Sunday, December 7, 2014

Somehow

My Dad is failing and my Mom and brother can no longer take care of him in their home.  Mom and Dad have been married for 68 years.  Last Friday, he fell on her and was readmitted into the hospital the day after Thanksgiving.  (She is ok).  Dad will go to a home for rehab and perhaps make it home again.

This picture was taken Wednesday when I made the trip home and took Mom to see him.  The aide had shaved him and he was eating pretty good.  The aide said she wanted to take him home with her.  Even when he was taken to the hospital in the ambulance, he had to have his New York Yankee hat on.

This post is not to make anyone feel sad, though I'll put the page away for a while myself.  Dad and I spent several hours together in the ER last Friday.  He is scared.  The post is to ask for your prayers for Dad and Mom and yes, the family.  I'm 80 miles from home myself.

On the trip over Wednesday, I played Christmas CDs.  Judy Garland sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and these words are from that.  We'll muddle through somehow.

I'm on my way home, then to the hospital.  Mom doesn't want to go today as she knows Dad would rather be home.  Good thoughts are appreciated.

12 comments:

Sharon Fritchman said...

Sending hugs and lots of prayers for you, your dad, and your mom! HUGS to you, my friend. Your layout is beautiful and touching!

Charlotte Brochu said...

Sending prayers your way Cindy, for your whole family. It's very scary to think about our aging parents. Thoughts are with you.

Trish said...

Sending much love, hugs and prayers for all the family.What a touching LO Cindy.
I have been in this position and am getting there myself,take care of yourself also,big hugs xxx

Beebeebabs said...

My thoughts and prayers for your Dad and family!!!

Shona said...

awww I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers

Heather Landry said...

I am so sad to hear of your Dad's health struggles. I will definitely keep him and your family in my prayers. I'm sure your Mom feels totally lost without him at home. Hugs!

Tracey said...

Thinking of you and your family Cindy! Fabulous layout..love how you came up with the title,perfect :) Take care

kate blue said...

Sending you some LOVE and prayers...80 miles is a long journey when you are worried...

Susanne said...

Will definitely include your family in my prayers. Consider yourself hugged.

Connie Mercer said...

You do what you have to do~We've been where you are. So hard. I love that you took the picture, we didn't. Take care friend! Love the pic of your dad :)

Jennifer Shaw said...

Thinking of you and your family, Cindy. These are hard times as we watch our parents grow old. How wonderful that your parents have been married for 68 years. Best wishes to all.

Donna Spina Lebeduik said...

Cindy

I am sending prayers to you and your family for your dads recovery. I pray he can get back home. Hugs, Donna