I cannot even begin to describe this awesome day. When Mom and I walked into Dad's room today, I leaned over to give him a kiss and said, "Daddy, I love you." And today, for the first time in 37 days, he said, "I love you." Yes, you read that right. DAD IS TALKING!!! It's very unintelligible right now, but I understood those three precious words very, very clearly. I said the other day that every nod is like a gift...well, today was like Christmas and your birthday for five years rolled together.
As if that wasn't enough, just after I had finished mopping up from bawling all over Dad, the physical therapist came in. I had actually been hoping that we would be in time to see that today. The therapist got him seated on the edge of the bed and then let go to see if Dad was stable enough to sit up by himself. He sat there, holding himself upright for at least five minutes!! AND his blood pressure didn't go up with the exertion this time!! The physical therapist said he was amazed. "Your Dad made my day!"
Well, folks, Dad sure made MY day. I have a feeling he's going to keep making my day a lot as he recovers!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you, Lord, for answering our
many prayers. Rach, I can only imagine what your feelings were to hear those beautiful words. I know they were from the heart. Go,
Leo, Leo, Leo.........Russ
To the Coonradt branch,
Oh YEAH!! We have followed this blog daily {thank you for that opportunity} and have cried with you through all the ups and downs. We can't imagine what it's been like for you there when it's been almost unbareable for those of us that are unable to be there with you. You are in our thoughts constantly and we are sharing your joy with this latest incredibly great news!! Uncle Leo, we knew you could overcome this because we know what kind of a hero you are, we are SOOO proud that you are showing those Doctors what you're all about!!
Love to all of you,
Cathi, Christina and Kris
God is still alive and well. Jesus said, "Because I live, ye shall live also."
We will continue to believe for complete recovery.
Ira Hargis WWS1954-57
Dear Coonradt Family:
What wonderful news! We share your joy! Please let Leo know his IEM team is cheering loudly - from coast to coast!
Debbie
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