I cannot believe what a difference there has been in Dad between yesterday and today. Night and day. Gone and back. Down and up. Yesterday he could hardly put a sentence together, and I was convinced he would never get out of bed again. He didn't even sit up without assistance. Today he has been chatty, clever, adding details to a story Dave was telling us about gladiators, sitting up in the Big Blue Chair ---
He had a great night, sleeping from about 10 pm to 7 am, with just an hour's interruption. He was awake just in time to say goodbye to Jon and Jack. (The goodbyes started my waterworks that didn't quit for quite a while.) Dad was so glad they were here, and even after they left he was still saying how much he appreciated all they did for him.
Tuesday evening we started a new regime of pills - the morphine, a sleeping pill, and a change of anti-anxiety medication. These changes, along with the catheter working like a charm, must have worked extremely well. All the swelling Dad had in his feet, arm and face was gone this morning, and as I said, he slept well. Let's hope this combination keeps it up!
Dad perked up as he woke up more fully, and I washed him. He then had a good breakfast of grapefruit and French toast and took all his pills. Then he wanted coffee (HOT coffee) and wanted to sit up even more. Geoff and I were skeptical, but we helped sit him up with his legs over the side of the bed, and he did great. Dave came home after taking Jon and Jack to the airport. Dad wanted to go into the living room to his Big Blue Chair, and we thought he could handle it, so we got him into the wheelchair and then into the BBC. He promptly fell asleep after all the activity, and slept for almost two hours.
He woke up just as Mom arrived. She wanted to visit with him, and also help us out in any way. She sure did! She brought LOTS of food goodies from Costco - my favorite - and some homemade deviled eggs. Thank you thank you!!!!!!
Dad and Mom chatted about high school, about their favorite oatmeal cookies, Dad's visit with Jack, etc. etc. He was so on the ball, and I kept saying to Mom, I cannot believe the difference between today and yesterday, when he was so out of it.
Steve and Rita surprised us by coming today, instead of tomorrow as we expected! I feel a little guilty sounding the alarm about Dad, as I think they hurried down, but I did wonder how many days Dad had left - until today. Now I wonder how many weeks he has left. Can you tell I am just amazed?
Geoff, Steve and Dave are putting Dad to bed right now, and I just heard a big laugh. It's been an amazingly good day after such a bad day yesterday. I just wish Jon and Jack could have been here. I am glad Mom, Geoff, Steve and Rita got to see Dad in such a relaxed and good mood.
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