Max, Diane and I left Sherborne this mornign about5:30 AM.. we drove 300 miles west to Endicott to see Diane’s dad Gabe who had  another stroke yesterday morning . We got to Gabe’s room in the Neuro Step-Down floor about 11:00.. As soon as we walked in. he smiled at us.. . and that made my heart feel so good. We stayed there for a while talking to him. Diane’s brother Joe and Mom Marcia was there.. it was good seeign them . Big Gabe could make small 1 and 2 word answers.. and he  could follow us with his eyes, smile when we talked and squeeze our hands. He was hurting from the fall and knock on his head that gave him.. and was pretty medicated.. but his color looked good.. and so did his smile.. what a sweet guy !He’s made great progress since yesterday.. We’re going to go see him again in a few minutes… I’m so glad we all  came down..

Diane put Max on a bus back to NY about 6:30.. poor guy has been sleeping on planes, buses and cars for the last 3 days.. hope he gets home in time to lie down in his own bed for a change.. It has been great gettign to hang aroudn wiht him and his brother for the last week.. that vacation was a good recharge that we all needed….

Not much more to report… Please keep Big Gabe in your hearts with us.. he’s getting stronger and could use folks good wishes..

thanks !

nite all, nite sam

-me