Update #113

It may be hard to believe, but there are days when it is nice that there are no updates because that means that things just are. Saturday, Sunday and even today were all that kind of day. Dave is doing well and making progress, and it's been three days with no major ups or downs. The wound vac is finishing Day 4 and holding well. Dave is getting himself in and out of the wheelchair easily. His breathing is still making PT/OT difficult, but he continues to make progress, and it was very clear today that he did most of the work getting himself up to a stand with the parallel bars. His feeding tube has not clogged in three days, and he is sleeping well. Right now, we are drinking tea and watching the History Channel, and aside from the hum of the machines and the fact that he can't get out of bed, it is almost possible to forget for a moment that we are still sitting in a hospital four months and and one week after his accident. That amount of time really helps you appreciate the little things - solid food, walking, breathing...and quiet evenings with the person you love. Off to enjoy that last one for a bit. :-) More tomorrow...