Greetings from Charlotte ! We've been aware for a day or so that we were getting close to going "home". Well-- TODAY -- is the day ! Our cardiologist came in early this morning, followed by the surgeon's PA, and both were in agreement, and subsequently discharged my Dad. We are officially going home ! We are still in the hospital room, but leaving as soon as we can get ready, and have a way home. A pastor friend is coming, and my sister may be following, to pick myself and my parents up and transport us back to Salisbury.
Even with being discharged, we still are "up-in-the-air" as far as securing a Rehab Center for my dad to go to. We have been planning to take him directly there, instead of going home first. But so far, there are no -PRIVATE- rooms available at the facility that we are preferring. The staff and my sister (who works for this medical group) are working to find us a suitable room for him. Please pray that will be worked out by the time we get home.
Though it hasn't been an ideal situation, we have actually enjoyed being at Presbyterian Hospital. The staff has been friendly and helpful. The doctors have showed my dad their care and compassion, as well as their knowledge and wisdom. The nurses have been available round-the-clock to cater to every single need and desire. I cannot speak enough praise for everyone on the staff here at Presbyterian. This also goes for the cafeteria and housekeeping staff as well !
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS !
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Thursday 9/25 @ 10:55 pm : Update.
Around 10 or 11am, it became apparent that we were definitely leaving today and going home. We had to find a definite rehab center for my dad to go get training and gain more strength. We were able to secure a place at The Laurels. It is a nice place, and is actually managed by a member of my church. The care pastor at our church volunteered to come pick us up and take us back home today. He arrived around 11:30, but it was not until 1pm that we were ready to go. A lot of paperwork had to be signed, and phone calls made, and hoops jumped through. We were back in Salisbury by 2:30, and Dad (with my Mom accompanying him) was able to check into the rehab center and get settled in for the night. He has a double room at this point, but hopefully a private one will open up soon.
I will be staying at home tonight, but probably going out to visit Dad tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing his new surroundings, and encouraging him. Actually, oftentimes -we- are the ones that end up getting encouraged by him. He has really passed all of these challenges so far with flying colors!
We have multiple doctor appointments set up for the next couple of weeks. There will be quite a bit of discussion, test results shared, and decisions will have to be made. We need your prayers, first for God's guidance and healing hand. We still believe in a miracle happening. We want God's touch on Dad's life. We also wish your prayers for the doctors' guidance and wisdom as well, that they would be working alongside God's Spirit in helping my dad. Thanks for all of you, how wonderful you have been in stating your intention to pray, and for your sweet spirit of compassion toward him. We all appreciate you so much!
I will be staying at home tonight, but probably going out to visit Dad tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing his new surroundings, and encouraging him. Actually, oftentimes -we- are the ones that end up getting encouraged by him. He has really passed all of these challenges so far with flying colors!
We have multiple doctor appointments set up for the next couple of weeks. There will be quite a bit of discussion, test results shared, and decisions will have to be made. We need your prayers, first for God's guidance and healing hand. We still believe in a miracle happening. We want God's touch on Dad's life. We also wish your prayers for the doctors' guidance and wisdom as well, that they would be working alongside God's Spirit in helping my dad. Thanks for all of you, how wonderful you have been in stating your intention to pray, and for your sweet spirit of compassion toward him. We all appreciate you so much!
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