Emergency Leave

Jerry made the decision after talking with his family it was time to come home to be with his father. I called the Red Cross and Emergency leave was granted. Jerry was on the 1st flight home. He arrived at 10am Saturday and we drove to The Plains.

We did not share the news with his family in fear that their would be a flight delay, etc. So the house was filled with excitement to see him. Sophia for once was Chop Liver!

Q: How long will Jerry be home?
A: He has a 10 day leave and if needed can be extended to 20 days.

Q: What did Sophia think of Dad?
A: At 1st, she smiled and said he could come along but as the weekend pressed on, she WON the Blue Ribbon for making her parents miserable. Needless to say, she will be staying at home for the week with her normal caregivers.

Q: Why was Sophia so cranky?
A: I don't know, I am assuming that she does not like her mom showing affection to anyone but her.

Q: How is Jerry's Dad?
A: How do I say this.... He is in pain, uncomfortable, and in/out of consciousness. Mostly out. This weekend Hospice came into the home and Thankfully, the act of swallowing medicine is no longer a requirement. They have given Harold medicine that can be injected into the side of his mouth and adsorbed through the cheek. We are hoping the new medicine can hopefully help with the pain.

Q: Is Harold up for visitors?
A: There are a lot of people in/out of the home. At this time, the family is okay with visitors and they will let you know if the time is not right. Harold enjoys the conversation around him, likes for his back to be scratched and his hand held. He is not communicating.

Q: How do you get a hold of Jerry?
A: His old cell phone is turned on.

I will report more later.