We wondered when this day might come and I’m so happy to share that Daddy came home on Thursday from the rehab! It was a happy day for all of us, we have been waiting for this wonderful day to arrive! No one more happy than he was though, he couldn’t wait to get home to the comfort of his favorite recliner and his swing in the back yard. He didn’t waste much time getting out to that swing.
Mom made some of his favorite homegrown veggies for lunch and my sister and I ate with them and it was a big celebration as we sat around that table again for the first time in 6 weeks. I know many of you have been through these health issues with your elderly family members, but this was a first for us and one that we hope to not repeat anytime soon. We hope and pray that he continues healing and getting better. He’s walking very well on his walker now and the c diff seems to be at bay, although he’s still on the antibiotics and probiotics to combat this nasty bug. Overall though, he’s doing great! He’s getting stronger every day and just getting him up on his feet is a good thing.
His body is on the mend, but it will probably take a long time for him to get his stamina back and feel completely back to normal. He will definitely stay on those probiotics forever now! We all got there to take him home last Thursday and he was sitting there, dressed and waiting patiently (or maybe not!) for us to get him out of there.
My sister drove them home and got him situated back at home and back in his chair again. I know he is so happy to be there in the familiar comforts of home.
He immediately turned on the TV and started watching the news.
Mom had made some fresh veggies from the garden and we all ate lunch together, so it was sort of a celebration for all of us. This schedule has worn us all out and we are all grateful to be out of rehab.
Mom fried up some cornbread to go with our veggies. She’s so good at all this and we are thankful for her too.
Creamed corn, steamed okra, fresh tomatoes, some type of field peas, and fried cornbread. It was yummy and comforting to all of us.
Doesn’t that look great? Mom’s special touch on that food is the best. Mom’s cooking is unique to her and we love it.
She is so happy to have her hubby back home with her where he belongs. I know it was quiet and lonesome for her while he was gone. This was a 6 week ordeal starting the week of Father’s Day. Then one week in the hospital and 4 weeks in rehab. We are grateful it’s over and we hope for the best in dad’s continued recovery. We do not want another stint like this!
It did us all good to see him sitting around that table again. He completely cleaned his plate, something we haven’t seen him do since he got sick.
After lunch, he didn’t waste anytime getting to his swing. It’s his happy place and where he spends a lot of time. He hasn’t made it out to check on the garden yet, but I’m sure that will happen soon. He is walking on his walker everywhere now and needs to be careful so he can regain his balance and strength and so he won’t fall again.
We keep telling him he has to walk with the walker and not to get too ambitious yet. We hope he’s listening! Mom will have to keep an eye on him.
I know he appreciates all of the prayers and well wishes that all of you sent him and he will sit down when he feels like it and read all the cards y’all sent for himself. He sure was amazed that this many people around the country care about little ole’ him, but I told him he has a huge fan club out there who love him and care for him. I know that does his heart good and it sure does all of our hearts good to have you all praying and caring for us as a family. So, thank you again from the bottom of my heart! I wanted to give a full report on how dad is doing and document this special day of his homecoming from the rehab. If you missed the story of how all this happened, read my July 4th post for all the details. We hope this is behind us now and better days are ahead!
Parker came home to stay with my sister for the week for an end of the summer visit and he was very happy to see her. She makes us all smile!
My schedule is still not back to normal, so I will probably be skipping Fashion over 50 this month and hope to get back on track next month. With our trip to the beach and still getting the house ready for move-in, it’s been such a busy time for me and we are looking forward to continuing a few house projects in preparation for getting in soon! I still have packing to do too so stay tuned for all of that.
Hurrah so glad he’s home and mending.
Bless his ❤️
Keep him well
I’m so happy your dad is home!
I’ve never had fried cornbread before. That looks so good!
