Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

"Two Out of Three Ain't Bad"
(from Jenny)

Last week, I left you with my parents' three goals for this week:

Sitting, Standing and Blog-Writing

Two out of three ain't bad. Since recovering from the surgery he had last week, my dad is able to sit up again without fainting. And although he can't stand up in his own strength, once he's helped up, he's able to use a walker (and my mom) to walk from the couch to the bed or wheelchair.

Dad was released from the hospital last Saturday and has spent this week recovering and trying to regain some strength. It's slow-going. While it appears the surgery was a success (the kidneys seem to have been shut down), he is incredibly weak and a bit "fuzzy" these days. The doctors seem to think he'll become more clear-headed as the residual effects of the hospital stay and anesthesia wear off.

The doctors and nurses continue to provide amazing care and support for our family. One of my dad's kidney doctors joked with my parents this week that they owed him a bottle of Grecian formula (for all the gray hair my dad's case has caused him). My parents were once again reminded that "interesting" and "unusual" are NOT good adjectives you want doctors to use when describing your medical case. But the medical teams continue to work hard on his behalf. Even the pharmacists have been supportive and encouraging, now greeting my mom by name immediately when she pulls up to the window!

Mom got to attend Grandparents Day at Andrew's school on Thursday. It was a real treat. Both Adam and I took turns staying at the house with Dad so she could enjoy the special music program and festivities the kids worked hard to plan. She came home from Grandparents Day with a new picture for the refrigerator and a "full tank" in her heart (as she put it!).

The weather is beautiful here. Although my dad doesn't get to spend much time outside, he appreciates the new warm breezes and the ample sun pouring in through the windows these days.

Next week, my dad has an appointment at Moffitt. It's been a while since they've been there, and they're looking forward to seeing the medical team there (who've also been so incredibly wonderful to my parents through this journey).

As I ask my mom each week for the information she'd like included on our weekly post, she always asks me to thank everyone for your prayers and encouragement. They are so grateful and feel so loved.

Thank you!