Apparently this morning Dad was awake and his nurse decided he should get up! They got him dressed and took him out to sit in the sun porch for a couple of hours where he listened to the music program, doing a little singing (in his whisper-of-a-voice) and tapping along. Did not expect that! They also gave him a half cup or so of thickened water -- not much, but at least something. The nurse said that she would give him some thickened juice later. We think he had less morphine today, which may account for him being more awake.
Liz came in the afternoon knowing he had been up in the morning and was now back in his bed. She expected he would be worn out and asleep, but he was awake a good bit of the time. He still has a low fever, but the nurse said his chest was less congested. They had a nice visit, listening to some old Men of RV music. Liz and Julie McG. stopped by, too -- nice surprise. I imagine they were a little surprised themselves since we've led people to expect the worst.
Perhaps this good day was an anomaly, but we'll take it.
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