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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Update on my Dad

 Last week at this time I shared with you that my Dad had been admitted to the Critical Care Unit of the hospital.  He had just turned 91 and we really thought he wasn't going to make it.
He had lots of people praying for him and had an amazing turn around.
By Friday, they were ready to discharge him.  However, in the middle of this, my stepmom was diagnosed with Covid!
She wasn't very sick, but we didn't want Dad exposed and we didn't think it was a good idea for 2 sick people in their 90's to be hanging out together!
So, Dad was discharged on Friday, but he came to our house.  My sister Terri went to pick him up in the afternoon, and my work place let me out early so I could pick up his prescriptions and be home when they got here.
Our first night went well and Dad slept until after 9 on Saturday. He's usually an early riser, but as you know, no one gets much sleep in the hospital and it was good to catch up.




Saturday at lunch time we had some visitors.  Laura and Aaron stopped with Alaina and Ruby.  They brought some lunch for him and the girls made some pictures which he really liked.




Later in the afternoon, Heather and Andrew came with Cassie.




Isn't this the sweetest picture?  It's amazing to see him well enough to hold Cassie and read to her.  She didn't stay there long, but we were glad she let him hold her.




My sister Cheri brought over some soup and bread for supper, which we all enjoyed.


We had a nice evening, talking about some of Dad's adventures when he was younger.  It's always fun hearing those stories.


On Sunday, I skipped Sunday School but did go to church as Dad was pretty self sufficient.
And in the afternoon, we brought him home!  Ann's quarantine was going to be done after Sunday and she was feeling good.  Dad was also feeling good and talking about going along to bowling next week, even if he didn't bowl.  And, they missed each other...






Ann was sitting outside when we arrived.  Here's the homecoming greeting.



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We got everything put away and let them sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.
I talked to him Sunday evening and he said everything was going well.
Dad has a nurse coming to check in on him for a few weeks, and I'll be taking him to his heart doctor on Tuesday.

Thanks to those of you who checked in on him and for praying too!

30 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Wonderful, wonderful news! And I think he was discharged to the best place possible, with your good care and the family to help him feel better. I am so happy for all of you!!

Cheryl’s Sunlit Pathway said...

Very sweet photos. So happy your dad is doing so much better. What a beautiful family.. ot good that your mom had Covid but a blessing to your dad being able to stzy with you. All that love and care is great for body and soul.
God bless your dad and mom and family

Deb J. in Utah said...

God is so good! So glad you dad is home and doing much better. He is certainly loved by all his family. :-)

Debi said...

So glad your dad is home and that he and Ann are doing well. What a sweet reunion photo. I love the photo of him with Cassie, it's so precious. I hope you have a good, uneventful week.

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Super wonderful news!!!!!!! For each and every one in your family.

Also super to see them, in their 90's, still in their home.

Gentle hugs to you, my Dear....

Terri D said...

This is just the best news, Mari!! Praise God!! Thanks for sharing the homecoming with us - so sweet!! Do please keep us posted. xo

Great-Granny Grandma said...

That's wonderful news.
Cassie is adorable. Such a sweet picture of the two of them.

Joyful said...

It's wonderful news about both your dad and your stepmom. It was great to see all the family go over and visit him at your home too.

Hootin Anni said...

I feel so elated with this news!! There is nothing better for the soul than having family around to recoup. And being HOME!!!

Diana said...

GREAT news about your Dad! PTL! This reminds me of my dad always sitting in his garage with the door open to the street because they didn't have a front porch or yard to sit in since it was a townhouse. I'd pull up in my car to the garage, grab another lawn chair, sit with him, watching the neighbors and the world go past. Have a blessed week, Mari!

Ramblings of a Retired Lady said...

An answer to prayer.

R's Rue said...

Wonderful news my friend.

Linda said...

Awwwwww such lovely photos. I hope you have a beautiful week. smiles

Changes in the wind said...

So glad that you are able to be there for your Dad and step mom and loved seeing Cassie and him reading to her, that is a keeper picture.

Debby said...

That is awesome news. He looks great for 91. I pray his good recovery continues. It’s good that he will be checked on by a visiting nurse. That sure puts your mind at ease, I’m sure.

Beth Cotell said...

I'm so glad he's doing well! And how nice that you and the grand kids got to spend time with him!

Susan said...

Glad to hear they are doing well. Those pictures with the grand babies are so special! Have a great week Mari!

Jenny the Pirate said...

These pictures, and the narrative, warm my heart. So precious, these family memories. Your dad may survive ten more years, and enjoy a lot more decent health, but then again he may be in heaven long before that. So it's good to make a fuss and spend the time and let him talk and assure him that until he is face to face with his Savior, he is surrounded by loving family. Ann is a treasure and I thank God for her, and for her love for your dad. I don't know why I'm sharing this except it sort of makes the point in a way, but in the week between Christmas and New Year of 2010-11, TG and Andrew drove up to Ohio. They fetched TG's dad, who was 85, and drove him the hour or so to the Weber family farm in Pettisville, Ohio, where he grew up. Dad was unable to get out of the truck as he was in sketchy health, but he saw some of the "old folks" around town, plus a few remaining family members, and it was a good day for them. On January 8, 2011 -- less than ten days later -- Dad went home to be with the Lord. Where he is today, safe and sound, rejoicing! xoxo

Suemn said...

I'm so glad to hear that both your dad and Anne are doing much better and that they have such terrific support from their kids.

Jan said...

Wonderful news! So glad he is now home and everyone is doing well.

Sparky said...

Praise God your Dad is home. That makes me happy too.
Sending Love & Blessings. xx

Jean said...

Your dad is amazing!!! He just keeps recovering from these scares! I love all the pics, especially the two of them being back together again! So SWEET!

HappyK said...

Such wonderful good news. So happy all went well and they are both home together once again.
You can't tell me prayers don't work!!! :)

Jeanette said...

I'm so glad your dad is doing better! Happy the two lovebirds are back together again!

Kim said...

Oh my goodness, when it rains it pours! Glad to hear they're both feeling well again! Now you get to rest!

carrie@northwoods scrapbook said...

Gotta love the power of prayer. And of family love and support. 😊 ❤️ I'm so happy to hear he's doing so much better! Prayers he and your stepmom both remain in good health and even better spirits! xo

A Joyful Cottage said...

Love this post. So glad your dad is out of the hospital and back home. The photo of him kissing Ann is so dear. However, the photo of him reading to Cassie is very, very sweet. Some day that photo will mean the world to her. Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us. Hugs.

LL Cool Joe said...

So pleased your Dad has recovered and is home and that your stepmom recovered from Covid! They are both built of tough stuff!

Donna said...

SO glad folks are doing better! Love "the Kiss"...SO sweet!
I'll take a bowl of that potato soup!!
hughugs
Donna

Tracy dixon said...

That is such great news. So thankful he is better.