April 10, 2008

Today was an interesting day. By the time I arrived at the hospital, I would describe it as Eric's best day. Earlier in the day though, the OT and PT got him out of bed. With their help, he stood up. When he sat back down, he became unresponsive for 30 seconds or so. Kim was clapping in his face and couldn't get a reaction. He was sent down for a CT scan this afternoon to see what's going on. They suspect he had a seizure which isn't uncommon after strokes but nonetheless scary. Eric said he doesn't remember anything... One minute he was standing and the next he's in bed with 5 people hovering over him. Once Carol arrived, she said that Eric was so talkative and in good spirits. I stopped by the hospital after work and he was still quite the conversationalist. We talked about how he feels---that it's hard to differentiate between reality and dreams. Being in the bed all the time confuses him. He also asked if I was okay and how I was keeping up with work, kids, etc. I laughed... I guess it's ironic that he's concerned about me. We both agreed there were no other words for this other than "it sucks". Not very eloquent, but so true. He has a bit of pneumonia again (infections from being in the hospital) but overall feels pretty good. He's experiencing a lot of hip pain. I'm going to check to see if he can get a better bed tomorrow. That might help a bit. His buddies are planning "boys night out" at the hospital Saturday night. I'm sure that place will never be the same. He asked me to pick him up some "Hugh Hefner pajamas" so he could look good for visitors!!! He's starting to cut up a bit and acting like the "old Eric". (Heavy sigh....it's such a good thing!!) I'm putting a "visitors journal" in his room so when people stop in they can sign and leave him/us a note. He has a hard time remembering who all visits since he drifts in and out a lot. I want to capture as much as I can for him. His sister Autumn is coming back in town next week. I know he'll be thrilled to see her. (Me too!). I'm still in awe over the support and love so many of you are extending to us through prayer, cards and visits. It is amazing and helps get all of us through each day. Love to you all.......