The state that we've entered is called Unknowing. It's was incorporated about 6000 years ago just east of Eden's spendor. But it's always been there. I've often stood at the border, one foot in Unknowing and the other in Faith. I'm amazed how connected these two provinces are. Faith is a state we aspire to … Continue reading That State Called Unknowing
They haven't started trying new meds but the stuff he's been taking has leveled him off and he's more placid today. I don't think he understands why he's there. He wants out. But really, who's want in? I think everybody in the family is completely spent. Melinda is going over to Regency this afternoon and … Continue reading Brief Update
Dad is now in a parallel universe. His eyes are wider. His words echo through the waxed, sterile corridors. He approaches like a hurricane in a wheel chair. In his world everyone is an enemy. Dad is held captive, he believes, by the malevolent forces of cloaked villains. His medication, he believes, is poison. And I am a part … Continue reading A Glimpse into a Different World
Dad is now at Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Alexandria. The Regency House suggested it and we agreed because Dad was becoming unmanageable. He swings from the revival days to childhood to present. He doesn't comprehend that the people trying to help him aren't trying to hurt him. He switches channels of time, space and emotion … Continue reading Another New Change
We are seemingly on a track of decline. Dad's difficult hours are between 3pm through the night. We are experimenting with medications as he continues to have bouts of depression, hallucinations and combativeness. Mom is having issues as well with depression. I am learning what it's like to have no answers or easy fixes. We … Continue reading Dad continues to Decline
Dad seems to be doing better. Yesterday Melinda, Wes, Darlene and I met with the staff at Regency House and discussed the care plan. We are getting a sitter for dad for at least five nights. The fatigue over the past few days have left us spent on so many fronts. The weekend couldn't come … Continue reading First 24 Hours Back
After being in the hospital since Monday morning, Dad has returned to Regency House. He has recovered from the fall and the UTI but it has been a winding road with a few hairpen turns. Mom was running a fever last night. We are sure it is also a UTI. It's been a long week … Continue reading Dad returns to Regency House
