Waiting To Go To Vallejo...

Mike's continuing to do well. He's begin to have some depression that is going along with his frustrations. He ready to go to rehab and it can't happen soon enough. We were told last night (Saturday) that he might not get moved until Tuesday morning. This didn't help. Yesterday and today layed in bed and slept allot. He only got out of bed a few times today to walk. When he is awake he tells me repeatedly, "I just want to get out of here." or "Can you please get this (cast) off of me." He knows going to Vallejo is the next step to coming home. (He really hates being in the hospital.)

His appetite isn't coming back as quickly as his nurses would like to see. Since the accident Mike has lost a little over 35 pounds. I keep telling then that he's only been eating for 5 days now and at that he's only eating pureed food. Believe me I don't think I would be that eager to eat either. I've asked them to please ask the doctors to allow him to eat solid foods. We'll find out tomorrow.

The kids left this morning with Mike's parents to go to San Diego. They saw Mike for a little while this morning and than had a tearful good bye. Mike and I both know this will be a good break for them. They've only been gone 12 hours and I can't believe how much I miss them already. We've never been away from all the kids for more than a night or so.

Please keep up the prayers for Mike. I keep thinking each stage of the recovery process will get easier but some how it becomes more physically and emotionally draining. In the beginning I felt so helpless sitting and watching him while he was physically injured and unaware of what was going on. But I've realized watching someone who you love go through frustration and depression and knowing that there's nothing I can do is an even more helpless feeling. All I can do is pray for him, love him, reassure him and be there for when he's ready for my help.

Thank you for all the cards and prayers offered so far. It has been very humbling to read and hear how this experience has touched your lives and all of those around us. Mike hasn't been ready to read the cards sent so far but I am keeping them all as well as all of the emails for him. When he's ready I'll show them to him.