Just Checking In Again

Wow. Ever notice after a great period of stress, that when you’re finally able to relax, you’re just wiped right out? I am! I’m e-x-h-a-u-s-t-e-d. Whew!

But that’s because I know I don’t need to worry about Pops anymore. Saw him yesterday and the dude looks 15 years younger! His hair’s gone all grey now, which looks distinguished on him, and his complexion’s clearer than it’s been in about five years. Dad’ll still be in the hospital another week or two, but the scary stuff has passed now, and it’s just getting that last little bit of healing in that counts. But having spoken to Dad finally, with him now being clearheaded and with his faculties intact, it’s official: He’s got a fight in him. Whew. And his diet that he needs to go on to get his diabetes under control has gotten a great kickstart — he’s lost about 50lbs in 10 or 12 days. Yeesh. I gotta get me an IV bag and some 24-hour bed care, huh? Where’s a cute male nurse when a girl needs one?

Speaking of cute, he had the most adorable doctor. I think the guy was a gross between Dr. McDreamy and John Lennon. He had a wrinkly suit on and hipster kicks. More importantly? Dad loves him to death. My dad’s always gone with the underdog, even when it comes with his healthcare. I’m calling his doctor Dr. Pampers, because I doubt he’s even 30.

Sadly, I’ve been kicked out before the doctor’s come in the last couple times. No flirting. Sigh.

Sorry, kids, but I haven’t wanted to do any writing — I’m flat-out tired. I’m SPENT. Utterly. I did some photography on the weekend, but now I need to catch up on sleep and rest. Stay tuned, I’ll definitely be feeling like writing once this exhaustion hangover goes away. Yawn. Grumble. And, to think: I need to work. Ugh!

3 thoughts on “Just Checking In Again

  1. Anonymous

    Steff! SO glad to hear your father is pulling through. Always rough seeing a family member in the hospital like that. My own father has been hospitalized multiple times for various.. issues.

    Keep smiling!
    Bert

  2. theAxe

    yeah, i’m glad too for both your father and yourself đŸ™‚ enjoy the decompression, and good luck with the doctor or any other guy you might run into. Almost forgot to check the Steff today, how could that happen! Rock on. ~Axe

  3. Albion

    Steff,

    This is great news about your Dad. Mine spent six months in hospital one time. I took my mum to see him six days a week and my sister did the 7th (she lives further away), so don’t I know just how you feel…that’s why I ain’t been around for a little while…an R&R weekend is on the cards…why do I get the feeling that others have plans for me? Sigh…

    Zzzzzz…

    Sleep tight,

    Albion…who wishes he was in front of the fire with a glass of something dark and strong and he has to go to the supermarket…

    sigh…

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