Hi there!
I just wanted to let you all know … I may be a little MIA over the next few days again! Dad had a fall at the nursing home this morning and has broken his hip! Sigh! I just feel sooooo sad for him in his confusion and pain! We have not yet heard exactly what treatment he will have but we are expecting that this will mean more surgery for him. Sadly that will mean that we are back at square 1! He will need a few days to come off his warfarin … surgery … recovery & rehab … AND … once again we will have to settle him into the nursing home. He had been there 3 weeks and was still struggling with confusion and loneliness. So … I will pop back asap … but … am not sure what will be happening over the next few days. Take care! Hugs xxaxx
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Oh, Honey I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s fall.. I am here to help in any way I can please remember that xxxxx
Andrea adds: Thanks Pepps! Always nice to know you are thinking of me! Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea it sounds like you are in one of those cycles of trials. I am so sorry! PRAY!!!! I know you do and I will too! Take care and make sure you get enough rest to keep your spirits up Hugs~Donna
Andrea adds: Yes … it does seem like one thing after another … but we know that God doesn’t give us any more than we can bear. Hugs xxaxx
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So very sorry to hear of your dad’s fall and I am certainly wishing him a good recovery and strength to you in the days ahead….
Andrea adds: As it has turned out … the fall is the least of our worries. But … he is being so wonderfully cared for by some beautiful nurses! Thanks Pat! Hugs xxaxx
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I’m so sorry to see the latest chapter in your life… Hopefully things will calm down for you soon… Bless his heart, I hope he will be better soon… Big hugs…
Andrea adds: Thanks Cookie … but I am not sure he is going to get through this one. We try to be positive … but it doesn’t look hopeful at this stage! Hugs xxaxx
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Hi Andrea,
Oh dear, all of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
here’s wishing the best to your dad and to the road of recovery ahead.
Andrea adds: Thanks Sharna! So nice to have my friends stop by … when I need them most! Hugs xxaxx
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Oh no, your poor Dad, and so hard for you and your Mum seeing him like this. I hope his recovery progresses smoothly. Hang there,
Hugs, Fix
Andrea adds: Hi Fi! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers … seems things are getting worse … but we continue to pray. Not sure what to pray sometimes … Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea, wishing your father a speedy recovery and I hope he settles into the nursing home better this next time. Look into any possible hobby groups he can join to assist him with making friends. My daughter works at a nursing home and the more able bodied blokes do woodwork. They make toys to sell to buy more materials so they can make more toys and small furniture items. Thoughts are with you and your family
Andrea adds: Thanks Kasey! We had plans to visit the nursing home at times that activities were on … to encourage him to participate. Sadly … I’m not confident we will have that opportunity! But … we keep hoping! Hugs xxaxx
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Thoughts and prayers are with you, your Dad and your Mum, Andrea. I hope he has a speedy recover. Just remember to look after yourself as well!
Andrea adds: Thanks so much Sandra! The prayers are what is keeping us going at the moment! Trying to rest … and not do too much apart from supporting mum. Hugs xxaxx
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OH Andrea, just when things were getting a little easier! Hoping your dad’s surgery is soon and he’s back on the mend. Not good that you’ll have to go through reacquainting him with the nursing home again. Prayers for you all. Cheers Donna Zammit
Andrea adds: The docs can’t even consider surgery while he is so sick with the pneumonia. There has been very little change over the last few days … so we are not sure what is ahead! Thanks for the prayers! Hugs xxaxx
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Please take care of you and all whom you love darling. Will keep txt’g and emailing to make sure you are doing what ur told!!!! ooxx
Andrea adds: Your texts & emails … and your phone call yesterday were such a comfort, Lynda! Thanks for your love and support! Hugs xxaxx
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Many, many prayers from me…for your father and for you that you can continue to handle all that is going on in your life.
Andrea adds: Thanks Kim … I know that you will be praying … and it is a comfort to me! Hugs xxaxx
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Oh my gosh, saying prayers for your dad, sweetie. {{hugs}}
Andrea adds: Thanks Denise … It is such a wonderful thought … to know that so many of my blog friends are praying for me. I don’t know what I would do without you all! Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea,
We all understand that you need to take time for your family. Your poor Dad seems to be in the wars at the moment. I hope that all these changes to his med’s don’t upset him too much and that he is able to understand what is happening and why.
I am guessing that your Dad will end up convalesing at the same time as your mum, since her op is scheduled for next month too…. at least you’ll have had a little practice with your Dad, so you can be more confident with helping your Mum recover too! Trying to find a positive side to this for you!
Don’t forget to take five for yourself!
Cheers
Sonia
Andrea adds: I think that is mum’s worst fear at the moment … both having a hip op at the same time. She was talking about “postponing” … but I encouraged her to go ahead with the plans … she can always pull the plug later. But … at this stage … Dad is definitely not on the theatre list. He just wouldn’t survive the surgery. Thanks for the smile … you are a hunny! Hugs xxaxx
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So sorry to hear about your dad, Andrea. Sending you all love and strength in this difficult time.
Andrea adds: Thanks so much Jen! (So nice to see you!) I am overwhelmed by the love and support of my blog friends! Hugs xxaxx
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Hey Andrea,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I hope your Dad has a speedy recovery.
Cheers
Ingrid
Andrea adds: Thanks Ingrid! Although not too hopeful at the moment … I do appreciate your prayers. That is what is keeping me going … I am sure! Hugs xxaxx
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