" This travel'in is hard on the body, 4 both of us"

02-12-2009

1323 hours

Well, dad and I are at the hospital, got here bout 9:00. Traffic was not to bad at all. I just love getting dad to stop so I can take care of business or just because I like to bug him with my whimper. I got mom and dad so tied around my paw. Sometimes I whimper just cuz I know it bugs him. At night though I am just as quite as a mouse, even I have'nt figured that one out.

Well dad got a text message from Stewart last night about 8:30 or so and said that Dr. Doherty was examining mom. Dad texted back and asked Stu to learn what he could. Stu replied that the curtains were drawn and he could not hear too much.

Dad got the idea to email Dr. Doherty and tell her that he was texting the Gaurdian Angels as she was examining mom. He asked the doctor how mom was doing and if moms hair met expectations. Dad really did not think he would hear from the doctor but would'nt you know it Doctor Doherty replied back about 10:00.

Doc said that Dars hair was perfect and really cute. In fact here is her note back to dad

hi. hair looks great.i will see you on thursday. dar's neurologic exam looked better today - she was more responsive with better eye control to look to her left. we'll keep doing what we are doing. dr. d

Dad really felt good about this, went to bed right after.

Dad told me that when he got here this morning mom was asleep in her chair and was ready for physical therapy. He told me that when he told mom that he was there mom was startled and woke right up and when dad asked for a smile she gave it to him. He said that she even stuck her tongue out at him and gave him a little pucker for a kiss, keep in mind dad did not ask for one but I think mom has heard it so much she did it on her own.

Dad also got to put moms speaking cap on and mom heard her voice and dad even made her belly laugh. Linda, the speech therapist asked dad if he would consider allowing mom to be a teaching aide for her remote class that she teaches at San Fransico State on Thursdays. Not many people get asked to do this Linda told dad and only the special patients are considered. I think dad was pretty proud of mom and the impression she has made on everyone here. Linda is very pleased with Dar's progress and loves to hear mom laugh. She has even combined a couple of the jokes that make mom laugh and boy o boy you should see mom laugh. It is fun to watch.

Mom was with her speaking cap with dad right by her side for about an hour, oxygen saturation was perfect. It is a little stressful on dad but he is getting used to it, it is really nice to hear mom again and listen to her imatate sounds and laugh.

Oh, I almost forgot, mom is scheduled to have her third blue dye tet tonight, so please say your prayers b 4 bed that mom passes and she can have ice cream like her roomy Tosha. yep Tosha pased her last test the other day and gets to have ice cream as desired. Pretty cool huh. Kinda like after you got your tonsils out. I really want mom to pass this test. Please say your prayers tonight.

Mom has really made some good progress, supporting her head some, dad saw her move her left arm several times today, she coughs real good with the speaking cap on, could be processing some requests for actions. All really good stuff.

Mom's sister and mom and dad are coming in this weekend starting tomorrow and dad has decided to head back home tomorrow night after moms parents get here. Dad said he is going to ask moms sister to trim,cut and beautify moms nails. They are really getting long. Sue from the Day Salon said she was going to try to get here Friday as well and "dry shampoo" moms hair. Sue was really great to come and take care of moms hair. I owe her a big sloppy lick, (its ok, she is a dog lover"), you know she will love Mr. Awesome.

Well dad tells me that he needs to get back and check on mom to see if she is still asleep and/or if she needs anything. Dad said to tell everyone that he will try to write to you all once we get to the motel.

Well thats it for now, Paws to all of you and thanks for helping and encouraging dad, remember you can always leave a note for him at the bottom of each post.

Bark atcha all later,

Maverick

2040 hours

Well dad and I just got to our room and I got my treat and my medication.

Overheard dad talking to aunt lorrie about how proud he was of mom and the progress that she has made in the last few days. He told lorrie and Jerry that he thought mom was going to pop up and slapp him silly. He told them that mom was very animated and happy this afternoon. All of her therapists are excited about her progress. I know dad misses mom a whole bunch but he smiles just a little bit more when mom has a really good day.

As I have told you all be 4 I do my best to make him smile but I know he really misses mom, heck I miss all our trips to the Post Office and to the Wally World. Dad won't let me wow the girls in other cars like mom does. She thinks its really funny when I flirt with the other lady drivers. Oooooopppps better watch my rep

Well folks, bark atcha all tomorrow, probably during the day. I think dad may leave here to late to post tomorrow night. Thanks again to everyone ..

Mister Maverick/Mom/Dad