Current mood:

relieved

The thing about beating your head against the wall...
is that it feels so good when it stops.

Today Tom's staff did something I never even would have asked them to do because I figured it would be right against the rules; they left the VCR cabinet open so Tom could push the buttons.

Tom is in heaven.  He is in control of something.  He is watching the same 30 seconds of a tape over and over; he is calm and sometimes even happy.  We saw him just before dinner and he wasn't obsessing about food or keys or anything, just enjoying his tape.  And then they brought him a nice supper of baked chicken and a plain baked potato and plenty of ketchup.

I had to post right away because so many of our dear friends are concerned about him and about us.  After today, I'm about giddy with relief that, at least for a while, he is not suffering.  Staff there continues to be knowledgeable and friendly and kind.

Thank you again to all of you who have given kind words, prayers, and support in this difficult time.  We've got a long path to travel, but with our friends and kin by our side we know we can get there.

Hugs to you all!