Really tired today, but resting more comfortably

I think the past week is starting to catch up with us all. Mom and I didn't make it out of the hotel until 10AM this morning after a late night last night leaving the hospital, and then doing laundry until after midnight. When we got up to the hospital, Dad had already been cleaned up and shaved (!!!), had breakfast, and was taking a nap. It's nearly noon, and he's been sleeping for almost two hours.

His pain seems to be better managed today, and he seems a bit more comfortable. He's still really off balance when walking with assistance, and still is confused (he knew he was in St. Mary's Hospital, but in Colorado). This can take time for the swelling to go down and for his body to adjust to the new distribution of weight in his head.

We did talk with his nurse this morning of maybe needing to have him in a skilled rehab facility (preferably back in Omaha) for a while as he continues to get his strength built back up and bearings returned. We're checking to see if he can fly home, as a drive home to Omaha in this state would almost be too hard on everyone. Should know more about that later today after we talk to the doctor again.

We're going to explore more of the hospital this afternoon. There's a really nice meditation center, as well as the children's area they did with creating tiles from drawings from kids that were patients here. Supposed to be quite the sight. I'll take some pictures and post them if they turn out.

Hoping for a restful day for Dad after lunch and a short walk in the halls with his nurse.