On January 31 at 11:45 pm, my dad had a massive stroke. Mom and Corey called 911 and got him to the hospital in record time. They were able to do two treatments that busted the clot but there was some residual damage due to the lack of oxygen to a small part of his brain.
So at 9 am Sunday morning, the family was told to get to the hospital and get Amber and her family in to say our last goodbyes.....silly doctors don't know my God and the power of prayer. Needless to say...they were wrong (thank you God) and my dad is making progress each day. He stayed at the hospital until Friday, then was moved to a rehab facility to begin therapy. Saturday morning dad was sitting up in a wheel chair (first time sitting in a week) and Sunday he was able to sit up a little by himself. In fact, I went to see him Sunday morning around 9:30 and he had moved himself around the corner to the windows. We went outside and enjoyed the sun a little before his morning therapy began.
Dad started his occupational, speech, and physical therapy on Monday and was TIRED. BUT, three therapists helped him and had him standing for a short period of time. Good news...no dizziness.
We have a meeting this afternoon with all of dad's therapists to discuss the prognosis, progress made over the last two days, and anything else we want/need to know. He will be in this facility for about two months (according to his pissy Case Manager - we need to pray for her attitude) but we are praying that dad continues to fight and make improvement each day. Mom's goal is to have him out of the hospital by their anniversary, April 16.
Anyway, that's what has been happening around here. Corey and I are trying to keep the business going and keep from losing our minds. Dang, daddy sure did keep this all together. I hope we can do half as good a job as him.
Michael thinks dad's room is the coolest because the TV is right in front of the bed. AND toot-toot's bed has a work out ring. (Hanging above the bed so he can pull himself up.) Katelynn has not quite figured out what is going on.
Tiff,
ReplyDeleteOur God is an AWESOME God, and we have seen a miracle done in your Daddy's life. I just want you to know that I think this blog is great! You have done a great job with it! You and your family mean so very much to Tony and I. I never dreamed that when I met your sweet Mom 7 months ago that we would have grown so close. I feel closer to your family than families that I have known for many years. That is a God thing! It is very special. Just know that you and your family, Mom and Daddy are in our thoughts and prayers daily. There is so many lives that have been touched by what was such a scarey experience a couple of weeks ago. Your family is strong, the love that you guys have for each other is a testimony to so many. Just remember you are not alone. We love you and if there is anything Tony and I can ever do for you or if you just need to vent, or talk..we are here for you! Love you much, Rhonda