We found the Perfect Medicine to cure my Dad!

[Robinrs]

I call her MOM!

I reported some time ago that I had to admit my Dad into the hospital because he had a mild stroke. He's 83 and it scared most of us to death. A week later my Mom had to be admitted because of her hip.

They were in two different hospitals but could speak to each other by phone. Then some genius transferred my Mom to a LifeCare facility to convalesce. She had no phone and no TV! For a sharp person like my mother it was a nightmare. The worse part, she couldn't talk to my Dad.

Every weekend I'd make the 2 hour drive to Chattanooga to connect them by cell phone. My Mother was beside herself worrying about my Dad. He was not doing well and she was having bad dreams about him... :(

Well, to make a very LOOOOOONG story short, my sister pulled LOTS of strings and got my Mom transferred not only to my Dad's hospital, but across the hall from him!! This was a week ago.

In a weeks time my Dad has gained weight, is able to get around on his own and this morning when I called my Mom's number HE answered it!! He told me he was watching her sleep...

They have been married for 60 years. To keep them apart was cruelty. The nurses laugh about how they have to keep these two "lovers" apart ;) ....

This past weekend was the first time I realized how strong a bond they have. And I now see that they really live up to the vow "Till death do us part...."

:D

[browneyes]

Robin, you've given me goosebumps.:) That's so sweet.:) They're both at Parkridge now?:)

[Disney Doll]

What a beautiful story!!! Not the part about their health difficulties, but the bond they have and the love they share...wow!

[Doctor P]

How wonderful! What a beautiful and uplifting story.

[Robinrs]

Originally posted by browneyes
Robin, you've given me goosebumps.:) That's so sweet.:) They're both at Parkridge now?:)

Yes, they are! Before she was in Red Bank so you see what a nightmare that was going back and forth! It's a blessing to all of us!

[browneyes]

I think Atlanta is safer to drive through than Red Bank sometimes. There's some crazy drivers in Red Bank. I can't think of a hospital over there. Unless it's North Park.:confused:

[WillyJ]

Wow Robin!!! Isn't that amazing?? :) :) :)

I'm so happy to hear they were able to get your folks together like that and that it helped so much. . truly a wonderful thing, and thank you for sharing it with us my friend. . :) :) :)

[Robinrs]

It was actually a "nursing home", LCCRB, Life Care Centers of Red Bank. My sister works at the Post Office over there. What was funny was that she walked in there and saw all of her old customers that she was missing! "There's Miss Smith and there's Miss Carter! I was WONDERING what happened to them?"

[browneyes]

Your parents sound like super sweet people (like their dd).:)

[Sandy51]

What a wonderful story! I'm very happy for you and your sister, and especially your parents. What an incredibe bond!


Sandy

[Talking Hands]

Robin the only thing better would be having them in the same room. Glad your parents are together again and I hope they are soon out and home.

[Goofball]

Aw, that is the sweetest thing. :) I'm glad y'all managed to get them together again. :)

[kozmo]

:D What a wonderful story,faith ,hope, and love,what a true example!!!!

[gemmie214]

I have goose bumps too. It is wonderful to hear about two people so in love with each other. I pray for both of them to have a speedy recovery and are home together soon.

[helenabear]

Wow, that gave me goosebumps too. So glad to know they are close together again and that it seems to be helping your Dad :)

[Laurabearz]

I am tearing up..... to sweet. Thanks for sharing.

[Dream]

Tissue please. Real life love beats the heck out of a corny movie doesn't it? Robin, your folks sound wonderful! Now I know where you get it from!!!

[kejoda]

They have a wonderful love story. Its too bad they can't be in the same room together.

[Mom2Em]

Robin~
That is wonderful news!! Thanks for sharing this amazing story with us!!

[Serena]

That is so incredibly nice. I'm happy for them. And I'm glad he's getting better. :)

[snuggles]

Oh Robin I'm so glad to hear that everything seems to be working out for yall. Thats so sweet that they are across the hall from each other and can visit. I hope you will have them both home soon. :)

[C.Ann]

Oh Robin.. That is just WONDERFUL !!!! I'm so happy for your folks - and for you!!

You know my situation right now and the change in my DH has been remarkable..

Loved ones need to be together - regardless..

I'm sooooooo happy for all of you!! :)

[NancyIL]

Robin - I'm so glad your parents are together again! Hopefully they'll both recover much more quickly. :D

[CathyCanada]

Glad to hear that they are both doing well!
CC

[Robinrs]

It was my MOM'S idea not to have them in the same room together! LOL! My Mom likes the Lifetime network, day in and day out and all my Dad watches are sports! They would NEVER stay in the same room together at home unless they were asleep!

Thanks everyone! My Dad may be coming home next week, thank the Lord! I will be staying with him a week, then we'll have to get a home health person in for awhile until my Mom comes home.

And C.Ann with all you've been through I feel so blessed to see you on my thread! We've all been praying for you,too!

[meeshi]

That is really good news. I'm glad they are doing better. I'm sure that was so hard for them to be separated like that after being together for 60 years. Praying they continue to get better!

[Boots]

That is wonderful that she is just the cure for him!!!

[holycow]

You brought tears to my eyes with that sweet story! and what a lovely ending too!...I hope they continue to heal quickly and that all will be well.
I'm so happy for you and your family!

Holycow

[nativetxn]

Robin, this was just the sweetest thing to read. I wish I could meet your parents, they sound like the most wonderful people.

I hope that my dh and I have the same bond when we've been married 60 years, only 30 more years to go :)

[Saffron]

Awww, that is so sweet Robin. :D

[Micca]

Let's hope we all end up with someone that has such an effect on our well being. I've got mine:)

[Kermit]

That is so sweet! I love seeing happy couples who have been married a long time.

[cotye]

That great to hear they're together Robin. Continued good thoughts for your mom and dad. :)

[Boo'sMom]

That is a terrific and inspirirng story....I wish them speedy recoveries and many more happy years together.

[luvwinnie]

Really warms the heart!

[DixieDreamer]

Thank goodness they are back together again! I got choked up reading your post. :)