Aw, Nuts

I can't believe it, but dad did not pass the swallow test. Aye carumba. We are all disappointed. His speech therapist said his swallow is better than last time, but she's still not comfortable letting him eat yet. Because he literally did not use those muscles for four months, it takes time for them to gain strength. So we wait another 3-4 weeks and he'll try for a fourth time.

Sure, it's a big fat bummer, but you know what? There's too many good things going on for a failed swallow test to get us down (just read yesterday's post). Pops feels the same way. So what if he waits another month before he can eat or drink....maybe that's just more of God's perfect timing. With all the exciting commotion that the next few weeks promises, maybe tube feeding will just be easier for all of us. It's all good.

But now I'm starting to think dad really is avoiding mom's cooking. Hmmm....it's certainly possible....