Dad was in Physical Therapy for an hour and forty-five minutes today before lunch, and another hour and forty-five minutes after lunch! He said the therapists were surprised to see him continuing to do his routines even after the timer dinged. He made them laugh, though, when he explained that he was trying to make himself strong enough to "escape." 
His spirits continue to improve and he is more like his old self than I've seen him in a long time. This makes me feel much better about going back home tonight! Of course, Mom & Dad have many friends that will look after them in my absence.
I miss my sweet man and can hardly wait to see him again!
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With all the work in Physical Therapy and the return of his usual disposition, I am sure that Dad is safely on the path to recovery. Of course, we never know what is going to happen in the long term, but my Daddy is definitely okay for the short term. 
They wasted no time in getting Dad started on his Physical Therapy today. He worked with the therapists for a couple of hours doing an assortment of assignments to help strengthen his arms so he would be able to lift himself more easily up to his walker. He cooperated with them without hesitation because he wants to get out of her and get back home as soon as possible. I am very proud of my Daddy! Before long he will be strong again! 
Today Dad was discharged from the hospital and sent to a convalescent care facility! Yay! They are holding a room for Dad and we just have to complete some paperwork when he is admitted. The place is actually a "nursing home" that doubles as a rehabilitation center for patients who need Physical Therapy (PT). So, there are many people there who are elderly and will probably be there for the rest of their lives, in addition to some not-so-elderly who are there to regain the use of limbs and eventually be discharged.
Dad's spirits are improving daily and the hospital staff are thinking he will be ready to be discharged tomorrow! Of course, the final say will be from the physician who makes the rounds in the morning. We are definitely keeping our fingers crossed because Dad is getting a serious case of "cabin fever." He is able to get out of bed with assistance and sit in a chair in the hospital room for a short while, but he is not able to leave the room. He can't sit for too long in the chair, either, because of the pressure on his hip. Perhaps once he is out of the hospital and is admitted to a rehab / convalescent center, Mom and I can begin to get a teensy bit more rest each day.
My father's twin brother and younger sister came to visit him today! The pastor at my uncle's church drove them. They brought a homemade cake to cheer Dad's spirits. It has been quite a long time since I have seen either of them so it was lovely seeing them again!
Dad was doing so much better today that he was discharged from CCU and moved back into a regular hospital room! Yay! 
