Yesterday, in the evening (Dad at Home – Day 4) Natalie had heart problems and left the home via an ambulance. I was on top of a mountain and Dad’s sister Nyla, from out of state was there with Dad and did not have any phone numbers to call for help. Or should I say my phone was not working at 8,300 feet. Things got handled and Day 4 came to a close.
As for Day 5, I did not get back until the afternoon. Things had settled and Natalie was going to be in the hospital for a few days. Jacob, my youngest son, and I told Dad about our hike up Mt. Baden Powell. With the help of others, we got Dad outside to see his garden. Jacob helped water his garden, clean the pool and water other plants. After about 40 minutes we took dad back inside and put him in bed to rest. He enjoyed his time out, but it seemed that his pain levels had increased.
Jacob and his Grandfather on Grandpa's garden
Dad getting some sun in the garden
I went home to clean up and returned later in the evening. My brothers Alan, from Utah and Wayne from Oceanside were there. We chatted with Dad and our Aunt Nyla. Dad seemed to enjoy listening to us. Dad is saying less and less each day so he did not say much. We all said goodnight to Dad and planned to meet him Sunday for Father’s Day.
