Still hanging w/ him, talking to him, reading the paper and the bible. It's all I can do at this point---and pray. I hope we see some changes soon.
The social worker is bugging us about nursing homes for sub acute rehab. We feel like they are trying to rush him out of there. I let them all have it yesterday and told them he would NOT be going anywhere until he was truly ready. This hospital is driving me crazy.
l to r: Kraig, Jill, Me, Carter, Delaney, Rick, Sherry, Deven
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Beautiful family portrait Lisa .
ReplyDeleteWell , one step at a time, slowly but will get there.
Keep your faith strong
Sending more prayers and strength
Love to all
Andy
A beautiful family photo of everyone!
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray that sometime soon, you will be able to gather together for another wonderful family gathering like this.
((Hugs))
Nancy
(turtlemom4bacon)
Wonderful family photograph...warm memories for you all. Chilly Lake Champlain :-)
ReplyDeleteDon't be afraid to stand your ground and be his best advocate and voice. I always tried to remember that they are governed as well by the insurance companies meaning sometimes their hands are tied as well. Wherever he will get the best one on one attention is what he needs...keeping his mind stimulated, his body from withering. Scary times I know...how proud he will be when he reads this all and knows you were his champion!
I hope today brings even a small sign of hope for you all.
Peace and prayer, L.R.
Love this shot....it was a fun and happy time. Hope we get to gather together again...all of us. Hawaii...perhaps? Not feeling very strong today..probably my worst day ever. The tears won't stop. So sad. Dad's faith is so strong...and I have to keep believing and praying..cause that's what he'd want me to do. To never give up...not ours to question. God doesn't punish...and God anwers in his own time. It's just not fair...but Dad has always said did somebody tell you it was? Such a strong and logical person. I feel so weak..after a month of this...watching him suffer...and fight for his life..time after time. physically, emotionally and spiritually. When life gets broken...offer the burden to God. We need to do what's best for Dad...provide the best care he can get...and fight for it.
ReplyDeletePlease, please, don't give up on him! He's trying to heal in there and he needs to hear you and feel you there with him. All you can do is realize that this is a very slow process, stand your ground and do what you can do for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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ReplyDeleteI wanted to send my best wishes. I am a contact of your Mom's on Flickr. I stop often, although I don't always comment at her photo stream. I haven't had much time lately to look at pictures posted my flickr contacts and was doing so last night during a break at work. In one of your Mom's photos there was a a link to your blog, Kraig's Care. It was the first that realized there was something wrong.
ReplyDeleteI wanted you to know that your family is greatly in my thoughts since reading your posts and I am praying for you all. What a tough time you are all going through. My husband has ESRD (which is End Stage Renal Disease) and has to go to dialysis 3 times a week and it is very debilitating at times. It is not as bad as what your family is going through but I do understand how hard it must be for all of you. I often worry about my husband's health and how we will handle something like this as there is always a possibility of him taking a turn for the worse unexpectedly. The reason that I am telling you all this is that I wanted you to konw that by creating this blog you are touching many lives including my own. Through your evident faith in God and the love that your family has for each other you are giving purpose to the turmoil. You are restoring faith and giving hope in that faith. And even though not all that read your posts will comment, I am sure that like me, there are many out there that wiped away tears and said a prayer for your family like I did. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us and letting us be a part of your lives. You will continue to be in my prayers. God bless all of you.
What a wonderful family portrait! You can see the love you all have for each other. I will keep praying for you all.
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Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great family shot. I've been following your blog, as well as your mom's photostream on Flickr. I continue to pray and send positive thoughts out to your dad.
I love this picture of your family together!!
ReplyDeleteYou will be able to have lots more taken!!
Praying for all of you!!
Greta~adores~pink
what a beautiful family image..Lisa and Sherry follow your heart,,God will help you do the right thing..just listen and you will find the answers but don't ever give up..
ReplyDeleteLive in the light of the spirit
see the divine spark in the eyes of all those you encounter this day..
as you journey this day and through the night, may your path be one of peace and healing..
know there are many who love you and sending prayers..hugs
I will pray for your dad and your family.. may God be with you during these difficult times..
