I forgot to update you on my dad....
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
April 9, 2020 9:27am CST
Basically he decided to retire from his job as it was a job that required him to be on his feet for a majority of the day. So he decided that it was time to stop that job as he really doesn't want anymore issues with his foot. (for those who don't understand what that means, I will explain if needed and for those who know very well what I'm saying, just thought I would give you the update).
He finished work on Friday I believe it was. He is still applying for jobs as he doesn't want to do nothing. Plus, he would still like some income coming in. My dad has had a lot of people at his job as well as people outside of his job giving him their best wishes and saying he will be missed. (my dad was a sales rep. So he was taking orders / delivering orders to petrol stations. That's what I mean by people outside of his job missing him etc too).
Other than that, his foot is doing good. And I really hope that's the last of all that! There are still some issues from time to time where his sugar drops quite low and we need to get him to quickly eat something. I hate when that happens but thankful he gets a good warning for when that starts to happen. Still stressful but best we can do is make sure we handle that quick as possible so he doesn't pass out....or worse.
Thank you for reading the update on my dad.
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
9 Apr 20
@VivaLaDani13 Good so far but this lockdown thing has kind of put the brakes on things somewhat.
Day to day it hasn't really changed our lives that much but it stops us jumping in the car and heading to the coast on a nice day. No stopping off for an impromptu long boozy lunch when out with the dog. And it's meant that our planned house renovations, which should have started end of March and been completed end of May, haven't been started yet. And we have no idea when they will start!!
Could be a lot worse though!!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@WorDazza aw yes of course! I'm so sorry! That lockdown surely would made it harder to go out and have fun. I do hope for everyone's sake that this virus will cease soon as possible.
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@LadyDuck (502190)
• Italy
10 Apr 20
@VivaLaDani13 His health and safety are the most important thing now.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Apr 20
@LadyDuck You're right about that. Thank you so much.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Apr 20
@m_audrey6788 Thank you kindly.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Apr 20
@marlina And thank you for reading. 
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
11 Apr 20
@VivaLaDani13 It was very scary. He had let me know he wasn't well before he went out of it. The EMTs gave him something to eat out of a tube. Within minutes he was coherent again. He had taken his medication that morning and had not had anything to eat all day. I was so upset with him.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
12 Apr 20
@simone10 Oh I would have been too! I honestly don't blame you for being upset with him. It annoys me when people are aware of an illness they have / disease they have but don't look after it. I'm so glad he was looked after and back to his normal self after. I hope he doesn't go all day again without eating!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@simone10 Oh my goodness I'm so sorry! That must have been a horrible experience. I really hope that can never happen again!
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
9 Apr 20
I hope your dad can find a nice job in which he doesn't require to stand much
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Apr 20
@Butterfingers Thank you kindly.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@AmbiePam Thank you kindly and yeah he has had many compliments from his customers. He makes sure he takes care of each one as well as stopping to ask how they are.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
9 Apr 20
Glad to hear that he is doing fine. Maybe keeping some candy would come in handy in case he gets hypoglycemia.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Apr 20
@louievill Yeah we have jelly beans that are for when sugar drops low. If not that then just anything else that will help fix it like honey on toast for example.
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@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
10 Apr 20
Hope he gets a replacement job and his health problems get solve. How old is he?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@averygirl72 Thank you very much. He is in his late 50's.
@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Apr 20
Thank you for the update on your dad! It's nice to hear he's doing well. Finding another job where he doesn't have to be on his feet for so long will definitely help. I hope he is successful in his job search.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Apr 20
@VivaLaDani13 No problem! You know I'll always be supportive of you and your family!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@moffittjc And thank you for reading! Thank you for your kind and supportive words. Means a lot!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Apr 20
@VivaLaDani13 You're welcome.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Apr 20
Your dad can relax a bit now.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Apr 20
@thelme55 Thank you. And same to you!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
10 Apr 20
glad to hear he is doing better! tough when your feet hurt and you stand for your job!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@DocAndersen Oh my goodness! I'm sorry to know that happened to him! So has he considered looking for another job? Or has he had help for his back?
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@DocAndersen Thank you very much and yeah, that's exactly right. Wouldn't benefit his foot at all so best he just stop.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
10 Apr 20
@VivaLaDani13 very true! my brother-in-law works as a lineman for the phone company, he ruined his back climbing telephone poles!
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
10 Apr 20
what kind of job does he prefer next?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@hereandthere I'm not too sure to be honest. He did speak about "Night fill" but not sure if that is the number one job he is looking for. He is kinda just looking at the moment for now.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 Apr 20
@JudyEv Thank you very kindly.
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