Need some smoke & prayers for my Dad

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Finally. Rehab is the good part. Been through it twice, do it on my own now. Feels great to be able to move, to stretch, to rebuild shriveled muscles and vanished stamina. Lying inert is hopelessness incarnate.
 
Good news!!! Give your Dad another hug from me.
 
I went with my step-mom to see him on Tues.I really don't know how to say this,but here goes.

He was wide awake looking around with his one eye(they had to sew the other one shut because he wasn't closing it).He looked at Carol(wife) & it didn't look like he ever seen her before.He didn't look like he knew me either.Heck,it didn't even look like he knew who he was.It was really sad for both of us.
I think those other times when I though he knew me,they were just my own hopes playing tricks on me.

On top of everything,The official there said they could only keep him for a maximum of four weeks.That is NO WHERE near enough time to rehabilitate him.He's not walking or talking.He's in freakin' diapers for gosh sake.
They're looking into getting him into a VA hospital,since he's a veteran of the Vietnam War.I've heard first hand experiences from people who lived there & worked there & they're not good,to put it lightly.

This really sucks:thumbdn:

Sorry for the letdown everyone.I guess there's still the possibility of a miracle.
 
JTR357 said:
I guess there's still the possibility of a miracle.
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.....and there was one today.I just got back from the rehab & my Dad SPOKE!:)It was just a few words,but it was great.It's the first time he said anything since all this happened.
We asked him if he knew who we were & he said "yes".I asked him if he wanted me to leave the tv on as I was leaving & he said "yeah leave it on".My wife said "we love you" & he said "I love you too".
What a great visit we had with him today.I wish he could stay at this place at least another four weeks.He's making so much progress.

Thanks so much everyone & Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!!:thumbup::)
 
It's good to hear that things are starting to look better. Continuing with the prayers - God Bless!
 
JTR357 said:
.....and there was one today.I just got back from the rehab & my Dad SPOKE!:)It was just a few words,but it was great.It's the first time he said anything since all this happened.
We asked him if he knew who we were & he said "yes".I asked him if he wanted me to leave the tv on as I was leaving & he said "yeah leave it on".My wife said "we love you" & he said "I love you too".
What a great visit we had with him today.I wish he could stay at this place at least another four weeks.He's making so much progress.
Thanks so much everyone & Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all!!:thumbup::)
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Great news John. I know it sounds strange but the brain needs time to "re-boot" after these traumatic brain injuries. It sounds like he is making great progress.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2012...............Steven:)
 
We're moving Dad out of Kessler today.He's going to be a lot closer,only about SEVEN BLOCKS away from my home in a long term caring facility.This is good news!I can go & see him everyday.

He's made a lot of progress.He was able to walk about 10 feet unassisted.As far as his mind goes,sometimes he's "there" & sometimes he's not.It's sucks that he's blind.I couldn't imagine life without sight.Though there are many who live full,productive lives without their vision.

Thanks to all of you for your continued support.
 
JTR357 said:
We're moving Dad out of Kessler today.He's going to be a lot closer,only about SEVEN BLOCKS away from my home in a long term caring facility.This is good news!I can go & see him everyday.

He's made a lot of progress.He was able to walk about 10 feet unassisted.As far as his mind goes,sometimes he's "there" & sometimes he's not.It's sucks that he's blind.I couldn't imagine life without sight.Though there are many who live full,productive lives without their vision.

Thanks to all of you for your continued support.
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That is some really good news John, thanks for the update. I'm sure that having your support made a big difference for him. It is a shame that he lost his sight, but he is still alive and that is the most important thing anyone could hope for under the circumstances. As far As his mental state, talk to him a lot about family stuff, paint the picture for him with words. i think he'd like that. More prayers on the way for you and your family. Don't stop thinking positive, have faith- it works. :)
 
I tripped upon this thread late, John, that is rough, but sounds like he is recovering. My dad went home to his house today, my sister brought him. He had been hospitalized for about one month. He would barely look at me, and say, things like "I don't know" or say nothing for a whole hour visit. He just got severely depressed once mom died, and went down hill to depression and anxiety. We are hoping he will recover, for it was alot of work helping out at keeping his house running, visiting him, and taking care of my house/work/family too.

John,

I am going to pray right now for your dad, and also for you. You need to make sure you rest, spend time with your family too, and take care of your dad. I am glad to hear that he is doing better.

Stay strong for your dad.

Chris
 
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