Monday, October 5, 2009

Today was a GREAT day on this journey to recovery...and we are so grateful to God for the strength, courage and grace He has provided.

Brett spent the night with Daddy last night, which it sounds like they both enjoyed. This gave Nelda the opportunity to go over to Paula and Tom's to rest and refresh.

The reports from Nelda today were totally positive and Daddy is moving toward the goal ahead (total recovery) and is determined to get there.

Today, Daddy was:

• re-evaluated to make sure he was ready for aggressive Rehab
• put through the "swallow test" again, and passed with a much better outcome
• moved from pureed to chopped food
• hungry and ate well at all three meals
• visited by both the physical and occupational therapists
• able to communicate much better verbally
• moved across the street to Rehab
• worn out after a very busy day

These are all huge steps and as Nelda said tonight..."we are really encouraged. He's going to make it."

For those who would like to drop Daddy and/or Nelda a note of encouragement, here is his current address (tho' he will be changing rooms as soon as a private room becomes available - which we will post):

Byron B. Merritt

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Richardson Tower - 3rd floor

Room 318A

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76104

God is so good!!!