BC's Daddy was admitted to the hospital Sunday. We took The Thompson's and had a great visit Saturday and Pappaw was his normal self, though pale. In a mere 24 hours, things took an abrupt change. SIL Kathy found Pappaw confused and not very communicative-VERY UNUSUAL! The man loves to talk and tell his stories-so he never misses an opportunity.
Now after a battery of tests, we are still no closer to knowing what is going on. Pappaw seems a little better, but still confused. He does have a very low heart rate. Perhaps the lack of oxygen to the brain is the culprit. Anyway-we are waiting for a diagnosis.
Meanwhile, a sitter had to be found to stay with Pappaw. His confusion leads to wandering and that is not always a good thing-especially with a hospital gown on. She reminds me of General Patton-the one person that refuses to have her orders not obeyed. She is keeping Pappaw in check and in line. After I saw her countenance with him, I requested that if I end up in the hospital, I will do fine with someone a little more soft spoken. I tend to be a very compliant person (NO COMMENTS FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY!).
Today Pappaw has an upset stomach. So if you weren't sick when you went to the hospital, just wait a few days! Hopefully he will be back in their apartment and with Nannie by the weekend. You know you always make a miraculous recovery on Friday when in the hospital. Who wants to make rounds on the weekend!
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My great-grandmother had to go to the hospital over the holidays because she wasn't getting enough oxygen to her brain, and she was very confused and not herself. I be praying your Pappaw gets better soon.
You ARE the general Patton of our family!
So sorry to hear about your family. I will be praying hard that all the illnesses will soon pass.
Sorry to hear that he is sick. Will pray that he gets better. Love you.
I put Mr. C on our prayer list last night at church.
All the folks in the Simsboro area that go to St.Rest were especially sorry to hear he was ill.
He, like his son, is very well thought of in his community!
See you in the am......Goose Creek
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