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marvali · 11-22-2012, 12:32 PM

Judy, I hope you, Pete and the rest of the family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

blessedmom4 · 11-22-2012, 12:57 PM

Yesterday turned out to be a hurry up and wait kind of day and I must admit, my frustration level was pushed to the limit at times. I took my Mom to the nephrologist and that was such a happy report! My Mom nearly died in 2008 due to a renal bypass graft on both sides of her body and a less than stellar surgeon...whom she has continued to see for the past 4 years to my dismay. Finally her pulmonologist (whom I picked during this 2008 fiasco) and I convinced her she needed to see a kidney doctor NOT this vascular surgeon for her kidneys...and I have to say, I truly like him and his positive attitude, it matches my philosophy and the report was amazing, as was my Mom’sBP. Back in 2008 she had all of this surgery because her BP was dangerously high and she could have had a stroke so many times, even post surgery it was HORRIBLE. A few tweaks this past 6 months from the new doc and my Mom’s BP is a thing of beauty.

We arrived at the hospital* at 10:15 and my Dad...looked much better than I expected! I was actually encouraged that he was well enough to go home and they began the discharge planning (usually starts the day following admit to the step-down unit; however, NOTHING had been done....because I really feel the ONLY reason they were D/Cing him was due to the holiday). We got that taken care of with choices of service providers and my Dad signed his name for the first time in 35 days...he is so weak, that was a huge effort. And we waited and waited. I wanted to leave and come back; however, the nurse kept saying they were finishing everything up (I was SUPPOSED to be cooking my Thanksgiving dinner pre-dishes and had crammed all of our MD appts into Monday and Tuesday for that reason). FOUR hours later, she was ready to give us our instructions. She called patient escort, they said they were on their way and I went to get my van and bring it to the front of the hospital to wait on my parents, where I waited for ANOTHER 45 minutes...my poor parents were also getting frustrated. I kept having to drive around the circle because others needed to do pick-ups (they were dumping as many out of the hospital as they could). Finally I see my Mom and as I got out of the car these two young hooligans came bursting through the revolving door of the hospital and nearly ran her down! They actually did brush her; however, if they had hit her full on she would have been seriously hurt, she is tiny. I was furious and they are lucky I wasn’t on the other side of the car because I would have tripped one of them...they went tearing across the hospital grounds, narrowly missing so many people..come to find out they had tried to rob someone IN the hospital and were making their escape...very scary!

I finally got patient escort to bring Dad out, she was too busy trying to be part of the drama inside. She basically dumped my Dad out and went back inside leaving me to get him in the car and settled. I was not happy. We got Dad home and inside and he was worn out, he stopped at his recliner and after he was as comfortable as he could be he was able to see their dog for the first time in over a month, she was so happy to have him home! Next came the calls with home health (nurse, respiratory, PT). The nurse wanted to put off her visit until Friday, so “we” could enjoy time with our family, in case we were traveling for dinner...I said NO, they would need to come out on THURSDAY for my Dad’s sake and to ensure he was okay...after 35 days in the hospital and 32 days in Intensive care he would NOT be traveling for dinner. I used to be a home health nurse for a lot of years and the hospitals always did the holiday dump...and we got the sickest of the sick...I went to the pharmacy to get Dad’s meds ( I had the hospital fax them over to expedite things) however, I still had to wait about 20 minutes...then it was back to my parents to field a few calls and ensure we had everything they would need for the night since my Dad insisted on coming to his house and not mine. I went over all of the meds with my Mom and wrote everything out and left shortly after the respiratory therapist arrived.

My WONDERFUL children had cleaned the downstairs of my house AND made a pot of Chicken and Dumplings for dinner (I had planned to take some to my Dad; however, Mom was also planning to make him some, so we just had a little more for leftovers). They did a marvelous job, I am so proud of them. They also baked 2 beautiful pumpkin pies. I was starving, I had not had anything to eat since Tuesday, so those C&D hit the spot!

