Jean had been growing progressively weaker in the last while. The last few weeks, he could no longer dress himself. It was too hard for him to get everything on right, and to button his shirt, etc. John would go in and dress him, and then help him undress when it was time to go back to bed. The other evening, Jean was sitting on his bed while John was kneeling on the floor, taking off Jean's shoes and socks. I would have liked to take a photo. It was a beautiful picture of service.
Then last Saturday sometime, Jean had another stroke, and this time it is more serious. His left arm and leg are not working at this time. His speech and swallowing are also affected. He can still speak though, and he can eat very soft and liquefied foods.
The nurse was here to evaluate his condition yesterday. She is not as hopeful for much improvement, but we are still hopeful. His humor and cheer are intact. That is really admirable.
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