My dad is on his way home from the hospital. I am a little apprehensive about this decsion. I guess all the "good" facilities were full so he is gong home and my sister-in-law is going to check on him. He will have a physical therapist come to the house and I think a visiting nurse. I am really scared because the orthopedic Dr. told him if he falls again he could become a vegetable. I wish they would let me go stay with him. It would be scary but I would do anything I can and he wouldn't be alone at night.
Please keep him in your prayers. I am going to pray really hard about this, that the Lord will watch over him and help me not be so anxious about it.
Yes, the diapers have snaps. They are SO easy, even Ben has changed a few! :) I wash them at home and that is super easy too. I wish I had done this when Andrew was first born, I could have saved a bunch of money, but I didn't know much about them until right before he was born.
I went to see my dad for a few minutes yesterday. He looks much stronger and more like himself. He has been able to take a shower twice by himself. He is hoping to be released Tuesday of the coming week. He mentioned that he may need me to come back to stay with him.
Dad still gets dizzy when standing. That is scary to me because he can't afford to fall again. The Dr. said he would be in really bad shape if he falls again.
Continued prayers are appreciated. He is still facing surgery to fix the aneurysm.
Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement.
I am wondering how many of you celebrate the December 25th holiday? I know some people who don't. I know some people who don't like for it to be called by its other name.
I am not looking for controversy, I was just wondering. Just in case you want to know....yes I celebrate.
We don't. We prefer to not give the impression that we observe it like other religious people do. So we do nothing. (That started when my grandparents said "Either do it right (religiously) or not at all!") I will pray for you and your Dad's condition. That is a scary situation, I know.
where'd you see the picture? thanks -- yes, Dena and I think both our girls are very pretty. and yes - we enjoy the secular aspects of the Christmas season tremendously. family, food, thoughtful gifts - it's wonderful.
Lately I have noticed myself humming or singing a lot of the time. Sometimes I don't realize I am doing it.
Mostly what I hum or sing are praises to God. Last week while I was visiting my dad he looked at me and said "What IS that song you are humming!" I didn't realize anyone else could hear me.
I have believed for a long time that when I sing or hum during my everyday life, it is because my heart is happy and content. I really love being home with my family and not having the pressures of an outside job. I haven't felt this good for a long time. I know I have to find a job. I have bills to pay. I look forward to the day I won't have to have a job outside my home. I am not wishing my life away. I am just wishing I didn't have to have an outside job.
Do you hum and/or sing while going through your everyday life?
If you do what kind of songs do you find yourself singing and/or humming?
My song today is "Holy Ground". We sang it last night at services as part of a two song medley. I just can't get it out of my head. I am not sure I really want to get it out of my head.
I remember my mother humming or singing. She said if she had something on her mind (a worry) she would sing and take her mind off the problem. I love singing but I don't sing when I'm alone...I should. Maybe I'll make a big sign or a pillow to remind myself! :)
It is looking like my dad will be going into a short term care facility. They are trying to find a room for him.
He will probabaly be there 4 to 6 weeks or so. They will be able to give him physical therepy 5 times a week.
After he has healed from the fractured vertebrae he will be talking to the Dr about what to do about his aneurysm.
I am glad he has finally consented to go into short term care. I really think he will heal faster and more completely than if he had home care. I also think it will be easier for my brother and his family. My brother has missed a lot of work due to Dad's illness and injury.
Thank you for your prayers. Continued prayer would be
appreciated.
DS
Dad is in his new room at the hospital physical thrapy rehab. He had to go to a different hospital. He is actually closer to my house now but farther from my brother. My brother said that dad is glad he made the decision to go to a short term rehab facility.
There is some sort of evil virus going around the FC campus. Please pray for the students, faculty and staff. There are a lot of students who are very ill.
My daughter has the evil FC virus. :0( I am thankful there are so many people at FC who care about her and are checking to see if she needs anything. I wish I could go take care of her.
Jessica is better. She went to services last night. I am sure she will push herself even if she is not feeling well.
