7 weeks in the hospital today.
I have some funny stuff to report. Mom came in this morning and said good morning to dad. Dad whispered back, "good morning". She repeated herself but louder, "say good morning loud". So dad said, "good morning loud" as clear as can be.
There are times when we have to lean over to hear what's he's trying to say. Lisa leaned over him yesterday while he was whispering and he puckered up his lips thinking she wanted a kiss.
Although his watch is safe at home, he keeps looking at his wrist to see what time it is. So Lisa took off her lady's watch and put it on him. He was happy to see time and could care less it didn't quite fit.
The nurse came into his room in the evening to get him changed and ready for bed. It was around 7:30 when she woke him from a long nap. When he saw what time it was, he asked her why she was waking him so early in the morning. Lisa opened the blinds to show him it was getting dark and to explain that it's time for bed. He then just shook his head.
Yesterday, J Parker came in and dad asked him if he wanted to play golf.
It's great to see his sense of humor coming back. All of us are so very happy and proud to have him in our lives. We love him so very much!
Hi David, Again, thank you for the updates. They are very welcomed, and appreciated. It is always inspiring to witness someone rebuilding their life and gaining their strength on that new road forward. Physical strength although important, isn't quite as important as the strength of ones spirit. Sounds as though Joel's spirit is in full swing. Your family has always had a strong bonded spirit. His golf buddies better beware. Love to each of you. Sam
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