Then we went into full attack mode! I had all of the pre- Thanksgiving prep work to do and EVERYBODY went in to action, with as Rachel said, tell us what to do, Mom is in command...We knocked everything out in about 3 hours, including baking a cake....(Mostly spearheaded by the mighty Christian..yes, I have taught my young men how to cook, and they are great at it).

I just spoke to my Mom and she was waiting on the Nurse to arrive at 9 and the PT at 2ish. I will bring them dinner later tonight, although I don't expect my Dad to eat much...but now I need to go cook...this is the synopsis of our Wednesday and while it didn’t turn out the way I had planned, everything (mostly) got done...

I want to take this time to say to all of my wonderful friends here... THANK YOU for being a part of my life and one of the multitude of blessings I have. Yes, we have our ups and downs...but God Blesses us daily and I am so incredibly Thankful for my family, especially my husband and children. They daily bring happiness and cheer to me and help me in all ways. They inspire me to be a better person and I am grateful to have them...and I know it.

I have more I could/should say...but I need to cook!

Enjoy the pics of my Handsome son in his Firefighting Uniform!

kayrosek · 11-22-2012, 09:40 PM

Sorry to hear about all the drama yesterday. Glad to hear your dad finally gothome safe. Sendng many prayers for him. Loved the pics of David in his uniform.

Happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to thank you (and many others on this thread). Your prayers and encouragement have been an amazing blessing to my family this past year especially.

DisNorth · 11-22-2012, 10:18 PM

Hope your dad's day home went well and your family had a very happy Thanksgiving!!!

David looks very dashing!

KatMark · 11-22-2012, 10:52 PM

LOVE the pictures of David...he looks very handsome.

Piper · 11-23-2012, 08:35 AM

Hope you had a peaceful day yesterday.

blessedmom4 · 11-23-2012, 08:39 AM

It was a MAGICAL Thanksgiving!! One of the best in recent memory! What did we do? Nothing fancy...talked to Lisa B, David was in the parade (so handsome, his pics do NOT do him justice), finished cooking and had a late lunch with just the six of us around 2 PM. It was so PEACEFUL!!!! LOVED IT!!!! I mean I REALLY LOVED IT! We cleaned up, then Pete and I sat in our recliners and dozed off! I didn't get to sleep long because my Mom called (We talked at LEAST 7 times Thursday). My sister was supposed to bring my parents some lunch; I was bringing dinner; however, my sister didn't show up until 2 and the physical therapist was there (I already knew that, my Mom had called me at 1:30 while I was still cooking to tell me. I told her as soon as I got our lunch ready Pete would bring food right over. It is over and hour round trip, but she said no, my sister WAS on her way). When we dozed off, I knew there was no need to rush, they were eating a VERY late lunch...and Mom told me to just wait and bring the food today when she called...SO, we didn't even have to go back out Thursday! It was WONDERFUL!!! Pete slept another hour (I couldn't fall back asleep, ergo I started reading a book I have wanted to read for weeks). Lisa wanted to play a game of Pass the Popcorn and it was fun, laughing and joking. Then David wanted to play Life. Christian had plans, therefore he bowed out and we had an almost THREE hour game of Life. We had eaten so late we weren't hungry until 8, when we took a break and watched The Big Bang Theory. I love that show, just wish it wasn't quite so risqué, I have to be quick with the remote because of Lisa. Everybody but me had Pumpkin pie (YUCK)..I had a piece of snickers cake..(and merbobear, I am going to PM you the recipe it is YUMMY, I used the leftover frosting from the cupcakes...DELICIOUS). We finished up our game (I won...I NEVER win and never care ...except at checkers where I am ferocious and alway win) and it was bedtime for the girls...such a wonderful, wonderful day!!!!

Today Pete is off . We NEED to look at new cell phone plans, since Christian's died a month ago. Just a simple phone plan is all we need...but my Van needs some work (I hope it isn't too expensive) and Lisa has an MD appointment, so we will see what we are able to accomplish. Plus I need to check on my Dad, the nurse isn't coming out today...

