If you've ever fallen asleep in fast and testimony meeting..my dad's "ALOHA!!" will wake anybody up!
This pic was taken before his "Spoiled baby" aka his "favorite" came along....jk
My dad had a stroke last Sunday night. He was diagonosed with diabetes a few months ago and since then has devoted himself to being "Healthy". He lost a crazy amount of weight, and looks so good. When my brothers were in the hospital with him on Monday, they could see his whole right side of his body slowly getting worse. I finally was able to see him Tuesday night and it was SO sad to see the right side of his face fallen. It was so cute, cause when I walked into his room on Tuesday night all the kids were already there and so we were all there, including my mom . My dad started to cry saying how happy he was that all his kids were there. He said "Everyone was here, except for Salena and I was wishing that Salena would come, too and then she walked in...." (something like that) Everyone was of course, crying when he was.
He is being transfered today to Banner Baywood, where they have a good therapy program for his right leg, arm and face/speech. I'm glad cause he'll be a little bit closer to me! They are moving back to the house I grew up in.. (They were living in Maricopa) so that they can be closer to therapy. Besides this being life altering for my dad, of course..it has been this way for my mom, too.
After Steven lost his mom from cancer in 2006. It was so unreal, I told Steven I dont know how he dealt with it! I guess you have to...but I would seriously...I dont know, there are NO words...But I dont know what I'd do if I lost a parent. That's why I am soooo incredibly thankful that my dad is still here. I appreciate him so much, he's helped all his kids way too much. He cant say no and most the time you dont even ask..he'll offer or just help you without any hesitation. I just love my dad so much..please pray for him to fully recover soon! Last night Steven and I got to visit him while Sione and Britni were there, too and his face looked ALOT better! He's so cute, last night when Sione and Steven were helping him into bed he's all "I'll be walking in a month.." And Sione's all "Dont try to walk by yourself anymore"..(cause he had walked to the chair before he got there) Sione's all "That's what these are for" (He pointed to the nurse button) And Sione was saying how he didnt want him to fall and break his hip..my dad's all " I wont..I'm very wise." I love how my dad didnt lose ANY of his humor :)
8 comments:
Your dad was always my favorite... one of my fondest memories was spending the night at your house and kneeling with your family in prayer and having you dad thank Heavenly Father for friends that he considered family! If there is anything I can do to help, just let me know.
We will be sure to keep him in our prayers! I totally remember testimony meeting and your dad saying "Aloha" and then all of us would say it back. I always looked forward to that! :)
i hope he recovers soon! he seems like an amazing and funny man!
I love the pictures you posted. It's neat to see them as a family with little kids. I remember all the spaghetti dinners and his singing. I hope he recovers quickly and I will mention he and your mom in my prayers.
I'm so sorry about your Dad, but I'm glad he's going to be okay.
awwh i love your blog...better than mine..but i'm just gonna say ....just to let you know ..he's actually holding his "favorite" in that pic.. just kidding were both his favorite...and mary too..she's his number 1...;) dad is so funny...well I will be seeing you soon...hopefully...thanks for calling today..it's always nice to talk...;)
We do really have an incredible family!! I am gonna let you both blog this for me since I can barely bring myself to blogg anything on time. YOu both are so on it. Love ya P.s. May 3RD YOu're Invited!
Oh, Salena I'm so sorry. I love your dad's sense of humor! We will be praying for him.
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