No changes in Dad. Dr wants to meet with us tomorrow (1/15).
Has not been an easy day in our family. Mom is doing as well as expected. This all seems like a bad dream that we cannot wake up from. I have been remembering back to my childhood a lot today of all my wonderful memories. I remember (I think right after my brother was born), my Dad drove my Mom, my brother, and myself to Kentucky to spend a few days with my Grandparents. He was unable to stay as he had to drive back to Newark for work. I remember after he left I kept screaming "I want my Dad, I want my Dad". I knew it was only for a few day's but I was a child who did not like separation or changes and I still don't. That is what I have felt like screaming today "I want my Dad". I will be having surgery this Friday (nothing serious, just a kidney stone being blasted) and this will be the first surgery that my Dad will miss. He even showed up unexpectedly a couple years ago when I was having a toe nail removed just to be there incase I needed him. I know if he were able he would be there Friday.
We could not get through these past several weeks and what we maybe facing in the future without our family, friends, and church.
To our wonderful neighbor Mike Richert. You, Melanie, and Chandler are part of our family. Thanks for always being there to watch out for Mom and Dad and to jump in and take care of something when it needed done.....like always replacing shingles on their roof when they would blow off, haha. Dad always enjoys meeting in the yards or you coming over to chat with him. He thinks of you as a son.
Boeing co-workers - Dad's favorite place away from home. He loves working with you all. He enjoys getting up in the morning and coming to work. When he was put in Riverside on 1/2 he told me not to forget to call Dave to tell him he would not be at work.
We are praying hard for a recovery. My cousin Cassie handed me our Grandmothers cross necklas today. Dad carried it, I think, through all his past surgeries for comfort and he knew Grandma was with him and he always came through. I will take it to the hospital tomorrow and say a big prayer with it.
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Will continue with prayers Perry. Remember, you never walk alone - "Footprints" was a favorite of Mom Ashcrafts too. Will be waiting to talk with you again!
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Aunt Diane
I have been following your Dad's progress since Mike told me about this blog. My heart goes out to you and your family. Remember, things can always turn around, no matter how dark they may seem on any given day. My prayers are with you guys and Henry each night. Reading the blog and the feelings of wanting your Dad brough tears to my eyes and I can completely understand the feeling. He is so blessed to have a family like you guys. Keep your faith and know that every moment is a new opportunity for recovery. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
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Dinah (Mike's Co-worker)