The low point of yesterday was when I learned that the hospital had discharged my Dad at his request. I don't know how a hospital discharges a man who's in a state of confusion, without knowing that he would be able to make it safely home but that's what they did.
But, thanks to Bill, a missionary with Global Outreach Mission who's been so good to Dad since he came into the picture a few weeks ago, Dad made it safely home. I talked to him last night and he was obviously confused. He thought he had been picked up for drunkenness, and couldn't figure out why anyone would think he was drunk since he's not a drinker.
Turns out that Dad has an infection, which seems to increase his confusion. He's now on antibiotics.
We face some decisions now: do we stay the course, as Dad is receiving more visits and care than ever before, or do we move him into a safer home?
I'd appreciate your prayers as we try to figure this out.
Hey Darryl. Tough situation, we're kinda going through it with my grandmother right now.
Question for you. Is there any chance that you can move him to Ontario and have him either live with one of you guys or in a seniors home nearby?
Jacob:
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Yes, that's an excellent idea, and it's going to be one of the options we consider. I think I would prefer that it a lot of ways; it would make it a lot easier to see him on a more regular basis.
Sure will pray for you, Darryl. Tough times.
Tough decisions Darryl. Hate to see you feeling so helpless and so far away.