Good news!

Hello all,

Sorry to have been neglecting this blog lately. Things have been very very busy.

Dad is doing super well the last couple of days. Has been up on the go out of bed - walking much more steadily!!! I am so happy to report this.

His speech has also nearly completely recovered. He still has trouble finding words sometimes but he doesn't get so frustrated because it isn't happening as often, and he can usually find a way around it. Speech and Language was in to see him yesterday and the only area where he 'struggled' a tiny bit was expressive oral language. The asked him to name as many animals as he could in a minute and he only got about 6 (if you could "one-eyed sheep" and "two eyed sheep" as different animals). He said he was done after that. They have the ball rolling on his admission to the Miller Centre and we are hoping he will be moving over there ASAP!!! Could be as early as Friday, but I am thinking it will be Monday. It would be nice for him to be over there because it would be more likely that he will make it to the benefit for a bit at least. I am praying that he stays this good for a couple of weeks as my wedding is quickly approaching!!! And he will be there regardless. Even if we have to have it in his hospital room he is going to be there.

I am very happy to be able to report some good news. It is not easy when there is little positive to say.

Don't forget!!! Benefit concert is THIS SUNDAY! 2-10 at Club One! Auction will be from 6:45-7:15! Would love to see all of you there.

Nicole