Single with Family

Many of us have a close connection to our families, and of course, on the other hand, many of us do not !  Luckily, I do !

My father is not doing extremely well.  My mother seem to think he has given up; I don’t.  I think he just likes to be waited on 24/7 and doesn’t realize, if he doesn’t use it, he will lose it.  And his body parts and organs will stop working for him.

The last month, I have been taking  a Certified Nursing Class.  Part of my reasoning, is in case, my mother needs help in working with my dad.  So finishing the class and needing to help, are somewhat falling, hand in hand.

With my class being over this past Friday, I jumped on a plane, to fly down to FL to be with my folks.  Already, some of the skills have come in handy !  The emphasis on washings hands is one big thing I learned in my class.  And I believe, just the experience, gave me more confidence, and being able to offer to help !

Today is my second full day here.  I have already been able to add some input, and my father is listening some.  A little at a time, so that he will grasp some insight in learning, that he must work towards helping himself to be better !  He knows, he will have to build more strength this week with is therapist, or alternative choices will need to be made in his care !  Praying he will listen !