From Caroline's Point of View
Jan. 5th, 2013 09:26 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
puppetmakerPeter Update:
Two steps forward and one step back. We had everything in place to move him to rehab however his white cell count was up and the hospital won’t release him unless they know why it is up.
Peter under went a battery of tests, which took a little long (OK a lot longer) because the computer system was down so most of the day was hurry up and wait.
Over all he was pretty out of it. He did his rehab and the other things that he needed to do but he dozed most of the day between people having to wake him up for the things he needed to do. He was much more alert at night and we watched some videos together.
Today we find out the results of that test and what is next. We are hoping to move him to the rehab on Monday since this gives the hospital two days to get him back to where he needs to be for rehab. Cross your fingers that his bed is still there then.
Now here is Caroline (with me typing) about what has happened
At first when I found out, I didn’t feel very well and I thought this was going to be the worst vacation ever since my Dad was in a hospital bed.
When I saw Dad in the hospital bed I was scared and upset. But Dad made me feel better. He hugged me and talked to me.
He told me that he was going to be going to a different hospital so he could start walking again. He was going to be all right but he may be gone for a month.
Later Mom and Ariel took me to Disney Hollywood Studios, I barely talked to anyone because I was worried about Dad. Ariel tried to hug and comfort me but I just pulled away.
Then we went on Star Tours. I was still really angry and worried about Dad. After the ride I felt much better. I could laugh again. But I realized I was having fun and Daddy wasn’t there. Mom told me that Dad was happy that I was having fun so we went on the ride again. After that in the gift shop I built a droid and Mom built Skippy the Jedi Droid for Dad and put a pirate hat on it for fun (Dad has to wear an eye patch).
On the 2nd Day we went to the hospital in the morning and I spent time with Daddy. I was helping him with his hand exercises. Later Mom took me to Animal Kingdom and we watched the Tigers who were very active. I felt safe with my Mom at Animal Kingdom. I felt a little better about all that had happened.
On the 3rd Day we stayed at the hospital all day and watched “Big Bang Theory” with Daddy. I felt really good that I was near Daddy all day and could see his life in a hospital. I was proud at how hard he was working to get better.
On the 4th Day I found out that he wasn’t going to rehab until Monday, which made me happy and sad. Happy because I got to see my Dad another couple of days but sad because I know he needs to go to rehab to get better and come home.
Overall I feel happy because I realized it wasn’t my fault that Daddy had a stroke but I also feel really sad because Dad had a stroke. I love him very much and I want him to be OK again. I am praying for my Daddy to be my Daddy again.
(Kath back here now. I will be reading her the comment that relate to her from this entry.)
I am grateful that Caroline can talk to us about what she is going through.
Two steps forward and one step back. We had everything in place to move him to rehab however his white cell count was up and the hospital won’t release him unless they know why it is up.
Peter under went a battery of tests, which took a little long (OK a lot longer) because the computer system was down so most of the day was hurry up and wait.
Over all he was pretty out of it. He did his rehab and the other things that he needed to do but he dozed most of the day between people having to wake him up for the things he needed to do. He was much more alert at night and we watched some videos together.
Today we find out the results of that test and what is next. We are hoping to move him to the rehab on Monday since this gives the hospital two days to get him back to where he needs to be for rehab. Cross your fingers that his bed is still there then.
Now here is Caroline (with me typing) about what has happened
At first when I found out, I didn’t feel very well and I thought this was going to be the worst vacation ever since my Dad was in a hospital bed.
When I saw Dad in the hospital bed I was scared and upset. But Dad made me feel better. He hugged me and talked to me.
He told me that he was going to be going to a different hospital so he could start walking again. He was going to be all right but he may be gone for a month.
Later Mom and Ariel took me to Disney Hollywood Studios, I barely talked to anyone because I was worried about Dad. Ariel tried to hug and comfort me but I just pulled away.
Then we went on Star Tours. I was still really angry and worried about Dad. After the ride I felt much better. I could laugh again. But I realized I was having fun and Daddy wasn’t there. Mom told me that Dad was happy that I was having fun so we went on the ride again. After that in the gift shop I built a droid and Mom built Skippy the Jedi Droid for Dad and put a pirate hat on it for fun (Dad has to wear an eye patch).
On the 2nd Day we went to the hospital in the morning and I spent time with Daddy. I was helping him with his hand exercises. Later Mom took me to Animal Kingdom and we watched the Tigers who were very active. I felt safe with my Mom at Animal Kingdom. I felt a little better about all that had happened.
On the 3rd Day we stayed at the hospital all day and watched “Big Bang Theory” with Daddy. I felt really good that I was near Daddy all day and could see his life in a hospital. I was proud at how hard he was working to get better.
On the 4th Day I found out that he wasn’t going to rehab until Monday, which made me happy and sad. Happy because I got to see my Dad another couple of days but sad because I know he needs to go to rehab to get better and come home.
Overall I feel happy because I realized it wasn’t my fault that Daddy had a stroke but I also feel really sad because Dad had a stroke. I love him very much and I want him to be OK again. I am praying for my Daddy to be my Daddy again.
(Kath back here now. I will be reading her the comment that relate to her from this entry.)
I am grateful that Caroline can talk to us about what she is going through.
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Date: 2013-01-05 02:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-05 02:55 pm (UTC)You're so brave. I can't imagine how scary it must have been to find out that your dad was in hospital. I'm really glad you've been able to spend some good time with him. There are so many people from all around the world who are thinking of you and your family and hoping he gets better really soon. I hope he's home with you very soon.
Big hugs,
Bec.
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Date: 2013-01-05 04:52 pm (UTC)Much love and purrs from Katy, Don, Ben, and the pack o'cats: Fia, Murron, Fizzgig, Ulath, and Jupiter.
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Date: 2013-01-05 05:19 pm (UTC)Kath, you and Peter raised a remarkable young person. You both should be and are justly proud.
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Date: 2013-01-05 09:18 pm (UTC)Caroline,
We're all so proud of you and so glad to hear (in your words) how you are feeling. A couple of years ago my husband was very ill when our daughter was just 13. I remember how tough it was for her, but I know that just having her around made her daddy feel so much better. Thank you for being there to keep your daddy company and to help him and make him smile!
Love and hugs from Becky and Sarah (now 16!)
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Date: 2013-01-05 10:25 pm (UTC)You sound like a great kid! It's good that you don't think what happened to your dad is your fault, because it isn't. You're doing everything the right way--being there for your dad and mom, and just trying to go about your life as normal as possible. If you have something you like to do when you're feeling sad or scared, like maybe drawing, or writing stories, or watching a favorite TV, feel free to do that any time you need to. It will help a lot.
Take care! Everything will be okay.
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Date: 2013-01-05 10:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-01-06 04:52 pm (UTC)If I were there, I'd give you a BIG SQUEEZY HUG until you felt better. I'll have to send one long-distance instead. We're all rooting for your dad to get better.
Much love,
Aunty Sheila
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Date: 2013-01-06 04:53 pm (UTC)I know seeing your Dad working so hard to heal is hard for you, but it sounds like you are unselfishly helping him all you can. You're giving him the love and smiles that keep him going.
We will keep praying for him, and for all of you.