7.21.08

Steve is doing fine, and as of a couple of hours ago, he was in his new chair which was assembled today. It still needs some tweaks, like new arm rests, but Steve was happy with it. As he maneuvered through the house, he asked Joe if he had left over paint for the walls. It may take a little while to adjust to the mid-wheel turns.

Overall, things have been crazy. In addition to the chair being put together today--Steve's new furniture arrived. It's this rugged, rustic wood furniture that he had picked out for his house. If I remember correctly, I believe this was a gift from Nana and Aunt Karen. It's really cool.

The search continues for a nurse. In the meantime, Kris and Ashley, April and tomorrow night, Steve Willett, have been helping out with the overnights. But MaryAnn and Joe still need to get up at various points throughout the night.

Steve also still needs a respiratory therapist. He has to get regular breathing treatments which have to be administered by a RT and so far, they haven't found one.

Sunday was not a good day for Steve, at least the early part of the day. He had some pain and a fever--he was just so uncomfortable. Thankfully, he slept really well last night and was feeling better today.

I apologize for the lag in my posts--I was on LI getting my mom online today. I made this blog her homepage as she requested and she started to cry with excitement.

Please show her what an amazing family of hope you have been for Steve and send your love his way. Oh and don't forget to pray for a nurse, a respitory therapist and some much, much needed rest for MaryAnn and Joe. Thanks everyone!