November 10th, 2008 pm

Mary's day started a little slow. No real changes from the night before, but no real steps backwards. She had a CT scan this morning and everything turned out OK. I was a little scared this morning, as I am everytime a test is done. But, it was all OK. We had some visitors today, and it was very nice to see them. Great friends. There were however a few big baby steps this afternoon. While Morey and my Mom were in the room talking to Mary, Morey asked "how's it hangin' Mary?" She replied with a thumbs up. Morey came and got me and I went in immediatley. That left Mom and myself alone with Mary. She was trying to tell me something verbally, so I bent down to listen closer, and watch her mouth. I thought I understood what she said, so I asked "did you say put me in my chair please?" She nodded yes. She understood me and I understood her. What a lift that was for me. I then told her that I would go out and try to find a nurse to make it happen. She moved her right hand kind of in a shooing motion, basically telling me to go already. I didn't mind getting bossed around. After they got her into the chair, I went in to talk to to her. I crawled up on the bed beside her chair and began talking to her. I was just me and Mary. She was for the first time, completely focused on everything I was saying. I told her why she was there, and how we were going to do this thing together. At one point she started rubbing my arm and pulled me in tight for a hug. It was one of the best hugs ever. I knew she was in there. This was another step down our road. (but man, what a one to remember). Please keep praying for us. Thanks.