26, 27 days later …
Dad’s been in and out of the hospital a couple of times since we brought him back from Little Rock after his bypass.
Right this second he’s in. I know a serious operation like this must mean a very long recovery time. Bill the nurse said his dad had undergone it four weeks earlier and was starting to feel better. It’s been 4 weeks for my dad today. … Some days, he’s up at the crack of dawn (well, all days he does that), but usually always, he’d be up at the crack of dawn, on the computer. On the Internet. Ordering something. He’d at least be typing in his latest medical statements in the Excel thingy he’d come up with.
Now, since he’s come home, he’s been on the computer a couple of times, and been back to the hospital twice. I’m gettin’ a little bit worried.
I’ve had a day off here, and a day off there. And, I’ve been punished for missing a few hours of work a few months ago. For this, I am apparently serving the “complain about your schedule and you shall suffer” sentence. “That’s Moose Turd Pie! … It’s good though.”
When I do get a day off, I know that’s the only day off I have for another week. And, so I choose to spend it with my dad in the hospital or catching up on laundry and dishes, etc. Well, that was a barrel of fun on my day off while my Sweet Baboo was working. Gee … can’t stay up late because I’ve got to work tomorrow, and you gotta be there by 7 a.m.
Any rate, I haven’t decorated for Halloween. I haven’t carved a pumpkin. I’ve been missing my boys and the traditions.
Stay tuned for “Premature Empty Nest Syndrome: Part 1 – Where Have all the Children Gone?”
Julie
21:53 10/29/08
(Dad gum it, Sharolyn. I can’t get hold of you.)
Peggy said,
October 30, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
Hi Julie,
Been wondering how your family was doing.
I’m in the same place as you…..The children are now becoming the “parents”….
My mother has a heart condition, my father has alzeimers (sp).
One bro in law just moved out last weekend. A sister in law just diagnosed with cancer….
Work for me also sucks, after 32 years, retirement is as much of a dream as winning the mega bucks…
Hard not to get the “blues” at times….
I do allow myself to be sad, or feel sorry for myself… But not for long.
With all thats going on, it’s so easy to get lost in the middle of it…
Remember to be kind to yourself. A little treat….
A half an hour closing your eyes and listening to music that will bring happy memories and a smile or two.
You deserve that….
Take Care…
peggy
Henry said,
November 4, 2008 @ 3:29 am
Hey Julie,
I have the answer to happiness for you. It involves duct tape, the Baboo Man, and plenty of liquor. On second thought, maybe that’s the answer to happiness for Don. Oh well, I’ll keep trying for your answer. : )
I sincerely hope your life finds a better balance soon and your dad starts feeling better. Just change what you can and make the best of the rest. It’s good to see you back again, don’t be a stranger…