The last 48 hours have been incredibly hard and emotional. Kim and I have focused on Dad’s medical situation to give him the best possible chances. They were going to move him out of the ICU and we demanded that he stay. They listened. We have been by his side every minute the hospital will allow. We also have lots of people in our camp advocating alternate solutions, etc… Our aunt has a 30+ year career as a medical ER nurse so we have listened to her throughout this tough journey. We have also looked into getting him out of NCH and into “something else”. All of that has always been predicated on his ability to stabilize for a prolonged period. The ups and downs we all have experienced don’t make sense to Kim and I either. Those have been difficult because we had glimmers of hope, then setbacks that make his recovery seem impossible. We will come to understand that better one day. While we want to believe there is a path out of this situation, God will help us determine what’s best for Dad. We continue to pray hard for miracles. Your prayers have always been appreciated.
Everything you all are thinking, we are also thinking. We have been down every path and possible solution because we aren’t ready to let Dad go. That will never end. He’s remarkable, but as I sit here with Kim, there is NOTHING unsaid between any of us. Through the journey with our Mom and Alzheimer’s, our bond is stronger than ever. We talk to Dad every single day.
I know many of you want to talk to Dad. He knows you all are thinking about him. I have passed every word to him and he appreciates it, just wishes to handle these moments privately. His sister was able to visit from Orlando earlier in the week as well. Thanks for the continued thoughts and prayers.
Mike
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