Lexi and I just got back from visiting with dad for at least 45 minutes. We all talked about what we are going to do as soon as we get out of this hospital. Dad told me he wants to have a cookout, which means Brant needs to clean up some dog poo and mow the yard (his words). We are going to have some grilled chicken, asparagus, green beans, watermelon and anything else we can think of! I can just picture it now, it's going to be so much fun.
Also, dad told me he is training on a program called Couch to 5K. He is about 5 weeks in, so he is ready to get back to training. Lexi and I committed to running a 5K with him, so I guess I need to catch up with him and get to at least week 5! At my dad's rate of healing, we will be running this 5K in a month or two.
Dad's depth perception is getting a little better everyday, but he is frustrated that he still can't type on his computer. He keeps telling me he has a lot of work to do and he can do it all just as soon as he can type. With time daddy, give it a FEW days.
And so now, all i can think of now is the Dixie Chicks song"Ready, ready, ready, ready to run. All I'm ready to do is have some fun." This definitely feels like my Dads theme song for the day. Keep it up daddy-o! You are my hero and you are so strong. Love you daddy. Love you all.
I am as dedicated to run a 5k with him now as he is to get on his computer. It would really mean the world to him for us to do that. I can't help but think about the time when we do get home and we don't have to deal with visiting hours, the number of people that can be near him, and that silly $3.00 parking that no one ever has cash for.
ReplyDeleteAll we will have to focus on is getting him prepared to have fun and stay in shape (I mean, he has to keep up this high school body he's going for, haha).
I love his humor in things and I know that he will get better quicker than all of us can imagine.
I, too, will be by his side in the 5K. His strength and determination has inspired me to make life changing commitments, in terms of health and spirituality, that will make me a better person. Barry is my inspiration. I may finish last, but I WILL finish!
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