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~ August 28th, 2008 ~

From Rachael (Sims):

"Dad took 12 steps today (with help and a walker), he ate turkey and dressing so is swallowing o.k. Speech is really off but he is very determined to get that back. The clot did not get to the brain so the doctor feels that he could have a full recovery if he is willing to work hard. Mom said he had a boat load of visitors today and folks checking in so I know he enjoyed that. He is already back to being bratty too.

My Mom's best friend and one of the church friends were in the room relaxed and watching TV with Dad. Mom's friend's purse was across the room and started to ring. She had to get up and walk across the room to answer it and looked at it and saw that it was Dad calling her from in the same room. She looked at him and said, This is you calling me!" and he looked at her with his half smile and told her in his labored speech that she looked to comfortable. Dad can always find a way to entertain himself :) Mom says she feels very positive after everything today.

My brother Billy, sister Debbie and myself will be going out one at a time after he is released from the hospital to just help get them set up. Move Dad's computer downstairs etc. anything to help this recovery along. I am so not ready for parents to be going through all of this. Just get the kids raised and now it's parent care time. Life is a cycle."