Let's start with the fantastic news...Jim moved his left leg and he appears to have started to swallow. We have been waiting for this moment since Sunday afternoon.
I took the 6am shift this morning. He was very tired and the swelling from the surgery has caused his good eye to close. This will probably get worse before it gets better.
Sandy and Rocky were with him at 8:30a and 10am. Dr. Wolfe stopped by to look in on Jim, he is also a Lovett wrestling parent and has been so great to us through this process. He delivered some encouraging news and his visit was great for all.
The speech therapist is coming in to make an assessment. Hopefully, we are ready to start PT which will be good for all. He clearly has a lot he wants to say, we all hate the suck machine and are tired of losing at arm wrestling.
Based on the things he has told us or we have been able to understand, it appears his memory is in good shape and words are flowing nicely.
Dad will remain in VICU for 3-5 more days, assuming we continue progressing. He will then be moved to a regular room.
We are truly fortunate to have such support from our friends and family. It is coming in many forms and we are so grateful.
