Thursday Afternoon

It's been a busy day here in Altoona.... Jesse was up-and-at-'em this morning and had breakfast and read the paper from his ortho chair out in a community room.... Had a busy day of "OT and PT" (occupational therapy and physical therapy) and "transferred" (stood up from the bed, turned, sat in the chair) very well and later even took two steps!

Visitors have rolled through, dropping off some more clothes for Jesse -- shorts, boxers and socks were greatly appreciated and the Hawaiian shirt has moved to a predominant location; I think he'll look best rocking the Hawaiian shirt in the hallways here! Thanks to the early crew, and Matt & Gill with a G have been here since my arrival -- Matt bringing some muffins to further confuse the nursing staff re: Jesse's food intake....

(Jesse hadn't touched his dinner when I arrived, and then INHALED a chicken parmesan sandwich from Sheetz, a strawberry protein shake from Sheetz, dabbled a bit at this salad, then called it quits on dinner with only his salad slightly touched.... And fyi, it wasn't enough salad for Jesse to receive a NFFC point).

Tomorrow is Friday, March 26th, and Jesse needs to have his stitches removed and survive a visit from his 13-month-old niece -- she's so darn cute!

Thanks to the crew that brought Jesse's clothes and photos, etc. -- and thanks to those who have mailed cards!

I will get another update posted tomorrow after Jesse's stitches are out and we'll get a further update from his collective "team" after their weekly team meeting -- for the interim, the warm wishes, prayers, humor, clean socks, photos, cards, strawberry protein smoothies, chicken parmesan and muffins are greatly appreciated!