Thursday, February 09, 2006

Paul's Update - 02/08/06

Dear Friends:

Just when you think you have so little … you get the biggest surprises!! Paul had a really quiet day. He wouldn't do anything for Dad. He wouldn't cooperate with the therapists or even sit up straight. He seemed so tired today. It is really hard to know if he is tired or doesn't feel good. Tabby was worried today. She plans to call Dr. Azzam to see when the next CT scan is and because Paul stays up so much during the night she wants to ask him how he feels about something to make him sleep at night. Maybe he wouldn't be so tired during the day! She was so worried she even had the nurse take his temperature to see if he had a fever!Wednesday Part II -- Dr. Alareif (the nursing home staff doctor) came in to check on Paul this evening. He has only examined Paul one other time, just after he came to the nursing home in December. He said he thought Paul looked much more alert. He asked Tabby if Paul appeared to know who she is. Tabby said she thought so since he touches her stomach and responds to her but she doesn't really know. Then came the blessing!! Tabby climbed in the bed with Paul to rest since she had a headache and was tired. While she was laying there, Paul lifted his head and turned to her and KISSED her forehead!!! What a moment!! We were amazed but then he did it again ... and again. Tabby looked up at him and right into his eyes. She puckered to kiss him and he leaned over, puckered up and kissed her on the lips!! That is confirmation to us! He DEFINITELY knows her!! I've said it before … we get something good every day! We praise God for each of these blessings!!

Love & Hugs, Lynne & Carl

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