Sunday, August 10, 2008

A Moment to Myself

What a crazy week! I found out last Friday that things with my dad were a lot worse than everyone let me believe. As soon as I found out what was really going on I packed up and came to Utah to help. This week we basically rearranged my parents home to have everything my dad needs on the main floor. We also painted 2 rooms in the process (this was the best part). My oldest sister Lezette is so amazing. She is someone that I look up to. She was the leader in organizing my parents home. Now that all is said and done, the house looks great. My dad is doing better. He past out last Sunday and they thought he might be a goner but he pulled through like the fighter he is. He was actually able to come home over night for what the hospital called a trial run to see what we need to improve on for him to come home full time. We are confident that he will be home this coming week. Ryker has been adjusting fairly well. He doesn't have his own room and is realizing how tired mommy is and that instead of spending effort and energy into rocking him back to sleep that I will just put in the bed with me. What a bad habit that I have started, it will probably take me all of this week to fix that issue. He loves being around so many family members who pay so much attention to him. We did miss Dave all week but were so excited to see him over the weekend. Dave has been so supportive of the situation. I am so glad that I am able to be here for my family. I am not sure how long I will be here, as long as I am needed. Right now is the first moment that I have had to myself all week so I thought that I would give everyone a quick update on how things are going. Thanks again for every ones thoughts and prayers. I have the best family and friends that anyone could ask for.

6 comments:

Danielle said...

I am so sorry to hear about your dad! It is hard to see our parents get older. I just want them around forever! He is very lucky to have such a great family! Your family is in our prayers!

stacy said...

hey if you need some time out then call me. i am always up for something. hope all is well with you all. i am so glad that we got to spend some time when i came up! you are the best and i love ya!

Kimberly said...

I am so impressed by your strength. Don't worry about Ryker's sleeping stuff. It will work out some day...he won't want to be in your bed when he's a teenager!

devrie said...

I'm glad everything is going better, and I hope it continues. I've missed you while you've been gone, but you're definitely where you need to be. Good luck, and tell your family good luck, too.

Amanda said...

I am so glad things are getting better. How fun to paint your parents house with your sister. Good luck. We love you guys.

Steph said...

I'm so sorry!! This has got to be so stressful!!!Let me know if I can do anything!!!