Update from HOME!

Hi All,

Dad went home on Wednesday evening, and has so immensely enjoyed being there.  The first day however was an adjustment, as the only nurse he has there is mom.  (and Aunt Sharon, who helped tremendously and stayed the night the first few nights).  He went from a very high need patient on 24 hour nonstop care (someone was in his room depending upon his state every 20 minutes to one hour) to alone at home.  So naturally after being in the hospital for five weeks, going home was a relief but a bit scary.  Every ache and pain was a worry.  Figuring out all of the medication itself was quite the task.  He has gone home on a very low level of oxygen, as we are still needing to work on getting his lungs functioning to their full potential.  He still is tasked with 10 times every hour he is awake using his breathing tool which expands the lungs as if he were running.

However, since getting through the first few days, my parents seem to have the routine down quite well.  My dad's appetite has greatly improved which is very exciting! He has some much needed strength back already as well.  With his walker he is able to walk all the way down the hall of his house (and for those that are familiar with the house, that is a LONG walk!).

We were over last night with all four little girls....he sat in his chair in the living room, we had the door open to the patio/backyard, and he was able to watch the girls jump off the diving board, show him their tricks, and enjoyed the sound his sweet little girls' voices.  He will have a physical therapist come to the house three times a week to work with him and has home health care come once a week as well.  Wednesday he has an appointment at Dr. Nguyen's office - prayers for a positive visit would be wonderful!!!  Below is a pic of Brooklynn and Ava so happy to have Papa back at home. :)