What a year it’s been huh?
Roger and I spoke yesterday and talked about last year at this time and how we weren’t sure he’d see another birthday. Even though it’s been a tough year he’s very thankful that he’s able to blow out those candles on his cake again!! He realizes that there were several people in the hospital at the same time that didn’t receive their transplants and won’t be celebrating another birthday.
He’s looking so forward to getting home and we are counting the days now. The magic number is 35…35 points to 300! His enzyme level had dropped from 395 on Monday to 335 on Tuesday. At this rate, he’ll be home by the weekend and just in time for turkey and all the fixins on Sunday with my family.
He also had a small milestone yesterday when he walked with a cane instead of the walker up and back in the hallway outside his room. He was VERY happy about that accomplishment! We both did a little “happy dance”….exciting stuff, huh?
Balloons and streamers are all ready to go for this afternoon’s celebration at the hospital. He wanted a chocolate cake and that’s what I ordered. I will pick that up after lunch and decorate the little courtyard just outside his room for the party. Brayden and Madi are out of school early today so they will be able to attend. He will be happy to see them!
I will most likely update the blog this evening with the party photos.
Thanks to everyone who has sent their best wishes from across the miles. He loves hearing from each one of you!!
Now … time to PAARRRTTTTTYYYYY!!!
See you later, Birthday Boy!!!