Well, it doesn’t look like he’ll be home for Valentines Day. His left foot is inflamed and warmer to the touch so they think he has a new infection. He’s back on oral antibiotics until they figure it out. Two steps forward, one step back but still making progress.
For the past week or so he’s been saying he had a surprise for me when I came up. Today, when I went to see him the curtains were drawn around his bed. I asked if I could come in and he said just a second. Then, he stood up and walked to the curtain and opened it!!!! He can now use a walker independently. We hugged for about five minutes, just feeding off each other. I missed his hug so much. He’s a foot taller than me so I fit just nicely under his chin and he’s got super long arms so they wrap all the way around me. I can feel that he’s lost a lot of weight but oh man, he felt so good.
He won’t be home for his birthday so I’m arranging a party in the cafeteria for him with all my family.
And, last thing but tied for the best news of the day..Grace will be here in a few hours for a whole 10 days. I can’t stop smiling. I can’t WAIT to see her.
Guys, today’s a good day. I hope everyone else is having a good day and I’m truly sorry if you aren’t.