Back home again.....

After a frustrating visit to the hospital today, Larry has returned home. It all began this morning after Larry fell for the third time in about 24 hours. He has also had to increase his oxygen. This time it was obvious he needed help and he even said he needed to go in. Sherry called the doctor who instructed her to bring Larry to the ER. Sherry did not want to do that as the last time they did that Larry sat in the ER waiting area for several hours before being tended to. The doctor then made arrangements for Larry to go directly to a room. Sherry called her sister Charlene to come and assist. Charlene and her husband Chuck arrived to help load Larry and Sherry into the van to head to the hospital.

Larry was placed directly in a room. He was then taken to the ER so doctors could check him out. Again he was extremely dehydrated so they hooked him up with some fluids and began evaluating as to whether or not to keep him. Around 4:00 we spoke with Sherry who said they were sending him home.

We want to point out how frustrating this whole ordeal has become for Sherry. While she realizes that the health of her husband is the priority, and she longs for him to regain his health, she is in a lot of pain herself from having tried to lift Larry from her wheelchair. The emotion of it all is taking its toll. The frustration comes from feeling like she can't do anything for him. It is also very discouraging to see the one you love so much not making any improvement after so many weeks. We are hoping that the nurse that pays a visit on Tuesday will be able to evaluate their living conditions and make the right recommendation that will benefit Larry and Sherry both. We know that they love each other dearly and that love comes from their faith in a God who has everything under control - although it may not seem like it. We are very thankful for Charlene, who along with her husband Chuck, set aside their relaxing Sunday to offer assistance.

In every tragedy there is always a little comedy if you can keep your perspective real. While Larry was in the ER being tested and hydrated, Sherry, Charlene and Chuck decided to go get some lunch. Sherry hadn't eaten anything all day either. Sherry went to "scooter" herself down the hall, only to realize her scooter battery was dead. Charlene grabbed a wheelchair and pushed her to the cafeteria. They let the scooter stay plugged in in the waiting area so it would charge. They discovered that the grill in the cafe at the hospital was closed, so they headed to the car to go to a nearby reataurant. After a nice meal at Newport Bay Restaurant, they all came out and hopped back in the van, only to discover they had left the flashers on (from unloading Larry earlier) and the van battery was dead. Fortunately a call to Triple A got them the quick help they needed to get on the road again. Maybe there is something Triple A can do for Larry to get him "on the road" again!

I think they will all sleep well tonight!!

Thanks for your continued prayer, support and love for mom and dad.