No word yet, but I did talk to the Mayo Clinic today

Well, I've learned something: it's faster to drive an MRI CD and personally hand it to the secretary in the Neurology Department than it is to express ship it. When I talked with the front desk today of Dad's neurologist, she indicated that the scan had JUST been uploaded to the system on Friday afternoon. Not Friday the 24th. Friday the 31st. At least we know what the delay has been.

I expect to be in the middle of a meeting this week when the neurologist calls back (which is fine, I just hope folks around me don't get upset when my ringer is on full-blast all week so that I don't miss it). Hopefully some news soon on next steps.

In the meantime, Dad's hanging in. He's not feeling the best (nausea, fatigue, weakness), but he's trying to be a trooper. He even tried to change a light fixture the other day. Let's just say he's not quite ready to resume THOSE duties, or tasks that require a ladder. I'm sure the scrapes and bruise from the fall will heal quickly. :)

I'd love to give you a personal report from Dad, but I honestly haven't talked to him in several days. He's spending the waking hours at rehab, and that is exhausting him, so when he's home, a lot of times he's resting. Calls are in to the various medical professionals around town to ask about new dosages / removing some of the drugs he's on to see if that may help with the nausea/fatigue, but it may just be something he needs to fight through as the necrosis works its way through his system.

I'm sure she will never ask, but if there's ever a time that someone would want to come over and hang in the house so Mom can escape for a few hours, call her. She's going to hurt me for even putting this in here, but I know day-in and day-out of all of this can take a toll. So give her a call if you have an interest in stopping by and either hanging out with Dad, or bring over a good book to read for a few hours.

Other than that, the Nebraska-like weather has finally decided to leave Oregon. We set an all-time record for consecutive 90+ degree days. It was even HUMID! Finally today it was back to nearly normal, with the forecast getting us right back where we should be for the next few weeks.

Hope all is well with everyone!