It was definitely time for me to go back to see Dad. My wife, Dina says she can certainly tell when I've been away too long (I seem to get a little edgy and certainly overly emotional... those Kodak commercials are real tear-jerkers aren't they?).
With grandson Elijah, I returned Friday after work expecting to find Dad had slept all day after the activity Thursday with Momma T & Tricia Lynn.
To my surprise he was up in his chair. He'd spent Friday morning with Trish, had eaten lunch (pork roast) and had spent time visting and smooching with TL & Walt Kellcy (we're pretty sure he was joking about getting kisses from Walt, too). He seemed to be pretty tired, but after such a wonderful Thursday who'd blame him.
More vistors (Helen & Duane) had came by to sit with Trish, and got to see Dad for a bit, after which they wisked Trish off to dinner. The Harborview scene turned a bit crazy moments later when the victims of the shootings at the Jewish Federation were brought to the hospital, surrounding it for safety reasons, however we remained inside tucked safely in the SICU with Dad.
When dinner came (Cod & sweet potatoes), he surpised me by wanting to feed himself a couple of bites. He did a great job! The rest of the night we spent visiting him a bit, watching him sleep a lot, and saying "thanks" to God for his remarkable progress. We have been so blessed by the prayers and support of so many. The power of prayer. I've heard it spoken of so many times... but never in my life could I imagine it's magnitude!
Please keep the prayers coming! While we continue to be amazed by the progress, he still needs lots of spritual and medical TLC to go.
God Bless!
Johnny
