Friday, December 1st
Mood:  hungry
Now Playing: From John
Topic: Update
Sister Verna was visiting today, along with brother Warren (who we're lucky works at Merit Care). Dad got a bath and has been busy with his respiratory exercises. He's tired and is complaining that his gastric feeding tube is uncomfortable. He is talking much better since they removed the tube from his nose! And once his broken partial is repaired next week, his speech should again improve.

Verna and Becky are busy pre-planning what personal items to bring to the nursing home for a cozy touch and convenience. Still looks like either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week he'll be released. We'll know more once Dr.Gaba returns Monday the 4th. Since they charge $3 per mile for transportation, it looks like we as a family will be drawing straws to see who gets to chauffeur him to Pelican.

Since Dad missed spending Thanksgiving with the relatives, Verna had promised him "a feast that will make Thanksgiving look small" upon his return. I'm not sure exactly what she has in mind, but will keep you all posted on her plans!