> Monday I visited Gary and Linda. When I arrived and went to his room,
> the room was empty - wall to wall empty. Fortunately a nurse was near
> and directed me to Gary's new room - 430. Phew. Linda wanted me to
> stay for a while because the case worker was coming in for a visit.
> Gary also was very adamant that I remain so I stayed. Before the case
> worker arrived I found out that they have Gary up and walking, with
> help, for twenty minutes a day. I'm sure that time will lengthen. Of
> course he protests but that is to be expected. The case worker arrived
> and made sure that Gary was okay. She noticed that he has lost quite a
> bit of weight. He used to weight 145 soaking wet and now he weighs
> about 110. He does like Vanila ice cream. The case worker after we
> talked for a while then went out and talked with the person on the
> desk, a nurse I presume, and requested that Gary be given vanila ice
> cream at least twice a day mixed with Ensure so that he will gain some
> weight. After about 45 minutes or so the case worker was done with her
> visit and I left shortly afterwards. Gary, Linda, and I prayed for a
> while and I gave them my blessing. I told them that I was going on
> vacation and would be back for a visit on Nov. 16.
> If any of you wish to visit let me assure you that Gary is most
> appreciative of visits. You don't have to stay for long. I do suggest
> that you visit him after 4:00 P.M. because before that he is in
> therapy and visitors, including me and Linda, are really not welcome
> to be present during therapy because they need the persons full
> attention.
> That's about where we are for now.
> Terry Treppa