When Gina & I arrived at Magee Saturday morning we found Aaron’s room door closed. We know from experience that this means that they are prepping (dressing\/transferring from bed to chair\/morning hygiene) Aaron for the day. His door finally opened around 10:00. Unfortunately, unknown to Aaron his breakfast had come & gone while he was getting prepped. We had someone bring it back but because he had therapy at 10:00 he didn’t have time to eat it, so off to the gym we went. After we arrived at the gym it was discovered that there was no one assigned to do his therapy so it was rescheduled for 2:00. Although he was irritated this was actually OK because it gave Aaron an opportunity to eat breakfast (bacon & eggs) which he devoured.<\/p>\n
Dave (respiratory therapists) instructed Gina & I on how to suction Aaron and we did upper body range of motion with Aaron.\u00a0 An early afternoon attempt on the trach collar did not last long partly because I believe that Aaron was not in the right frame of mind from his missed therapy session. He really looks forward to the physical activity. Lunch (bar-b-que chicken\/broccoli\/tater tots) came which Aaron attacked.<\/p>\n
Off to the gym again for the rescheduled afternoon therapy session which……you got it…..got interrupted. We asked to be set up in the family lounge where Gina, Aaron & I watched the PSU vs. Illinois game which we enjoyed. Followed by dinner (spaghetti w\/ clam sauce) which Aaron also enjoyed. Back to his room where his 7:30 shower got pushed back to 8:30. Needless to say we were all exhausted and Aaron was having trouble staying awake for his shower.<\/p>\n
Having said all off that it didn’t sound like the best of days. However, we have changed what we consider a good day to be.<\/p>\n
Aaron did not have a fever. He no longer has an I.V. stuck in him. His appetite is great (I now understand where the nickname lunchbox came from). The peg tube (used for feeding before he could eat solid food) is no longer being used and could be removed in the near future. We got to watch football together and comment on the game with him. We got to see him smile and spend the day with him.<\/p>\n
IT WAS A GOOD DAY!<\/p>\n
For those of you who are praying for Aaron pray specifically for peace, strength & healing.<\/p>\n
We love you Aaron.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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