I hope your Thanksgiving was as peaceful as ours and filled with the ones you love the most! I am eternally grateful for my family (I know how fleeting life can be), my friends, my house, my country...it is a time to remember all of the blessings in your life. Slow down, don't shop till you drop, just enjoy the people you love and be thankful they are there to hug. Enjoy another day of Thanksgiving, no matter what you must do today.

mommy2mrb · 11-23-2012, 10:53 AM

love that we got a good talk in yesterday! so happy you got to be at home and just enjoying the day and family!

David looks very handsome!

we had a good day with the family....just being home today and hopefully some decorating!

hope you get back home quickly and maybe get a better nap in!

continued P & PD for your dad and all others in need

reelmom · 11-23-2012, 11:11 AM

So glad to hear that you had a relaxing Thanksgiving. You sure do deserve it. Continued prayers for your Dad.

Penguinlover · 11-23-2012, 09:08 PM

So happy for you nice thanksgiving! Praying for your dad and family! =)

kayrosek · 11-24-2012, 12:04 AM

Judy, so glad you had such a nice peaceful thanksgiving. We had a nice day just me, John and Jonnie. The girls are in Utah visiting family. We had been planning that for awhile and decided to go ahead with it. I diden' t cook yesterday and we splurged on dinner out and a movie for the three of us. It was a nice deversion and we really needed something different so Im glad we did it.

smile5sunshine · 11-24-2012, 12:23 AM

popping in really quickly to say that I am so glad your dad got to go home for thanksgiving and I am tickled to death that you had such a great holiday! YOU DESERVED EVERY BIT OF IT!!!!

praying for you as always
Sunshine

DisNorth · 11-24-2012, 03:33 AM

So glad you had a great thanksgiving!! Hope today was another great day and your parents are doing well at home!

lovethattink · 11-24-2012, 05:58 AM

Glad you had a magical Thanksgiving! I've been lurking on my phone. I had company all week so didn't get on the computer much. Will continue to lurk and pray. Hugs.

DMGeurts · 11-24-2012, 06:32 AM

I am very happy to hear that you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.

We love to play games after dinner too... Although, I would probably enjoy a nap more. LOL

D~

11-22-2012, 12:32 PM	#3271
marvali DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 5,189	Judy, I hope you, Pete and the rest of the family have a very Happy Thanksgiving! __________________ AKV - since 2007 DIS Dad's Club Member #174 Me DW DS23 DS20 DS16 Link to 2011 AP Trips: Rides, Slides, Eats & Meets...It's an ANNUAL Pass after all! Link to Dec 2010 Trip Report: Snow to 80 in 8 days–A spoonful of Holiday Cheer Link to OKW Trip Report: OKW Trip Report

