new week

Dad had a pretty good weekend. He was more alert and starting to eat a bit more. His Oncologist gave him a steroid pill to promote him to eat. He sat up 5 times on Sat. and Sun. His nurse, aide and physical therapist came today. His goal is to get at the table 3 times a day to eat. He was also up and walked with the aid of the therapist. When I stopped in at 5:30 he was a bit light headed feeling and couldn't eat dinner at the table. He was in his wheelchair going back to his bed, stood up, lost his balance and fell backwards. He hit pretty hard on his bottom and bumped his head on the loveseat. Gregg came down and got him up and in bed. He was ok, nothing broken but pretty shook up. Hopefully he won't be too sore tomorrow. Gregg and I told mom that he can't be expected to do everything that is wanted of him in 1 day, it is a progression. Needless to say there is a bit of tension in the Feindt house. I know that mom wants him to try and get better, he wants to get his strength back but it takes time, it is not going to be overnight. The caretaking is taking on toll on mom. The girls and I are going to try to give her some respite as often as we can. Blessings, Michelle