Tuesday

Mom had a good day today and felt much better. I guess the antibiotic kicked in and she was able to do PT and OT in her room. Target date to get out of rehab is Sunday. We are hoping that the incision heals enough to allow her rejoin Dad in a non-institutional setting. They will be living in a 55 and above community apartment complex in Springdale called Mill Creek for the time being. The address is 126 Rhodes Ave. #69 Springdale, AR 72764, you can send cards and letters to this address or at their old address. We will have a land line installed tomorrow and I will pass that along when I get the number. We have also found a terrific place in Fayetteville that is totally handicapped accessible but have no vacancy at the moment. We have filled out the application and are #1 on the waiting list. This will put them within 5 minutes of both Nancy and me and only 2 minutes from the hospital. We are praying that we can move them into this apartment soon.

Dad did not sleep well last night. The adjustment without Mom around is very difficult. Mom has been Dad's anchor for so long he is adrift without her. His thoughts lean toward the worse cases. Today he called a couple of nursing facilities to inquire about admission and then made an appointment with his GP. I met Jamie and Dad at the office and Dad asked about his recommendation for a nursing facility. The GP was very gracious and told Dad about a couple of places and I told Dad I had already done the research and assured him that we were not at that point yet.

Dad's ankles are a little swollen and I asked if it was a CHF issue and the doc listened to his heart and lungs and said that his heart was in perfect rhythm and his lungs were clear. His blood pressure is perfect and he did not recommend a diuretic at this point. The swelling is due to sitting more than usual so he recommended the dreaded knee high elastic stockings in the morning and walking more. He got his Flu shot while we were there.

Charlotte and I ate dinner with Dad and Jamie tonight and I encouraged him to count his blessings instead of sheep tonight. Mom will be home soon.

We covet your prayers and friendship as we continue to adapt to life's challenges.

God is good.