Hey all! Sorry I have been absent, was waiting to see if we got some news from the doctor. I know that some of you were worried since you hadn't heard from me, so I'll try not to stay away for so long. I understand that even an uneventful post is a worthwhile post.
The ENT doctor came to Steve's house this week to examine his throat and change his trache. He said that he looked through Steve's file, and there is no indication, from previous exams, that his laryxn is crushed. This is great news because it means there is still potential for possibly speaking down the road! He also said that he thought the scar matter in his throat, seemed to be doing well. He is going to be coming to the house to change the trache with regularity, which should help. This is great news!
Steve has been doing okay, he's been infection-free (Yes! more good news),but he's been sleeping a lot and not too motivated to get up on some days. Steve Willet is still able to rouse a smile, as well as small group of Steve's core friends who visit with regularity. He's expecting some company this weekend, so I'm sure that he'll be up earlier than he has been. And on Tuesday, my mom and dad, Joseph, Debbie, Bryan and Patrick arrive for the Thanksgiving holiday. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a ton of family is going to be descending on Chipmunk Circle, so Steve won't have much downtime.
When I was about sixteen and quite content to sleep till midday on Saturday mornings, MaryAnn would come to our house with Kris and Steve and they would make their way up the stairs, bursting into my room with all their pint-size,boisterous, blond energy. They'd jump on the bed and there was no other choice but to get up. And I was entirely thrilled to do so--they were my little buddies. Well, you know what they say, "What goes around comes around." So that's pretty much what I intend to do every morning that I am there for Christmas. Pounce into the room well before Steve's ready for me. And I am sure Sadie, Bryan and Patrick will be my pint-sized accomplices!
