Last night continued to be a challenge. At 2am John needed me to fix his bed up. At 3am I heard a thump - and on checking found him on the floor. He had tried to get up by himself. With my back in the shape it is in right now I knew I did not dare try to pick him up myself. He tried to get up but could not - so I called 911 and a very nice paramedic came and just picked him up like he was a baby and lay him down in bed.
I am thankful he did not hurt himself except for a few little bruises and a cut on a knuckle. He is under strick orders to not try that again. It is so hard for him to realize he really cannot be independent any longer.
In spite of all that, today was a good day for him. He had a hard time waking up for the 7am care but was really good at 11am and I only had to boost him up into his chair once in the entire day. Margie and I were able to slip out for 90 minutes and get some shopping done.
He was just starting to not feel as good when the worker for the 10pm shift arrived. Once she got him into bed he seemed to settle down again.
I am so thankful he did not break any bones in his fall, and that he had a good day today. Thank uou for your prayers.
A definite one thumbs up day,. Hallelujah
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