get to go!

Today, Mark got in trouble with the nurses! He decided he really wanted to take a leak and figured he'd try getting to the bathroom himself (even though we all told him NOT to do it the day before). Inevitably, he fell! Luckily he didn't get hurt, but his punishment was that he now had to have a catheter and he got labeled as a "falling star" patient on his door so nurses knew he was a risk for falls. I think he learned his lesson though and asked for help each time he wanted to get around after that! This morning, I went and did a tour of a few acute rehabilitation facilities where Mark could possible go next. I'm super glad I went to check them out, because the vibe between the two was night and day. We picked a place in Tustin where he'll get to spend his next weeks in inpatient rehab. It is a bright, sunny place and the dog can visit! We're waiting for his ambulance transport to get him down there...at least HE will get to drive in the carpool lane! ;) If you have his cell number, he may be up to phone calls Friday or later and possibly a visit as well. If you need information on how to connect, please email me at andrea@pace-family.com