Yesterday, the nurse came over and the nurse's aid. They are very nice and very good at their jobs. Marianne, the nurse's aid, gave dad a bath, changed the sheets and gave him a shave. He looked very handsome when she was done. Nicholas and Moira were up with Janine and they got to visit with Granddad once he was all spiffed up. I got out for a little while with Kerry and got a pedicure and then we met up with Maria for a bite to eat at Applebees. Dad had a good evening and actually was awake and alert for most of the night. Around 1 a.m. though I heard his water glass fall as he was trying to get some water. I gave him some water and changed the cover sheet, about 1/2 hour to an hour later he tried again with the same results. I got him a cup with a lid on it to try and prevent the spills, which worked a bit. He had just gotten so weak that he is unable to really lift a glass and direct it to his mouth. today I have the little sponges on a stick for him and have been offering him drinks. He seems quite out of it today, so much worse then yesterday. I don't know if this is because of all the "excitement" of yesterday or if this is a step in "the direction." He has been trying to speak to us, but we can't really understand all that he is saying. He sorta starts out strong and then ends up mumbling. It's very, very frustrating He also seems very, very tired, but isn't sleeping.
I don't know where things stand at this point or where things are going, but I'll keep updating.
Thank you so much for all the thoughts, prayers and well wishes. Please keep them up.
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