I just got back from the hospital. Dad is definitely in need of prayers at this point. He's just so uncomfortable in that hospital bed. He's uncomfortable yet it is hard for him to move but he keeps trying to change his position. It was difficult for me to see him tonight in the state that he is in. Not only is he uncomfortable but he is having a hard time thinking clearly because of the morphine they gave him earlier today. He has a hard time thinking of words and sometimes he just says things that makes no sense at all. He can sort of tell that he is struggling to think and then he gets frustrated when he can't remember a word or finish his thought. He just looks really worn out and he's shaky and weak.
I'm really worried about him tonight. I hope he can get some sleep. He really would like to go home. He's tired of all the IV's and cords that he is hooked up to. The hospital bed is so uncomfortable to him. They were able to get him up for just a little bit today and he also said they sat him up on the bed for a while which is good.
His blood pressure was lower tonight. Around 110, but he is still on the IV meds. He still needs to be stable enough to take him off the IV and do well on just oral meds.
He also keeps hiccuping for some odd reason and it is very uncomfortable to him when he does. His throat hurts too and it is difficult for him to swallow. He also got a bloody nose earlier today from the oxygen he's hooked up to. They now have a humidifier attached.
While I was there our old bishop, Bro. Farrer and another brother from the ward came to visit. It was fun to visit with them and listen to their stories. Dad definitely has a lot of support from friends and family. Again, pray for dad to be able to sleep tonight and be able to go home soon.
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