July 31

Today was altogether a better day. Dad is moving around a little more and was seen by physical therapy. He got up and sat in a different chair, he wasn't hunched over as much as he has been lately. They are still having him use the commode for the restroom, which he does not like at all. He feels that he is able to walk, but once he gets up, his legs get pretty weak.

He is very confused whenever he wakes up or starts to space out. If you keep him in the zone he is able to focus and know whats going on. Overall he is pretty confused and doesn't always know where he is or how he got here or why he's here. He sometimes tells doctors different reasons as to why he is in the hospital.

He got a bath today and was excited to shave and brush his teeth. He's much more active in his upper body, so we are hoping for lots of physical therapy to get him walking again.

Multiple doctors have seen him today and there isn't much of a change in his diagnosis. He still needs to get his infections pushed out of his system. None of the doctors are planning for him to be released until these are completely cleared of his body. They have done more tests and we have requested for an MRI of the brain. This will hopefully be done over the weekend.

He had lots of visitors yesterday including Gail, Michael, Liz, Kathy, Richard and myself. This morning all he could talk about was how happy he was that so many people came to visit him. He is in room 430 at st. jude and loves to have visitors. He also appreciates all the phone calls, he has his cell and also can be reached at his room at 714 446-5650 room 430 bed 1.

He was moved to a new room as we requested and has slept much much better. Last night we had a room mate in his 50's who was discharged today. He was then replaced by a new room mate who is around his age and speaks Portuguese. He is a very nice man and has been in the hospital since Sunday. We are grateful for good roommates who lets dad get some good sleep!

Thanks for all your continued support, please don't hesitate to call or come and check on him. He loves the love and our family appreciates the support!