Hospital - Day Five

The day began on a cheery note and has largely stayed that way.

Early in the day it was decided to bring Daddy out of the ICU and into his room in the hospital. We had hoped that getting closer to all of us and to 'reality', he will move out of his disconnected state.

That came true when he returned and the accompanying photos tell most of the happy tale. He began to crack jokes, discuss politics and appeared back in form - except for a slur that is the legacy of days of sedation. After lunch he slept well, entertaining Mummy, Neeti and me with his snores.

Later he again appeared to go back into the shell, making us worried. Sunil and Anju arrived late evening and he cheered up again.

Incidentally, he also sang four songs for mummy - and as I was telling her, it was terrific that he always got her name right while singing those romantic songs!

   He was put through a bit of physiotherapy today and he took it well and without any visible discomfort. Tomorrow is an important day - he will be made to stand and even walk.

More tomorrow...