Well everyone it's been a very very tough 3 weeks...3 weeks in ICU...very sad, and to be honest..
we thought it was the end several times...when one thing went right..two things went wrong. Dad
was finally off the vent 4 days ago...he seems to have had a slight stroke during all of this.. BUT
Last night was the best night he's had in 3 weeks..so hoping and praying for the best. 2 nights ago
he more or less said his goodbyes to me..it was a very sad moment..that took the life out of me...
It was so hard...BUT it was also a very bad day..BUT it was like overnight..he kinda took a turn
for the better..things have been looking better..and i still have so much hope and faith with it all.
I have to go home next thursday..but I'm only going to stay for a week or so..and then come back.
haley will stay home with john.. to get ready for school. I've been mainly night nurse..staying from 7 pm till 10 am
every day..so that's been tough.. BUT it's doable...especially when it's someone you love so much.
BUT I have the hope and the faith.. AND I'm sure hope this is a step in the right direction. He hasn't been out of bed
in 3 weeks..so he can't walk yet, has no energy, and hasn't been able to drink or eat yet.. BUT we are hoping
that will change today.
Debi.. Thank you so much for sending haley a little thinking of you package in the mail. That was so extremely nice
and it really made her day..AND it really helped me. So hugs..and thank you for being so thoughtful. That was really
sweet!!
Thank you to all of my friends with email messages, facebook messages etc. You all mean so much to me.
I just wanted to give a little update...and still appreciate all the prayers we can get. It really has helped!!
I know this is useless information..but I just have to post this... The other day when I was with dad..he finally
smiled at me..and I was beyond happy..I called my mom and john and i was just so happy...When my brother came in
to relieve me..I went to the car...i turned on the car..and the song by tim mcgraw "just to see you smile" came on..
i really had a break down right there...It just did something to me.. BUT how unbelievable is that???
Then...another song I've always said was dads song..."almost home"...everytime I'm in Kansas City, I hear that song..and I always
say there's dads song.. WELL yesterday..I leave the hospital..turn on the car..and yep..it's that song..I know it's ironic..BUT
I guess when something is so heavily on your mind.. those things..just make you smile...and look up and say "thank you"...SIGH
life has been tough on me and my heart lately...I've tried to stay strong...BUT man, it's been an uphill battle!!
Hugs my friends!! Remember to always tell the people in your life you love..you love them...
1|1|Praying he continues to improve.|Quietwaters|Quietwaters39@hotmail.com|12:54:02|07/19/2012|
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3|1|hope things continue to look up Shelly, you and your family, are in my thoughts. |dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|15:54:30|07/19/2012|
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it seems crazy but since i lost dad on mothers day.....those little things are what comes to mind most...........
sounds like things are looking up for your family.....glad your dad is doing better 5|3|I'm so glad he's off the ventilator Shelly. Praying things get better day by day for him. Hugs to you.|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|11:08:08|07/20/2012|
Lauren 6|4|God heard our prayers|angNC|memawang@nc.rr.com|11:25:52|07/20/2012|
take care of your yourself!