September 5

Thank you for praying.  Tom had a good day of therapy, and was noticeably happier than yesterday, according to Bryan's brother who talked with him for a few hours this afternoon.  His brother said he was remembering who visited him this weekend, and was asking some questions about the aneurysm, and the day it happened.  Bryan's brother even saw him sneak out of his bed himself to use the bathroom, after he had left to tell a nurse to help him!

Last night he got out of his bed and was found confused, looking for the bathroom.  They moved him to a new more secure room today, because he does not realize he does not have all of his strength back yet, and they don't want him to get hurt.  It is a good sign that he is trying to get up himself, but also a concern.  He had intense therapy today, so he should be good and tired tonight, and not try to escape again.  (He does not recall escaping either).

Tomorrow we have a family meeting at 12:30 PM to discuss how he is a doing now, the therapy plan, and the plan for discharge.  I will be meeting Bryan's mom there. Bryan needs to work and keep up the family business, so he is sending me with his questions.

I am excited to hear the plan.  Please pray for clarity at the meeting and that we would be able to communicate our questions well.

And keep praying for good days of therapy, and peace and joy for Tom.

I forgot to mention yesterday that for a least 2 meals Tom ate enough to not need a supplemental feeding from the feeding tube!  I would assume that it will be taken out soon, but I guess that is another question for tomorrow's meeting.

Thanks for praying with us,

Brenna