Hi everyone. Many of you are sitting on pins and needles waiting for my post for the day.
I spent the entire day with my t. As the day went on, he became more aware. By the evening, he figured out that the "thumbs up" sign was the sign to say yes or ok. So, he flipped up his thumb as a response without the nurse having to ask him to do it.
While the nurse was brushing his teeth, she asked him to stick his tongue out, which he did. She asked him to smile for me, he tried hard and got a very small movement from the corners of his mouth. I told him to not get frustrated, it will come.
At one point, I told him that he had a lot of friends throughout the country wishing him well and that he has many many friends that love him. He raised his eyebrows as if to say, "Really?" or "No shit! I know". He was so cute. Finally, I was able to give him lots of hugs. I'll give him hugs from all of you tomorrow. Today's hugs were all from me. Sorry.
He nodded his head "yes", shrugged his shoulders, moved his arms and legs, squeezed my hand, gave me his hands to put lotion on, oh...and...and... you'll love this...after getting his teeth brushed, he mouthed the words "thank you" to the nurse.
He's going in the right direction. I can't wait until tomorrow. Today is another day I will thank God for his wonderful works.
email me: jiachini@msn.com
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Bob and Jan
Christmas Eve
1 comment:
Hey Bob, sure missed you when we were in Oregon last week. I told my hubby I was hoping to beat you at the game of golf. Maybe next time!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sure miss talking to you on Wednesday's!
Susan Littlefield
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