Dad Update

I'm spending the night at the hospital tonight with dad. His fever is down again and he is feeling like he wants to talk. He is having the shakes in his arms and legs. His left arm is swelling and is now elevated. He is still very thirsty and has drank at least 6 big glasses of water tonight. He keeps asking me to move him up and down and all around in his bed. He means he wants me to move the bed up and down for him. He lets out a sigh of relief everytime we repeat this ritual. It must be hard to lay on your back for such along time. They are still trying to ascertain where the infection is coming from, Last and most prevalent thought, his pressure wound. The wound people have been in to treat it again and try to help it to heal.

Today I paid attention to my dad's hands and feet. They were both in hideous condition. I braced myself and washed, cleaned and cut his fingernails and toe nails. He said that it felt better. At least I think they look better. You never think about how many people hold loved ones hands until you reach for their hand and see and feel grit. He is all clean now. Now if we can get his bushy little face shorn he will be ready for the world.

I'm going to try to grab a few zzzzzzzzs. Dad is doing better now we just have to see if he can pull his way through the infection. Please continue to pray for his health and comfort.

In Him,
Debbie