December 8, 2010 - Something Funny

As you may know, Dad has oesteoarthritis and aesteoporosis (hope I spelled those right), anyway every Sunday Dad has to take a heavy duty calcium pill first thing in the morning.  He also has to drink a full glass of water with it.  Then he can't eat or drink anything for at least an hour (2 hours preferably) and he is also not allowed to lay down.  Last Sunday, I gave Dad his pill and Brian walked in and asked Dad how he was.  Dad replied "I'm on the pill!".  It was funny!

December 8, 2010 - Dad's Hip, Eye & Ears Update

Hip - Well it is done.  Dad's hip surgery is scheduled for January 31st.

Eye - we were going to take Dad to Kelowna to get cataract surgery on his eye in January, but we are now going to have it done in March or April because of his hip surgery in January.  For him to have cataract surgery in Prince George he has to wait a year but he can get it sooner in Kelowna for a price - $995 in January - $225 in March or April.

Ears - We are going to get Dad a hearing aid tomorrow or at least order it.  Yahoo!

December 8, 2010 - Cougars Hockey Game & Brian

Just wanted to let you know, Brian took Dad to a Prince George Cougars hockey game last night.  I don't think Dad has ever been to a hockey game!  Anyway, they both had a good time even though the Cougars lost.

Brian has been so great with Dad - taking him for blood tests, taking him to doctor appointments, picking him up at Rainbow, making his breakfast every morning, going home at lunch (3 days a week) to make lunch for Dad and to check on him, taking him shopping, taking him for hair cuts, and playing crib with him!!  And I am sure there is more he has done that I have not listed.  Dad and I do appreciate Brian very much!!  Thanks, Brian!