Thursday 7 June, 2007

Kerfuffle here this morning.
We cleaned out under Dad’s bed and removed everything from the room before washing and vacuuming for the arrival and set up of a hospital bed. (Canberra Hospital equipment loan service have lent us walkers, shower chairs, wheelchair, etc, and DVA have sent wheelchair ramp, sheepskin, squishy cushion, etc)

So much warmth and comfort for him in the electric bed, and easier for us to care for him. The air mattress has a cycle that prevents pressure areas. Dad’s hair is seriously falling out, not in chunks, but fairly evenly so he still has some thin cover. He only sat up for a while this morning when the beds were changed over but has been sleeping in bed since, stirring only to blow kisses and say love you. Although … tonight Tom and Steve shaved their heads in his honour (said they would if Dad lost his hair) and he looked up and said, "Looks good."

Mum is going pretty well, sometimes coughing but mostly OK. She is still on antibiotics. She had a bed change when she was in hospital, we tossed out her old sunken waterbed and so she returned to a new mattress (preapproved) with padded top.

Mark’s Dad had surgery today, looks good post op and should be out in a day or two, but not sure of what’s up ahead. He’s been over with them all day, just popped in here (10pm).
Tom was walking across the road on his way to work at 550am yesterday (Wed) and was almost hit by a car. It was dark blue with no lights on and was very dark outside. Apparently worker’s comp is only for accidents when you are at work since new legislation 3 weeks ago, no longer when traveling to work. He has been off with a torn calf muscle, and we are glad he is safe, and it’s handy to have him around.

Mum says, "We feel very blessed with provisions and love from so many family and friends."