September 16, 2010
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quick update
Thank you all for your support, advice, prayers, hugs, encouragement and prayers. It is touching and deeply appreciated.
Dad is slowly recovering from his latest ailment. The antibiotics is working and he is struggling with the side effects. He was pretty good last night until the new meds kicked in. This morning, he looked a lot worse and so I was checking on him frequently. There's always someone with him 7/24. At least one of us will get groceries and supplies, someone will cook and everyone helps with all the rest of the chores. But we know we can't do this forever.
I don't have any problems going to sleep at night anymore. While caring for him isn't physically tiring, it is mentally stressful. I feel so drained when I hit the bed that I immediately fall asleep.
Thanks again for all your support.
Comments (38)
Take care of yourself too Matt. I'll be praying for you and your dad.
I'm glad the medication is working! Make use of the weekend to get some rest! I'll get blessings for you guys from the Buddha! ^0^
Sleep well Matty!
xoxo!
Hoping things get better soon, at least youre getting sleep
Giuseppe is going through similar things with his mother right now.
His mom has atypical autoimmune disorder, so there can be no treatment when there is something new discovered...
They recently found a lump in her lung when they took a x-ray and no one knows what to do.
Yes, please take good care of yourself as well.
There are a whole host of people keeping you and your family in mind, Matt.
@Wangium - Yikes - that's a bad predicament to find yourself in. Please let G know that Tawn and I are thinking of him and wishing him and his mother the best.
@heart_beep - thank you, I appreciate your prayers.
@CurryPuffy - I hope his body will get used to the antibiotics, he's got another 8 days to go. Thank you in advance for getting the blessings.
@yang1815 - I slept well, didn't even have to read anything. xoxo - is this for tic tac toe?
@Wangium - oh my goodness, I'll keep him and his mom in my prayers too.
@Dezinerdreams - I will - thank you. I have to be careful. This is sort of like a marathon not a sprint. I can't afford to get burnt out too easily.
@christao408 - yes, it's kinda humbling and I am grateful. Thank you for your support.
@tsotofu - yes, I hope so too. I also hope you'll be back on Xanga soon. Take care Peter.
We are all here for you and your family. Sleep well - you need it and deserve it.
i'm glad your dad is recovering. hopefully the meds work well. hang in there; we're all sending our thoughts your way!
@Fatcat723 - thanks Rob, much appreciated as always. I fall asleep very quickly these past few days.
@kunhuo42 - thank you Aaron, he is recovering I just wish the side effects of the antibiotics weren't that strong. He is just so tired from the illness and the meds.
@ElusiveWords - yeah, i understand... side effects of meds can be pretty rough. hopefully in this case, the benefits outweigh the costs.
@ElusiveWords - xoxo, gossip girl.
My thoughts Matt are with you as well.
I so wish I were close enough to be of some real help
to you, and your father. I know how hard this can be
as I've been there too.
IF there would happen to be anything, anything at all
please let me know what i can do.
I hope the weekend treats you well,
Big hugs to you,
*~matthew~*
You are a loving, wonderful son, Matt.
@christao408 - Thank you
You are in my thoughts all the time, love. Take it easy, learn to breathe in and out nice and easy, and take one day at a time. Love him, and let him see the love.
That's good to hear Matt. Take care of yourself too.
I wish you and your family the best
it helps when i am down.
Cherish the time together and don't ever let the stress of it all overshadow the precious moments shared! Be of good cheer for no matter whatever that will come, the family bond and love is still there! Don't ever forget that! ^^
Love you Matt, hope your family is doing well and adjusting to this new uncertainty!
You are in my prayers
@ZSA_MD - one day at a time - yeah, that's the key. Thanks Zakiah - always appreciate you being there.
@icebladz - I will, thank you.
@breaking_expectations - thank you.
@vsan79 - I'll remember to keep smiling.
@ZenPaper - thanks Evan, I know you speak from experience. I appreciate you keeping me in your prayers.
good to hear matt! =)
good to hear that, take care too!!
@onmovement - yeah, it's really good to see him starting to walk around and eating.
@agmhkg - yes, I'll take care as well. Thank you.
I haven't been on xanga for ages. Hope your dad recovers quickly and you should get plenty of rest. ^^ Take care!
hi matt, make sure you get rest yourself...
things may seem difficult at moments yet... you have wonderful moments with your dad. my dad passed away a few years ago... i was his little girl...sigh...miss being his little girl... take care
LOVE is...
Wish you the best of everything. Been there in 2005 caring for my father.
hey matt, try listening to music. it'll make you relax. good to hear your dad's recovery.
Hey Matt, just wanted to make sure you are ok.
How are you doing lately?
(I can't find the send a message button on the new xanga layout...)
Aiya...I missed these past couple entries. Hope your dad is recovering and hope you are mentally recovering too!
hey Matt...just checking in. Hope things are ok and that your Dad is recovering. Please take care of yourself as well. Hugs and prayers.
@luvmei - hello and thank you, he's a lot better now but still needs someone to keep an eye on him. It's not easy finding time to rest but I'm trying.
@Norcani - thank you for dropping by, much appreciated.
@Renatojr3 - yeah, I do try to get a bit of music here and there to help relax... thanks.
@Wangium - hope you got the msg back. Thanks for checking in Jason.
@brooklyn2028 - dad is pretty well recovered, we still have to keep an eye on him though. I'm still ok - not easy trying to budget my time so writing and sleep are suffering. Thank you for the monster hug - much appreciated.
@macphoto - hi, thanks for dropping in and for the hugs and prayers. Dad's pretty well recovered. We still have to monitor him as he's got a bunch of other ailments to look after. I do have to be careful to pace myself.
@ElusiveWords - let me know if you need anything ok?
How's your Dad doing?