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Hi all,

Well I did it. I got Sherman home this past Friday. Don't even ask why it has taken me so long to let everyone know. Talk about adjustments. What can he do by himself, what will I let him do by himself? I went to pick him up at 1 PM knowing home health would be here at 3 PM for his evaluation. We had to go say by to almost everyone at the Health Center, yes there were tears and smiles all around. We had to promise to come back and visit soon.

We kinda coasted on Saturday. He wanted to go somewhere or do something but I was already worn out. We did get up Sunday morning, get him dressed and fed ( I just got dressed) and off to Church we went. Didn't make it to Sunday School and may not for a while but he really enjoyed seeing everyone and being seen. More smiles and tears. The Choir had a special and one of the ladies said he was sitting there smiling and singing with us. After we got home and had lunch I took a very short nap (maybe a whole 15 min.) and he wanted to go outside. I told him he could go on the drive way or the front porch. He wanted to go to the patio. Can anyone say 2 YO. :)

The girls and their spouses came over Sunder afternoon so I could go to Choir practice and he enjoyed their visit. Yes, he got to go to the patio. This morning we went to his PCP for him to see what meds were going to be dropped and so he (the doctor) could play catch up. Last Feb. when Sherman was in for his yearly check up he weighed 189#, he now weighs 131#. Believe it or not he is gaining, slow but sure. His spirits are great and yes we do argue because he thinks he can do things that I know he can't.

Please pray that we will get everything organized soon and the Health Service we selected will do all I expect them to do. He is suppose to get an electric wheel chair so don't be surprised if he shows up on your door step. Just visit with him then turn him around and tell him it is time for him to go home. :)

You all have been so supportive and wonderful during trying this time. I PRAY he will be able to stay here and I will be able to take care of him. I know in my heart he is doing better. Thank you all,

Love,
Dolores