Just 3 More Days of Rehab

Wow - it's hard to believe in just three days, we will bring dad home! He's had his ups and downs this week. One good day, one bad day. This morning when I arrived, he had been throwing up blood like before (his gall bladder), but overall he felt good. His speech was clear and his thought process was much better than yesterday. Mentally, he is doing okay, but he still gets his thoughts mixed up or starts talking about one thing and then goes into something else before finishing that thought - (come to think of it - I have that problem sometimes too! ha ha)

Anyway, we're all just about finished our training on caring for dad. The hospital bed, hoyer lift and other equipment arrived today at their house and mom was able to get it placed where she wanted it. I think we have all the supplies we need and we'll get his medication scripts tonight to get filled in the morning. Uncle Tommy and our cousins are building the ramp in the morning, as well.

I was able to spend a few hours with him today and when we talk about coming home, his emotions just overwhelm him. He said he just wants to get back to his normal way of life. He wants to get better so bad. We have to believe with him and encourage him that it takes time, but he will get better and learn to do things for himself again one day.

Let's pray that his gall bladder doesn't flair up too bad before we can get it removed. And pray for a safe trip home on Monday. When we get home, he will surely enjoy seeing you all at some point. Feel free to call the house at 304-263-5843 and just check in with mom and us to make sure the timing is good for his schedule and that he is up to visitors!

Because we have to have a special vehicle to haul him in his wheelchair, he won't be able to do much leaving the house early on except for doctors appointments. His therapy should begin late next week in home as well. That's all I can think of for now. . .

Love you all and hope to see you at mom & dad's soon. . . thanks for all your support. I will continue this blog until dad is able to write on it himself !