"Worry does not empty tomorrow of sorrow, but it empties today of strength." ~ Corrie Ten Boom
Jan. 8, 2024--We went over to the folks at about 8:30 to help them get around. Mariah had come by earlier and brought Dad a beautiful cross necklace to wear. He loves it! We'd been watching the weather for some time and knew rain/snow mix was heading our way so the earlier we could leave the better.
Unfortunately, one of the symptoms of a glioblastoma is a loss of the sense of passage of time. Dad was not yet dressed and cannot be hurried. He also resists help because he wants to do as much for himself as possible. This is so admirable and I want to help him retain as much personal dignity as he can. But he is highly distractable and may try to repeat tasks. Brian packed the van and the folks had breakfast. We were on the road by 10:30.
Dad traveled very well. He was warm and toasty with a blanket on his lap and the heated seat in the van. He's not able to speak in a normal voice, but was interested in and added to the conversation with whispers, winks, thumbs up and nods. There is more than one way to communicate. He was also able to use the gas station rest room without trouble, something mom had been fretting over.
The Double Tree in STL is attached to the Siteman Cancer Clinic, a division of Barnes Jewish. The hospital is a monumental campus of buildings, but we will not have to wander far from the hotel. It is attached to Siteman by an enclosed walkway on the third floor.
Ron and Doris were already here when we arrived. After getting settled into our rooms, we went to the adjoining Applebee's for lunch/supper. It was good to visit with them and feel semi-normal.
More as soon as we know it...
"Is anything too hard for the LORD?"~ Genesis 18:14
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