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[vicarz]

Nothing but good news today. I started with my cool AM run, no problems doing the 5 mile thing though I wasn't fast. I visited my dad in the hospital and never had to see his wife (she's good to him and I don't dislike her, just can't stand to be around her). Most importantly, he heard me today. The nurse lowered his sedative and he was able to respond to basic commands. I sat down and told him I didn't know what else he could understand...and I explained what had happened and what was going to happen. I haven't known that he could hear me for about 2 weeks now, so this was different. I don't know what he heard per se, but I know he heard me. All indications are that he's slowly getting better, and will recover. It's just a slow process. He's still going to have cancer when he's able to breathe again, but at least he won't be stuck in a hospital. I can also find out the things I want to know...what does he want, can he hear, does he want to hear, music yes no what type, talk to him, talk at all, shut the hell up and let me sleep...I want to help but have no idea what he wants. I'm starting to embrace this idea he's going to live though, which is only a recent unconfirmed but distinct possibility. I do know he could hear though, and that's just amazing after all this time.

Spent all day with a friend and after all the sun I think I might just be done. I'll see if I "wake up" later but other than taint I don't know what is going on, and I rarely have fun at taint. It is kind of curious watching boys try to pick me up. I'm not good at those nonverbal social cues, and I don't know the pick-up routine, so I try to enjoy the show without being mean to anyone. Eh, not all that many people try to pick me up, but someone always does. I just think tonight would be better spent recuperating or being quiet again. This whole weekend has been spent with semi-quiet nights with friends and great conversations. I am not over the wild club night motif, but I really like how this has all turned out.

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/_blackjack_/]

Man I am so glad to hear this. Treasure every moment. Yeah, it sounds like hippie advice, but it's all I got. *hug* (And not in a teh intarwbz hugz way, either.)

[oontzgrrl.livejournal.com]

That's amazing that your dad can hear you now. I hope that he continues to recover.

[cweaselle.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad about your dad. That's great. I'm glad you got your run in too. I hope things keep going at least this good.

[djpsyche.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's great news about your dad. I wish him the best.

[pastor-saturn.livejournal.com]

Oh, so glad to hear such promising news about your dad. Hoping for the best...

[ashbet]

Heya, hon -- my computer is down and I don't have access to my stored info, so I couldn't e-mail you . . . but I'm thinking of you and your family, and if you want to talk to someone who's recently been in a similar situation, please let me know.

**hugs**

-- A (ashbet@gmail.com) <3