Big Ed's

Dad is settling in nicely to his routine at home.  He seems very pleased to be able to spend time in his armchair watching his big TV, and TNT has obliged with plenty Law and Order episodes for his viewing pleasure!

On Tuesday of this week Dad began his out-patient therapy schedule in Raleigh with 4 hours of sessions with his OT, PT, and speech therapist.  He had more sessions on Wednesday, and is taking a break today.  Sessions resume tomorrow, and from now on, he'll go for 3 weekly sessions of 3 hours apiece.  He'll also attend one weekly group session for patients dealing with aphasia.

Matt H. and I arrived in Pine Ridge last night to find Mom, Dad, and Eli waiting for us on the front porch.  Dad is in very good spirits and continuing his road to recovery.  We'll be here for the long holiday weekend and are looking forward to spending lots of quality time with both Mom and Dad. Oh--and Eli too, of course.

This morning we piled in the car and drove to Raleigh for breakfast at Big Ed's in City Market, one of Dad's favorite places.  Matt's midwestern culinary sensibilities were piqued by menu items including brains and eggs, roe and eggs, fatback, red eye gravy, and blackstrap molasses for your biscuits.  He elected for the more predictable choice of french toast.