Sunday, December 7, 2008

Tough Times


My dad came down with the flu/cold (not sure which) along with the body aches, fever and congestion.  When we all feel that horrible, we just drag along trying to keep up with our daily duties, parenting, working etc.  My dad just falls apart, literally.  This time he couldn't stand up and get out of his bed.  My mom called 911 and he was taken to Huron Valley for observation.  He will remain there for the weekend and will then go to a rehab/nursing home for intense physical therapy to help him walk again.

I have tried so hard to not go down that road of worry, what ifs, and thoughts of major lifestyle changes for my mom, my sister and us.  It is so hard not to.  Like what if he never leaves the nursing home and doesn't walk again?  

One of the hardest parts of getting older is watching your parents get older.  Jay and I are so blessed to have both sets of our parents alive.  So many of our friends aren't as lucky.  We spend a lot of time with our parents-at times we have thought that it was too much.  But when the tough times come around, I am so glad that they are still active parents and to Ben grandparents in our lives.

So-this one's for your Dad.  Heal, walk and come back home.  Get strong and healthy, ok?  You are not going to go down that road yet, you hear? 

2 comments:

Pamela Larkin said...

I'm praying for your Dad's speedy recovery. He's going to walk out of the nursing home very soon! You just watch!

Heatherbaby said...

Don't worry, Carol. Once he gets to rehab those therapists will get him into shape. You should have him go to Evergreen Health and Living Center, I know the therapists there personally, they would take great care of him! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Speedy recovery, Carol's dad!