Weekend update
Hi All! Daughter Danna here with an update to Dad's Blog site. Nic and I are going to be trying to keep this updated with the latest on what's happening back in the metropolis of Randolph Iowa. Thanks to Andy for loading up all we send! I hope everyone's holidays were Merry and you are all looking forward to a peaceful and prosperous '05.
Our holiday began with a little scare. Nic & Kirk headed down to Randolph on Christmas Eve to spend the evening with Mom and Dad. Andy's family as well as Kevin and myself had planned to join them Christmas morning. Dad ended up having a very difficult night and Mom gave us a call to come down, just in case. Kevin and I packed up and arrived in Randolph a little after 1:00 AM. With the kids already in bed, Andy and Jennifer decided to spend the rest of the night in KC and then come back first thing Christmas morning. Those of us in Randolph spent the evening in the "toy room", which has been converted into an additional bedroom for Dad. We chatted with him and around 3:30 AM he began to sleep more peacefully. Our first Christmas wish was granted.
Christmas Day was a mixture of happiness and concern. It was a blessing to have the entire family together for lunch and gift exchange, but we continued to worry about Dad throughout the day. We were lucky to get to have Grandma Scott with us this year. She rotates Christmas's amongst Kathy, Cliff and Dad, so it made it extra special to have her their this year. Andy and Jennifer also brought along Diane, Jennifer's mother. She is always a delight and gave Mom a wonderful scarf and inspirational poem to accompany it. I'm certain Mom will cherish both for a long time to come. We enjoyed watching Ali and Zac opening their gifts and of course were anxious to see which one they liked best. Blocks and trucks ruled.
Since Dad was still feeling weak, I went to Omaha for Kevin's Christmas, then came back to help Mom Christmas night. We had a very nice evening and I enjoyed waking up in my old room again! Mom and I spent the day on Sunday cleaning up after Christmas and watching movies in the Toy Room with Dad. I headed for home about 4:00, just as my Aunt Kathy and Renee's & Matt's son Justin arrived. They were on their way back from Shenandoah and stopped in to wish all a Merry Christmas.
Monday the 27th was Mom's birthday. Mom had lots of visitors that day as Aunt Betty, Uncle Dennis, Aunt Donna and Aunt Bev all came down to visit Dad and Mom. Mom & Dad enjoyed the company and Bev gave some great pointers on helping Dad move around. That evening Nic, Kevin and I came down to celebrate by cooking waffles and eating a Dairy Queen Ice Cream cake. Dad was feeling better and enjoyed watching Mom open gifts.
On the 28th Nic and Kirk came down to spend the night in Randolph. On the 29th I came down. Mom and I enjoyed a chuckle when Dad asked why I was getting all dressed up on the morning of the 30th. Of course, I was getting ready for work and had been hanging out in sweats most of the weekend.
The 31st was Dad's birthday. He enjoyed visits from Uncle Cliff and Debbie Wake. Mom made a quick trip to Glenwood for a haircut at Sue (Dougherty) Stouder's shop and supplies for a birthday casserole for supper. That evening Nic & Kirk, Kevin & I came down to celebrate. We enjoyed a couple of adult beverages and a Ham & Cheese casserole. Dad had a tough day that day, struggling to keep things down. Not the best Birthday present, but he enjoyed the company and the cards.
On the first day of 2005 Uncle Cliff came down to visit again while Mom ran over to get a few things at school. In the afternoon I came down. Mom and I spent the rest of the day tidying up around the house. Mom was pretty tired because Dad didn't sleep much overnight. I was glad she went out for a quick walk while I sat with Dad. She was excited to get all the way up the hill and back before it got too dark. Dad was still having trouble keeping down food and lost his soup in the evening. He enjoyed a good back rub from Mom in the evening and watched some of each of the many good football games. He smiled to hear that Iowa won. He would have really enjoyed seeing all of that one. Same with Texas.
Dad didn't sleep well again on Saturday night. Nic came down on Sunday and spent the day helping out Mom around the house. She went back to school as she was having trouble running a program for grades. Nic enjoyed spending time with Dad while she was out.
I was planning on going down to stay last night, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The freezing rain and potential for snow kept me in Nebraska for the evening. A phone call with Mom told me that Dad had been feeling poorly in the morning, but was feeling much better last night. He even sat up on his own in bed with little struggle and was able to sit up for some time with little assistance. He was also able to get over to the commode! These are all very good things in our minds.
