monday, 10/21/07

sorry it's been awhile. with brother away and leaves falling it's been a busy time. not to forget i'm sharing my laptop with mom so she can play games....

this past week was a good one despite the schedule. dad and i managed to get out at least once a day and that helped keep his spirits up. by out, i mean get in the car and go... not just go outside and sit.

dad is sleeping a great deal and his breathing seems more laborous these days. he's not fighting a cold or anything... it's something to keep an eye on as it worries me. even sitting in his chair he breathes very heavy as if he's walked a mile.

we went to church yesterday and again, during hymns, dad wasn't able to follow the words the whole time. quiet tears came to me... thankfully they didn't flow but i did have to wipe some big ones away.

mom and her therapy continues although we're winding down. PT called her regular doctor to ask if they can continue on "his prescription" as they're now finding that the old aches when she stands up for a short period have returned. i guess they never left-- she's simply been sitting down for 2 months and hadn't had the chance to stand to know the ache was still there. anyway, the ache in her back when she stands prevents her from doing normal things like standing at the dishwasher so mom agreed to go to the doc for him to address.

the doc ordered an MRI and was able to secure an appt for saturday morning. we got there and gotta say- it was the most pleasant experience we've had yet at the hospital! in and out in an hour with very pleasant people. so now we wait for what's next.

hubby and i have been very busy coordinating work for the house. new gutters and soffits were installed last week. the roof gets done this saturday. the carpets were cleaned this past saturday. new glass block for basement windows and garage get installed next week and... bathtub and shower updates will be finished by the first of the year. oh! and some landscape clean up work begins next monday. it's been a whirlwind but all necessary and good. we wanted to get the outside done before winter arrives as we can have the inside stuff done anytime. tonight with any luck, brother returns and youngest son and i can paint his bedroom. he's moving to a new room... his new bed arrives tomorrow and he couldn't be more excited! his old room will be turned into the pups revamped hang out room and a reading room for me.

mom and dad love seeing and hearing about all we're doing at the house as it helps keep their minds off their daily challenges. hey-- it's my pleasure to help!! :)