Tuesday, May 19

Busy day today!!!

Uncle Jim and Grandma May are on their way back to Seattle.

Deano was looking just a tad bit tired today.

Apparently both the speech and physical therapists had been in with him. The speech therapist indicated that Deano may not be quite ready for swallowing and the physical therapist added some exercises for dexterity.

I was in the room with Deano when Dr. Hourani (spelling) made his rounds. Dean was very tickled when the Dr. said that his name would be the first words out of Deano's mouth. Also when the Dr. asked Deano if he was feeling okay today, Deano responded with a nod of the head.

I gave Deano a mirror today so he could see how handsome he looks with his goatee. I also handed him a tooth brush and he knew exactly what to do with it.

The Dr. really wants to proceed to let that trach close up and he just has to be sure that Deano can continue to cough every thing in his lungs up and out (if you will). One of the therapist mentioned to Uncle Jim that they would probably reinsert the trach to make sure his lungs were being hydrated. Inch by Inch.

New adjustments without having May and Jim here.

Slow and steady wins the race (so I am told)...................

P.S. Riley had his basketball game tonight to determine 3rd and 4th place teams. Sadly Riley's team ended the season in last place. And omg what a fantastic game. Final score was 19 - 20. The bleachers were full and the crowd were on their feet. Riley was so upset he just sat down and cried. NOW the good news he was picked for the All Star Team. (Go Riley). The determination on those kids face (you can't pay to see that).