June and James had been playing Tic-Tac-Toe, and when I sat down, I tried to finish with him. I could not get him to hold the pen, so I told him to point where he wanted his O. He won (surprised?).
I handed James a $5 bill and we talked about Abraham Lincoln for a little while. Then I asked him about our first president, George ... and James replied, "Washington!" It took him significant effort to get that out, but I am convinced as ever that James still knows everything he did. He is still himself.
We have been noticing more swelling on his right side (face, hand, arm, leg, foot) than on his left. I'm not sure what that is about.
James is only going to his day program three days a week now; when he was going 5 days, he would never be awake when we visited. Now at least he can visit with us for an hour or so.
I am very much relieved and blessed to announce that James's benefits have been extended indefinitely. I had sent stuff in about 6 weeks ago and finally heard today. What a relief; praise God.
Thank you all for your prayers for James and us. We know that God is in control and will uphold us during what seems to be coming. B
