Denny with daughters Cathleen (L) and Christine (R) note paintings from grandchildren in the background

Dear Friends of Denny,

Dad has been doing better since our last update. He has continued with his therapy, and is doing a good job. He did have another barium swallow test, and while he has been working hard on his swallowing and is improving, his swallow still isn't strong enough to remove the trach.

He had quite a busy weekend with many visitors! First, daughter Cathleen arrived from New Mexico. She was really impressed with how much better he seemed since she last saw him at Christmas. He was sitting up much straighter (she forgot to get a picture!) and was very animated in his conversation. He also demonstrated how much stronger his left arm and leg (the side affected by the stroke) are.

Cathleen and Mom traveled back to Humboldt to celebrate Pam's mother's 95th birthday! While they were gone, several members of the SBHS Class of '57 kept Dad company. On Friday, Barbara (Massia) Westlake came by to visit. Dad later pointed out to us that she had been class secretary to his class president at both St. Bernard's and at Humboldt State! Saturday, Tom Libbs kept him out of trouble, and on Sunday, he enjoyed Mary Jean (Campbell) Waggoner's company. They read, did some puzzles, and toured the facility together. Dad was eager to tell us all about it when we got back.

A few other exciting points. Dad was able to sing Happy Birthday to Grandma Edie on the phone. He was also very happy that we brought down a couple of Times Standards so he could catch up on the news. He immediately started reading and pointed out the column written by his neighbor, Tracy Priestly. 

Dad is definitely ready to come home, and while in Humboldt, Pam and the kids got started on the plans to make that happen. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers!

Many thanks.
The Cahills