My days seem to be running together, with all the stuff going on with my dad. (for those that don't know my dad has fought valiently, but is losing his battle with Pancreatic Cancer, kind of ironic that this is pancreatic cancer awareness month) Thanks to other awkward and awesome posts I realized that is Awkward and Awesome Thursday.
Awkward: Trying to help my dad to the bathroom and bathing. He absolutely does not want me to see him naked, which I totally understand. But for goodness sakes, I have been a registered nurse for more than 15 years, believe me, I have seen plenty of naked bodies. I told him I would close my eyes, but he wasn't buying that for a second. Before he started having memory issues he understood this and was ok with me helping....no longer. Thankfully Mark is here to help in that arena.
Awkward: Dad wants to continue chemo, but it's killing him. How do you help him understand it's time to stop without taking away any hope he has left or his will to do anything? Thankfully the doc took care of that by telling him he wasn't strong enough and "we'll just take it one week at a time" but none for now.
Awesome: The amount of help and support Dad and our family is receiving from those around us, both family and friends.
Awesome: Tender Mercies....I was feeling really down, wondering if Heavenly Father had forgotten me. I returned a phone call from a sister that has been having struggles of her own. She proceded to tell me how much my visits meant to her, and how glad she was I was her visiting teacher again because I could understand some of what she is going through. She told me how much she appreciates me and all I do. This was just exactly what I needed at that moment. Confirmation that my Heavenly Father does know me, and cares for me, and he knew just exactly what I needed at that moment. I have learned that Thank yous mean so much. Even a small thank you can make someones day.
Awesome: The sunshine we have been blessed with, always nice to have bonus sunny days in the fall.
Awkward: Trying to help my dad to the bathroom and bathing. He absolutely does not want me to see him naked, which I totally understand. But for goodness sakes, I have been a registered nurse for more than 15 years, believe me, I have seen plenty of naked bodies. I told him I would close my eyes, but he wasn't buying that for a second. Before he started having memory issues he understood this and was ok with me helping....no longer. Thankfully Mark is here to help in that arena.
Awkward: Dad wants to continue chemo, but it's killing him. How do you help him understand it's time to stop without taking away any hope he has left or his will to do anything? Thankfully the doc took care of that by telling him he wasn't strong enough and "we'll just take it one week at a time" but none for now.
Awesome: The amount of help and support Dad and our family is receiving from those around us, both family and friends.
Awesome: Tender Mercies....I was feeling really down, wondering if Heavenly Father had forgotten me. I returned a phone call from a sister that has been having struggles of her own. She proceded to tell me how much my visits meant to her, and how glad she was I was her visiting teacher again because I could understand some of what she is going through. She told me how much she appreciates me and all I do. This was just exactly what I needed at that moment. Confirmation that my Heavenly Father does know me, and cares for me, and he knew just exactly what I needed at that moment. I have learned that Thank yous mean so much. Even a small thank you can make someones day.
Awesome: The sunshine we have been blessed with, always nice to have bonus sunny days in the fall.
