Re: News at the our house......>Shirley

[Guest guest]

Dear Shirley,

I am glad that Ralph is home and that you are getting the help that

you need. I am also glad that your daughter has been there for both

of you. Outings sound like fun for all of you. I am continuing to

keep you all in my prayers.

God bless,

Belinda

> Dear All,

>

> Ralph was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. We had

the home

> nurse and physical therapist in today. They are helping us get a

bed,

> walker and wheelchair (just to make it easier on him when we go

out, etc).

> He is not dizzy like he was, but the drop in blood pressure is

still present

> upon rising from seating and that is what " Parkinson/Shy Drager "

does. He

> is able to get around, but hard time with dressing and getting in

and out of

> bed and seating. He was straight cathing for the past few years,

but

> doctors feel that it is better for him now and less restrictive to

be on a

> bag. A nurse will come in once a month to check him. We have

follow-up

> appointments next week. This is hitting all of us hard, but

hanging in

> there for each other. has been a " God Sent " since she has

been home

> for summer break. She told me today that she has been thinking

about not

> living on campus this year (senior year), she wants to stay closer

to help

> me and her dad. I told her I appreciated her thoughtfulness, but

to think

> about it. As much as I would appreciate her being there, this is

her senior

> year at WMC. She has matured into a wonderful young lady and I am

so proud

> of her. Just wanted to let you know what is going on. I told

Ralph we are

> going to start taking small outings and trips together. I still

hope to

> continue working part-time. Please keep us in your prayers. Talk

to you

> all soon! Love, Shirley, Ralph, and Becca

>

>

> " I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet

when our

> wings have trouble remembering how to fly "

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