Road Trip to Rescue My Dad?

[Cerebrum123]

Thanks. If people were more willing to listen, and less willing to just pat me on the back, or try to shake my hand, etc. things would probably be a lot easier.

[Christianbookworm]

Not in Loisville, but I'm not that far from there. Would love to meet you in person, but given my own situation, I think it would have to be very carefully planned, and a while in advance.

The reason for that being that people don't always listen to the "rules". I can't be touched, and with my weakened immune system people have to wash their hands (my mom even prefers for people to disinfect their cellphones too). Then there's the fact that I can't be touched. Even a light hug is hard to manage.

What happened to your immune system? (virtual hugs okay?)

[Cerebrum123]

What happened to your immune system? (virtual hugs okay?)

I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, and it has, among other things, weakened my immune system. And yes, virtual hugs are okay.

[Christianbookworm]

I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, and it has, among other things, weakened my immune system. And yes, virtual hugs are okay.

Totally stinks. At least you only get a few decades(less than 8-10) of that vs forever in a Resurrection body, right?

[Cow Poke]

Thanks. If people were more willing to listen, and less willing to just pat me on the back, or try to shake my hand, etc. things would probably be a lot easier.

So, does it hurt to type? Pain in fingers and feet? How bout sleeping -- can you find a comfortable position in which to sleep?

[Cerebrum123]

Totally stinks. At least you only get a few decades(less than 8-10) of that vs forever in a Resurrection body, right?

True, although I already feel like I've hit about 8 decades.

So, does it hurt to type? Pain in fingers and feet? How bout sleeping -- can you find a comfortable position in which to sleep?

I've never done enough typing for it to cause any excess pain. Writing however is something I avoid when possible. Pain is pretty much full body, including hands and feet. As for sleeping, the best thing for me is a recliner. I have an electric one in the very off chance I have a hard time standing up, and need a little help.

[Teallaura]

[Truthseeker]

Praying for you both.

[Cow Poke]

In a hotel with my Dad in Slidell, Louisiana. MAYBE won't make the drive to Ohio. Donna (Dad's wife) is improving, and doc hopes she will be able to fly in 2 or 3 days. Dad some kind of Veterans Admin "Emergency Evac" for situations like this that should fly him and his family home for free. If that's the case, I'll stay here with Dad for a few days, being the Taxi for him and Donna's daughter, until we see what's going on.

[LostSheep]

CP

[Teallaura]

[Christy]

[RumTumTugger]

[Cow Poke]

Dad continues to improve a LOT.... back to old chipper self.

Donna is working hard at respiratory therapy, physical therapy, but she was pretty frail... definitely not being released tomorrow, but MAYBE Wednesday.

Thanks for all your prayers.

[mossrose]

And all my mossy happy smilies, too!