It’s another day of good news for the Olsons. Gary has walked down the hall and made at least one lap around the nurses’ station area. This may or may not have something to do with the fact that he had a cute student nurse for a time today.
Although he’s able to sit up with very little assistance (and then remain sitting on the side of the bed by himself), he is still on quite a bit of pain medication. This morning he told Anne, “I’m stoned”. They have started or will soon be starting tube feeding into the small intestine and will include pain medication in the recipe. This will help keep his pain management on an even keel.
The swallow test is tomorrow. 
If that goes well, they’ll start him on small amounts of liquids.
In other good news, Molly is home from the hospital. Despite the fact that she has a bad kidney infection (requiring six weeks of doggie antibiotics), she is doing very well and is back to her old self. The cats are happy but won’t admit it.
Anne is very happy.
More news as it’s available.
Good going gary!
John