Looking Better

Things are looking better! Though Dad is still not resting as well as he would like, he had a better night. His blood pressure, nausea and headache are all under control and his pain continues to be little to none, thanks to the epidural.

Yesterday the wound team showed Mom how to care for Dad's ostemy. Jake and I watched also, and together we should be able to get it right when Dad gets home. Dad rested most of the day. Tim and Nathan arrived yesterday afternoon and drove up to Huntsman with Dennis and Debbie. They took mom home and John and I took the night shift. I stayed at the hospital and John spent the night at his nephew's (Ethan's) apartment.

The doctor came in early this morning and said things looked good. He said Dad had to take more walks today. He did two laps around the floor and a bit later the physical therapist came in and took him for another walk, had him walk up a few stairs and introduced some exercises for him to do. She left some "homework" for Dad. He was pretty tired after all of this and took a much needed nap.

Tim and Nathan came up and after his nap we helped Dad with another walk and his exercises. He was not too excited about it all, but knew he needed to get moving! He had a "bath" and Tim helped him shave. He said that was the longest he had ever grown his beard, and I know it felt good to him to fell clean shaven!

Dayna K. and Kavika came to visit. Dayna brought him a tea leaf lei she made him for Father's Day. She said it represents joy and good luck. Dad liked it. John and Kirby also came by with their kids. I think it cheered Dad a bit to see the little ones.

Tim is staying with Dad tonight. He will do a good job getting Dad to carry out his physical therapy and will be welcome company for him. They already discussed Dad's 1938 Ford. (The one Mom sold for $25, thinking she was doing Dad a favor). Tim found a photo on line and an ad for a '38 Ford. In good condition today it would sell for $39,000. Ooops, dont' tell Mom!

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there. Remember what Dad said, "Family is wonderful" and enjoy your family tomorrow. Love, Dayna