DON'T STOP. He is going to be a handful for me & on the other hand in 2 weeks I will have yet another handful. Will be keeping my 3 mo. old G.G. daughter as well as her 3 yr. old bro. but only 2 days a week for the next 9 months ( It will take me the other 5 days to recouperate every week.) LOL Ron is unable to do much for himself at this time. He can walk a few feet but only with my assist & cannot get up or down in chair or bed without my assist. Hopefully this will get better in time with the PT. Home Health will only be 3 days a week. We are blessed to still have him & I Praise the Lord for this ea. day./Lillian

I know you don't have a lot of time to sit here and post, but I just wanted you to know that you and Ron are still (and always) in my prayers, and I hope he is doing better and better every day. I also hope you are taking some time for yourself, and keeping your health, too. I think of you two so often, I hope that at times you feel the warmth of that touch. Love to you both, Marji

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Prayers will continue...get some help for yourself. There must be organizations near you to give respite care. Check with local churches, or hospitals...Glad he is doing as well as he is. Take care of yourself too.

prayers will continue. Good news he's home. hugs and prayers for you too, hope in between you can get a little time for yourself, so at least you can rest a little for this assistant job. Hugs Gerry

Dear lady, you and Ron are still in my prayers. Praying for the strength that you need to care for him and a full recovery.......God bless and keep you both!!!
Becky

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by lbrow 16 Aug 2011

Thanks so much Becky/Lillian

I had not been in PERSONAL for a few days so I had missed your post. I am glad he is home and I am grateful that prayers have been answered. I will continue praying for you both, because I know first hand how difficult it can be caring for a loved one. Make sure you maake some time for yourselve. Hugs Angie

Miss Lill, I've been gone to visit my SIL in N.C. for the last week and haven't checked in so didn't see your post until now. I'm changing my prayers that your back stays put and you don't strain yourself lifting and moving Ron. I know you are aware of putting a sheet around him to lift him, so DON'T FORGET.....I don't want to hear you are hurt.
Those chubby little arms around your neck makes lots of things worthwhile, don't they? Have a good week. Love and hugs! Jerrilyn

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by lbrow 16 Aug 2011

Thanks much my dear friend/Lillian

What a sigh of relief! I'm so glad to hear Ron's home, and doing well. You are always in my prayers, both of you. I'm glad God heard. Sounds like Ron enjoys the little ones, so that's good. They'll keep him entertained, and out of depression. What an ordeal this has been, still a lot of work to do, but now it's homework, hee hee hee. Love, Marji

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by lbrow 14 Aug 2011

Thanks ever so much my dear friend/Lillian

I am glad that things are getting better and Ron is back home. The children there will make Ron want to take up time with them and distract him from the pain and effort is must be for everything he tries to do. You really need to take very good care of yourself and get enough rest so you will feel like coping with everything as it is right now! While you are caring for all around you, do not forget to take care of Lillian! You and Ron will continue to be in my prayers and I expect you to do your part for Lillian as well as the rest of the family you are looking after! I realize that you are more comfortable being at home and that you are trained to take care of these kind of situations but please do not forget that you need to get rest and be able to relax once in awhile! Ron is very lucky to have a wonderful person like you be there for him! It might be wise to try and get some home health care brought into your home to help out once in a while or even call on a friend to come help you sometimes. I am very happy to read that Ron is doing well enough to already be back at home! Let him know that we are all praying for him and expecting much better days very quickly for both of you. Hugs and blessings, Linda

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by lbrow 14 Aug 2011

I have to admit I do get tired Linda, sat down & next thing I know Ron is ringing his bell. I had gone sound asleep in the chair, LOL. We wil make it, I had Abby(the baby) yesterday for 4 hrs. I simply laid her in bed by Ron while I cooked dinner so he talked to her & kept her amused while I was busy, worked out fine, got ron's mind off himself for a little while./Lillian

Pleased to hear that Ron is home. Sounds as if you are going to be busy. Just look after yourself and do not try and do too much. Sarah.

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

Thanks much sarah/Lillian

Dear Lillian,

So thrilled to read that Ron is home and under great care. I hope the little great-grand children won't be too much to handle - they can be tiring. Make sure you get plenty of rest and I agree with the idea of reading books. Our Grand children love us reading to them. Love and blessings Chris

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

LOL, about the books chris, Caleb's mom & his grandmother(my daughter) are both librarians at 2 different High Schools. All our houses are full of books & there are many of Caleb's books he now knows by heart & makes you thinik he is reading them. He has his own bookshelf here & at his grandmother's & always goes there first to see what new books we have put there for him. I mostly buy books for him instead of toys & he loves being read to. He will get a book crawl up in Ron's lap & tells him to read it to him, even asks Ron to sing some of the children's songs in the books & they will both be singing. It gets hilarious around here sometimes/Lillian

by shirlener88 16 Aug 2011

How wonderful - my Rikki when she was small like Caleb used to do the same thing - many times she did know the stories by heart - but she has always been a good reader and a A+ student and I believe it was because of the books when she was small. I love it.

by pennifold 16 Aug 2011

Dear Lillian, I know what you mean about reading books by heart. Ryke used to do that too. He is only in Kindergarten which is our 1st year of school (5 years old) and he is reading books that children who are in Grade 3 are reading. We think he is very bright! and I reckon it all has to do with him wanting to read from an early age. Love Chris

P.S. Hope Ron is improving daily.

