Special treatment

Pappy is getting the "special" treatment here in this photo from his great-granddaughter Brynna. . . (Sarah's daughter/Pam's granddaughter). They go into mom & dad's pretty much every week when Pam does and help take care of him. . . Brynna and her little brother Trey usually climb right up in bed with dad and play with him and take care of him. It is so very cute. They love their pappy kisner for sure! Dad asked me to post this so you all could see what great care he is getting.

An update since from dads doctors appointment. . .since I haven't posted recently. All of dad's bloodwork and vitals were great. However, he gave dad a lecture on his weight. He was encouraging him to really try to loose weight and watch his diet because he doesn't want to endanger his health or make it more difficult for us to care for him. Dad received it very well and he is working very hard to keep his diet in check - he has cut off sweets and is limiting his breads & starchy foods. . . the doctor wants him to stick with meat and a few fruits - water and of course vegetables - which dad doesn't like. So any of you out there who like to "treat" dad with his favorites. . . just know that he is on a restricted diet right now so find another way to make him feel special! ha ha The doctor also ordered some home health for him to care for his bed sore and we have already had that first appointment and it went very well. They said we were doing an excellent job taking care of dad & the wound. . . they trained us on how to care for it in the future. . . he also has a new rotating air pressure mattress that we requested at the doctors appointment and that should also help prevent future sores. The doctor also is going to request as a preventative for future strokes. . . physical therapy for dad. Since it has been over a year since he was involved in any - they are putting in a request for it to his insurance. . . so please pray that we get a positive answer - I think that will really help him with simple things like "endurance" to sit up in his wheelchair longer and just the range of motion exercises to keep his blood flowing!

Guess that's about it for now. . . we are doing great overall and dad has seemed to overcome the "melancholy" of his grandson Matt leaving for Australia a few weeks ago. He does talk about Australia a lot - asks what time it is over there every day and if we've heard from him. So I know it's on his mind, but he isn't so weepy about it now. . .just anxious for every detail of Matt's journey at Hillsong Bible College.

We love you all! Take care!