What a roller coaster the last three weeks have been with Grandpa (my dad).

As of yesterday afternoon he is off of the ventilator again. He is still receiving the nutrients he needs through IV. They didn't do a feeding tube, because of the ventilator and now they are just going to wait until he can eat "normal" food again. Yesterday he passed the swallowing test of foods, but not liquids. The are going to redo the test again some time today. They are also going to do a swallowing x-ray at some point to determine if his lungs are closing off properly when he eats.

He is starting occupational and physical therapy. Today's therapy consisted of dangling his feet over the edge of the bed and sitting. He also stood for about one minute. Grandma said he is exhausted as a result.

Each day he is getting a bit stronger. Just last night his nurse asked him if he was going to do what she asked. He replied "are you going to do what I ask?" That's the Grandpa I know.

Middle Sister and her kids are going to be here this weekend to visit him. Younger Sister was here yesterday, but has to work all weekend.

Praises for progress. Prayers for continued healing.