One of the women (Katie Hartup) who witnessed Steve's accident, and came to his aid immediately, comes to visit Steve every couple of days. What an angel. She had some positive things to say about today's visit with him!
He actually engaged in conversation with him. At one point she asked him if he'd like to call/talk with anyone.
He said, "Yes. Abraham Lincoln."
She thought he'd done lost his mind for sure, but he smiled and blew air out of his mouth in an attempt to laugh.
Just to make sure, she asked, "Who killed Lincoln?"
Steve uttered, "Booth."
Katie asked, "Are you sure?"
Steve replied, "Uhhh, it's common sense."
As Katie was getting ready to leave, she put on the TV for him and asked what he wanted next.
Steve replied, "To sit up...Family Feud." (This was shocking as heck to me, bless him.
)Nurse Azeem had similar good news this evening, saying that he's much more alert. His short term memory is still sketchy, but knows his own name and DOB.
Still in a good bit of pain ("All over", he says) and their luck getting him eating by mouth has been a crapshoot. So he's back on a feeding tube until he gets a little better.
Pastor Brent came by earlier this AM, right after physical therapy. He was just given more pain meds, so the visit was less than exciting. ZZZzzzzzz
But for the first time, the nurse felt very optimistic about Steve getting really better! Steve's brother is also coming to see him this week. Fantastic! Smiles all around!
Cheers,
Molly <3
