Hospital Day 8 (yesterday was actually 7 and I put 6)

Tree in the cafeteria

PFTs (pulmonary function tests) went well today. Toe's lung function has improved, although it has not gotten back to the level of the results from September.  We're going to probably be here another week. They didn't tell us this, but they did tell us we're scheduled for another PFT next Wednesday, which leads me to believe we're here for a while.

Toe is showing some signs of cabin fever so we got out and walked a bunch today. I think we stretched our limits as the nurse assistant had to come back three times to finally get Toe's vitals. We went on another Christmas tree hunt - we're up to 43 now. We are hoping we might make it to 50. We'll see.

Four more in the VA lobby

The rotating doors were the big hit here

 We also spent quite a bit of time walking/ playing on the skybridge. Not sure if that's the official name, but that's what we call it. It has beautiful views, is a long, straight walkway, and is an awesome place to play with a super ball. We had suspicions before, but this afternoon (once most of the people left the building) we confirmed it.

Skybridge- perfect for superball bouncing

 Here's a view of the skybridge form the hospital:

view from the skybridge

 We also walked out to see the Tram today. That is one drop there!

Checking out the tram

We have been told that Santa delivers presents personally here on Christmas morning, so we have an exciting day ahead of us. Tonight we will try to get Toe a bath in a tub nearby (to see if the water is any warmer there).

To all of you , wherever you are, whatever you celebrate, Merry Christmas (and happy Chanukah!). Please cherish your family time, as will we.