Two of us made it home today: Daddy was discharged at 10 AM and made it to Nowata in time for two naps, dinner and Warriors vs. Cavs Game 6, I followed soon thereafter after a slightly delayed flight.
Daddy hasn't hit the floor with anything other than feet yet (we haven't dropped him!) and he's been a very receptive patient despite our concerns with his willingness to follow instruction. We've heard a few barks about going upstairs (he's been relegated to the first floor guest room) but all in all he has listened to all direction given by the Thayer girls. Yes, he was lucky enough to have all four present this evening...
This being the first time I've seen or talked to Daddy in a few weeks, my initial impressions are that he's got his "yes" and "nos" down (you just have to get the question right!) and, other than the not speaking coherently thing, he's a skinnier version of his old self. It was sure good to sit in my parent's living room talking and hearing him laugh over some of mom's chili.
So far Daddy's getting in and out of his wheelchair and bed relatively unassisted. We've hidden the walker for now so he doesn't know it's an option (so don't tell him!); the therapists suggested we use the wheelchair for now until he gets a little better at the walking thing.
He alleges that he didn't sleep through the night very well at the rehab center so we'll see how much shut eye my mom gets tonight.
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