Monday

Dad got a good report from the cardiologist today. Jamie III came up for the day and accompanied them. I have not got a full report because Charlotte and I have not been feeling well the past couple of days and did not want to infect Mom and Dad, so I will give you what I have and fill in the blanks tomorrow.

Dad's blood pressure was 120/70 and he is normal sinus rhythm. His chest xray looks good and has not changed for the past 2 months. The cardiologist now thinks that the shadow that has been there from the beginning may be scar tissue of some kind instead of BOOP. We may need to get another opinion from a different pulmonologist group. If Dad stays in sinus rhythm for the next 3 check ups, he will be weaned from coumadin. I thought Dad's color was much better on Sunday and he has increased his walking and exercise regimen.

Dad has PT tomorrow and we have a few questions for him. Dad understood that he only has 3 sessions left of PT. It was my understanding that he was cleared for up to 60 days more as long as he is making progress and has not plateaued, so we have to find out what is going on. The aide is definitely gone after next week as well.

Dad is supposed to have a highfaluting confab with some high and holy rollers from Little Rock tomorrow after lunch. Tom Logue may be one of them. We may need EKGs and blood pressure cuffs ready for two. I hope there is no scar comparing!

We are very grateful that Dad is doing so well and pray that he continues to improve. Thank you for continuing to pray and express you well wishes and faithfulness checking the blog even though I have been lax in updating.

God is good and continues bless.

I ask that you remember Dad's sister Doris Rittelmeyer in the passing of her husband Milton. Uncle Milton and aunt Doris had 10 children so you can imagine the stories and memories that will be shared in Mobile this week. We send our love to all of you.