9.11.08

Contrary to the constant rumblings that dad would be moved to the 4th floor prior to being discharged to Rehab our amazing patient has skipped a level of care and was discharged to Rehab four days post surgery. That's our dad.

Mom had to travel to Fairview early this morning to finish up the rental agreement with the new tenants so Dave spent the morning with dad helping him collect his belongings and transitioning into his new room. Big Dave removed most all of dads tubing this morning prior to he and Tall Dave walking with dad to the south end of this medical metropolis. Mom arrived shortly after the move where rigorous assessments began. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy will begin tomorrow with two sessions per day, dad will have one hour for lunch and then get back to work.

The nursing staff invited dad to go down to the dining room for dinner and dad declined stating "no, thank you I do not have a tux". Dad's great sense of humor and quick wit has helped each of us smile during those moments when it has hurt the most.

I went over after work and spent the evening with mom and dad getting acquainted with dad's new routine and new room. Dad has been able to visit with McLean in California and Anthony in Boise on the phone this week which has been good for each of them. Thanks to friends and family everywhere, near, far, from here to there; we are consuming the love and daily prayers offered in behalf of our family. Prayers have tangible power, we feel each and every one of them and know that the peace embracing us at this time is due to your continued prayers and love. All of us love all of you.