Update on Dad's Surgery
My father, Lloyd Grizzle, had another surgery this morning. This one was to clean out a bed sore that had become severely infected. The doctor said the surgery went well, and Dad is recovering now.
Dad has been in one hospital or another since July. He is currently at Windy Hill Hospital in Marietta, GA. My mother is now looking into nursing homes, where hopefully Dad will be able to get the ongoing care he needs and continue with physical therapy.
Dad continues to experience moments of disorientation, agitation, and fear. Several times he has asked Mother if he has been captured by enemies, or if he is in jail.
But there have been some hopeful signs that Dad's "old self" is beginning to emerge. Yesterday while CNN was on the TV in his hospital room, Dad was able to read what was on the screen about the crisis on Wall Street, and he asked Mother about their 401-K. I'm hoping and praying that these moments of lucidity, when Dad is oriented and fully in the present moment, will increase.
I want to thank all of you who have sent me messages, emails, and phone calls. I am truly grateful for your continued prayers and kindness.
~ Grateful Bear
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Dad has been in one hospital or another since July. He is currently at Windy Hill Hospital in Marietta, GA. My mother is now looking into nursing homes, where hopefully Dad will be able to get the ongoing care he needs and continue with physical therapy.
Dad continues to experience moments of disorientation, agitation, and fear. Several times he has asked Mother if he has been captured by enemies, or if he is in jail.
But there have been some hopeful signs that Dad's "old self" is beginning to emerge. Yesterday while CNN was on the TV in his hospital room, Dad was able to read what was on the screen about the crisis on Wall Street, and he asked Mother about their 401-K. I'm hoping and praying that these moments of lucidity, when Dad is oriented and fully in the present moment, will increase.
I want to thank all of you who have sent me messages, emails, and phone calls. I am truly grateful for your continued prayers and kindness.
~ Grateful Bear
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posted by Darrell Grizzle | 11:21 AM
3 Comments:
So glad the surgery went well!
I love reading your blog, Darryl. Having never met you, your character shines through what you write, and I always find myself warmed by it.
I hope and pray with you for your dad's recovery. Look after yourself.
This is very good news. I'm happy for these signs of recovery, and pray that it's just the beginning on the road to completely restored health.
(And what a great reminder that even to be able to be worried about our 401K's is a blessing in itself!)
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