5/17/10 - Day 14 - PM Post - Part I

Wow...what a day!!

We went for the afternoon visit...and I walk in his room to find Steven sitting in a chair! Holy cow...sitting in a chair. Never, never expected to see that. Not even something that crossed my mind. He of course is strapped into the chair because he can't sit up by himself yet...but he's in a chair! Ughhh

So after talking to him for a few minutes, I then realize...they removed his stitches! I think I'm delirious at this point. Really? 2 weeks after brain surgery, the stitches and staples are removed!

When I finally get to talk to the nurse, she said...he still has a lot of "stuff" in his lungs. They plan on keeping him for another day in ICU then he will be transfered to another floor.

The nurse, Nancy, also told me that he spoke again...this time he said, "take these damn things off of me"...talking about his mitts. My wonderful husband says..."that's my boy" :)Haha...

Well, that's it for now...I think that is quite enough for today...

I will try to post after the 5:00 visit, however, I have mass at 6:45 tonight...but I will do my best. My fantastic nephew, Colin is being confirmed tonight, and I was blessed enough to be asked to be his sponsor. So...not sure how late I will be.


This one is for Bubba from Aunt Brenda

http://www.metrolyrics.com/im-alive-with-dave-matthews-lyrics-kenny-chesney.html

"I'm Alive" by Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews

So damn easy to say that life's so hard
Everybody's got their share of battle scars
As for me, I'd like to thank my lucky stars that I'm alive and well...
It'd be easy to add up all the pain
And all the dreams you sat and watched go up in flames
Dwell on the wreckage as it smolders in the rain
But not me...I'm alive


And today you know that's good enough for me
Breathin' in and out's a blessing can't you see
Today's the first day of the rest of my life and I'm alive
And well...I'm alive and well


The stars are dancin' on the water here tonight
It's gonna fall a soul when there's not a soul in sight
This boat has caught its wind and brought me back to life now I'm alive and well