Another busy day

Tom has had another busy day. He said folks were in and out all day. We had a care plan meeting around lunch time. They basically wanted to know the kinds of things Tom needed to be able to do once he got home like stairs or cooking or whatever. We told them that Tom needed to be able to take care of himself. They asked if there was anyone who would be staying with him. I'd really like to ask them what they would do if this was one of their family members. We must be the only people who have to work and don't have family members who have nothing else to do but take care of someone! Anyway, it sounds like he had a good bit of physical therapy today, not hard stuff, just lots of reps. The swelling has gone down a little in his legs, I am relieved about that. Tom is supposed to get a new bed tonight, one with a thicker mattress. Hopefully with it he won't feel the bar in his back. He said it feels like he is sleeping on a hide-a-bed. There was a little trouble with his wound vac today. It is making a lot of noise. Everyone that has checked it says it's working fine. It has not previously made that noise. It would drive me crazy to hear that all night. I hope he can tune it out. I've been so wrapped up in "us", I have failed to mention some very exciting family news: my sister-in-law, Debbie, has been inducted into the National Honor Society. She is currently finishing up her studies to be a Radiology Tech. We are so proud of her! She has worked incredibly hard and is very deserving of this award. In addition, our great-nephew, Ben, celebrated his first birthday this past weekend! Ben and his family took great care of Finley and Fritzi when Tom first went to UAB. They will also keep them in July while we have some work done on the house. Our family is such a treasure! We ask that you continue to keep Tom in your prayers. He is doing better each day.