Rob is really improving now. He is still fighting a low grade lung infection, but they seem to be controlling it well. He is able to sit in a chair for a while and is being slowly weaned from the ventilator. They still have him on a few med’s, but overall, he seems to be maintaining well on his own strength.

We have had some absolutely wonderful times together this week.  Rob’s spirits are very good and he smiles a lot, loves to give and get get kisses and hugs, and is making some jokes. It’s still hard for him to talk because the ventilator/tracheotomy, but I’m understanding him more every day when he is off the ventilator.

They finally moved him into his own room which is really great.  We can talk a lot more open and play music a bit louder, and he has a view to the outside.  He jokingly asked the nurse for a beer the other day, and yesterday he was jamming in bed to ZZ Top’s “Tush“.  Tomorrow I’ll be bringing in “Smoke on the Water” as it’s one of his and his Dad Ger’s favourties.

If everything continues as it has this week (no more infections), I am hoping he will not be in intensive care too much longer. Once he is in a “normal” room, it will make it easier for visitors.  Poor Rob has mostly been stuck with me visiting him all the time, along with the wonderfully supportive visits of our family. I think it will be great for him to start to see others soon. I’ll be keeping everyone posted as to when that will be possible.