Memorial service

Memorial service for Bill Feindt will be held on Sunday, October 19 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 12775 Northland Dr. Big Rapids. 231-796-4728 at 1:30 with luncheon following. If you have any questions please call Michelle or Gregg at 231-856-7861.

Blessings,
Michelle

The end

I'm sorry I have not been on in a few days. My internet service was not working. I am so sorry to say that Dad, Bill Feindt passed away Wednesday evening, October 15th at 10:00 p.m. He had his whole family by his side. His battle is done and he is at peace. Memorial arrangements will be decided upon today and I will let you know the details in a later blog.
Blessings,
Michelle

getting stronger

Dad went to the Oncologist Tuesday. The oncologist said that Dad took 2 steps backward and is now 1 step ahead. He wants to see dad back in 1 month to decide if treatment is still an option for him. Dad needs to continue to get his strength back. The week before he sees the Dr., he will have a Cat Scan done and blood work. His blood this time was very good. Dad's nurse is coming 2 days a week now and so is his therapist. His aide who bathes him is still coming 3 times a week for now.

new week

Good evening,
dad had a pretty good week. He is getting up and walking a few feet with his walker. He is sitting in a chair a few times a day. Dad is using his oxygen more often, his lung compacity is not as good as it was. He goes to the Dr. tomorrow and he has blood work. I'll let you know how his appointment goes tomorrow. I'm sure he will be pretty tired after a day getting ready and sitting for hours in a chair at the Dr's and getting to /from.
Blessings,
Michelle

good morning

Dad had a pretty good weekend. He was able to watch the whole MI game with Gregg, John and the family. He definately has more strength and is finally eating solid foods. The steroid given to him over 1 week ago has definately made his appetite better. The IV has also given him a boost. The nursewas very pleased with him yesterday, she drew some blood and Mom made an appointment with Dr. Pawl, Dad's oncologist for next Tuesday. It is just a consultation to decide if Dad should continue with any kind of treatment. His goal is to be sitting up more and getting into his wheelchair more by the end of the week. His therapist and nurse also want him to be able to get on the comode and get the cathetor out and be able to use the urinal. His can walk about 6 feet with the aid of his walker and someone behind him. He is pretty unstable but he is trying to do that 2 times a day. He is still eating in bed due to the fact that when he gets in his wheelchair and gets positioned at the table he is so out of breath he needs his oxygen. It is hard for him to eat with the oxygen. It is easier for him to exert his energy in eating in bed. He does not use his oxygen all the time but when needed, which is several times a day. Hopefully we can continue on this upward swing. Blessings, Michelle

end of the week

Good evening,
I just wanted to let you know that the time it says I am blogging on are incorrect. The correct time is almost 7:00 p.m.
After Dad received some fluids he looks better. His blood pressure was 77/45 when he got to the hospital on Wednesday. His Dr.'s took him totally off all his high blood pressure meds. He got up 1 time today into his wheelchair, he says tomorrow he will do it more. He likes to say later or tomorrow. We have enjoyed the lasagna for a few meals and tonight we had a wonderful homemade vegetable soup made by some dear friends of Gregg's and mine, Joie and Steve (former co-workers with me) Dad had a good bath today by his aide. his appetite slightly better. He is not eating much, but at least he is comsuming solid foods. On Monday his nurse will be drawing some blood for his Oncologist. She also said that he may get dehydrated again. When you are just laying around even if you are drinking fluids your body uses up a lot of energy. If he goes to the hospital for IV's that is beter than going to the hospital and staying. We need to remind him to roll and move onto his sides. He does not want to develop bed sores. The nurse said that bed sores begin from the inside out and by the time they appear it is too late. His ankles are already sore and the aide put little booties on him. Hopefully that is all it is. Hope the weekend goes well. I'll blog again Monday unless something comes up. Blessings, Michelle

mid-week

Tuesday was a tiring day for Dad. The fall on Monday evening really shook him up. He wasn't hurt and didn't ache the next day, but he was very shook up. After school on Tuesday's I clean their house and sent Mom out to do errands. She needs to get away by herself so she doesn't get that too cooped up feeling. It is very tough on her being the primary caregiver. Dad did eat a little lasagna that I heated up that evening. Mary, my sister brought that meal up to us to use when we needed it. It was delicious. Wednesday dad had his physical therapist come and the therapist wanted to get him up and in the chair. Dad said he was not up to it. The therapist did get Dad into his wheel chair so that Mom and Dad could practice how to get from the chair back into bed so he won't fall again. The nurse came while the therapsit was there and Dad told her he didn't feel well. His blood pressure was quite low and he was very dehydrated. She got on the phone to Dad's doctors and got dad into the car to go to the hospital for some fluids. He arrived at the hospital around 1:30, Gregg was waiting for them. He had a large glucose bag through an IV and then sent home a little after 5:00. Gregg got dad back into bed at home. Hopefully he will have a better day tomorrow. His appetite is better due to the pill he started taking. His sister and husband, Norma and Larry came up and will spend the night and visit tomorrow. John and Shelly will be coming up this weekend too! Blessings, Michelle