What tomorrow brings

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Today Cornell was brave. He agreed to get up and into the wheelchair. Ashlee (our youngest) and Caleb decided to bless their baby at our house. They were hoping that Grandpa could be there for it, and even participate. That could not happen at the church.

By raising the head of the bed slowly Cornell could get used to being in an upright position and finally sitting on the edge of the bed. Logan and Shon were able to transport him to the wheelchair. But he hadn't sat there very long before he asked to be put back in bed. We let him rest a minute and finally persuaded him to go into the timber (great) room. Once he agreed, we got his white shirt and tie on. He was able to be in the circle and visit for a few minutes and then asked to go back to the bedroom and lay down. 

That effort wore him out. He slept on and on. I started to get a little worried. He slept through checking his blood sugar and oxygen level. I finally was able to awaken him enough to eat a few bites of dinner at around 9:30. He continues to lose weight. I'm guessing that he weighs 165 lb. Hospice will come tomorrow. I don't really know what to expect.



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