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The latest on Dad

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Well Betty and I started to leave to return for Georgia. I called Mom to see what she had to say about Dad and what the doctors had said. So far no one but my mother has spoken to the doctors. Not because we haven’t tried but I am learning what it is like to be part of the family of a patient.

From mother we understand that the doctor wanted to talk to her about a nursing home and therapy. He even asked how many steps it would take to get him into the house which is ridiculous. He doesn’t respond to any thing, can’t talk, can’t eat or drink.

Betty and I are staying longer to find out what is going on. I really have no new information. We have called the doctor’s office. We are asking for an opportunity to talk with the doctor.

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Update on Dad!

All of us want to thank you for your kind words, prayers, emails, phone calls, etc. You have been so kind. There have been many comments. Pastor Wayne Cofield has called and been so super kind.

April Baker came up yesterday and brought a goody basket, gift cards for my parents, bought the family a meal and was super kind.

John and Donna’s pastor has come by for a visit as well as Mom and Dad’s pastor.

Thank you all very much.

Dad is really about the same. I do not see any real improvement. Betty and I will be returning home later today and coming back next week.

The doctor said 7 to 10 days before any real news. Dad cannot move his right side at all. Has only on a very few occasions shown any recognition of something that might have been said. I am not sure how much of that was just hopeful thinking on part of the family.

They have inserted a feeding tube. His blood pressure medicine etc goes in through an IV.

I would ask you to pray for Mom. Saturday was their 56th wedding anniversary. They had a good day. That evening is when things fell apart.

Mom needs God’s grace and strength right now. John and Donna need prayer because living here they carry the biggest load. Vicki is sick and unable to be here.

Again thank you to all of you that have asked. We are so blessed to have friends like you.

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Thank you for praying for our dad

We will have news on dad here in the next few hours. They are running a swallow test on him to see if he will be able to swallow food and drink. This is very important to know if he will be able to feed himself. I do not think that he will be able to do so right now.

They will also be running another CAT scan. They want to see what is happening with the blood in his head.

Please continue to pray for him.

Right now we are in the CCU Park West Medical Center  in Knoxville on the second floor.

9352 Park West Blvd
Knoxville, Tennessee

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