They have such a special relationship, which is only natural because the two of them have special relationships with so many people. Nanny has been particularly strong and steadfast throughout Dad's surgery and recovery. Missy put it best when we were talking the other night. She said Nanny always remains positive. Missy is exactly right. My grandmother, the current matriarch of the Canney Clan, has been one of the most positive people I have encountered in my life. She has lived through the after effects of WWI, the Great Depression and WWII. She has navigated her way through the loss of family and close friends. Yet she has remained one of the people I, and so many others, enjoy to be around the most. Missy also correctly stated that Dad has much of the same disposition. He always remains focused on the positive and does not let the negative, whether it be people or circumstances, keep him down. Except of course when he is watching the Buckeyes...then, not so much! =) I know that if anyone of us were in his place, he would be doing exactly what all of us have done. He would be there with encouraging words, a quick smile and the occasional fist bump.
Dad's condition remained stable and steady today. He performed a lot of the same functions as yesterday, which is good. He remains on the vent and is still very tired. As the meds wear off he will become more alert and awake, which will lead to the removal of the vent. The important thing to remember with brain trauma is that there will be days with no steps forward, but no steps back either, which I consider progress.
Melissa(Missy) seems to be losing her voice a bit! Maybe a sign of how many visitors have been coming in for Dad. Please continue to pray for her and dad. Pray for recovery, for wisdom. Pray for strength, for encouragement. Pray for the family, for the friends.
Thank you.
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