Had a big scare with my Dad...

[Robinrs]

Some of you know that my Dad is in a nursing home now that my Mom can't take care of him anymore. I call him everyday to check on him and he's usually doing wonderfully but the nurse told me that he had gone back to bed. This is very rare for him so I was concerned. His roommate told me that he was lying down because he wasn't feeling too well...

Well, an hour later I call again and they told me they were taking him to the hospital! They told me that he was non-responsive and was sure he had had a stroke!!!

I was close to hysterics. My Mom's last chore for me before she died was "take care of your Dad!" I took off, picked up Michael from school and headed back (we were there from Friday to Sunday it's now Monday) to Tennessee.

When we got there he was sitting up and tired in the ER. Turns out he had a bad reaction to a pain killer he took for his gout! I nearly collapsed from exhilaration and exhaustion.

We stayed with him that night and he's MORE than better now. In fact he's back to flirting with the nurses and being the bad boy he usually is.

My Dad is all we have now. He's been incredible since my Mom's death, and he's taught us all what true faith really is. After 60 years of bliss with one woman he still smiles at me and says "she's still with me..."

She's still with me, too!

 

[tiggerlover]

Robin, I am sorry for your most recent with your dad. {{HUGS}}

 

[snoopy]

{{{hugs}}} cuz.

I'm glad your dad is back to being a bad boy.

 

[newmousecateer]

Sorry you had such a scare Robin, but so happy your Dad is OK.

You are a very caring, loving daughter.

Your Mom will always be with you and your Dad.

{{{HUGS}}}

 

[browneyes]

I'm glad he's doing better. Did you get your dimples from your dad?

 

[olena]

*HUGS* to you, Robin. I'm glad he's doing better.

 

[Blondie]

I'm so glad he is back to his normal self again! I think your Mom was watching over him!

 

[Robinrs]

Originally posted by browneyes
I'm glad he's doing better. Did you get your dimples from your dad?

LOL, Shannon! Actually I got them from my Mom. She has one, my sisters each have one and I'm the only one with two! It was my claim to fame when I was a kid! Michael has one also!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Glad to hear he is back up and flirting with the nurses - HUGS

 

[Towncrier]

I'm glad that things are OK with your dad. I only have one question. Who's taking care of Robin?

{{Hugs}} for you and Michael. Take care of yourself. And try to relax a bit (although I don't know how that is going to be possible with everything that's going on in your life right now).

 

[Credit Man]

{{{HUGS}}} to you and Michael. So glad your dad is feeling better.

 

[oldkicker]

Quite a scare, Robin....I'm glad he's feeling better now.

 

[glo]

{{{HUGS}}} to you and Michael...YOur dad sounds like and incredible man...but that doesn't suprise me. The apple never falls far from the tree

I am thinking of ya's, and am so glad he is doing better!

 

[2disneywego]

You've certainly had a rough couple of months. Glad this turned out well.

 

[RitaZ.]

I'm glad that your dad is fine now. My gosh, you have been through so much!! Take care of yourself! {{hugs}}

 

[Robinrs]

Originally posted by Towncrier
I only have one question. Who's taking care of Robin?

God, My Mom's memory, and my BIG boy! I don't know what I would do if I didn't have them! God sustains me, my mother's spirit inspires me and my son encourages me. It's amazing, it really is.

 

[helenabear]

What a terrible scare you had there Robin. I am glad to hear that he is doing better now. Do try to take care of yourself too {{hugs}}

 

[dizneenut]

I'm so glad that your dad is OK now! {{{hugs}}}

 

[Dream]

Glad the "bad boy" is back to his "normal" self! Robin, your strength, courage and faith amaze me...you are an inspiration to us all! Do me a favor though? Pick one of your favorite things and treat yourself to it today...and maybe find a minute to put your feet up and laugh with that "big boy" of yours!!

{{{HUGS}}}

 

[Cindy B]

Robin:

I am glad to hear that he is better.

Be strong and faithful!