New Digs

He's been moved!

We are now heading the opposite direction on the 101, up to Oxnard each morning to visit Dad. He was transported yesterday around 3:30 pm, arrived around 5:30 pm, and all went as smoothly as possible. Mom and I were able to go see him last night and make sure everything was in order. We were lucky enough to get him a private room (initially we thought he would have to share), and everything looks good. It looks a little bit like an older hotel room in a B&B (if you added a hospital bed and a humidifier of course). He has a dresser and a wardrobe and TV. Today they'll put him in his own clothes, probably just a t-shirt and sweats for today, but should be much more comfortable.

When we stopped by last night to see him he seemed much more alert and comfortable than he had in the hospital. It's obvious that he is trying to control his involuntary spasms and I think he's getting a little better about it every day. He gave us a big smile when we came in and it's starting to look like he's trying to talk (of course only sometimes, and he can't with the trach). So all in all, we're really happy with the decision to move him. It's been a good couple of days, just hoping we can keep this up!

Anyone is more than welcome to come see him. If you want to give either my mom or myself a call to let us know, that would be great. Again, he's at a place called CareMeridian in Oxnard, room #4. Visiting hours are from 11am-8pm.

Me: 805-558-7515
Mom: 805-558-3732

(Try to call me first, she gets a little inundated with phone calls sometimes.)