Wednesday

Dad had a great day today. The therapists told mom that he's very energetic (more so than they expected), very cooperative and works real hard. They even said that he stood up for 10 minutes today at the "therapy table" and read the sports section. Of course, this doesn't surprise us one bit because we know what a determined, hard worker dad is. (And for some reason he keeps equating this whole experience with his Army days, so I think his military mentality is helping shore-up his obedience quotient...)



Mom got the go-ahead to take him for a spin in the sun, which they both thoroughly enjoyed. And yes, dad is smiling in this photo. (Dad's elusive "photo smile" has only been spotted a handful of times over the years...)

There will be another swallow test tomorrow, and the sooner he can conquer the swallow, the sooner he can shed the feeding tube/apparatus, which he's not too fond of. Swallow! Swallow like the wind dad!

How Could I Ask For More
by Cindy Morgan

There's nothing like the warmth of a summer afternoon
Waking to the sunlight,
and being cradled by the moon
Catching fireflies at night

Building castles in the sand
Kissing Mama's face goodnight
Holding Daddy's hand
Thank you Lord,
how could I ask for more

Running barefoot through the grass
A little hide and go seek
Being so in love, that you can hardly eat
Dancing in the dark, when there's no one else around
Being bundled 'neath the covers,
watching snow fall to the ground
Thank you Lord,
how could I ask for more

So many things I thought would bring me happiness
Some dreams that are realities today
Such an irony the things that mean the most to me
Are the memories that I've made along the way

So if there's anything I've learned from this journey I am on
Simple truths will keep you going
Simple love will keep you strong
Cause there are questions without answers
Flames that never die
Heartaches we go through are often blessings in disguise


So thank you Lord,
oh thank you Lord
How could I ask for more