Dad is up and eating breakfast, reading his chemo info book, asking questions about his diagnosis/treatment, and giving me (and Mom) assignments.
He slept so much better last night. They give him a type of steroid to ward off some of the side effects in the chemo, this drug makes him a little 'wired'. So the night before was long. Last night, he slept sound for longer periods. Which in turn allows Mom and I to follow his sleep pattern.
Caregiving: Many of you have admonished us to make sure we take care of ourselves as we care for him. Thank you for thinking of us. (Not that we haven't cared for Dad before with all his heart surgeries, but this somehow seems different, more intense.) I really have to concentrate on taking care of me during this time. Sure, I've had my moments of being overwhelmed, missing home, while trying to keep up with my affairs-long distance. As many of you have experienced, advocating for a loveone can be very draining. You always have to stay 'on the wall', not only spiritually but also in the natural. But this morning I sat back and thought of all the hours my parents have spent providing for me, raising me, caring for me, praying for me (and now my family)...
This, what I'm doing, is just a walk in the park.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
I Peter 5:7 NIV
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| WDKN Interviewing Dad at Promise Land Festival 2010 |
Hello family, glad for another good day. Indeed as you give care, also care for self. Praying for all of you that God will strengthen you during this journey. Just checking in, your doing a great job keeping us informed, thank you. I in turn try to keep Aunt Birdie informed as I read the entries. You know how she is. I will holla back. Biddy
ReplyDeleteJeremiah 33:6 Behold, I will bring you health and cure, and I will cure you and will reveal unto you the abundance of peace and truth.
Biddy, I am so glad you have taken on the task of keeping Auntie Birdie informed on Dad's progress. I so wanted his siblings to be in the know. And me calling everyone is just impossible. This is why I love my family so much. I see Mama Hattie in such a reach-out. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteok, I guess I should have changes my e-mail. I am chrylrbrtsn = cheryl robertson or mikki not crystal. Her e-mail would be mscrobertson. I know unc got too many neices and Nanette you have your hands full. I will sign my name at the end just in case they get on. It's Friday morning a beautiful one at that. I always lok forward to them because it means the weekend is here. Not that I don't work on weekends but it is a change from the state circus. I hope my uncle had a smooth and somewhat restful night. The days may seem a little long but I can tell that it iws taking longer for the day light to come out. I am hoping that we will be able to come there to see you. Although this circumstance should not be the reason I am just one of those people who have to see faces, getting the feel of people for me is seeing and touching cause you can misenterpret words written. Okay I better act like I want to go to work. I've got 25 minutes and I am not even dressed. Healing is the word, blessings are bestowed what cometh from the Lord. Love Mikki
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Mikki-Nana. I saw the C and thought of Crystal. It's b/c we usually call you "Mikki". I am so glad you found your way to the blog. OK, now I'll re-read the original message and this one to Dad. He is reading the paper now. Have a wonderful Day. Hope you made it to work on time :-D
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