Rita has gone to Mass this morning, at the Catholic service held at 10 and well attended. The convention center was full to capacity. She was praying for Ken, who came home from the hospital in order to build up his strength in order for the next procedure, which is to try to get his plumbing working. But he is not getting stronger despite all the good food being prepared by Rita. Ken had blood drawn and gave a urine sample on Thursday. Unfortunately, he still has an infection, which probably makes him still so weak. They are taking a culture to figure what specific infection is present in the urinary tract and prescribe the correct medication. After a few days, they will check his blood again.
His Parkinson's Disease seems to be progressed. Perhaps all the infections have accelerated the symptoms. He is very unstable even with the walker. He can walk slowly as long he has someone beside him holding his arm. He is unable to get up from a chair without help. The physical therapist is working with his strength and he is better but not perfect. Right now he is sitting on the balcony with Ian. But he is not enjoying his time of illness. Ken is frustrated. His expertise at the computer has gone. His hands shake so much he can not hit the correct button. We have 5 weeks left in Mexico before returning to Mississippi. At the rate that we are going, living at home will require help. Now as usual, we are hoping for the best. But the nightmare continues for Ken. Keep praying.
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