This morning I got up and my spirit told me to stay home give Phil the morning off from the water Nazi (Me). So I didn't go in until 2:00, Phil was still alive when I got there!!! He was in bed most of the day. Nothing he put in him stayed there. But I guess this is part of the healing. I was able to corner the Neurological Psychologist and talk to him and got him to come in and talk to Phil tonight. He promises emphasizing (with the strong, manly talk that I am not used to) that this part of the healing will not last forever. He has seen many others go through it he was very encouraging and kind. I had told Phil earlier in the afternoon that after today, he was one day closer to getting better. He looked at me and said "really"? So I was glad I was able to get a hold of that Dr. (they are usually never around). I think it gave Phil more hope. I asked him if he knew of any support group or individuals that have gone through this type of stroke and misery, who would be willing to share their story with Phil.. He said that there may be some one in the family support, and help dept. I can check that out tomorrow. If any of you know someone who has gone through this, and would be willing, please let me know. I think Phil is a little unsure this will ever end.

Phil will be having the sleep testing tonight. Phil was in good Physical shape and all his blood work was pretty good when this stroke occurred he was under a regimented blood work testing every 3 months and this stroke should not have happened as far as all the blood test results said. That is one reason the Dr.s are bewildered as to why the stroke. Sooooooooooo a possibility is that his short neck, bad sleeping, snoring, not breathing etc. has had a hand in this and sleep apnea is the culprit. Therefore the testing tonight. I tell you the man could make it in the snoring Olympics. And I as a spectator, do wear the proper ear attire (ear plugs) every night to keep me from leaving the arena.

I still don't know how Phil is not turning into a prune. Everything that goes down comes back up. But the Dr. figures he's OK . I did strongly voice my concerns again today and the one Dr. I talked to said keep doing it sometimes it takes a while to get through to them he would note it in the chart. I guess they know what they are doing.

Please continue to pray.

Love Donna and family