He has had some great visits from people and this done his spirits good. I know lots of you would love to visit dad, please feel free to do so. If you do, please call first and please do remember that he gets tired easily.
I had a great day with Dad today. I am very blessed to have this time with him and be able to strengthen our “man-to-man” relationship. He was asking me questions about his accident, so I started digging and asking him what he could remember. It was kinda scary for both of us, but in the long run I feel it was good therapy for us too. Dad asked me some very thought provoking questions. Questions like, did I have any guilt for not being there when he fell? If I knew he was falling would I have tried to catch him? We had a good bonding time and we were able to shed some manly tears also. Dad wanted to know what I was thinking the first few days of his accident when the doctors didn’t know if he was going to make it much less get up and hobble in a walker just 2 short months later. I reminded him of the blog and he asked me to read it to him. I started at the beginning and choked down tears as I revisited some tender, heart wrenching emotions. Dad was so greatly moved by the responses and comments you all have left. He wanted me to tell you especially a heartfelt thank you for your prayers and suport. As I read these comments to him, he would stop me and comment about the person or something special he remembered. It was so amazing, please continue to comment with memories or encouragement. It would mean so much to our family to be able to read them to Dad.
FYI. Dad has another eye appointment tomorrow morning. Let’s keep it in prayer that the retina is healing and the eye pressure is where it needs to be. Also, it looks like dad’s release date might be changed...not because of anything bad, mostly they just want to make sure he is 100% ready to go home. This will give his tummy some more time to heal from the removal of the feeding tube as well. So as for now his official release date is Aug 31st. Mom’s big birthday present is Dad coming home. Think I’ll get Sarah to bake a cake :-) we can tell dad its a welcome home cake.
~With Integrity
LOL (re:cake)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you and your Dad were finally able to talk about the accident. It touched my heart. I am so glad that he is thinking more clearly. I wondered, also, with all the meds., and injuries, etc. how much he would be able to remember. Hopefully some of his memories of surgeries/recoveries will be jumbled. Who wants to remember that?!
He has been through so much!
Give him a hug for me!
Oh, and it would be nice to have a home address for him, so that we can send him cards when he gets home!
Jeanne T.
Hey Foster Family!
ReplyDeleteWell, we loved reading this post and are so encouraged to hear that Eldon is doing so well and remembering so much! John read me the post tonight and cried tears of joy!
We both have so many great memories of you Eldon! I remember the first time I met you, I was singing in David's "swan song" concert and you were carrying a camera taking pictures of us all... little did I know I knew your son, Marlin and was soon to meet Sandy. You have all been a huge support to me and hold a special place in my heart. John and I love the time we've had to spend together around the balloon; breakfasts, lunches and dinners too!
We continue to pray for your healing and can't wait to see you!
Love John and Cindy