Friday May 8

Last night a little before midnight I got a call from the hospital. They were moving dad into a room down stairs. It isn't TICU (no bed available there) but something they call IMU. (after looking around the internet I think IMU stands for Intermediate Medical Unit, which is a step down from ICU)

The move is good for several reasons. First it means dad is doing well enough to get out of ICU and the nurse he had today in IMU is EXACTLY what dad needs. I know he won't have her everyday but let me tell you she is great with dad. Nurse N is good with talking to dad and getting him to do things. Including -- are you ready? -- getting dad to eat! Yup, dad had his first food in 50 days today. It's all soft foods and mostly like baby food but it is a start. I am so thrilled that he is able to start eatting.

Daddy is still confused and tried all day yesterday, most of the night and most of today trying his best to get out of the bed. His hands are still in restraints which is good because I think he could get himself out of the bed, of course he would fall and land in the floor, but he has gotten both feet off the side of the bed already.

But basically dad is doing really good (from where he was just a week ago). He still has problems with some confusion and remembering the day before. If you visit or send mail he is in IMU room 164.

Keep those prayers going up for dad and me.

Kathy