Tuesday, August 30, 2011

8/30/2011

Couple of events today.  Sam ate pretty well and got over a little dehydration from last night.  They were able to take him off IV fluids.  He said today didn't feel quite as bad as yesterday.  They approved putting him in the hard collar for just a few minutes at a time.  With the hard collar fitted they can disconnect the weights of the traction and let him stand for a few minutes.  He liked that a lot.  He had some x-rays taken this morning and the doctor indicated that he saw some movement and thought it was going fine.  He has ordered something more detailed than x-rays that will be taken Thursday, though I won't be surprised if they do x-rays again before then again.

While this is a place you truly don't want to have to be, the hospital does some amazing things to make it tolerable.  They have a department specifically for that purpose.  Today one of the specialists from there was playing a guitar and singing to the infant next door.  They sent a magician up to Sam today which was really fun.  I also got a free 15 minute massage today.  Talk about a place where free massages are needed!

The Ronald House is very nice.  Everyone is kind, and all residents are responsible for keeping it a pleasant atmoshere by cleaning after yourself, and following some simple rules of respect.  Greg bought some groceries today that we can store there to defray some food costs.  We started getting a few e-mails today for Sam and He enjoyed that.  Thank you!!

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  1. I meant to add this so I hope the right person sees it. I know deep down someone was awake praying between midnight and 1am, and I want you to know it mattered. Thank you.

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