December 8, 2010: Brandon had a restful - full night sleep. He went to bed last night complaining of being dizzy and his temp was up slightly. He has been clearing his throat and coughing quite a bit the last day or two. He woke this morning complaining that his neck hurt. Then he said, "I slept on it wrong." His temp and dizziness is gone. It is exciting to see him become aware of minor aches and pains as his awareness expands.
He remembered that he had to be oriented to date, place and purpose to be discharged. First thing this morning without prompting, told us it was Wednesday, December 8, 2010 and that he was at IMC in Murray, Utah. "I am so bored, I want to go home."
He continued to entertain when the doctor and therapists came to visit. He teases them to the point of their thinking he is off balance or confused, then comes the big grin and he stands up straight or gives the correct answer and tells them, "I was just kidding." One of the nurses was walking by his door. Brandon called to her and said, "I am done." She asked what he was done with and he said, "I am done being here." "I am so sick of being here, I need to go home."
His balance, memory, and personality are off to a great start today. He has the entire staff in laughter and beaming at his progress. It is fun to be the proud father walking behind him in the hall listening to the astonished staff and all the side comments of how they are impressed with his progress. We'll see how he does after another fun filled action packed day.
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