Dad Update

The past few days were good ones for Dad. He was able to eat and drink, take walks, and we all would talk for hours. He has also been enjoying having cable and watching all of the Reds games. But I could see a bit of a change in him yesterday, and today it was apparent that he is taking a turn downhill. He can't keep any food or water down at all, which indicated that he has a complete blockage now. He is getting dehydrated and weak, and tonight the nurse is going to try to get another iv going, but it is very hard to get one going on him due to his condition, so I am not sure if it will happen or not. We has some deep talks today, and he reminessed a lot about his younger days. I try to absorb every story and every talk, I don't want to forget anything he has to say to me. We shead lots of tears together as a family too, just as all of us are trying to truly get a handle on what the near future is holding for us. Depending on how Dad feels tomorrow, we are going to take Aaron for a visit with him, I hope Dad is good so they can have some time together. Just the thought of having to explain to Aaron what is happening breaks me in two. They are so close and Aaron loves him so much. God is holding me, but my heart is breaking. I am trying to hold onto him for dear life. But I know that God will call him home, and it doesn't matter how tight I am holding on. Having no control over this is making me crazy, even though I know that having God in control is best, of course. Ugh. I am as scattered as they come right now. I am thankful to Greg for holding down the house and a lot of the schooling for me. I have heard it said that a girl marries a man much like her dad, and I did. A wonderful dad, and a wonderful husband. Putting it that way reminds me that in the long run I am a lucky girl.

Shifting gears, Greg and I have made a hard choice this week. After a school year that has started out not so well, and one that was deteriorating last year as well, we decided it would be best for Aaron to finish the school year at Brookville. He is excited, and I will be getting him signed up next week. It is hard for me to let go of homeschooling because I think it is the best way to learn, but he is anxious to be with other kids. So, we are going to give it a try. But I will sure miss him being home! :(