Tuesday July 31

Today we were just like the family that expected company for dinner, we got all ready, all systems were go and then the company cancelled at the last minute.  All indications were that Donna was moving to TIRR today but after 5 pm we finally got the word that nope, not today.  With luck hopefully tomorrow, as the 12 days since it was recommended by our current hospital, continue.  Donna has improved over this time even with small amounts of therapy so it is all a blessing.  Its all rest before the push.

Donna had great moments of clarity today.  Some of the highlights involved her identifying me just by the sound of my voice, it was the first time I heard the word “Bob” come out of her mouth (sweet).  She also identified her mother as her mother in law and despite the fact that she quickly corrected the comment; it will serve as a great source of abuse for some time for them both J.  When Donna said she hurt, we asked where and she said, “hurts everywhere”.  I guess that is what so much bed time does for you.  This evening we had a good chat and she asked me “what is good?.  I relished the question as I ripped off a list of about 20 things.  She was a little taken back but I think was impressed.  I meant it all.
She still has moments of lost focus and these are easy to pick out because she fills them with math.  Still a good trend.

For those who worry about me, I took a break this evening for a few hours and relinquished the time with Donna to attend a program at church. It was great and stocked up on a lot of quality supportive hugs.  Many thanks to the St Maximilian Youth group who, like so many, pray for all of us.  I think we underestimate how hard it is to not be here and stay on task, sometimes that is the higher calling.  We are anxious for Sarah and Nate coming here late tomorrow.  I told Donna about them coming and she was all smiles.

We’ll prepare for that dinner party again tomorrow but realize we have no control over whether the guests will actually show.  We’ll rest and have dinner anyway and count our many blessings.  Thanks to all.

Bob