11-22-2012, 12:57 PM	#3272
blessedmom4 WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! ~~~~~~~~ Nearly twice as many children die from Congenital Heart Defects in the U.S. each year as die from all forms of childhood cancers combined. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 6,686	Yesterday turned out to be a hurry up and wait kind of day and I must admit, my frustration level was pushed to the limit at times. I took my Mom to the nephrologist and that was such a happy report! My Mom nearly died in 2008 due to a renal bypass graft on both sides of her body and a less than stellar surgeon...whom she has continued to see for the past 4 years to my dismay. Finally her pulmonologist (whom I picked during this 2008 fiasco) and I convinced her she needed to see a kidney doctor NOT this vascular surgeon for her kidneys...and I have to say, I truly like him and his positive attitude, it matches my philosophy and the report was amazing, as was my Mom’sBP. Back in 2008 she had all of this surgery because her BP was dangerously high and she could have had a stroke so many times, even post surgery it was HORRIBLE. A few tweaks this past 6 months from the new doc and my Mom’s BP is a thing of beauty. We arrived at the hospital* at 10:15 and my Dad...looked much better than I expected! I was actually encouraged that he was well enough to go home and they began the discharge planning (usually starts the day following admit to the step-down unit; however, NOTHING had been done....because I really feel the ONLY reason they were D/Cing him was due to the holiday). We got that taken care of with choices of service providers and my Dad signed his name for the first time in 35 days...he is so weak, that was a huge effort. And we waited and waited. I wanted to leave and come back; however, the nurse kept saying they were finishing everything up (I was SUPPOSED to be cooking my Thanksgiving dinner pre-dishes and had crammed all of our MD appts into Monday and Tuesday for that reason). FOUR hours later, she was ready to give us our instructions. She called patient escort, they said they were on their way and I went to get my van and bring it to the front of the hospital to wait on my parents, where I waited for ANOTHER 45 minutes...my poor parents were also getting frustrated. I kept having to drive around the circle because others needed to do pick-ups (they were dumping as many out of the hospital as they could). Finally I see my Mom and as I got out of the car these two young hooligans came bursting through the revolving door of the hospital and nearly ran her down! They actually did brush her; however, if they had hit her full on she would have been seriously hurt, she is tiny. I was furious and they are lucky I wasn’t on the other side of the car because I would have tripped one of them...they went tearing across the hospital grounds, narrowly missing so many people..come to find out they had tried to rob someone IN the hospital and were making their escape...very scary! I finally got patient escort to bring Dad out, she was too busy trying to be part of the drama inside. She basically dumped my Dad out and went back inside leaving me to get him in the car and settled. I was not happy. We got Dad home and inside and he was worn out, he stopped at his recliner and after he was as comfortable as he could be he was able to see their dog for the first time in over a month, she was so happy to have him home! Next came the calls with home health (nurse, respiratory, PT). The nurse wanted to put off her visit until Friday, so “we” could enjoy time with our family, in case we were traveling for dinner...I said NO, they would need to come out on THURSDAY for my Dad’s sake and to ensure he was okay...after 35 days in the hospital and 32 days in Intensive care he would NOT be traveling for dinner. I used to be a home health nurse for a lot of years and the hospitals always did the holiday dump...and we got the sickest of the sick...I went to the pharmacy to get Dad’s meds ( I had the hospital fax them over to expedite things) however, I still had to wait about 20 minutes...then it was back to my parents to field a few calls and ensure we had everything they would need for the night since my Dad insisted on coming to his house and not mine. I went over all of the meds with my Mom and wrote everything out and left shortly after the respiratory therapist arrived. My WONDERFUL children had cleaned the downstairs of my house AND made a pot of Chicken and Dumplings for dinner (I had planned to take some to my Dad; however, Mom was also planning to make him some, so we just had a little more for leftovers). They did a marvelous job, I am so proud of them. They also baked 2 beautiful pumpkin pies. I was starving, I had not had anything to eat since Tuesday, so those C&D hit the spot! Then we went into full attack mode! I had all of the pre- Thanksgiving prep work to do and EVERYBODY went in to action, with as Rachel said, tell us what to do, Mom is in command...We knocked everything out in about 3 hours, including baking a cake....(Mostly spearheaded by the mighty Christian..yes, I have taught my young men how to cook, and they are great at it). I just spoke to my Mom and she was waiting on the Nurse to arrive at 9 and the PT at 2ish. I will bring them dinner later tonight, although I don't expect my Dad to eat much...but now I need to go cook...this is the synopsis of our Wednesday and while it didn’t turn out the way I had planned, everything (mostly) got done... I want to take this time to say to all of my wonderful friends here... THANK YOU for being a part of my life and one of the multitude of blessings I have. Yes, we have our ups and downs...but God Blesses us daily and I am so incredibly Thankful for my family, especially my husband and children. They daily bring happiness and cheer to me and help me in all ways. They inspire me to be a better person and I am grateful to have them...and I know it. I have more I could/should say...but I need to cook! Enjoy the pics of my Handsome son in his Firefighting Uniform! __________________ OOPS!... She did it again! Lightning CAN strike Twice! In Progress Lisa IS FAMOUS! Make A Wish Dream COME TRUE! Read Lisa's Make A Wish article. Read about Rachel playing at the House of Blues~ORLANDO. Last edited by blessedmom4; 11-22-2012 at 10:55 PM.

