Friday, August 20, 2010

Dad was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday for having bacteria in his blood. This is very serious for a stroke victim, but they hope to clear it out with antiobotics. He hates being in the hospital.

Susie

This is so wonderful to hear, Dad is a hero!! This just made my week. oxoxoxoxo

Rob

Friday, July 23, 2010

Dad is now walking on his own. In fact, we were there yesterday to help Mom with yardwork and he got up twice to walk around to see what everyone was doing. He walks with his little one handed walker and that is it. He is supposed to have someone walk to the side of him just to be safe; I did that the 1st time. The 2nd time, he was in watching TV and we were in the family room resting and in comes Dad. Mom got after him because he didn't wait for anyone, but we were all so happy to see this. His speech is getting so much better. They walked him up and down 21 stairs yesterday without belts and help with his right leg. Mom said he walked downstairs to the car and into rehab all his own.

This is very good news! He loves it when family comes to visit. He wants to show off his walking! He is very proud of it and needs the praise.

Tahna

May 20th 2010.

Yesterday my Mother called me to see if I was coming to help Pop with his exercises. She left a message on my cell phone. When I called back to my surprise my Dad answered. It was nice to hear his voice and he asked my how I was and if I was out of town. He knows I travel for a living so I know he knew who it was. I told him I was and that I was sorry that I couldn't come and help him out tomorrow. He told me it was alright and that he loved me. It wasn't a long conversation probably because of me.

I think I am still in the mind set that he has such a hard time speaking that he doesn't want to. I am starting to get the feeling I might be wrong on that one.

It was nice to talk to him and then reflect on how well he has done since his stroke. It has now been about six and a half months.

I do miss the way he was but I feel blessed he is still here to hug and kiss my kids when we come over every week.

Joe

Mom and Dad with Rob, Marvin and Bear

Tony and Dad

Scott's family