JANUARY 26, 2009

HI EVERYONE - Well today started out not so good.  Danny did not comprehend much today and he couldn't move his legs hardly at all.  But he still eats good.  He had breakfast with Keith's mom this morning and he got a little mad at me because I wouldn't give him any more eggs but he had 3 eggs.  He went back to bed for a little while and then Grandpa Joe came to visit him and see him eat a big lunch.  Danny was able to feed himself but Grandpa mentioned that he has forgotten how to take his fork and stick it in the food.  He is always trying to scoop the food on his fork.  But he always cleans his plate.  This afternoon he had fun with me.  He took off his work gloves and I asked him "what are you doing" and then very lightly he started punching me on the arm and just laughing.  We don't let Danny smoke by himself anymore.  He seems to have seizures at such different times of the day.  So I can't let him out of my site.  Vickie helps so much.  This afternoon when I put him down for his nap, he kissed me on the cheek.  He was so cute.  Tonight he was back and forth in the living room and out in the garage and back in his room.  He did good tonight too.  He still remembers what I have to do for him to get him ready for bed and he tries to help me so much.  He gave me a goodnight kiss again tonight.  Boy, I will cherish this forever.  For Linda, Patty and Jim - I want you to know that so much of what he does at this stage reminds me of Mom.  Like when he shuffles his feet and when I put the afghan over him, he's always folding it or picking through the holes in the afghan.  Dad was so sweet tonight.  He called me and said if I trust him, he would like to come over and give me a break and sit with Danny.  I told Dad of course I trust him and he could come over whenever he wants to be with his grandson.  Thank you for writing your comments.  It means everything to me.   Danny has such a golden heart.  He would help anyone he could.  Tomorrow, I usually go to the Womens Bible Study but I'm not.  In Danny's condition, I want to stay here with him.