Paul's Update - 06/10/06

Dear Friends:

Still no baby as of this writing ... I stayed at my sister's house Friday night to prepare for my nephew Mike's graduation Saturday. I will try to catch you up from Friday and Saturday. Dad got to Paul's Friday morning and the Physical therapist was already there. She helped Tabby get Paul up & dressed. Then she was working to stretch his arms and legs. She got him up to walk a bit and got him to the bathroom. Paul seemed a bit better but is still pretty tired all the time. Tabby cut back one pill of the anti-seizure medicine. He is currently taking 1000mg a day and she cut it back to 750mg. Paul "told" Dad that his stomach was hurting. The visiting nurse took a look at his stomach and said it was a little distended. She called the doctor and he recommended some Gas-X since Paul seems to have a lot of gas. Hopefully that will help. Since the CNA stays until 8pm, it gives them time to have a break. Bobby was at the house since Dad was gone all evening and most of Saturday. He went to Promise Keepers with Bill and they didn't get back until late Saturday afternoon. It was a great opportunity for Dad to have some fun! Paul laid in the bed most of the day Saturday. He didn't seem to have any interest in getting out of bed. He was pretty alert though. Tabby said she was looking for the TV remote and he was able to point it out for her!! He seems to be having lots of trouble swallowing as well as standing. It will be nice to find out what the neurologist feels we can do about the meds on Monday. This evening Nana, Aunt Cathy, Aunt Ann Z & Cousin Sarah came to visit. He seemed to know everyone and responded to us. Lewis brought his little dog over hoping Paul might like to pet him. Tabby pet him for a bit but then the dog jumped down from the bed and under the bed ... he ran right into the CAT! The cat OWNS that house ... and he let the dog know it!! The dog got chased out of the bedroom and to the front door ... so much for "pet therapy". LOL Paul & Tabby didn't sleep much Friday night ... Tabby is having some labor and was pretty uncomfortable all night. Sunday is the full moon ... hmmm.


Have a great Sunday; Lynne & Carl