11-22-2012, 09:40 PM	#3273
kayrosek DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,321	Sorry to hear about all the drama yesterday. Glad to hear your dad finally gothome safe. Sendng many prayers for him. Loved the pics of David in his uniform. Happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to thank you (and many others on this thread). Your prayers and encouragement have been an amazing blessing to my family this past year especially. __________________ Adding Some Disney Magic To A Warrior's Year Of Wishes! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3076697

11-22-2012, 10:18 PM	#3274
DisNorth DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 542	Hope your dad's day home went well and your family had a very happy Thanksgiving!!! David looks very dashing! __________________ Dreaming of Disney Trip Report: Just me against the World – A solo weekend trip to WDW Sept 2012

11-22-2012, 10:52 PM	#3275
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 35,035	LOVE the pictures of David...he looks very handsome. __________________ December trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3033112

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11-23-2012, 08:35 AM	#3276
Piper Piping Boo Boo Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,660	Hope you had a peaceful day yesterday. __________________ Piper

11-23-2012, 08:39 AM	#3277
blessedmom4 WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! ~~~~~~~~ Nearly twice as many children die from Congenital Heart Defects in the U.S. each year as die from all forms of childhood cancers combined. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 6,686	It was a MAGICAL Thanksgiving!! One of the best in recent memory! What did we do? Nothing fancy...talked to Lisa B, David was in the parade (so handsome, his pics do NOT do him justice), finished cooking and had a late lunch with just the six of us around 2 PM. It was so PEACEFUL!!!! LOVED IT!!!! I mean I REALLY LOVED IT! We cleaned up, then Pete and I sat in our recliners and dozed off! I didn't get to sleep long because my Mom called (We talked at LEAST 7 times Thursday). My sister was supposed to bring my parents some lunch; I was bringing dinner; however, my sister didn't show up until 2 and the physical therapist was there (I already knew that, my Mom had called me at 1:30 while I was still cooking to tell me. I told her as soon as I got our lunch ready Pete would bring food right over. It is over and hour round trip, but she said no, my sister WAS on her way). When we dozed off, I knew there was no need to rush, they were eating a VERY late lunch...and Mom told me to just wait and bring the food today when she called...SO, we didn't even have to go back out Thursday! It was WONDERFUL!!! Pete slept another hour (I couldn't fall back asleep, ergo I started reading a book I have wanted to read for weeks). Lisa wanted to play a game of Pass the Popcorn and it was fun, laughing and joking. Then David wanted to play Life. Christian had plans, therefore he bowed out and we had an almost THREE hour game of Life. We had eaten so late we weren't hungry until 8, when we took a break and watched The Big Bang Theory. I love that show, just wish it wasn't quite so risqué, I have to be quick with the remote because of Lisa. Everybody but me had Pumpkin pie (YUCK)..I had a piece of snickers cake..(and merbobear, I am going to PM you the recipe it is YUMMY, I used the leftover frosting from the cupcakes...DELICIOUS). We finished up our game (I won...I NEVER win and never care ...except at checkers where I am ferocious and alway win) and it was bedtime for the girls...such a wonderful, wonderful day!!!! Today Pete is off . We NEED to look at new cell phone plans, since Christian's died a month ago. Just a simple phone plan is all we need...but my Van needs some work (I hope it isn't too expensive) and Lisa has an MD appointment, so we will see what we are able to accomplish. Plus I need to check on my Dad, the nurse isn't coming out today... I hope your Thanksgiving was as peaceful as ours and filled with the ones you love the most! I am eternally grateful for my family (I know how fleeting life can be), my friends, my house, my country...it is a time to remember all of the blessings in your life. Slow down, don't shop till you drop, just enjoy the people you love and be thankful they are there to hug. Enjoy another day of Thanksgiving, no matter what you must do today. __________________ OOPS!... She did it again! Lightning CAN strike Twice! In Progress Lisa IS FAMOUS! Make A Wish Dream COME TRUE! Read Lisa's Make A Wish article. Read about Rachel playing at the House of Blues~ORLANDO.

