Up date on the Lillian & Ron respite Saga. He is home now and we both survived. They did take good care of him. I couldn't bear it so I visited him twice. Had some glad times and some rest. Got to see G.G. son play ball, did a little shopping when I could meander around and look without having to rush, rush , rush. Discovered a couple of things. Back doesn't hurt all the time when I'm not having to pull and lift on Ron, soooo, am going to ask for a Hoyer Lift and try using it to get Ron up and down into bed and his recliner. Now for the bad part. He was home only 2 hrs before he was in the floor. I went to kitchen to cook him some supper, he decided he could get out of recliner on his own and fell in floor. Looks like I'll have to get a safety belt for that recliner. He wasn't hurt but had to call 911 and get Volunteer Fire Dept to come get him up. Aaahhhh. life is back to normal around here again. It's a mystery to everyone how he falls like he does and not break anything or pop out the artificial hip. God is the only answer, He is looking after Ron. Thank you all for your many prayers/Lillian
xoxo
I do hope you can get the lift for him/you. I know we need one for Avery. I haven't mentioned it but I have been down with my back for a week now. I didn't lift on her. All I did was bend to wipe Nora when she went to the potty. I had a shot last Wednesday, muscle relaxer, Celebrex and got a Tens unit. Do you have one? I'll let you know how I do with it. I know at PT they used it on my leg and it helped. Anyway, a lift would be so good for you (and us) as I know how your back pains. I don't want Ashley and SIL down with their backs, too, like me and my hubby. Hubby has 2 disc gone in his back and I have Degenerative Disc disease and Osteoporosis.
I'm glad and thankful our Father is looking after you both, when Ron falls. It would be too much for you if he breaks something and so painful for him.
I am glad you got this break and I wonder if you could do it again, say maybe every other week? That way you could get some rest and enjoy a little break, too. You could always visit him, or have a 'date' with him.
There is a lady here who does just that. Her husband is in some place (she is not able to physically care for him, like you) and she goes every day to see him for a few hours, except for the day she goes to the hairdresser.
It may be something you could consider.....
Anyway, love hearing from you and glad you got to leave the house without having to rush, rush, rush. Love,Toogie
There is no plain old you. You are a daughter of the King and such a blessing to so many.