Well, its hard to explain Dads situation today. He is breathing better, his vitals are stable. Dad is still confused and things are not making sense to him. Add in the aphasia, we can't really tell what he does and doesn't understand. As of right now, Dad has gone back to where he was a couple of months ago. The doctor doubled his anti-depressant to hopefully help him get over this hump and help him fight this.
This afternoon they put a "PIT tube" in his chest, this way they don't have to continue to poke him as often moving his IV. When the PIT was installed he was given morphine, so that is adding to his confusion. They are starting a three week antibiotic regime to fight his pneumonia and CHF. Basically, as the nurse said Dad is very weak and very sick and he has a hard fight ahead of him. We just have to try and keep his spirits up.
I am sorry this post doesn't sound as upbeat and hopeful as the last few weeks; I am just trying to be straight with all of you, right now things don't look to promising. Dad has voiced that he is tired and thinks about giving up. I know that Dad is strong and not a quitter, but I also know how Dad feels about his disabilities and how he feels about the outlook on the rest of his life.
Yes, you can tell I am having a rough night. I am trying to be positive, but some of the things he has commented about the past few days has me on edge. Mom is handling this all quite well, but I know she is scared too.
Please add a few extra prayers for both of them and keep the positive thoughts flowing their way.
Love to All;
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