Thursday - Libbie Arrives

This was another good day for Dad - not as great as yesterday, but again he was excited to see his company and was fairly chatty.  His mental clarity was excellent some times, not as good at other times.  He was delighted Rita told him she would be cooking dinner, and he looked forward to his fried chicken all day long.

He had slept well from about 10 PM to 4:30 AM, then wanted company again at 5:30 and 6:30, so the crowd was sleepily up by then.  Dave and I slept really well at home, not even waking up until after 7!  I went over to Dad's to see how the night had gone, dispensed the morning pills, then went back home to shower and dress properly.  By the time I got back to Dad's, Rita had made breakfast and everyone but Dad was finished eating.  We chatted a while and eventually took Dad back to his bedroom (he had been sitting at the table in his wheelchair wearing his bathrobe).  We got him washed up, in clean clothes and boxers, and convinced him to take a nap in his bed.  He became very confused about the time of day, I guess because he was in bed again.

Dave, Geoff and I went to do some errands while Steve and Rita stayed with Dad.  Rita had suggested Dave and I go out for dinner, and I took her up on her suggestion.  Dad overheard us talking, and he kept thinking we were leaving for dinner and a movie right then.

He eventually fell asleep, but napped for only an hour.  Steve and Rita sat in his room and talked to him for quite a while.  By then it was noon, Libbie arrived, and we were back from our errands.  Dad settled down into the BBC.

Rita and Steve went to Kroger's, then Rita did her magic in the kitchen.  Dad fell asleep and slept soundly for almost 3 hours.  Since he was well rested, we're now trying to keep him awake until about 10, so he will sleep even better tonight.  West Virginia football is on the television, so he's trying to keep his eyeballs focused on the game.

Libbie wanted me to tell everyone she's been a big help.  I asked her how...ha ha.  She just now served Dad his second bowl of ice cream.  She's going to stay in his room tonight, which I'm sure will help Dad sleep well, knowing someone is there.  She's also offered to take Geoff to the airport tomorrow.  She IS a big help.