Good Monday morning Here, but Good Afternoon Sunday there!

Hi:

I hope you all had a great Sunday! I am sitting here with Richard in his room. He is watching an old movie on TV. He is feeling good. His pain is less today. He's been running a fever on and off but that is normal they said. We are waiting for the doctor to come see him. He still has a drain tube in his neck and we aren't sure when that will come out. His throat is still sore and he has junk in throat that he's trying to get out. He has a hard time getting comfortable. We may look for a recliner we can put in the hotel room because he thinks that will be more comfortable. The nurses gave him a bath today and powdered him up. He said it felt good to be clean. The people here are very nice. He has to wear a soft neck collar for at least 4-6 weeks to give the new discs time to adhere to the other bones so they stay securely in place. Richard said it's uncomfortable but something he's just going to have to get use to. He has to make sure he uses words "yes" & "no" instead of moving his head. Well, I need to help Richard get up....he's wanting to stretch. It's hard staying in bed. Pray for grace for him to do what he needs to do to heal. Thanks for all your love and prayers. I'll post again after the doctor comes in today.

Love,
Robyn