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.
So happy your dad is back home. Hugs and prayers. Best wishes to all and all the best!
I’m so glad your Dad is back home and doing better!
So happy for you and your family! I know your heart is full! The first time your daddy works in the garden make sure you take a picture, then I will know for sure he is feeling good! Enjoy all the new beginnings! Happiness to you on all your future plans!
So thankful and happy that your Dad is at home. He is looking so much better.
I could almost taste those veggies. They look delicious. Praying that his tummy can handle all of that good food. You know that I love your family. It does my heart good to see your parents together at home again.
Blessings!
Judy
You just can’t keep a great man down! Wonderful wonderful news. He looks so good sitting at that table. And your mom’s cooking? I’m so jealous! I’d love to just stand at her elbow and learn, learn, learn. Praise God, your family is in such a better place now!
I am so happy your Daddy is home. The relationship you two have is so heartwarming. God is so good and HE is faithful.
So glad your Dad is home! Hoping for continued strength and healing. I love the picture of him in the swing looking up.
I am thankful that your Daddy is home and on the mend. God bless him. Our prayers continue for good health and for your mother also. God answers prayers!
I am so very happy that your Dad got to come home. I just love reading your blog and following your lives together. I can relate because I have taken care of elderly parents in the past. Many prayers for him and your mother as he continues his recovery. I am looking forward to happy days ahead for you and Mark, as well.
Melba
This is the best news that I could hear. I am so thankful your sweet daddy is home with your mom. I know it has been a difficult time for her too. God is good and has answered prayers about his healing. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date about your dad. Tell him he has a lot of cyber daughters that love him and wants him to get better. The same goes for your sweet mom.
Rhoda, I am so glad your dad is home and looking so much better. “You can’t keep a good man down” as they say. He looks so happy and his color is good now. Being home is the best thing for healing, I think. Plus, your mama’s wonderful food will surely help with getting his strength back. Congrats again to you and Mark. I am so happy for you both. Blessings to your family. Your blog is such a pleasure to read. It is the first one I look for each morning. ?
When I opened my email and saw your title, it made my heart so happy! I love seeing that long drink of water in his swing. Your mom must be so happy. T hey sure had a lot of prayer warriors in their corner.
So glad your Dad is home. U r so blessed to have such loving parents. I love how your Mom just sets the pot on the table….now that’s my kind of setting the table. Bless their sweet hearts. Prayers for the both of them that our Lors will give them many more years together.
He’s looking good and I’m sure Parker is the best medicine ever! So glad he’s back home.
This is wonderful news!
Great news that your Dad is home and on the mend. My continued prayers for his healing. 🙂
Wonderful news! I am sure home cooking will help immensely too! 🙂
This post made me smile ear to ear. God bless him!
Great to see your precious father is back at home. When you talked about all setting around the table was such a wonderful loving picture of your family. Thanks again for letting us peak into your life. Blessings Kristie
So wonderful to hear that your dad came home! As they say, “there’s no place like home”. My dad took a fall last Thursday and was rushed to the hospital. He was tested for C Diff also since he’s been struggling with his bowels but it came back negative thank goodness. He was transferred to a rehab center yesterday and continues to ask us when he can come home. We hope soon but at age 89, it’s a difficult thing to bounce back quickly. God bless your dad.
Aww, Linda, bless your daddy, so glad he didn’t test positive for c diff. Hopefully he can recover fast and be back home.