Home for the holiday

This evening Pop made the trip home from Hershey Medical Center. While we were waiting for the visiting nurses to arrive, there was a period of time where Pop wasn't hooked to any medication pumps or tubes. So, what is the first thing he does? He climbed a ladder and tried to help move a couch. After a thorough "scolding" by his daughter (I don't think she knows how to properly administer a scolding, it comes across more like a joke), he was restricted to sitting on a couch or laying in bed. The visiting nurse arrived, and with the help of Megan and Mom, started Pop on his pump medications, while the rest of us tried to appear interested in the "medical language " that was being spoken. One of these pumps is for a substance that will act as a source of food into Pop's blood stream. Until they are able to do surgery to insert a feeding tube into his small intestine, this will be the primary way of his nutrition. Pop's spirits are high, and he is happy to be home. The change of pace has tuckered him out, so he is quietly sleeping in the neighboring room. It is good to see him regaining strength. He's already talking about getting on the bike to start training again!