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.
noreen says
So happy to see your dad back in his home, and thankful that God has been gracious to him. Love seeing all the delicious homecooked meals from your mum’s kitchen! Sending you warm regards from the tip of Africa (Cape Town)
Debbie says
What wonderful news! When I first read “daddy’s home” it made my day. I am so happy for you and your family. There is no place like home. Thanking the Lord for answered prayer.
Sandy says
Hallelujah, your daddy is back home! He looks so much better. Love the photos of him on his swing and with sweet Parker in his lap! Yes, he sure does have a huge fan club in blog land!
Jacque Avant says
So glad to know your dad is back home. He looks so comfortable on his swing. Love the meal your mama fixed for him and yall. My kind of cooking and eating. Prayers for continued recovery and love the picture of your dad and precious Parker.
Jacque
Kellie says
I am so thrilled your sweet daddy has made it home! He looks so much better and happier in the pictures.
We will continue to keep your entire family in our thoughts.
The meal your mom prepared looks delicious.
Whitney says
What a wonderful answer to prayer! I’m so glad your Dad is home! As always, your plate looked delicious. Fried cornbread? Yes please! 🙂
Bonnie Brown says
So thankful he is home and enjoying his chair and his swing. I know it was a joyous celebration around that table Thursday, when he could be back home with your Mom and other family. Just looking at that plate of food made me smile because that’s how my Mama cooked and it was soooooo good! He’ll get better just eating home cookin’ and being in his own surroundings. Love keeping up with your sweet Daddy.
Carol Ionata Heartfelt Whimsies says
So very happy that your precious daddy is on the mend!! Your mother and father look so content in these pix! ???
Lindsey says
What a great way to start off the week, I am so happy to see your sweet Daddy home and that food!! It looks so good!! I wish your Mom had a cookbook 🙂 Have a great week!!
Lindsey
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So happy that your Dad is back home and doing better. And, congratulations on your marriage! Hope the days to come bring only blessings!!
Lori says
1. This makes me so happy to see your Dad home and I can see the light back in his eyes! What a cutie!
2. Everytime I see your Mom’s meals I want some!
Sherry M says
What wonderful news! Your family reminds me so much of mine. Your mom’s table of home grown and home cooked vegetables looks just like my mom’s. She is 87 and still works very hard taking care of her garden. Thank God for family. Enjoy every moment you can with both your parents. Godspeed to your Dad’s full recovery. Love the pictures. Brings back memories of my dad in his swing. Have a wonderful week .
Sylvia Frazier says
Hello Rhoda, So happy for the improvement in your Dad’s condition and back home where he will rehab much better in his own home surrounded by the loving care of family. The picture of him in his recliner and his swing is the virtual picture of the graciousness of God! As he regains his strength and your Mom can relax too, hopefully life will return to normal. Now you can enjoy visiting and you and Mark can move forward with the completion of your new home together. This has been a long road for you but God has rewarded you for your continued trust in His will and He has truly given you “beauty for ashes.” This is a wonderful time in the next chapter in your life. God is a God of love and rewards!
Rhoda says
Thank you Sylvia for those sweet words! THis is exactly how I feel, so many blessings after going thru much heartache. God has been so good to me!
leigh says
Such wonderful news! So happy for your dad and for your sweet family! No place like home for sure, and now that he is home and eating your mom’s home cooked food he will thrive and flourish, I have no doubt! All studies prove that when a patient can be home in his own surroundings and around the people thy love, they recover much more quickly…Just remind him, it will take time before he feels like his normal self, and to take care of himself well so he can get there! Slow and easy….certainly don’t need him falling, etc to set him back….And watch that walker, so many tend to “carry” it when they are using it instead of leaning in! 🙂 Enjoy your time with him and so happy for you and Mark in this new married life together…
Rhonda says
Welcome home dad! So good to see you in your own happy place : ))) You look good and we give God all the glory for your healing and back at home with your love ones : )
Mary says
I am glad to see your dad is home and safe, right where he belongs. He even gave us a smile with Parker at the end.
Jane H. says
He just needed to be at home with his wife’s home cooking! Bless them both!
teresa says
I was thrilled with this post as I think about your Dad so often. Is he doing at-home rehab now? My DH went through a similar experience (after a major operation) and continues to get better, but her does his PT on his own everyday as well as at outpatient rehab. The main hurdle is to get enough protein to help build muscle and calories, of course. I’m sure with your Mom’s cooking he won’t have too much problem there. : ) He looks so happy in these pics at home.
Rhoda says
Hi, Teresa, yes they are having some in home rehab folks coming in 2 or 3 times a week. I’ll have to ask mom how it goes this week.
Jan says
It’s good to hear that your Dad is home. I know he will get undivided attention from your mom, and mend better than having to stay at rehab longer. That lunch looks delicious. Would you please see if your mom would share her creamed corn recipe. I seem to have been able to make most of the veggie dishes my MIL used to fix, but her creamed corn seems to fool me every time. I just can’t seem to duplicate it. I always get “well it’s good, but not Nannies.”
Rhoda says
Jan, someone else asked about the corn and she puts up corn from the garden in the freezer, then takes it out and thaws it, puts in the microwave for a few minutes, cooking it with butter and a little milk. She also adds corn starch to thicken it if it’s too runny.
Diane Taylor says
WOOHOO – so very happy to hear this news!!! Prayer is a powerful thing. I hope and pray he continues to improve and that he doesn’t do too much too soon.
Sending love to you all from my little corner of the world (Baltimore) :):)