Checked in with Mom and Dad yesterday and did a little yard work. Dad did 3 laps around the homestead in the morning, about 1k feet. He said that it really seems to help his all around strength when he get in a good walk. So when I dropped by today we went for another spin around the yard. He did really well starting out but started to let the walker get too far out in front of him as we went along. I think he may have been going a little faster than he needed to. Technique is more important than speed. At any rate it got his blood pumping and lungs a thumping.
Some of the Conway bunch are supposed to visit on Monday so that will be a good diversion for them.
Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.
God is good!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday
I dropped by during Dad's PT session yesterday to clarify future sessions and found it bitter sweet. Dad still has 3 weeks left on this latest eval and will probably get another extension as long as he is making progress or if a doctor recommends further PT. The bitter pill is that Dad's PT, Dameon, has resigned from WRMC HHC to take a position closer to his home in Rogers. He will have 3 or 4 more sessions with Dad before a new PT takes over. Dameon has been a large part of Dad's recovery and we hate to see him go.
I met Celine, Dad's aide, who will in all probability be ending her time with Dad soon. I got the feeling that she was melancholy about leaving. She said that she was in no hurry to stop coming and enjoyed the visits with Mom and Dad.
I am not sure what angels look like, but I think we have met a few or it may be that God is sending in some new folks to get a dose of Jamie and Beverly therapy?!
God is good!
I met Celine, Dad's aide, who will in all probability be ending her time with Dad soon. I got the feeling that she was melancholy about leaving. She said that she was in no hurry to stop coming and enjoyed the visits with Mom and Dad.
I am not sure what angels look like, but I think we have met a few or it may be that God is sending in some new folks to get a dose of Jamie and Beverly therapy?!
God is good!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday
Dad got a good report from the cardiologist today. Jamie III came up for the day and accompanied them. I have not got a full report because Charlotte and I have not been feeling well the past couple of days and did not want to infect Mom and Dad, so I will give you what I have and fill in the blanks tomorrow.
Dad's blood pressure was 120/70 and he is normal sinus rhythm. His chest xray looks good and has not changed for the past 2 months. The cardiologist now thinks that the shadow that has been there from the beginning may be scar tissue of some kind instead of BOOP. We may need to get another opinion from a different pulmonologist group. If Dad stays in sinus rhythm for the next 3 check ups, he will be weaned from coumadin. I thought Dad's color was much better on Sunday and he has increased his walking and exercise regimen.
Dad has PT tomorrow and we have a few questions for him. Dad understood that he only has 3 sessions left of PT. It was my understanding that he was cleared for up to 60 days more as long as he is making progress and has not plateaued, so we have to find out what is going on. The aide is definitely gone after next week as well.
Dad is supposed to have a highfaluting confab with some high and holy rollers from Little Rock tomorrow after lunch. Tom Logue may be one of them. We may need EKGs and blood pressure cuffs ready for two. I hope there is no scar comparing!
We are very grateful that Dad is doing so well and pray that he continues to improve. Thank you for continuing to pray and express you well wishes and faithfulness checking the blog even though I have been lax in updating.
God is good and continues bless.
I ask that you remember Dad's sister Doris Rittelmeyer in the passing of her husband Milton. Uncle Milton and aunt Doris had 10 children so you can imagine the stories and memories that will be shared in Mobile this week. We send our love to all of you.
Dad's blood pressure was 120/70 and he is normal sinus rhythm. His chest xray looks good and has not changed for the past 2 months. The cardiologist now thinks that the shadow that has been there from the beginning may be scar tissue of some kind instead of BOOP. We may need to get another opinion from a different pulmonologist group. If Dad stays in sinus rhythm for the next 3 check ups, he will be weaned from coumadin. I thought Dad's color was much better on Sunday and he has increased his walking and exercise regimen.
Dad has PT tomorrow and we have a few questions for him. Dad understood that he only has 3 sessions left of PT. It was my understanding that he was cleared for up to 60 days more as long as he is making progress and has not plateaued, so we have to find out what is going on. The aide is definitely gone after next week as well.
Dad is supposed to have a highfaluting confab with some high and holy rollers from Little Rock tomorrow after lunch. Tom Logue may be one of them. We may need EKGs and blood pressure cuffs ready for two. I hope there is no scar comparing!
We are very grateful that Dad is doing so well and pray that he continues to improve. Thank you for continuing to pray and express you well wishes and faithfulness checking the blog even though I have been lax in updating.
God is good and continues bless.
I ask that you remember Dad's sister Doris Rittelmeyer in the passing of her husband Milton. Uncle Milton and aunt Doris had 10 children so you can imagine the stories and memories that will be shared in Mobile this week. We send our love to all of you.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thursday
Dropped by to mow the lawn and do some light housekeeping today and the PT was there. He had put Dad through some new paces. He is working on his ankle strength and flexibility as well as balance and leg strength. Dad had related that he and Mom were coming to our house for Mother's Day lunch and so Dameon quizzed me about the steps at our house. We only have two short steps but the entry is wide and there are no hand holds. So Dameon got Dad up and made him use his cane to go in and out of the door. They practiced using only the cane and no other hand holds. It made Mom and Dad very nervous, but he negotiated the steps, a little shaky, but fine. We will still use the walker or wheel chair Sunday. I really appreciate how Dameon pushes the envelope and practices situational therapy.
Jamie III came up for the day and brought lunch, so I delegated the light housekeeping to him while I mowed the lawn. We have had so much rain that water was standing in low lying areas but since we are supposed have 3 more days of rain I decided to get it done while the sun was shining. Since Mom had all this good help, she decided to take advantage and get out of the house for and hour or so.
I am saddened that I won't be able to share Mother's Day lunch with everyone, especially Mom, because I have to work, but I have to take a moment to say how blessed we Jones kids have been and are to have such a shining example of Christ in our mother.
The scripture says;
Exod.20
[12] "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.
I say that we are honored to have a mother like Beverly. We love you Mom!
Happy Mother's Day to all!
God is good!
Jamie III came up for the day and brought lunch, so I delegated the light housekeeping to him while I mowed the lawn. We have had so much rain that water was standing in low lying areas but since we are supposed have 3 more days of rain I decided to get it done while the sun was shining. Since Mom had all this good help, she decided to take advantage and get out of the house for and hour or so.
I am saddened that I won't be able to share Mother's Day lunch with everyone, especially Mom, because I have to work, but I have to take a moment to say how blessed we Jones kids have been and are to have such a shining example of Christ in our mother.
The scripture says;
Exod.20
[12] "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.
I say that we are honored to have a mother like Beverly. We love you Mom!
Happy Mother's Day to all!
God is good!
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