In this picture today - Dad was celebrating my daughter Lexy's birthday back in November. We took the party to him - he always loves celebrating with his grandchildren. He was singing happy birthday to her here.
We are headed to the doctors today for a checkup with Dad. We are going to request a special mattress for dad's bed - a rotating air mattress to help avoid future bed sores. He was beginning to develop one, but we acted quickly to nurse it back to health and he seems to be doing better with it. When he has a sore spot like that it makes it very uncomfortable for him to go to church or sit up in his recliner for very long periods of time. . . so we are hoping this mattress will help and we also may look into a new wheelchair for dad that is more comfortable. . .we'll see how it goes today. Praying for a good report on all dads blood work and vitals. I will let you know how it goes. He is still struggling a bit with his grandson Matt's departure Tuesday to Australia for Bible College, but he is getting stronger! He loves visits from his family and friends to help take his mind of things like that which sadden him. Just imagine being confined to your bed or a chair inside a house everyday of the week but Sunday. . . now imagine my dad and his personality in that situation. . . so you can imagine how much seeing people means to him. He loves people and life. . . so bring some his way if you get a chance. Mom is doing very well, feeling her old self again. Thanks for checking in!
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