There is not too much to report today. Being a Saturday, the hospital is quiet and things really slow down a lot. Mark did have physical therapy, but it is not as intense as during the week. We were hoping to go outside, but it started to sprinkle and was cool, so we spent the afternoon reading and talking.
His appetite is good, he ate all his breakfast, lunch and dinner. He even saved cake for a bedtime snack. He is doing much better at feeding himself, but it is difficult when he is in the bed, because he can't sit upright yet.
Mark was in quite a bit of pain tonight. His legs were very stiff today and it is difficult to get him to keep his immobilizers on. He did manage 30 minutes which was good, and I read to him to get his mind off them. They have increased the medication to help with the spasticity, so hopefully, it will work.
The nurses and aides are very nice, and his aide tonight, Rick, even brought some books to him, so they could read. He was giving him a choice of things to read. It is nice that so many of them go above and beyond to help him get over the boredom. They are kind, dedicated people.
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Hey Mark.
I had a parent-conference with your Mom tonight....alittle after the fact but I thought you should know that we talked. Is she your offical secretary, because at some point I will need an appt. with you to do lunch here. I will have my people call you people when you are up to it. Hang in there and be the good patient! Oh yeah, and Mom is always right...don't forget that.
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