Glad to report that Dad has been doing pretty well. No recurrence of the odd “episodes.” I’m still at a loss as to their cause. I’ve reduced his salt intake and that may have helped his heart a bit. There have been no signs of congestive heart failure or pneumonia since he was released from the hospital. Overall, he is pretty stable and his mood has been fairly good.
Yesterday, after I had gotten him settled and comfortable in his recliner for an afternoon nap, he looked at me and said, “Thank you sweetheart.” He has grown more silent over the last several months, so I was gladdened to hear him speak so clearly and directly, and with genuine warmth. Of course I gave him a big hug and told him how proud of him I am.
But, Mom’s problems are quickly increasing. She had a CAT scan of her abdomen last week, and we see her Dr. Monday for the results. Fingers crossed. Her mood is depressed and the burden of worsening osteoporosis is making her a bit irritable. Can’t blame her.
Pressures on me are increasing–after 4 years without an income my finances are rather bruised. Need to find a way to continue helping Mom and Dad while avoiding penury. Spending 70 hours a week helping Dad is pretty tough. I have to remind myself to keep going forward.