standing. She asked him to move his feet like a waltz, but I think he was actually doing the polka since he was lifting them up an down.

OHHHHH....BIG NEWS!!!!! They want to kick him out of the hospital to a Rehab unit SOON. Maybe he had the right idea with that party last night. Though he did say it was a little too quiet. Dad asks everyone to sign his board, so it is filling up. Madeline, check to make sure he is not collecting telephone numbers, he does need to find some time to rest.

Got a quick picture of Dad with Mom (yes, in bed). Didn't last long, the buzzer rings at the nurses station when the bed weight shifts. MOM>>>>>>>>>>>Madeline, keep an eye on her too. Got to watch those youngsters.

I am going to miss the conference call tonight, I will be flying, but I will call in later.

Love
Maryann
posted by Tara Anna @ 1:27 PM  
2 Comments:

  • At January 25, 2007 at 3:36 PM, Blogger Carlene said…

    Nice update....Thanks for taking the lead these last few days. I think that after the shock of Dad seeing the "5 girls" he figured he's better take this getting well serious. ;-)
    It's wonderful to see his sense of human and joive de vie back.
    Travel safe and talk to you soon,
    Love,
    Car

     

  • At January 25, 2007 at 3:37 PM, Blogger Carlene said…

    ooops...he has a sense of humOR also! ;-)

     
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