Hi this is Dee that was over 6 months ago and I am doing a lot better and working with different groups

Dee

hello jonell and thanks for the update on your dad. thogh i did not personally know him he is in my prayers.as an aarp member here in newhampshire i'm sure we all will stop in thought of him for minute of silence at our next meeting.it is a shame how such a tragedy can happen. when it does we have to ask why? we share in your pain and sorrow and only can start to know what your mom and your family has endured during this terrible event. please know that we are here for you and your family in any way we can be.my best in love for your dad and your family.

  OMG, I am so sorry about your dad's injuries. It is horrible that  they want to lower the drinking age to 18 years!  It makes me just want to cry when I think of how many innocent people I know, lost their family/friends to drunk drivers. I am so sorry that this terrible, preventable accident happened to your father, I will keep him in my prayers. God blessed him with a wonderful daughter, who is doing a great job of keeping others informed and carrying on with his stories! I know they always want to sent people to a nursing home, mostly for therapy, but home is where the heart is.  It is common knowledge, that most people heal better and quicker at home. Make sure he gets some kind of therapy, I have a feeling he will be home soon with God in his corner.  I could go on and on about these kind of  Alcohol -related incidents, but the sad ones are on the faces of those who lost them. Take care, God bless you, Goblue 

Dear Jonell,

Please know that I am in prayer to God for your dad's early recovery in this awful time of broken bones and trauma to his body and face. My prayers reach out to your dear mom asking God to give her extra strength in handling all her duties. How great that your mom can turn some of her needs over to you. God Bless you.

God's Blessing to you and family as I pray to hear word of your dad's improvement when you keep in touch in these AARP websites.  How loving you are to be there with your husband, to support your dear dad and mom in all ways. There is nothing sweeter than the way you are honoring your dad by including us, his friends, in your daily tasks as difficult as they must be and for looking after his sweet dog Sally. 

I'lll just bet you have heard your dad's stories many times. He is a gifted storyteller, as you know. There's no doubt he will be working on another story as soon as he is better. Maybe he would enjoy your voice and that of your mom's voice reading one of his recent stories. He might not be able to speak or answer to your loving words but I would speak and call him by name, so he knows you are there.                           .

I've heard it said that even people appearing to be in a deep sleep and comas can hear and understand our conversations about them.  Some doctors and nurses do not know this and can say hurtful things in a patient's presence. They should instead be standing outside their rooms. Since you probably haven't been to the hospital often, don't hesitate to make a statement or ask a question outside at the nurse's station when you need to know anything. Of course, your doctor should be keeping you and your mom up-to-date.

Hugs all around to you and your family from all of us here. 

~Sharlet 

  When I was a kid it was called a convalescent home--it was for when you didn't quite need to still be in the hospital but weren't quite ready to go home. The bulk of the patients were folks that had been in car accidents or had really major surgery. It was a place to recuperate and build your strength.

  Hi Jonell

Thank you fo the news -- please keep us posted we are all pulling for your Dad.   He is a friend to all of us.

I have to agree with PattiH --  The  nursing home  that the nurse asked about is just temporary for your Dad to mend and rehab.   She did not mean that it was a one way  in and no wayout.   Think of it as extended hospitalization.

With a broken  ribs, leg and ankle he will need to have physical therapy  on a daily basis to keep his muscles strong - Plus consider this --  are you and you Mom strong enough to lift your dad and roll him correctly  with out hurting him to prevent bedsores, plus  toilet and bathe him, change his sheets and fix his bandages  while he is on his back mending ?    Those are not small tasks.   He might need more 24/7  care for a while  -- more than what a visiting nurse can do for one hour each  day.

 Jonell, thank you so much for taking the time to write us. Your father and whole family are in our hearts, minds, and prayers during this time.

thank you, jonell for keeping us updated on your dad's condition. god bless you and your family.