There is the update. From here it should be shorter as we won't have to play catch up. Thanks to all who are checking in.
Our holiday began with a little scare. Nic & Kirk headed down to Randolph on Christmas Eve to spend the evening with Mom and Dad. Andy's family as well as Kevin and myself had planned to join them Christmas morning. Dad ended up having a very difficult night and Mom gave us a call to come down, just in case. Kevin and I packed up and arrived in Randolph a little after 1:00 AM. With the kids already in bed, Andy and Jennifer decided to spend the rest of the night in KC and then come back first thing Christmas morning. Those of us in Randolph spent the evening in the "toy room", which has been converted into an additional bedroom for Dad. We chatted with him and around 3:30 AM he began to sleep more peacefully. Our first Christmas wish was granted.
Christmas Day was a mixture of happiness and concern. It was a blessing to have the entire family together for lunch and gift exchange, but we continued to worry about Dad throughout the day. We were lucky to get to have Grandma Scott with us this year. She rotates Christmas's amongst Kathy, Cliff and Dad, so it made it extra special to have her their this year. Andy and Jennifer also brought along Diane, Jennifer's mother. She is always a delight and gave Mom a wonderful scarf and inspirational poem to accompany it. I'm certain Mom will cherish both for a long time to come. We enjoyed watching Ali and Zac opening their gifts and of course were anxious to see which one they liked best. Blocks and trucks ruled.
Since Dad was still feeling weak, I went to Omaha for Kevin's Christmas, then came back to help Mom Christmas night. We had a very nice evening and I enjoyed waking up in my old room again! Mom and I spent the day on Sunday cleaning up after Christmas and watching movies in the Toy Room with Dad. I headed for home about 4:00, just as my Aunt Kathy and Renee's & Matt's son Justin arrived. They were on their way back from Shenandoah and stopped in to wish all a Merry Christmas.
Monday the 27th was Mom's birthday. Mom had lots of visitors that day as Aunt Betty, Uncle Dennis, Aunt Donna and Aunt Bev all came down to visit Dad and Mom. Mom & Dad enjoyed the company and Bev gave some great pointers on helping Dad move around. That evening Nic, Kevin and I came down to celebrate by cooking waffles and eating a Dairy Queen Ice Cream cake. Dad was feeling better and enjoyed watching Mom open gifts.
On the 28th Nic and Kirk came down to spend the night in Randolph. On the 29th I came down. Mom and I enjoyed a chuckle when Dad asked why I was getting all dressed up on the morning of the 30th. Of course, I was getting ready for work and had been hanging out in sweats most of the weekend.
The 31st was Dad's birthday. He enjoyed visits from Uncle Cliff and Debbie Wake. Mom made a quick trip to Glenwood for a haircut at Sue (Dougherty) Stouder's shop and supplies for a birthday casserole for supper. That evening Nic & Kirk, Kevin & I came down to celebrate. We enjoyed a couple of adult beverages and a Ham & Cheese casserole. Dad had a tough day that day, struggling to keep things down. Not the best Birthday present, but he enjoyed the company and the cards.
On the first day of 2005 Uncle Cliff came down to visit again while Mom ran over to get a few things at school. In the afternoon I came down. Mom and I spent the rest of the day tidying up around the house. Mom was pretty tired because Dad didn't sleep much overnight. I was glad she went out for a quick walk while I sat with Dad. She was excited to get all the way up the hill and back before it got too dark. Dad was still having trouble keeping down food and lost his soup in the evening. He enjoyed a good back rub from Mom in the evening and watched some of each of the many good football games. He smiled to hear that Iowa won. He would have really enjoyed seeing all of that one. Same with Texas.
Dad didn't sleep well again on Saturday night. Nic came down on Sunday and spent the day helping out Mom around the house. She went back to school as she was having trouble running a program for grades. Nic enjoyed spending time with Dad while she was out.
I was planning on going down to stay last night, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The freezing rain and potential for snow kept me in Nebraska for the evening. A phone call with Mom told me that Dad had been feeling poorly in the morning, but was feeling much better last night. He even sat up on his own in bed with little struggle and was able to sit up for some time with little assistance. He was also able to get over to the commode! These are all very good things in our minds.
There is the update. From here it should be shorter as we won't have to play catch up. Thanks to all who are checking in.
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