Dad is Looking Better
We have a ways to go yet, but my Dad is more noticeably recovering from his surgery. Since his surgery almost two weeks ago he has been looking so drained and hasn't had any energy at all. Dad is normally very outgoing, but this has really knocked him down.
In the last couple days he has had a lot of tubes removed and is not on oxygen anymore, so we know he's getting there. He'll probably still be in the hospital for a week or two, but we're finally feeling better about how he is progressing.
Honestly, there are just no words to tell you how relieving that is! It's great to see Dad doing some exercises in bed and I know he is going to be feeling much more uplifted seeing this progress in himself. Yesterday he had food for the first time in a LONG time and it actually made my eyes well up just to see him going to town on the mashed potatoes (they didn't have a chance!!).
I'll probably update on Dad more this weekend. Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts and prayers and a HUGE thanks for the Butlers for organizing rides and being such a support for Mom. Also a huge thanks to all those that are driving my Mom to the hospital in the morning and for all the offers of help!!