Tuesday, Tuesday

Good morning,

I couldn't think of anything catchy for today's title so you yesterday's again (only with Tuesday instead of Monday). Ah, but I ramble.

I am going to go in early today. John choked quite a bit yesterday at breakfast so they want to do another video swallowing test. They told me the last time if the had known we were there we could have watched, so I'm going in today to watch. Evidently they put a camera on his throat and can actually see where the food is going (amazing, huh?). I don't think he will have to go back on the feeding tube, he just may have to thicken all of his liquids. He had been getting some thin liquids and the stuff that he uses to thicken things is kind of gritty. But, whatever, he has come so far.

We should also know today if they can do something more permanently with his eye while we are still here. They may try to do something late tomorrow or wait until Friday which is when Dr. U (I have no idea how to spell his name, that's just what they call him) usually has clinic. We haven't actually met him, but he's the "attending" or the "chief." I'm learning all of these teaching-hospital terms, but I'm not always sure what they actually mean.

I had some training yesterday on what I need to look for and how I need to help John. Pray that I will be a good helper. You know, I have always told him I am not a good nurse (he believes me) and I don't think I'm such a hot physical/occupational therapist either. But we will try to get through it the best we can. And John has come so far by the grace of God and all of your prayers.

We are going to be in constant prayer for Van, Delores and Beth today and have faith and confidence that all will go well. What an amazing God we serve!

Well, I'm off to try to beat rush-hour traffic. I will try to blog again later.

Love you all,

Cathy