You all have been so precious about my dad’s sickness with your thoughts and prayers on getting him well. We are realizing it’s going to be a slower process than we have hoped and even though he has made progress each week, it’s still slow going and day to day has its ups and downs. We never dreamed that his 90th birthday would be spent in a rehab trying to get well again, but it has turned out that way after all.
If you aren’t up to speed on how my dad got in a rehab, you can read this post from July 4th all about what happened and why he is sick.
You were all SO sweet to send in so many birthday cards to him. He was truly shocked that so many people care about him and wish him a speedy recovery and happy birthday. Someone sent this to print off so I taped it to his door.
He’s definitely improving and feeling better than when he arrived here 3 weeks ago. Day by day and week by week, he’s improving and doing better, but still not ready to come home. We had a family meeting with the social worker and one of the therapists that has been working with him to access where he is this week, so that they can try to get an extension for him of at least another week. We were supposed to find out something yesterday, but don’t know yet. This has to go through their insurance company so we are hopeful that it will happen and he can stay longer. He’s not ready to come home yet, as mom can’t handle his care alone. She was helping him put on his socks.
He’s walking every day on the walker and doing the stationary bike and that’s helped to strengthen his legs, so we are hopeful that every day he will gain more strength and eat more. He definitely needs to eat more to get stronger and we keep telling him that. So, overall improvements in the last week, but still not ready to go home. We know that day will come though!
We had family come to visit on dad’s birthday, my mom’s brother, Uncle Edward and his wife, Frances and 2 of their daughters, my cousins, came to visit and it was a happy time. This family is very special to us and we loved having them there.
We sang happy birthday to dad and he enjoyed telling stories and talking to Uncle Edward. He lights up when people come to see him.
I already showed you this pic of him holding the cards, but he really was amazed at all of these so thank you all so much. He isn’t up to reading much these days, so I opened the cards and read through most of them, reading him all the cities and states that the cards came from, all over the country. Y’all are amazing and made his day! I know when he is stronger he will sit and read the cards himself.
We went out to lunch with our family members and enjoyed catching up even it if was a brief time. My mom and her brother, Edward, look so much alike don’t they? Those family genes are strong. Uncle Edward is also a retired pastor and we have several of those in this family. Very proud of our Godly family heritage and this is the family I grew up in.
I captured us singing happy birthday to daddy and got a few of his remarks on camera, so enjoy this one! He’s such an animated and enjoyable guy to be around and we love him dearly. He didn’t have his hearing aids in so it took him a minute to register what we were saying. So happy he’s doing better and we look forward to the day he comes home. I’ll share more as there are new updates!
He is making progress! That is s good thing! Patience is a virtue (of which I lack). Sending prayers and birthday wishes.
Have a great Haven! ?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful dad’s birthday with us! He is truly an amazing man!!! You and your family are truly blessed to have such a wonderful person like him in your lives and he I am certain feels the same way about his family. Happy 90th Birthday to your dad …. sending thoughts and prayers for a most speedy recovery!
So glad he had a great birthday and enjoyed all the cards despite still being in the hospital… As long as family is around, it doesn’t matter where you are! He looked well and happy, and so hope he continues to progress and is home soon!
It looks like he was at least able to enjoy the company and celebrate his birthday. That’s an answer to many prayers!!
Such a joy to hear him speak – I would love to hear him preach a sermon, I’m sure he has a lot of wisdom in those 90 years; the one constant I’m sure is that the Lord is good, thanks for sharing 🙂
Rhoda, thanks for sharing your precious Daddy with us! That video was so special! We continue to pray that each new day will be an improvement — even if just a little!
This is a hard time for you as every gal is so close to her Daddy! I always say that my Daddy was my “first love”! He was my hero and I just thank God for the precious memories!
Your dear Mom is so special too! That picture of her with her brother is so nice!
Blessings!
A little late here, but I am SO glad to hear how strong your Dad sounds! I know he had a wonderful and loving birthday, and I send him my belated wishes for many, many more. Hope also that your Mom is holding up. I can imagine how difficult this has been for that precious lady. I pray for God’s blessings on you and your entire family.
So sweet! ?
OMG Rhoda your dad is such a sweetie!!!! I love him :):) He reminds me of my dad so much. I know God is with him in every step he takes towards coming home. I am sorry I didn’t get a card in the mail but you can certainly tell how touched he was at the outpouring of support. This is what I love best about bloggers and people I have met thru reading all the fun blogs. I hope he gets to come home soon.
God Bless!
Diane
You have precious parents. It doesn’t take me commenting, you already know that. I’m praying so hard that your dad goes home soon & is able to piddle around. What wonderful people!!!