Thank you to all who have asked about my dad, he has amazed everyone including the doctors. No one expected him to pull through this episode but miracles are still happening.
I got home from Oregon on Saturday, Aug. 30th and while still at the airport got a call that Dad was in the hospital. I kept in contact with someone over there daily and by Wednesday it did not look as though he was going to make it 'till the weekend so Thursday morning my daughter drove me over there. (She and my son ganged up on me and would not hear of me driving myself because of my back. Were very adament also about me going before the storm passed through and we saw what was going to happen.) Stranded without a vehicle....again! I told them I would stay until he either passed away or got better. Well, when we got to the hospital Thursday afternoon he was so much better than the day before that again even the doctors were shocked. He had his ups and downs in the hospital for about two more weeks but then was released to the rehab center in Kentwood so they could try to strengthen him. Don't know if that is going to work out but we are just taking one day at a time. Kim came to get me this weekend, we got back yesterday evening about 6:00 and I am so glad to be home for a while.
I did not think to take my computer with me but would not have had internet access anyway so was not able to keep you updated. Ella Joy I am sorry I did not get in touch with you, we were in Hammond at the hospital daily but as I said I did not have my own transportation and didn't get to see anyone. Gail Feltman found out about Dad from someone and called a couple of times to check on him. His dad and brother had worked for Dad in the past when he was sawmilling so Gail knew him quite well. I was glad to hear that his place in Houma had survived Gustav with minor damage, trees down, etc. No damage to his home. They were without power but he was staying at his nephew's house in Hammond. Glad to hear also that none of you guys were injured or anything in the storms, at least I haven't heard of any.
Wow, I just noticed the time, 11:00a.m. so have to get busy. Mike and Synthia are taking me to lunch since I have nothing in my house to eat. I will post more later but again thanks for your interest in Dad.
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Hilda,
So glad to hear that your Dad is doing better...My daughter-in-law, Cyndie Fussell, is the Nurse Practitioner at the Kentwood Rehab.
They live in Hammond, but she comes to Kentwood every day to check on her patients... Sure hope he continues to do good.. Do keep us posted...
I know you are glad to be home for a while...Take care...
I'm amazed at the older folks pulling through some of these serious
episodes. Certainly glad to hear he is doing better. Kathleen Womach Prime works at the Rehab Center. Did you see her?
The two storms have kept us busy...
we had to take out four trees. We still have the huge piles. Hopefully,
they will be picked up by the end of this week.
Thanks Bettye. I met Cyndie at the Rehab Center one evening while I was there. She seems really concerned about her patients, and is a very nice person. I learned that she and one of Jim's daughters had played basketball together. Small world, huh?
EJ, I got to see and talk with Kathleen several times. In fact she brought some of her annuals up there for me to see, that was fun and enlightening. So many times I hear a name but can't picture the person.
Maybe when I come over again I will be able to see some of you guys.
Hilda, I am glad that you met Cyndie.. She does love all of her patients...She is a very caring person, reminds me of the way Margaret is about all of her patients..
Hilda, Good to hear from you and glad you're Dad is better. If you are back in Kentwood again, please let us know and maybe we can get together. Have a great day.
Janice, please send your telephone number(s) to my email: swaimh@windstream.net. I would love to see you when I come back over.
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