That food your mother cooked looks wonderful, and it will be one of the things that will make your dad heal faster. They are a good-looking couple. I love it that in one of the first photos he’s sitting there waiting to be taken home and his arms are folded — holding in his impatience. He looks very relaxed in his home setting.
Diane, you read that pic well. He was waiting not so patiently to go home.
So glad your Dad is home! He will recover with the speed of lightning now I bet! The food looks awesome & loved the pic of your Mom & your Dad together & the one of your Dad & Parker 🙂 So sweet!
I am so so so glad your dad is better and at home where he belongs with your precious mom! I adore your parents and love hearing about them. They both definitely have a fan club out there so I hope they believe you!! Your sister looks just like your mom and you look just like your dad!
What is in the fireplace? Is that a heater of some sort? It looks warm!
Again, thrilled he’s on the mend and thank you for updating us, and for sharing your parents with us.
HI, Kate, it’s a gas heater in the fireplace. Dad loves that thing during the winter.
God’s blessings I pray over your precious family. Your family story and photos are so inspiring to so many.
So happy your getting off to the beach. Hope y’all relax and enjoy some great food and maybe a little antique shopping. Enjoy every second.
This touched my heart, my dad loved his swing in the backyard, too. I’m so glad your dad is back home! God bless you and your family, Rhoda. Treasure the time with them, I know you do. Thanks for sharing them with us. I miss my parents and love seeing yours. The little things like sharing that wonderful food prepared by your mom are such moments to be treasured. Xo
When I saw the title of today’s entry, I smiled and said, “Praise God!” So very glad that your Dad is home. I know that your whole family is too! Praying that he continues to do well. Parker is growing up. The little ones always bring such joy to a family.
Praise God for His healing touch to your precious daddy. So happy he is home. Continued prayers for him and strength for your mom. Thank you Jehovah Rapha.
Great report, gorgeous pic of Parker and Grandpa
So glad to see things back to normal. Welcome home!
Eating delicious food that your Mom is cooking will definitely keep his health improving! Your dad looks so happy to be home! The photo with Parker is so sweet. This has been a joyous week for you,
Yay, such great news! Having gone through similar situations with my own family, I know how good it feels to get back to some semblance of normalcy. He looks like his old self, albeit a little thinner, but I’m betting your mom’s good cooking will take care of that in no time! And Parker is looking so grown up! Thanks for sharing the wonderful update.
It warmed my heart to see your IG pic. So happy he is back home. I know your momma missed having him there with her. And, I know all that home cooking will do him good. Enjoy your time away. You deserve a break!!
Rhoda,I’m so relieved your daddy is home. Love following along with your family, thank you for sharing with your fans. Your parents must be so happy you and Mark are married. I know I am.
God has been good to all of us. We love that Dad is home!! Kisses and hugs to Mom, Dad, Sis, Parker and the whole family.
I’m oh so glad to see that your Dad has made it home. He looks good and he looks so happy to be back at home. Your mom looks happy too. Now I will pray that he is careful and uses his walker and doesn’t get too ambitious out in that big garden of his. God Bless Him Wishing all the best for him and your mom.
I read all that with tears of joy. So good to see something good in my news feed these days. Prayers for continued recovery for your dad. I hope he heeds sound advice and takes life slow for the rest of the summer. So happy to see him home.
WONDERFUL news!
PS – Couldn’t believe it when your pic sh0wed the pan on the table holding the veggies ….it’s the exact same as my mom’s…Flint Echo waterless cooking with copper clad bottom. Three layers…forerunner to today’s versions! Got the same pans when I married, but followed Mom’s advice not to get the copper bottoms, as they were harder to keep clean. (Didn’t have today’s advanced cleaning products…just used Brillo pads.) Just tri-ply stainless. Still have/use them…
Looks as though your summer’s coming together very well!
Such wonderful news that your Dad is home…He looks like he does feel better at home with your Mom, where he belongs…That lunch looks scrumptious!! Your family is still in my prayers, and good luck with the packing and moving…