Hi

When I went to visit with Sherman today I found out that he has been selected as resident of the month for Janurary at the Red Oak Health and Rehab. I don't think he understands yet but he will get his picture and a write up in the monthly newsletter. I had about 5 people tell me before I even got to his room. This is an honor because the resident is nominated by the residents themselves.

He is doing so much better since his surgery. He is smiling more and even picking at people. Still no words but everyone seems to understand him. He came home yesterday to celebrate Christmas with the kids. He enjoyed being here and seeing everyone but got tired in a hurry. He was ready to go back and go to bed. He did enjoy opening his gifts however. He is doing much more for himself but is still impatient with me because I want to do to much for him and when he does want me to do something I don't seem to do that fast enough. We will be bringing him here for Christmas Day with the family. We just won't make it last as long. It takes to long to recover from being overtired.

There is still no strength in the right side. When he is in therapy they put a leg brace on his right leg so it won't buckle on him. That helps. Please keep praying for his continued improvement and for my patience.

Merry Christmas to you all,
Dolores