I will start my story of today by going backwards.  David is now asleep in bed, after a terrific dinner with Bernie, Ritchie, Fran and Gerry – thanks guys!  We laughed a lot, and talked about many things – past, present and future.  We went to a restaurant called LuLu and Me on Fifth Ave, just south of 29th.  It was a good choice – not too much noise and the food was good.  Before heading off to the restaurant we met at the apartment and they were suitably impressed with 325 Fifth!

When Fran, Gerry, Bernie and Ritchie arrived, Sal was just leaving after a great visit.  Sal shared the stories of the past couple weeks at UNIS, and David said “I’m sorry” about once every three minutes.  He feels very responsible for Sal finding himself alone at the helm, without David being there with him.

Just before Sal arrived (they may have passed in the lobby) Siobhan was here working on speech with David.  I had help through the day from Jennifer in the afternoon and from Faye in the morning.  Jennifer regaled us with stories of working as an aide, and was sure to mke the stories two sided – some of the aides are bad and some of the patients.  Lots of laughs.  We also went out for the first visit to LabCorp for having blood work done.  It was a beautiful day and great to get out.  In the morning, Rose was here at 8:15am doing Physical Therapy, and again had David walking using the counter in the kitchen as his support.  It was an early day, and I am heading to bed!