Sunday, January 27, 2008

Today was a very good day. Physical therapy went well, although it is less intense on a Sunday than it is during the week. Mark was not in much pain today, which was a plus as well.

He finally had a meal from the kitchen that he actually liked--ravioli! The fellow in the room next door stopped by to say hi and saw Mark eating ravioli and was encouraged about his lunch. Unfortunately he was then disappointed when he found out he had chicken! You just can't please everyone.

He had a visit from my aunt and my cousin this afternoon. He was very happy to see his "Nonni" as she was to see him. My aunt brought him some chocolate truffles and he enjoyed one of those as well. My cousin and I were able to get him to wear his knee immoblizers and bribed him with more truffles and chocolate cake. It worked! He didn't complain too much about the pain since he was distracted. He had his chocolate cake and milk and when he finished, told me it was good but would have been better with ice cream too. Nothing like bribery to get the job done!