Tuesday's Update

This Update is by Michelle-

After last night we decided that we needed to move Dad into a hospital bed. (funny how qwickly things change when the end is near) None of us were ready for that. My Mom was very emotional about seeing the bed come into the house. It feels very final. Although my Dad does not seem to worked up about it. They set it up in the main living room. Mom and the nurse feel like it is a good place for Dad. He likes to be around the kids and family. Tonight he did interact with the Grandkids a little. They crawled up next to him in the bed and gave him big loves. It was very tender.

Bless my Mom's heart. This is so hard on her. It is difficult to express the feelings that have been coming over me in the last week or two. My Mother has been pushed to the very limit several times. But she has been a rock, (although she would say a grouchy one sometimes) I know that my Dad is so grateful for her. I pray that she knows that, and that Heavenly Father will comfort her.

Dad's oxygen is now in the high 80's with the oxygen on. His heart rate is elevated. The nurse told my Mom that these are the signs that the body is shutting down. Dad hasn't really eat'n anything for 2 days. Although he is still drinking. Tammy helped him with a Popsicle tonight, he seemed to enjoy that. (banana, his favorite) He mumbles a lot, but mostly that is incoherent. Last night Mom and Justin where up 3 times trying to get my Dad to the bathroom. The nurse does not think that we will be able to do that for much longer. She really feels like his poor body just wants to go to sleep. I feel very blessed that Tam and Justin are close to help Mom, I'm not that far but it sure feels like it right now. Today Cody went over at noon to work on the deck with Justin. They both heard a large "Thud" Justin ran in the house to find my Dad on the floor. He had fallen out of the bed! The got him back up, and he had gashed up his hand. Another good reason for the hospital bed.

Tonight we met again as a family. (Our sweet little Johny (Priday) came over) We have been having dinner together every night after work and school. The deck had a little mishap, but we are back on schedule with that. The husbands are working hard to get that finished hopefully this weekend.

We all know that our sweet Dad's end is near. It is difficult to watch someone once so full of life, reduced to a hospital bed. We all know that we will be together in Forever. But those feelings are hard to understand with our earthly hearts. I have really struggled with seeing friends with healthy Dads. I often feel so cheated. I want my kids to have their grandpa. I must keep reminding myself that the Lord has a purpose for everything he does. Thank you to everyone who prays for our family. We feel the support and love from everyone. We try to thank everyone. But the task is far to great. And I pray that everyone will add a special note into their prayers for my Mother's strength and comfort. And My Dad's comfort and peace.

Does anyone have Uncle Lorin's cel phone number? He isnt at home, I have been unable to catch him. If you have it will you call me. This is Michelle. My cel phone and home phone number are on the Bingham Banner.