Burt was fairly tired today, as he did not sleep well last night. He spent the day alternating between napping and practicing his new and improved smile.
David and Gregory came in a bit late, with a big box of apple cider donuts for the nurses and did their usual routine for Burt -- fresh extra-long suction tube, new pillowcase on his special pillow, ice-cold mouth swabs and a wet towel on his head. Even in his diminished state, Burt is still a Miesian at heart and 'god is in the details.'
Burt was tired so the Brothers Stern went to lunch for mediocre Massachusetts Mexican and when they got back they found Burt had a new roommate. They did not catch his name, but his personality was pretty lacking. He is no Don, but at least he likes football. This should go down well as this evening is Game Night. Putting aside his Red Sox fervor, Joe the nurse will put the game on for Burt, so as he says, "at least one thing will go back to normal." Only time will tell how this uneasy truce lasts after Burt puts on his new Yankees bathrobe, which was bought for him yesterday.
There was no rehab today, so David ran Burt through a full routine of stretching and exercises. The nurses offered him a job, only half kidding, but as Burt says, he is "my personal physical therapist."
All in all it was a slow news day, but hopefully Burt gets moved to rehab tomorrow. Let the stretching begin.
If you're in Red Sox country, where did you find a Yankees bathrobe?
ReplyDeleteI guess it would be appropriate in a way for Burt to be transferred to rehab on Labor Day. Based on my limited experience of physical rehab, it's a lot of work and decidedly un-Miesian: in rehab, more is more. And it pays big dividends.
ReplyDeleteWe know Burt will be up to the task, especially with the attention of his personal physical therapists. David and Gregory, how do you look in white?
Hope Connie is feeling better.
We look forward to the next post. Continue hanging in there, all of you.
Best always,
Curt