Still doing well in rehab; patterns continue for sleeping

Just talked with Dad, and I realized that I hadn't updated the blog yesterday. Bit of a long day for me getting back to Oregon, work, going through five weeks of mail, and adjusting to just being home. Of course there were a few pints of local oregon microbrews to welcome me home with some friends, so that was a nice way to end the first day back at the office in a while.

Dad has officially returned his wheelchair, and is now walking EVERYWHERE. He even took the nurse down to the chapel at the hospital yesterday. That's no small feat. It's about a 10 minute walk down there - one way. After a day of rehab where he's been doing a lot of physical activity, one would think Dad would have been tired last night. No sleep, however. Or very little. Mom is going to ask the neurologist tomorrow about possibly rearranging the dosing times for the steroids, as that can cause insomnia if taken too late in the evening.

Despite the big hopes of getting staples out this week, it looks like next Wednesday is the day to have them removed. He's still also having quite a bit of right eye pain, which again seems to be referred pain from pressure elsewhere in the brain. Hopefully as the swelling continues to decrease, that pain will go away. He's also having quite a bit of trouble reading right now (paragraphs tend to jump around on him and it's hard to stay focused on the words), but they say that should go away with further rehab, and are actively working on it.

In talking with Dad just now, he said that said he hasn't felt this good for "over a year." He's apparently walking around talking to the staff about how he's "the miracle kid here." Despite not having a good night of sleep, he sounds really strong and had a good, full day of rehab. They were just opening up a care package from Tracy and Rich and the kids when I called. They were digging in to pictures, cards from the kids, cookies and rice krispie treats. He received another care package yesterday, so he's well-stocked for treats. :)

On track for getting out next Thursday. Unsure yet if he'll be back to Omaha before the weekend as they may take the next MRI and see the neurologist while they're up there, but regardless, Mom and Dad are both ready to get back to Omaha and get settled back in.