An update from the other sister...

I'm filling in for Cathy because she has friends visiting tonight. Still, she wouldn't leave Mike until 8:30 and called me from her car to tell me about Mike's day. He had two visitors today and I'm told they were great. One was Bobby Witham, Mike's friend from many years ago (those Camden, SC days!) and J. B. Secor, a fellow trainer that he sees at Penn National often and a good friend. Mom took pictures and now that I have figured out how to share these with everyone, they will be posted soon. Mike's "good night" phone call to Rochelle was touching as always and if weather permits, she and the children will visit tomorrow. Cathy said Mike's therapies went well today too. He spent a good 5 minutes on the stationary bike and even lifted a few weights. Mike's agitation has been replaced with confusion and I don't know which is worse. This is hard for him and for all of us because we see how it worries him so. We all find comfort from those of you who share your experiences with us and know that this too shall pass and as Cathy said, is part of the healing process. Mike's "Recovery Book" is getting thicker and thicker from all the well wishes! Sometimes when he and I are talking, I'll read a bit to him. He loves to hear the encouraging words but I can only read a few at a time because he will get so emotional (the good kind of of course). I'm planning to bring the book with me the end of the month when I visit and will call it Part One. Tonight, I asked Mike if there was anything he wanted me to say since I was blogging for Cathy and I know I don't possess Cathy's gift of expression. He said, with a great deal of emotion, "Tell everyone I thank them for their interest in me and my family and for their prayers. I am looking forward to the future." Good night new friends....