Mom and dad took a trip to the commissary where dad picked out foods that he wanted to try and eat. While some days are easier than others, dad has been able to eat. He's had a fried egg, bacon, some toast, the little crunchy things that come with Chinese food, and pizza. He's working on increasing his protein intake so that he can continue to get stronger and run in all those races that mom has said he would do with people.
He also has the negative pressure wound therapy (aka wound vac) attached to him. The wound is getting better. The home nurse has seen a lot of improvement lately. It is getting more shallow, which is awesome.
Dad has also been out and about more. He was finally able to go back to church and has been in the office for more hours, on more days of the week. He will be at the Orioles opening day today with mom, Gretchen, and Aunt Pat. Hopefully the O's can get a win today for the occasion!
We thank you all for the encouragement and photos from various events. You are a big part of dad's healing process and we appreciate each and every one of you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
I also wanted to quickly mention again that in the fall of last year, my dad, sister, and I signed up to run the Across the Bay 10K. I wanted to take it a step further and use this run to help raise funds for cancer research. Please join me in my efforts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society to help support their mission: "saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back." Please help by donating to "Team Don't Stop Believing" between now and November when the race takes place. Thank you all in advance for all your support!
http://www.crowdrise.com/teamdontstopbelieving/fundraiser/lindsayodonnell1
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