Friday update...

It was a GOOD day today!

Sonny with Angela today...

Sonny has been sluggish and sleepy, so much so that his caregivers had become concerned. When Mom and I arrived shortly after 11am, he still had not eaten or drank anything today by mouth, which means he also had not taken some of his meds that have to be taken orally.

Then the lip-smacking began.

I told his nurse that when he smacks his lips, that is his way of telling us that he is thirsty...it would be a good time to try to get him to drink. I asked if it would be okay for me to try to help him to drink, and his nurse approved me to do so. She brought thickened apple juice and thickened ice water...and over about twenty minutes, Sonny agreeably swallowed BOTH cups. So...

Then his speech pathologist brought a small cup of canned peaches, and he ate the whole cup for her. :) So...

She ordered a lunch for him, pureed chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy. It took him a while, but he was able to eat it all plus another cup of thickened juice. He actually became pretty tired out just by the effort, but the staff were all really excited to see him so much more responsive and making progress. He was then able to take his afternoon meds mixed into pudding.

He was very tired by the time we left, but he had made great progress just with these small steps. Seeing him re-gaining ground is very encouraging. He still has issues related to the pneumonia, and that will just take time to let his lungs heal while the medications fight the infection. His heart seems stable.

Once again, thank you all for your kind words and your support. A wise elderly friend once told me, "We are upheld by the love of those who care for us". Her words could not be more true.

"Carry on, my wayward son...there will be peace when you are done...lay your weary head to rest...don't you cry no more..."
~Kansas

Rest well tonight, Sonny...and may warrior angels guard you. We love you!

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