So it has been almost 5 months since my dad had his stroke and I think he is making great progress! He is already walking with the help of a walker and compared to a few weeks ago, his balance getting a lot better! The only slow progress is in his hand movement; but i have heard that its normal to get the movement back in your legs faster than in your arm/hand. Everyday we have a caretaker who comes to stay with him from 8am -1pm. She is about my age and really nice and gets along really well with my dad. The time schedule for her has been perfect this summer, but we aren't sure what her schedule here will be once i start school. We still have to tackle that subject!! Plus, to make matters more stressfull, Jenny is going to San Diego for school [ we are taking her on friday =)] so that will be one less person who can stay with my dad. Who knows what will happen!
I hope that my dad has a full recovery, he deserves it so much. He is so patient with everybody when we should really be the ones being more patient with him. I am very thankful for the time that I have to spend with my dad, because we have a whole new relationship. It still scares me to think of what could have happened that night if my mom or I had not noticed something was wrong with him, but I thank God that he is alright and that he is still my loveable dad!<3
my dad doing work on the laptop.
2 comments:
I am so glad to hear that your dad is recovering well:) He deffinatly deserves to be back up on his feet. Hang in there girl!! YOu are doing something amazing helping out your dad. I know he really appriciates it!! Hey im coming to cali for christmas will you be around??? I hope i get to see ya!!
He is doing awesome. And you're right, he has a wonderful attitude! I'm glad that you and Jeni got to spend so much time with him. Always know you can give me a jingle anytime you need too! :-)
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