Apparently, even when partially paralyzed, barely able to speak, and stuck in a bed all day and night, my father still is capable of playing matchmaker. His newest nurse, who will remain anonymous, was caring for him the other day when he blurts out that his sons are all available. Mind you, when he says ANYTHING, it is blurry at best...but apparently this was as clear as day, according to her. I confirmed this the other night, beside his bed, by asking him if what I heard was true. He gave a huge smile, and confirmed his sneaky moves.
Brad and I stayed late with him last night, and he asked me to show him this site. He asked me how many people have viewed it, and I told him a little over 2000. He asked me about the donations, and we talked about where we were at with that, and he told me to give them back. I asked him how he would feel if someone gave back the money he had donated to a cause. He admitted that this would not be cool. I told him to be thankful, and when he is ready, he can show his appreciation to everyone in here. He agreed.
I then asked him what he wanted for his birthday coming up in a couple weeks, and after about 10 minutes of trying to decipher what he was trying to tell me, I figured it out!!! "I want you all to understand me", no doubt referring to his speech.
His writing and his speech get better day after day. He hasn't cried in a long time, at least, not for me....so his spirits are up it would seem.
Most of the help at this facility have somewhat taken to him, and get excited when he is up in his wheelchair on his way to PT. His speech therapist is wonderful, and has taught him a great deal.
It will be a shame when we have to pull him out of there.
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