Thursday afternoon:
the "mom" report:
They had to use homograph (cadaver) skin for his graft today. The face does look a lot better with the graft skin on. They did his cheeks and about 1/3 of his scalp. Bette doesn't think they are going to do much more on his head.
The paralytic had been changed so it is better for his kidneys. He looks fairly comfortable. He is getting fentanyl for pain. Bette says he is sensitive to it and it drops his blood pressure, so they are working towards a happy medium.

Michael has been moved from his original room with curtains to a room with walls and two windows. (the Luxury Accomodations) Bette is happy with the windows and walls because it will give Mike a great view when he wakes up. I do recall that the mountainside was very beautiful behind the hospital. I wonder if people still walk and jog there?

Aunt Edna is still there with Bette. I think it is good that she is not alone. Thank you!!!
Diana (our step-mom) has all of the Eastern Star ladies in Texas praying for Michael! Yay ESL! She sent us all a handout on critical incidents and how to cope with crisis and loss and it has been wonderful! Lots of prayers, worry and crying has all occurred...probably on a daily basis. I figured out what Mike must be saying when he is mouthing words....other than colorful exclamations...I would imagine that it has something to do with a tube in a place where no tubes should be (those of you who know Mike should be laughing now)...actually, I have no idea what he is thinking but it makes me feel better to think that he would think this at some point. ya think?
More later,
and so we go
JaCee