Freedom continues.
Saturday was a good day for Rhonda too. Between Phil gaining his freedom, Sean returning for the weekend, and the arrival of her sister, Katherine, Rhonda was able to relax and got her first full night's rest since the accident.
Phil slept well last night - so well that he slept through both the 9pm and 5:30am visitations. Once he awoke this morning, they switched him to CPAP mode, but switched him back to the ventilator mode after about an hour because it was a little too difficult to breathe on his own. He was switched back to CPAP around 3pm and was doing well through the 5pm visitation. The doctor is pleased with the progress and reminded Rhonda that he will improve at his own pace.
While he tires quickly, Phil is...well, returning to Phil. He's asking a lot of questions - from wanting more information about the accident to "when are you going to go back to work?" And his quick wit is only a roll-of-the-eyes away. He's also starting to ask about what's happening out in the world, especially when it comes to the Mavericks. With the trach in place, the Pictionary rules have been altered to allow "lipping" of words. The only problem is Rhonda is lousy at reading lips!
But if the room is quiet, Phil can talk in a soft whisper....and it just melts Rhonda's heart to hear his voice again.
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