WEDNESDAY - 12/3

Three weeks ago tonight, my Dad joined in on the responses for his own Last Rites.

This morning I had a conversation with my Dad.

I called my Mom as I was on my way to work. She held the phone for Dad so I could say hello. He said hello to me, he asked me how I was. He told me (several times) that he loves me. I went to work crying and smiling.

This evening David called. He said he went by this afternoon and Dad was in an upright chair (they call it a Neuro Chair). Dad greeted David when he got there and was very awake and aware for the whole 20 minute visit. He participated in conversation, and when it lulled a bit he said, "So, today's Friday." David corrected him and said it's Wednesday, December 3rd, and there are a couple of birthdays in the family this week. Dad said, "Yes." David said that he knew that Pam's birthday is the 7th, but he couldn't remember which grandchild's birthday is also the 7th (sorry, Laura Beth). So, David asked if it would be Sarah's birthday and Dad replied, "No, not Sarah." David then consulted the calendar on his phone and acknowledged that it will be Laura Beth's day. Not too shabby.

Dad's taking all of his meds by mouth and they've removed the nasal tube.

Mom will be visiting Dad between 9 and 10 a.m. (Central) each morning if you want to call. He's in room 6013 and the phone number is 615-343-5062. Give him a ring - you know he loves to talk!