We Survived

Dad had his eye surgery on April 14th. Sam and Kali stayed with Mom while I went to the hospital with Dad. He did great with the surgery. Mom came home with us that day. Rod went and brought Dad to our house the next day.

Dad's surgery was to repair a hole in the retina. After the surgery he had to have his face parallel to the floor! All day! He could be vertical for 1o minutes an hour. And on his stomach, face down to sleep. His whole body ached by the second day. But he was a trooper... no complaining! And by the third or fourth day, he was starting to get the vision back in his eye. He taught Miss K how to carve while he was here. And pretty soon, he had enough vision, he was back to carving too.

As far as Mom goes, well..............dementia is a horrible thing. She knows Dad sometimes. And he makes her feel more secure when he is around. One second she would know me, the next she was telling me all about her daughter. It's a horrible disease. By the time Mom and Dad went home, Miss K and I were exhausted from taking care of Mom. It is a hard job to care for her! I am amazed (and proud) of what good care my Dad gives Mom.

Anyway, we survived... and in about 10 weeks, we get to do it all over again when Dad and David go on their radio trip! (I need to figure out a way to nap now and store up sleep and energy ☺)

Have a great weekend! Enjoy the sunshine!