Stronger, lots of visitors, and out of ICU

We all wrapped up the night with a "Nebraska" dinner, including perhaps the BEST corn on the cob we've tasted (bought at the farm stand on 204th street in Elkhorn by the Arby's parking lot).  Ever.  Filets from Rick's Meats in Elkhorn, corn on the cob, fruit salad of fresh cantaloupe, strawberries, and blueberries and a Villager apple pie for dessert.  It was fabulous, and we shared with all of the Huffs.  Good to have the house full of family and a good home-cooked meal.  Wish Dad could have been here for it - he would have loved it.

Amazing what a drug hanging from an IV pole can do for someone.  Dad was moved out of ICU tonight to the neurology floor (Room 505), and is so far doing well.  I just talked with his nurse, and she said that he was very tired, but doing pretty well.  We really don't want him on this high dose of steroids too long, but it's clearly the dose he needs so we weigh the risks with the benefits.

I guess earlier tonight when Mom and Grandma were up there, he actually had both arms behind his head (like if you were to lean back on a bed with both arms behind your head) -- this sounds minor to most, but major to us as Dad hasn't really used his left arm much in the past week and a half.

Thanks to the visitors for stopping up today -- both family and friends.  Now that Dad is starting to be a bit more alert, this really helps stimulate the brain for him with someone other than the immediate family.  

I expect to hear from the Mayo Clinic tomorrow at some point, with the scans confirmed to be delivered to the front desk early this afternoon.