November 27th, 2008 pm

It is 9:01 pm. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. For our family, it was one that we had a lot to be thankful for. We were thankful for all that we have in our families, and it made it even better that some of them were able to come the rehab facility and spend it with Mary. Mary's Mom and Dad, her sister Julie, Alex and his girlfriend Emily, and Regan were all in attendance. It was a very special day, and I think Mary really enjoyed seeing everyone. She ate quite a bit of food today, and so did I. (no big surprise there). Mary had no therapy at all today. Although no professional help was given to her, I think her kids and her family being with her today was good therapy in itself. She was very alert today again. I really think that this is kind of the norm now. She hasn't really been groggy or out of it for a while now. That makes me very happy, as it so nice to just talk to her and have a little fun. Even some of the nurses are commenting on how much better she seems to be just after a week of therapy. Mary desperately wants to go shopping tomorrow on Black Friday. This is a favorite thing of hers to do. Every year Mary and her crazy friends start shopping at 4am. I know this special event will probably happen next year for Mary, but that didn't stop her from looking at the ads in today's paper. Anyway, since Mary didn't really have any rehab today, I have nothing medical to actually report. She is still doing good, and in very good spirits. As I close and say the words Happy Thanksgiving, those words never meant so much to me as this year. It truly was a Happy Thanksgiving day for me and our family. I hope it was for yours. Thanks.