Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Doctors Rounds

Dad is making the rounds of his Florida Doctors, before coming to Ohio. Yesterday he had a chest x-ray and saw his surgeon. Today he saw the Urologist. Tomorrow, the PET scan and his primary care doctor. He say he is down to working on the small tasks that must be done before moving, so that is good.
He was in good spirits today - and getting a little aggravated by all the company. I spoke to Susan today and passed on some advice from our cousin Sharon - that we must remember that Dad is our father, not our child. He is the family patriarch and should be treated as such. Of course this wasn't just directed at Susan for any reason - other than she answered the phone when I called - and I thought it was great advice.
A family friend from England also gave me some great advice that I passed on to my brother and sisters. It's always great to listen to the advice of those who have been down this path.
And some advice from a Michigan friend "Be strong, be the example. Your faith must be on display much more so than any doubts you have." Thanks Mike.

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