ReplyDeleteNick
Beez,
ReplyDeleteI know that this is an exhausting trial for all of you, especially Kraig, but stay focused on the task at hand which is trying to stay positive in the face of all this adversity...and whatever you do, stick to your guns as far as the hospital trying to boot your dad out to a sub-acute before he's ready- we see this all the time at work and many times it doesn't work at all, and the patient ends up being sent back to the hospital- it's true that the insurance companies end up dictating many times the course of action that the hospital has to take but when a patient is medically unstable, they have no business discharging them prematurely even in the face of such pressures...you as always are his best advocate so keep up the good work! Luv you always!!
I am still praying for all of you. I have you all constantly on my mind and wondering. God is good in all things and He will give you the strength one step at a time. Don't let them push you into removing him until he is ready. When I was in the hospital with a stroke the hospital people kept insisting I go to a hospice rehab place where I would be alone without the support of my family. I told them no and my family kept telling them no. The best support Kraig can get is from all of you. It is hard on you but through this all you are showing him deep love and care. That is the most important thing in the world for him. You are a strong family and well, I'm praying for you continually. God bless you ladies and Kraig.
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Gloria
Beautiful family, beautiful smiles, beautiful time and just a reminder of the beautifulness that will return to you all. I understand all the frustrations and anger that you are going through. Did the same with my son and my parents but, as some have already said, stand strong. You are his advocates right now. Insurance companies can and do dictate,but the hospital and doctor are also liable for the health, care and well being of their patients. Don't allow them to push you into something you do not feel is best for Kraig. I know that all of you are doing this and I applaud you!! You are a really strong family. This is exhausting. It's unfathomable, and it's something that none of us is prepared to face, but, you have done so with honor, honesty and grace. I am still praying. You are all on my mind all the time. Please, try to stay strong. Keep reading and talking. Play music that he loves. I truly believe deep in my heart he is hearing everything that is going on. He knows that you are his champions and that you are there with him always. Again, beautiful family, beautiful smiles, beautiful time...all of which will return. Hugs and love to all of you!
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry I've been thnking abiout you guys and keeping all of you in my prayers :)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs ~Jolie
still keep believing and strong..
ReplyDeletenumb but deep inside.. more prayers for him.
love family photo as usual..from loving family.
touch with this.. and sherry's comment.
love
ari
still praying.....
ReplyDeletelove this portrait lisa. the last shot i saw of carter, i thought he was SO big, but he still looks little next to his momma!!!!
i hope you will all be able to rejoice very soon when your dad comes home and shoot a new family portrait!
sorry about the hospital trouble, keep fighting, you know what he needs. just let them know they are messing with the wrong family!
hugs to you all.
Dearest Sherry, you, Kraig and all of your family are still very much in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't been around for the past 5 days because I had to fly up north (here in NZ) for my oldest brother's funeral. He was 21 yrs older than me and had lived a good fulfilling life.
ReplyDeleteYou and Kraig still have many good years together ahead of you. Please believe that and have faith. Stay strong and focussed dear friend. Your love and prayers together with the many prayers of family and friends will surely bring Kraig back to you. Much love and hugs, May XOX
This is a wonderful photo! Priceless.
ReplyDeleteStill praying...wish there was more I could do.
Stay Strong.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
A beautiful family photo.
ReplyDeleteI was pointed to your Blog from a Flickr friend Lynn English.
I feel for you and am praying for you all. Sending Hugs and Love from Hazel (Parkite)
So lovely shot, Lisa, great family memories. I came back from my vacations. Every day, I looked at the sea and I said a little prayer for Kraig.Stay strong dear Lisa and Sherry.
ReplyDeleteKisses for all the family
Gabby
A lovely family photo...
ReplyDeleteThis trial you're going through is so unfair but you all have to keep faith and be strong.
Still praying for you all and sending strength to all of you and kraig.
Stéphanie (Baloochester)