DAD UPDATE:

He continues to be in the hospital. He has double pneumonia and the flu. He is having trouble swallowing and needs his esophagus stretched but he’s not strong enough right now. He is finally sleeping a lot and the nurses respect that and don’t bother him if they don’t have to.

The hospital won’t send him back to the facility that messed up twice, so I talked to the hospital case manager and asked for one that I know is very good. He’s been accepted whenever he is ready to go.

My mom is stressed out. She’s at the hospital everyday for at least 4 hours. She receives an incredible amount of phone calls everyday from friends and family asking for an update. His friends have gone up to see him each time he’s been in the hospital. Family from Ohio will be coming out this Sunday for a birthday lunch with my Mom and then they will be going to see my dad.

I’m exhausted. This has been emotional for various reasons. 10 hours in an ER is draining. I have been sleeping a lot since ending my time in social work. It’s like my body just let go of all the stress and now it just wants sleep!

Thank you for the prayers for my dad and family.

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