That's what I did first thing this morning. Nice to get out and get some good physical labor in. Work up an appetite and all. And just as my brother-in-law and I finished, my dad finally came home from the hospital.
Four nights. Certainly the shittiest Thanksgiving I have had. But I don't at all delude myself that it couldn't have been worse.
Every time we thought everything was going well and he was on the mend, he'd have another episode of tightness in the chest and numbness in his arm. The EKGs kept coming back okay though. It was really frustrating and scary. They finally put a third stent in on only a 60% blockage, just to make sure they had all the bases covered.
I know I missed the worst of it. The episode after the first angiogram where his heart rate dropped to 20 and they brought the crash cart in... I think it scarred my oldest sister who was in the room and had to have a nurse put on her because she was hysterical.
And now what? Well, for one thing, I start learning a lot about how to run ByRon as I help him out. But beyond that, I don't know.
Oh but I did get some turkey. On Thursday, my eldest sister had a makeshift dinner that my middle sister and I attended. And today we did make the full-blown meal. There was a lot to be thankful for.
Posted by kristen at November 26, 2005 11:19 PMAmen! Glad to hear your dad is home from the hospital. I went through something similar with my dad a couple years ago. Give me a holler if you'd like to talk.
*HUUUUUUUUUUGS*
Posted by: Joan at November 27, 2005 01:17 AMSo glad he's home - here's hoping the coming days, weeks, and months bring good healing.
Posted by: tanya at November 27, 2005 09:33 AMGlad to hear that things are getting better, we're praying for your family.
Posted by: Klick at November 27, 2005 01:48 PMAwesome news. I hadn't heard from you for awhile, but it was a relief to see he finally came home.
Posted by: Kristi at November 27, 2005 10:24 PMI am glad everything is ok sweetheart. I will give you a call so we can chat.
Posted by: Michelle at November 28, 2005 09:15 AMJust echoing all the previous comments. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Even though your Thanksgiving was a little late, I'm sure it meant alot more that it did for most people.
Welcome home Mr. Foht (I have to call him Mister Since I've never met him).
So glad to hear your dad is okay. The fact that he made it to the hospital and made it through that is so promising! I know some stories of not making to the hospital but so many stories of people who made it to the hospital and were fine, one who had major blockages, he was able to recover and is currently 10 years out and doing great. Just wanted to reassure you that the worst part is behind you and brighter days are ahead!
Posted by: anon at November 30, 2005 11:02 AM