11-23-2012, 10:53 AM	#3278
mommy2mrb Mama to a Princess - But I'm a Scrap Princess But you wouldn't need the clothes if you had the hot man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beautiful PNW - Everett WA Posts: 16,482	love that we got a good talk in yesterday! so happy you got to be at home and just enjoying the day and family! David looks very handsome! we had a good day with the family....just being home today and hopefully some decorating! hope you get back home quickly and maybe get a better nap in! continued P & PD for your dad and all others in need __________________ Me-Lisa DH-Jim RIP 1/12/10 Our GoofyMan~Our Heart's 4ever in Haiti DD-Megan 13 Please check out & support www.BeLikeBrit.org in memory of my DH 4 trips + 1 Premier AP = Priceless Memories PTR/TR ~ HAITI TR ~ DLR Dance TR ~ DLR Bday TR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3028844

11-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#3279
reelmom If I don't get tagged, I am gonna hold my breath until I am blue! Didn't work. The tag turned blue instead! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 5,148	So glad to hear that you had a relaxing Thanksgiving. You sure do deserve it. Continued prayers for your Dad.

11-23-2012, 09:08 PM	#3280
Penguinlover Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Posts: 25	So happy for you nice thanksgiving! Praying for your dad and family! =)

11-24-2012, 12:04 AM	#3281
kayrosek DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,321	Judy, so glad you had such a nice peaceful thanksgiving. We had a nice day just me, John and Jonnie. The girls are in Utah visiting family. We had been planning that for awhile and decided to go ahead with it. I diden' t cook yesterday and we splurged on dinner out and a movie for the three of us. It was a nice deversion and we really needed something different so Im glad we did it. __________________ Adding Some Disney Magic To A Warrior's Year Of Wishes! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3076697

11-24-2012, 12:23 AM	#3282
smile5sunshine Think of the happiest thing, it's the same as having wings! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 392	popping in really quickly to say that I am so glad your dad got to go home for thanksgiving and I am tickled to death that you had such a great holiday! YOU DESERVED EVERY BIT OF IT!!!! praying for you as always Sunshine

11-24-2012, 03:33 AM	#3283
DisNorth DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 542	So glad you had a great thanksgiving!! Hope today was another great day and your parents are doing well at home! __________________ Dreaming of Disney Trip Report: Just me against the World – A solo weekend trip to WDW Sept 2012

11-24-2012, 05:58 AM	#3284
lovethattink DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 11,515	Glad you had a magical Thanksgiving! I've been lurking on my phone. I had company all week so didn't get on the computer much. Will continue to lurk and pray. Hugs. __________________ PTR: Come to the Dark Side...We Have Cookies TR: Christmas - Done Differently Celebration VI & SWW 2012 TR: The Force is Strong in This One: Disney Done Differently TR: ASD, Epilepsy, Food Allergies. Disney Done Differently, Universal Uniquely

11-24-2012, 06:32 AM	#3285
DMGeurts Never open texts with the "Hand Sewn Button" attachment!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DON'T feed the children! Posts: 5,642	I am very happy to hear that you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. We love to play games after dinner too... Although, I would probably enjoy a nap more. LOL D~ __________________ ~~ PTR August 2013 ~~Sew What... We've gotta find a way back! ~~ In Progress ~~ TR March 2012 ~~Sew much to do, sew little time - but it was worth it!~~ Complete! ~~ PTR March 2012 ~~Sewing my way to POFQ - American Girl outfits and Custom Park Bags! ~~ Complete! ] The Ultimate WDW Park Bag October 2003 ~ Off site (never again!) October 2008 ~ SoG May 2011 ~ The Netherlands March 2012 ~ POFQ

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