Dad update

So I am sure that it is not coincidence that Thursday afternoon by which time many people would have seen my post and were praying, Dad took an amazing turn around for the good. He was shaving, brushing his teeth, walking the halls, and all in a much less agitated and confused state.  He was sent home Friday afternoon.  When I saw him that evening he was sitting in his chair watching TV.  He said he was tired but was fairly chatty.  There was some normal repeated conversation and some hints of confusion but nothing like what was happening in the hospital earlier in the week.

Due to some caring co-workers who sent me off when my concern and weariness was evident, I was at the hospital Thursday morning when the Doctor came.  I had an opportunity to express my concern for dad's mental well being.  As it often is, Dad was lucid during the doctor's visit and he was unaware of the behaviors Mom and I had witnessed. Basically the Doctor's conclusion was that what Dad experience is common among the elderly during hospital stays.  Mom and I also tend to think the numerous medications he was taking contributed as well.  

The report is that he has had a pretty good weekend.  He has a cough from the respiratory issues but he is doing the necessary breathing exercises to help with that.  He is now looking forward to a visit from his friend in Mississippi who is coming to do some projects around Mom and Dad's condo this weekend.

Thank you for your prayers.  I am convinced there is a connection between them and his amazing turn around.