Right now we are so excited we can hardly stand it. Last night we found out the "big" kids are coming. Walt's two children from his first marriage are going to be here the end of next week. Walt is coming from Montana and Pam is coming from S. Calif. Walt lived with us from age 8 to 18. I would like to say I raised him, but I didn't do a good job. I was not a good stepmother, but he rose above it and became a good man. He married a special lady and they have two cute kids. It's been a few yrs since we've seen him. We have not seen Pam since Walt's wedding 24 yrs ago. I was not a stepmother Pam would want to be around so that's pretty much my fault. From all appearances she has had a good life. She invited us to her college graduation (we didn't go, long story). She is a teacher and has 3 children. We are very excited to see both of them.
We had quite a scare on Monday. Walt went to take a nap in the afternoon. Somehow his oxygen ended up on the floor next to the bed. Because he wasn't getting his oxygen while he slept he went into what is called a hypoxic event. Almost like frying your brain. He was very disoriented and acted like he had a stroke. Scared the life out of me so I called the hospice nurse. She was wonderful and explained what was happening. The worst part was when she told me that there was a chance that he wouldn't come out of it. It was a difficult evening, but after a good night's sleep, he was his old self the next morning (whew!). I think I've been ready for many scenarios, but not this one.
Not much is going into this poor guys body. He is getting very weak and wobbly. He now has a walker for maneuvering around the house. He has taken several falls (once on that terrible Monday night when he was headed to the bathroom and ended up in the hall on the floor after hitting the wall with his head on the way down). He survived that one with minor bruises and scrapes, but we sure don't want to do that again.
We have received some great stories about Walt's growing up from his sisters. Can't wait to share them. It's been fun for both of us to communicate with the far away family.
So, we made our last goal. Walt made it to the annual meeting where we received our new bible. What a blessing. We love being a part of an organization that is so progressive and takes the time to keep us informed in a language that is up to date and very readable. Millions and millions of bibles printed and distributed free of charge. You can see it at jw.org.
Next goal. Make it to the kids visit and then the big party. Please keep us in your prayers. It's the best we can do for each other. We love you all.
Arlene and Don are here visiting for a few days and after reading this we are sorry to hear that Walt is having such a tough time. We are very excited for him to see Pam and "little" Walt and hope they can be there for the party. We all send our love and prayers to you Walt. We are Cruising the Coast which is a big car show that goes on on the Mississippi Gulf Coast every year with over 7000 old cars participating. Arlene said she has never seen Don take so many pictures ever! Hope he is having a good time because he has looked forward to this all year....they go to car shows up north 3 times a week in their 1963 Thunderbird and are crazy in love with old cars. We are all getting older and I say this because my body hurts in places I didn't know I had after walking around so much looking at cars! Love and prayers......Marlene
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you both were able to make it to The Annual Meeting!!! What a blessing that was from Jehovah! It was so awesome and encouraging to be a part of that historical event!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys--- sending lots of prayers your way!