Mmmmmarch

My apologies on the lack of updates; CCPA's audition season in Chicago kept me terribly busy for the last few weeks. In just 30 days, I had 1,000 actors and musicians visit my conservatories for auditions. That's a LOT of stage parents!

At any rate, Dad's progression is slow but steady. He's had a string of good days, with a few bumps that he's been able to recover from. Through good fortune we were able to acquire a Passy-Muir speaking valve for his tracheostomy tube. Before the December infection, when he had lots of energy, he'd sometimes try to make noise. We got him a valve and this happened. He's not always up to it these days, but it's nice to have in case he gets there. Here's how it works:



His cervical collar is off now, so his neck's going to be a LOT less stiff. I'm heading home to see his new place Saturday, and I CAN'T WAIT!!! For those of you who would like to visit (which, ahem, you should) he's in the Dardanelle Nursing Center, 510 Green Street. I would suggest calling ahead- (479) 229-4884‎ - to make sure he's up to visitors. Do me a favor and don't call Mom first; she's barely got enough phone minutes as it is, so check with the nurses.

Again, leaving on a jet plane and flying into Northwest Arkansas' enormous airport (see the humor there?) for 2.5 days of Mama/Papa time. Full report on the new digs as soon as I can.