I am so glad Ron is now home. It is good for him to have home health care so you don't have to get him in and out of a car. Lillian please take time for yourself. Try and find someone who can maybe watch Ron so you get a small break for an hour or so. I continue to keep you and Ron in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love Cindy B.

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

yeah, Cindy, the in & out of the car is a job . Thank you for everything/Lillian

yes Lillian that's the key keep on praising him hugs Carolyn

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

Oh yes Carolyn! My soul doth magnify the Lord, where would I be without him? He never promised us a rose garden only strength for each day & that I can certainly say He gives/ Much love Lillian

Lillian, I'm so glad Ron is home and he will be up and about before long. Been down this road with my DH three times. It will get better. Praying for you both. Hugs, Judy

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

I'm counting on that Judy, & I am a pusher, He has to do exercises 3 times a day & I most certainly will over see those & P says he must walk a certain amt of feet ea. day so days they are not here I will see that is done even with the "I can't, it hurts so much" that I hear. The PT told me, "give him a pain pill 40 mins before the walking & insist./ Thanks bunches/Lillian

My heart goes out to you...I never realized how much it takes to be a care giver until my hubby got hurt and I was the caregiver, He is now able to care for himself just like Ron will be with time....I can't imagine having little ones also....I pray God gives you the strength and patience you will need each day....and may Gods hand be upon Ron as he heals.

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

I think my biggest need is patience, I push myself no matter how much it hurts & have found the older we get the harder it is to do this. Many want to just sit down & let others wait upon them. That is no Quality of Life in MY Book. Ron I'll have to push, he has hurt so much for so long now but between me pushing & Caleb wanting him to get better Ron will get better with the Lord giving us the strength we need./Thank you so much/Lillian

Lilian what brilliant news, take care and look after yourselves

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

Thank you much!/Lillian

Another prayer answered - of coarse we will continue to pray for you and Ron - you do sound like you will have your arms and hands full - with Ron & the new little one. Take enough time for you, too dear.

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

Thank you Shirlene, I felt such sweet peace & comfort the evening I brought Ron home as I sat in the rocking chair giving Abby her bottle. She is such a joy, a good baby & so precious, I will have my hands full, but Caleb will also be a help with Ron, if nothing else but giving him the "I want to get better so I can play with Caleb" incentive. The 2 of them love one another very much. Caleb told Ron in the hospital "Paw, Paw you've got to feel better & come home so you can play with me" we all laughed at that/ Much love Shirlene/Lillian

by shirlener88 16 Aug 2011

OH Lillian this is such heartwarming news - I am so happy for you to have the two little ones there to love and care for, as well. I am sure that Ron will also feel the need to get better for them.

That is a really big step in getting him home. I've been dealing with my daughter who has a severely broken foot and forgotten how much time you have to give them. Just getting her leg bagged up for a shower last night took some time but I know tonight will be quicker. We got getting up and down the upstairs and managed the bath so today will be better. Give yourself a few days to get a routine that will work for the both of you. Three year olds can be a handful but then they are really good at getting things for you and maybe help to entertain his grandpa. Maybe you could ask their mom to bring some books for grandpa to read to them and other activities where there will be less toys on the floor (don't want him to trip with his new hip). Kind of plan the days you have them as educational.

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

I do worry about toys, especially balls, all over but I'll explain to Caleb why we have to be careful & he will help, he understands so much to be just 3. He already loves for Paw Paw to read & sing with him & that will certainly be a great help. Ron is prone to depression & Caleb is a joy to him,lifting his spirits. I think that in itself will be a big help. Yes am already finding out how long it takes to do things. I have the tendency to want to do it myself but the OT said I must let him do as much as he can & simply stand by, that is the hardest thing for

Oh Lillian I am so happy for you and Ron, God is great!!!

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

Oh yes Mary He tells us My Grace is suffieient for your needs, & for this I am eternally greatful. Thank you so very much/Lillian

Yea! This is a big celebrationfor a wonderful answer to prayer. Prayers will continue for both of you. thanks for the update.

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by lbrow 13 Aug 2011

Thank you, you know I believe when God calls men to a particular service for him I believe the wives are called also, for where would a man be without his wife by his side. My hats off to you my dear chaplain's wife. Thank you/Lillian