Busy Day

We spent the day moving mom into Covenant Place.  Loading stuff at the lake and then unloading here.  Finally, we had time to get up to the hospital.  We thought dad seemed weaker but peaceful.  He recognized us but didn't always speak coherently.  His nurse was a really nice young woman from Malaysia who was very kind to us and to dad.  I asked her about asking for some Hospice counseling and she made the necessary notations for that in the morning.  We are meeting with the social worker at 9am tomorrow.  It is a very emotional time.  I know we are losing dad.  I told him several times that I loved him and he responded.  I couldn't bear losing him without making sure he knows that.  We always tell each other we love each other when we video conference so it is nothing new.  Many of you reading this have made this journey.  It is my first time.

The circumstances have been challenging and I am tired.  But, now mom is in a safe place and I am typing this using dad's keyboard.  I don't know what else to say except that dad still can dig deeply into his reserves to summon up enough energy to communicate with us.  It isn't always exactly on subject but I will take whatever I can get.

When I started this it was just the most expeditious way of sharing what we hoped would be dad's progress with everyone.  It has turned out to be a chronicling of a part of my life that has been the most challenging.  I can only thank all of you out there reading this for being part of my dad's life.  It has been an extraordinary journey for him and mom thanks to all of you who love and care about mom and dad.