ML,
Sorry for the delayed updates as I was sent out of town again. Boy does being away take a toll...those 4 hour flights are terrible. I used to like traveling but now it seems I spend most of my time in the hotel room sleeping or watching the History channel all night
Well as an update Dad is hanging in there and is still doing somewhat well all things considered. His edema is starting to come back now but a lot of it has to do with the fact that he is up and about
more. Normally it would be good but he isn't resting as much because my grandmother is in town and staying with him. I think it is GREAT that she is here, she is elderly but he couldn't be happier to have her near especially since he thought a month ago he would never see her again.
The only drawback is there are lots of visitors now to see her and in the process my dad feels rude not being a good host so he is up and around for hours when he really wants to be in bed.
Also, he is officially 2 sessions away from completing his Sobriety courses! So by this time next week it should be over! Very happy about
that. I just hope for his sake that Iowa accepts the same accomplishment. I believe after this all that is needed is a few visits a month as a process.
We are set to leave in a few days with the entire family. Was able to get a room at a hospital rate. I also planned a few stops along the way since I want to make the most of the trip and also have fun so my dad doesn't think doing this is a burden on us in any way.
He is all in but says he will be sad if he has to relocate for months. I told him it will be more sad if he is gone!
I am a bit concerned about
work as it appears they are not too happy with me taking time off and especially with the possibility of being gone for so long. The boss is very aggravated saying he understands but business is business (I don't think he TRULY understands) Either way I have talked to my mother, brother and Significant other about
the real threat of this, and truth be told I am ready to go down for it. It's a good job (albeit very stressful) but family comes first.