Okay so, this afternoon, Peej didn't mention that I said his Dad was coming today....which is good, because he doesn't come until tomorrow. He was pretty much the same this afternoon. They took the one tube out of his nose, the one that keeps his stomach empty. So he has THAT going for him. I did the whole peel the dead skin thing again on his hands and then he let me know that there was another step in the process with the hands...he meant that I was supposed to put the oinment on but I had indeed already done so, he just needed to be reminded, but he was on top of it!

THE BIG NEWS

The are NOT moving him over to the Naval Hospital, they think he is ready to move over to a rehabilitation place. I am not going to say the name of it here, as the visitation to PJ is still very limited and will continue to be, even at the rehab center, until Peej can make is own choices. They anticipate this move as early as tomorrow but more likely on Saturday or even Tuesday. They will provide training to Big Guy, Romel and myself so we can help him when he gets home. Between the numerous friends and family coming out here ~ Pajamas will have more help than he probably even wants!

Master Chief Templeton (one of the other crewmembers hurt in the accident) came to the hospital while Big Guy and I were there, PJ was so glad to see him. EMCM Templeton looked great, he explained to Peej he was out of all hospitals but still going once a week to do rehab for his hands. PJ seems to be trying to put together what happened, he knows, but it seems to be jumbled up in his head right now.

The funny for today.....PJ said, "Lynette, I am going to take a nap and then you come back and I have to tell you all the CRAAAZY stuff that has been happening the last week and a half (now picture arms spread wide) it is eight pages long all the crazy stuff! Girl, wait till you hear it all!".....PJ, PJ, PJ if you only knew.

That is all for today! My husband came home with the ship and we are going out to dinner.

Have a wonderful night and hug your people....

Lynette and Steve

Left, Left, Left, Right, Left

This was a GREAT morning in PJ Land. Physical Therapy came in this morning and though they have been getting him to sit on the edge of the bed and stand (both for very brief periods and with much assistance) today, he came very close to standing up off the bed on his own. He did need some assistance and still has to be told each step of an action but he did it! They had him to it twice but the second time took some convincing, he laid down and said "we can do this later okay". But after some prodding, he did it for the second time and they don't want him to take any steps yet (he is still very weak) they did ask him to march in place....and like a good little military man, he did. Then he was over it and wanted to lay down.

They did some physical therapy on his hands and he wasn't so thrilled with that. In fact, I think is exact response was "how bout we NOT do this right now!"

We are still having to keep him focused and on task but you can tell his mind is starting to put things together. He was asked the date and was at least close this time until we got to the year then he said "2025" when we told him it was 2006, he giggled and said "Well, that was kind of a leap from 2006". Then I asked him what he does on every Christmas Eve and he said "Duh girl, I go to your house". LOL That he does. But to recall that information and apply it to the question was a good sign of his mind coming out of the fog. He also asked if he had any messages and I passed on the ones from the blog. He was glad to get them.

It is so nice to see the progression over the last two days. He had kind of "stalled out" for a week or so when coming off some of the machines and drugs. I think it was just so much work for his body that he was just adjusting. It's nice to have stuff to report.

I didn't stay long this morning, he was very tired after all the activity. He said he needed a nap and then to come back. He is still confused quite a bit but having more and more moments that he seems to be starting to retain information.

Some have asked about phone calls, the staff says no for now and I would have to say, it would probably just confuse him. Though is mind is getting clearer he still is very confused most times. Thinking the lights are candles, wondering why the fan isn't on (Peej, it's not a fan, it's a smoke detector), he thinks the O2 nasal cannula that goes from his nose to behind his ears are glasses and keeps trying to adjust them. The way he is going though it will be no time at all.

That is all for now, I am going up this afternoon and will update then. The PJ Dad is coming in today, so he will have a busy afternoon.

Happy Holidays and Hug your people...

Lynette