Another update

I just got off the phone with my Dad. He sounded great. He told me about the MRI he had just gotten. Apparently it's very easy to get claustrophobic in the long, narrow, magnetic tube one has to lay in for over one hour! He had gotten good advice from his mother who said to take deep breaths, close your eyes, and be in sort of a meditative state. He followed this advice and did great. He said there were all sorts of vibrations all around him, magnetic rumbles and odd sounds, so he felt like he was on a spaceship and imagined he was on an adventure heading off to Mars! (He still has his sense of humor!) He was also medicated so it was easy to sleep on and off.
He told me that he's finally taking some medication orally which means they're one step further to going back to Costa Rica. He's still off of the IV and trying to get liquids in as often as possible. He's still taking nausea medication and has been able to eat. He said he's really enjoying the hospital food!
They won't get the results of the MRI until later (don't know when), which will tell them whether the cancer has affected the spine neurologically.

I told him about all the comments and emails and my Mom reads them to him when she gets a chance, and it makes him really happy! Thank you all so much!

If anyone would like to contact him there are three options:
The first (and best one) is the cell phone my mom has on hand. The number is (772) 332-1032
The second is Ali's cell phone: (954) 347-5590
And the third is my dad's bedside phone. The only problem with calling this one is that he may be sleeping so it's hard to know when to call. I think it's safe to call around lunch time (noonish). He's staying at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. The number is (561) 422-8262. They've moved him to several different rooms already so the extension number I have doesn't work. When they answer, just ask to be connected to Jere McKinney's room.