He opened his eye for me around noon when I came to see him. He still can't open the other one yet. He kept it open for a while too. The nurse said he squeezed her hand when she asked and then asked him to squeeze it if he was in pain and he didn't. But that is the end of the good news. He didn't squeeze my hand all day. The social worked told me that we need to find a rehab center for him in the next few days. The Moss rehab center that I was hoping to get him in won't accept him. He's not that well yet. He has to have his eyes open and follow commands consistently. He doesn't do that yet.
Medicare will only cover 100% for about 10 days, then my insurance kicks in to cover the remainder for 20 to 100 days. After that we have to apply for Medicaid. They will take most of the money in his account and half of mine, even though it is only in my name. I've heard that they can't take my home especially because it is in my name only. Ron did that many years ago to protect me. He is always thinking of protecting me. My sweet, sweet man.
I feel so bad because what is happening to him right now is his worst nightmare. The thought of him with tubes and not being able to live a good life was something he dreaded. Now it has happened. I know I've got to keep a positive outlook, but it is so hard. My whole family is trying to help me. My cousin is going to give me the names of a couple of lawyers that deal with Medicaid issues like this. My son and daughter in law are doing everything they can for me. We are all exhausted. They are making me take a day off on Sunday to rest and do some shopping for necessities. Then we will go back to their house and they will make me dinner. I hate to leave him all alone for a day, but I am so tired. It's been two weeks of hell.
I read to him this morning. Then I let him listen to his ragtime music for a couple of hours. I hope he is hearing it all. The nurses all marvel at how great his skin is and in what great shape his body is in even now. Everyone of the nurses say he coughs really well and gets the nasties out of his lungs. I just hope he can get into a good rehab center this week.
Sorry this is so long. You DISers are my rocks! I look forward every night to read your posts and encouragement.
Thank you liveforchristp1 for those verses. It brings me comfort.
y thoughts are with both of you!!!
