8/5/11 (Friday):  For those of you who aren't on Facebook, here's a brief update on Wiley.  His surgery on 8/1 went very well.  The neurosurgeon said he's a real trooper.  These pictures were taken the day after the surgery in the hospital.  The swelling has gone down considerably.  He's feeling pretty good except for a headache from the halo they put on to hold his head still during the surgery.  The halo is also what caused the swelling. 



Today he's sitting outside for the first time.  The weather is very nice here--upper 60's at night and lower 80's during the day.  The humidity is also low, and we usually get a nice breeze off the lake.

The folks here are so nice, both the staff and other campers.  It feels like an old fashioned neighborhood where everyone knows one another and cares.  We've had all kinds of offers of help.  And, of course, my son and his family are nearby and available if we need them.  We're just laying low this week.  Don't want to expose him to any bacteria--infection is our big fear.  I bought 8 cheap pillow cases and a boatload of white washcloths so that he gets and fresh one every day!

That's all for now.  I'll try to keep you posted.