"one more night"

I went to visit Steve this morning. Knowing this was his last week in the rehab I tried to do it every morning. When I went in I said, "Do you know what tomorrow is?" He said, "Yea, I get out of prison!" Who ever said he didn't know what was going on? He is well aware of what is going on!

So tomorrow at 11:30am he gets transported by medical transport - home. Hooray. This will cut out some of my time on the road but will increase my responsibility. Many people have said that he will do better once he is home. I think the same thing, especially since he has had to move from hospital to hospital. I know he will get much better care. Those facilities have many people to care for - we only have one. Also at my fingertips we have a number of nurses who have offered their services at ANY time.

I did get some encouraging news from the speech therapist. She said he was doing very well. He is able to eat soft foods now. He can chew and should chew. She did say no rice, corn or meat like chicken on the bone. She did not know about the paralyzed vocal cords but was very glad that we did not trach him. She said just be extra careful and keep an eye on him while eating. Also serve him thickened beverages and only a very little thin beverages.

I got a list of exercises that we can do here. I asked for any and all hand outs. I know Uncle Dennis is planning on a rigorous work out for him. I just need to remind him that we do need to have a little compassion - right?

The bed is all ready - in fact we'll have to kick Kimberly out of it so her dad can get in. So here begins another chapter of our adventure. I can't remember what chapter we are on at this time.

Kimberly did purchase a van so we can transport him around. I'll let her share those details with you later. She can blog tomorrow night.

When he gets home he is planning on taking a shower - I explained why that was not possible yet. And he was also planning on going to church on Sunday. I don't think that will work yet either. In time this all will happen.

Continue to pray for us. Especially that we will have wisdom, knowledge and strength. Please pray that we will be free of colds and flu this season. This would be REALLY bad news for Steve. I work in a preschool and I plan on showering every day when I get home - before I touch him. This worked with my grandchildren when they were babies.

Have a great day tomorrow - I know Mr. Steve will!

Mrs. Steve/ Janice