Ayyyyyyyyy, my last day with dad. I went over to the house this morning, and Norma and I did some furniture rearranging in preparation for dad's trip home tomorrow. I also had a last chance to play with my furry half-sisters, and it took all my self control not to tuck the littlest one into my bag and abscond with her.
Dad had his walker (he doesn't need it to walk, but it has a seat, which will mean he can go walking with confidence, knowing he can sit down when he wants to) delivered at the hospital today, and we met the manager of the health care service that will be seeing dad at home three times a week. He is a nice guy, gave me his card and told me to call if I wanted an update or dad had any problems. His health care covers a ride home from the healthcab, so Norma will be waiting for him at Panay Drive when he gets there.
I got take out from a local restaurant for dinner, and then dad and I watched a couple hours of television. He started to nod off early, then decided to get up and walk so he could stay awake. I stayed until 9, when he was getting seriously sleepy (but this is two hours later than usual). I cannot say enough nice things about the staff at Christus Spohn. The nurses and support staff all expressed that they are happy to see Dad go, but that they will miss him. I got hugs goodbye from the Kieshnick house ladies (Jane and Elva) and Elva shared with me that she just graduated to level 3 for her GED studies. She will be taking the exam soon, and I know she will do well.
Leaving tomorrow will be terribly hard, but I'd best not write about that now, or I will start crying early. Time enough for that later. I still get breakfast with dad tomorrow.
Peace and Love,
Robin
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