Sunday morning report from St. Marys Hospital

Dad is about the same this morning, only a bit more pain. They've picked up the narcotics once again to try and get it managed (nothing like a little oxycodone to start the morning). He's sleeping now after a somewhat busy morning.

He had a pretty restful night according to his nurse. He had a rehab consultation this morning, and they're recommending in-patient rehab for him. We will talk with a social worker tomorrow to start the coordination with getting him back to Omaha and admitted directly upon arrival. Dad's brother Mike is helping Dad and Mom find a faster way to Omaha. More details on that as we get through the next few days.

After Dad wakes up from his nap and he has lunch, I'm going to try and get him out for a wheelchair ride outside. The weather here is quite beautiful today (although supposed to be windy later), and I think some fresh air would do him good. His nurse Kate has already approved the field trip. I've got the Peace Garden spotted as a good place, but not sure she'll let me take him THAT far away. I'll see.

Chances are about 50/50 that he'll be discharged and back to Omaha on Tuesday afternoon. More than likely it will be Wednesday or even Thursday. One day at a time. I'm happy to hear that he'll stay here for a few more days at least -- he's not ready to travel, and our neurologist will be back on Tuesday morning and will come over if we're still here. Any time we have the opportunity to see this doctor, it's reassuring and helps us get a better idea of what one of the best minds in the business has to say about Dad. He's been following him for over a year now, and we really like him and his approach.

I'm actually going to work from the room today as much as I can. Mom is back at the hotel where I insisted she stay and catch up on her rest a bit. It's just Dad and me until dinner, when I'll go grab Mom and come back up here.

More this evening to wrap up the day. Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.