They've taken my Dad off of the IV and they're hoping to be able to start giving him his medication orally soon. His appetite seems to be improving. He ate a lot more today than usual and said that it tasted good. (Previously he had a strange after-taste).
My Mom discovered that there is a house on the premise where the patients family can stay for free! This is a really good option because we've been commuting back and forth from Ali's house which is about one hour away. Starting tonight she'll be able to stay there and not have to think about getting rides home or taking naps on chairs while my Dad sleeps.
I would post more pictures of him but we found out that we aren't allowed to take pictures inside the hospital. So for now, here are a couple of when we went out for dinner after visiting hours at the hospital, and when we went to the beach again for prayers.

My Mom discovered that there is a house on the premise where the patients family can stay for free! This is a really good option because we've been commuting back and forth from Ali's house which is about one hour away. Starting tonight she'll be able to stay there and not have to think about getting rides home or taking naps on chairs while my Dad sleeps.
I would post more pictures of him but we found out that we aren't allowed to take pictures inside the hospital. So for now, here are a couple of when we went out for dinner after visiting hours at the hospital, and when we went to the beach again for prayers.


8 Comments:
At September 01, 2007 6:24 PM,
gypsy said…
everyone is thinking of you and your family...you have so much love from so many people!
At September 01, 2007 6:34 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Aria - thank you so much for keeping us up to date and the photos are great - tell Jere he looks as handsome as ever! You are all in our prayers and we wish we could be there to help out. Love and hugs and prayers, Kitty and Tony
At September 02, 2007 12:58 AM,
d said…
Please give my love to your parents. We are saying prayers here in Austin for you.
Love, Darren
At September 02, 2007 5:53 PM,
The Hicks of Costa Rica said…
Please keep the posts coming - I know I check at least 4-5 times a day! Lots of prayers are going out from Costa Rica, for sure! Love and hugs to you all
Brenda (& Dick)
At September 02, 2007 7:53 PM,
Jason said…
I will keep you guys in my prayers.
At September 03, 2007 12:35 AM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Aria,
I don't know if you remember me at all. You were a kid when I left C.R. I'm a friend of your parents. I was sorry to hear about your dad's health.
Please give Julie and Jere my regards and tell them that I will pray for them.
Regards,
Maitri
At September 03, 2007 6:33 AM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Aria - please give our love to Jere and your mother. We think of them and everyone else in CR frequently. You are all in our prayers. Larry Brown & Kathy Heady
At September 03, 2007 8:07 AM,
Parviz/Anne Ighani said…
Dearest McKinneys
We miss you guys so much and we’re counting days to have you back home.
Aria Joon, thank you so much for all you’re doing to keep us all informed of our dear Jere’s condition. You’re a real champ!
Julie, we miss the delicious dinners you always serve us when we’re back in SJ from the mountain! Thank you so much for your warmth and loving friendship. You and Jere always make us feel at home.
Jere, you’re handling all this in an exemplary way. We’re thinking of you and praying for you constantly. You know you are our hero!
We love you dearly,
The Ighanis
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