As I write tonight, the tears could flow. It is not because of sadness, but because it was a day filled with emotion. Steve took a baby step today......literally. For the first time since he went into the hospital in Feb., Steve was up, held on to a walker and took a step. It was such a blessing to see him standing. I only wished that Andi would have seen it.
Steve so badly wants a shower, or a bath. He also wants a soda. Unfortunately he can have neither right now.
Tomorrow Steve is scheduled for minor surgery. They will put a scope down his nose and look into his throat to see if there is a physical cause (other than just weak muscles) for him to be having trouble swallowing. This is scheduled for 2:00 so please remember him and the doctors in your prayers at that time. It would be great to get a diagnosis to find out what can be done to help him swallow and be able to eat again.
Steve's blood sugar is high, not at insulin level yet, but it needs to be watched. The food that he is getting through the tubes has a lot of sugar for energy. Unfortunately high blood sugar can be a side effect so they are keeping an eye on it.
A side note: Buddy, Steve's dog ran away today. I guess he met up with the neighbors 2 Jack Russel Terriers that look just like Buddy. The neighbor came over just as I was going to search the neighborhood and said when they opened the door to let in their 2 dogs, 3 came in. So thanks to a great neighbor, Buddy is back.
Thank you for your encouragement, your prayers and your love and concern.
Laurie (sister-in-law)