January 23, 2012

Bro. Dale got up around 10 this morning and didn't get back in bed until after 3 this afternoon, which is longer than normal.  Joan called this afternoon and he got out the word "wow" but he started coughing a lot.  He has to strain a lot when he doesn't have the speaking valve on, which makes him cough more.  He was so glad to talk to the boys though and smiled so big the whole time he was on the phone with them.  They have not had to suction him hardly at all though because he has been able to get it up on his own. 

He hasn't been wanting the TV on so far, but tonight he did.  They watched some Fox News.  He indicated that he was having trouble seeing out of his right eye.  He was adjusting his bed several times trying to see it better.   He did seem like he was able to keep up with what was being said though, which is good.

Tomorrow morning they are going to be having his pre-op work done at the surgery center, but the surgery will still be next Tuesday, January 31st.  They will find out what time on Monday. He will see his regular doctor early tomorrow, have pre-op mid-morning, and then get back for rehab tomorrow afternoon.  So he will have a full day tomorrow.  But Mrs. Doug said that he hasn't had trouble staying alert like he has before.

Say an extra prayer for Mrs. Doug for strength for the long day as well.

"Behold, this is our God;
We have waited for Him, and He will save us. 
This is the Lord;
We have waited for Him;
We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation."  Isaiah 25:9