breaktime

Well...it was a pretty good first day at home.

Dad is in bed now, and I just gave him all his medications and insulin for the night. He's asking for the usual fix my arm, my butt, my legs, my neck...but other than that he is fine.

The nurse, Jay, is here now, and is talking with Mom about what is going to happen and basic questions he needs to ask to get updated with Dad's health. Jay is from the home health care place through our insurance, and his job tonight was to just see where we are at and where we are going.

While getting the medications all ready Jay said...something about "Bethel"...what is this Bethel Baptist I keep hearing about? And we said that we were members there, and he said "I knew there was something different about you guys!" You born again, he asked? He said "I'm a believer too!" And we said yes...he said "Oh so you guys believe in the rapture...you think its gonna happen soon too right?" Yes we do;) He was soo soo happy to meet us, and we are delighted to have met him. I'm not sure if he will be actively at our house, but I wouldn't be surprised if we get to see him again;)

Anyway...I went to Walmart and Shoprite today. I needed to stock up on Dad's prescriptions which were a total of 16...and lots of $$$. Then I stocked up our pantry because Mom and I do not eat at home much anymore, and definitely not together...so now that everyone is home we have to think about food. Ekkk...I'm now the chef;)...Dad was totally cute and asked if I needed help when I made dinner but Mom reassured him that I was OK.

Dad had a couple visitors today so we signed them up to help moved Dad to the wheelchair:) So yes, four rookies used a lift to put my dad in a wheelchair and all parties are alive to tell about it;) Thanks Vickie and Bud!!:) I'm sure it won't take that many people in the future (I hope), but for a while it just might be that way. He was in the wheelchair for about an hour, when I wanted to tilt him back and the thing kind of broke! So we had to quick put him back on the hoyer (lift) to put him back in bed. And Praise the Lord it was a lot easier than getting him up!

The plan for tomorrow is to have the routine nurse stop by to talk about what the extended care of Dad will be for the remainder of the year.

Mom will be staying home with Dad tomorrow and Monday. I'll be heading off to church in the morning and I encourage you to do the same!

Here is a picture from tonight's events:)