January 16, 2009

We're making progress!! Today dad was speaking to us.  He is being very demanding; he wants to get out of bed, get something to drink ("sprite with lots of ice and a straw") and he even asked if he could come with us.  Thank you so much to the Western State family, mom and I spent many hours at my dad's bed side having fun with his cards and gifts.  Dad was eager to know "what's in the box??"  We are going to start reading the cards to him tomorrow, he will be thrilled to hear from all of you.  He is dealing with a bit of pneumonia which thank goodness seems to be resolving with a full court press of antibiotics.  Keeping his lung function good is very important, and is a challenge with stroke victims at this stage of their recovery.  The doctor's reassure us that the cognitive and speech parts of his brain have been totally unaffected.  So its only a matter of time before we will all get the Jay we know and love back!!!!! The miracle is happening, keep praying everyone, you all have a hand in this recovery, and we are so grateful! 

Dev