I got two calls yesterday from Regency House. At around noon, I was called because Dad wasn't staying in his chair and became belligerent. Last night at about 10:30. I went to check and he wouldn't cooperate with the staff. The second time dad fell. Dad is in the right moment and right mind about … Continue reading Two calls from Dad’s place and the Flood
Author: Matt Tullos
Writer, director, pastor, actor. I am prone to wander.
Shared Journey
We share our journey and in the midst of our communion, we find meaning. We surrender and move forward even in the midst of our undoing. Wealth is fleeting. Prestige is meaningless. Achievement is secondary. In the end, we discover that communion is the whole of it, And so much greater that our constant striving. … Continue reading Shared Journey
Never Too Late to Sing
Dad doesn't do hospitals, but still it's never too late for a song. Hopefully, today is the day Dad leaves the hospital to begin rehab. Darlene has done so much of the research and legwork as Melinda and I have been trying to get dad to stick with the program and schedule. In his mind, … Continue reading Never Too Late to Sing
An Important Decision
We are in the process of deciding today about where Dad will land. It's either attempting to return to Marigold Assisted Living or to go to a skilled nursing facilty. We're praying for wisdom and understanding. Dad had a fairly good day today. He seems to remember more about his experiences in the past than … Continue reading An Important Decision
Cycling
Dad: Do you have the car? Are we going home? Me: No, we can't go home. You're in the hospital. Dad: Oh. When are we going to go? Me: I'm not sure. We have to find a place for you to rehab. Dad: Can we go home. Where's your car? Me: Dad, we aren't going … Continue reading Cycling
Random Thoughts on a Sunday
It's a small village in the middle of the woods, but I've never been more thankful for the people of Verda Baptist Church. Mom and Dad facetimed today. Dad woke up disoriented and wanting to leave again. By the time I got there from church, he was in restaints. Tomorrow should be a big day … Continue reading Random Thoughts on a Sunday
Sunday Morning Update
We are still trying to find the right Skilled Nursing facility for Dad. We're hoping to decide on Monday and then if things go well, we'll have him there by the middle of the week. They removed the restraints last night and we fed dad some fish. He still can't feed himself (He doesn't have … Continue reading Sunday Morning Update
A Difficult Week
Beginning last Tuesday, dad became disoriented. We can usually measure the depth of his dementia by how many jokes he tells in an hour. He has gone from around a wide palette of oft-repeated jokes too numerous to recount to about 1/2 a joke. We moved him to Cabrini Hospital where he is today and … Continue reading A Difficult Week
Walking Them Home 