Saturday, March 27, 2010

I borrowed a jazzy chair from a friend for dad. He wouldn't use it right away, but kept looking at the knobs and buttons, trying to figure out how it worked. I think it will be awesome for him to use. It was good to visit with him. He was in a good mood. He laughed out loud, something I haven't seen for months. For the first time in a long time, I really saw dad. It was awesome!

Susie

Thursday, March 18, 2010

I was with Dad today, I haven't been for two weeks but it seemed pretty good. Dad said a few things that were perfect, and then later tried to say something and it was jiberish and he just laughed. He also said when we were doing his stretching that he had wished this had never happened, and I said me too but maybe it happened for a reason. Maybe someone will learn from what happened to you. Trying to be positive with him.

The out patient people called, Mom is taking Dad next Thursday at 10:00, and then I am going over at 1:00. They said they will be doing everything but stretching.

Mom said the new mattress did not work, Dad woke up at 2:00am and got in his chair cuz it hurt his hip too much. So we put the old one back on to see if it still hurts him.

Well I guess that is a lot of information even though I was only there an hour and a half.

Tony

Wednesday March 17, 2010

I spent the day with dad today. We tried to work on colors, but he did not get the concept. We wonder if he can see in color?

He did sign his name to some papers. He did it with his left hand, and it was only his first name, but it was in cursive. It was so good to see!

He went through the pictures on his phone and deleted some that he didn't want on there. He really wanted to go outside, but mom was concerned about getting him outside without some stronger help.

Susie

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

I went and helped Dad on Saturday and Monday this past week. He seems to be getting stronger and stronger. When I was stretching him out, he was telling me "More" when I was not doing as much as he would like. I loved this, because it showed me he still wants to improve and get better. He looked really tired but when I asked him if he was he told me no. He asked me about my trip to North Carolina and just listened when I told him. We got on the conversation of Tiger Woods and what he did to his wife. He had no idea and really acted shocked. He was cracking me up. He would just say. "That dummy, That dummy". I really enjoy spending time with Mom and Dad. It is unfortunate that something like this happens to cause us to spend more time. We all have our own families to spend time with so it makes it difficult but I hope everyone savors this time with them.

Joe

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Tonight, the DI had a dinner and awards for their drivers. Me and John went with his good friend, Jim Carlisle and his wife. It was held at the Church Office Building. John was awarded for 6 years of safe driving. He was given a certificate, a picture and a pin. His boss, Steve, then honored John at the end and told him what a good worker he was and how much everyone is going to miss him and everyone clapped. It was a wonderful night for both me and John!

Utahna

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Dad and Mom came in to my Wingers today. It was nice to see them out and about. He ordered sticky fingers. I cut them up for him. He enjoyed all the tv's. Mom is doing a good job getting him in and out of the car. It is a lot of work. I am impressed, she is wonder woman!!
I spent time with him on Monday. I gave him his first hair cut since the stroke. He tried to tell me something and I couldn't understand. We laughed for half an hour. I love that he can do that. Then I helped him on face book for a while. Mom ran errands. When it comes to his exercises he really pushes himself. I am proud of him.

Tahna