Another Day Closer

This has been another good day. Barrett spent the night last night. She would share with you that it was at times a challenge. Her father apparently is ready to be home, and shared with her his displeasure with the hospital food, the persistent nurses checking his vital signs, and those dreaded blood suckers wanting more and more of the red stuff!!! And while we are all very glad to see that Reid has the determination to become strong again, we also recognize the energy we will all need to 'help' him with his recovery. Wish us luck!!!!
He does continue to respond to the medicines well. The doctors add a new one each day with the thought that if something goes poorly, they know what it is. As he weans from IV's to oral meds, he gets closer and closer to his homecoming. He is walking more and sitting in a chair most of the day. And he somehow has gotten the notion that he is in charge. We will have to work on that. The doctors did share with him today that indeed he did not have the "widow maker" heart attack. His attack was in a deeper place and that most folks with this type of attack don't survive, so they haven't had to name it. A sobering thought! It allows us all some perspective, and causes us to pause and be very humbled. We are a lucky bunch! And we continue to feel gratitude to each of you for your kind thoughts and deeds, your prayers, and your love. We feel the peace that you are sending our way. And we love you.
LYMI, B___