8/21/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (199302)
United States
August 21, 2024 5:14am CST
Went to see my husband for his birthday yesterday. Brought him chicken lo mein and a birthday cake and cards. He seemed to have a good time.
The Social Worker came by and stuck her head in. She said she was so happy to see me and said that she hadn't heard from me recently...which means I didn't call and complain! She is so two-faced.
Physical therapy is going slowly. He still is recovering from COVID and has pain in his back and shoulders which hampers his performance in PT. I want him to have every opportunity to get stronger and come home; but I'm getting discouraged.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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16 responses
@porwest (106626)
• United States
21 Aug 24
The best thing you can do at this point is simply be there for him and offer him the best support you can. I guess if and when he comes home is no longer as important as simply focusing on what needs to happen to even make it possible. Hang in there and meanwhile, we'll keep you in our thoughts.
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. I know he had a few setbacks, but I hope he continues as best as he can to get stronger so he can come home. 
@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
22 Aug 24
Thank you. There has to be a light at the end of the tunnel sometime!!! 
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@FourWalls (78247)
• United States
21 Aug 24
You’re gonna have to light a fire under his butt. 
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
23 Aug 24
@FourWalls I think he uses the weekends to rest. He is complaining about his back, arms and shoulders hurting. He is 83 after all and not used to rigorous exercise.
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@Marilynda1225 (86018)
• United States
21 Aug 24
I can certainly understand that you feel discouraged. It's been such a long time already and the promise of him coming home only to have to continue to wait. I'm sure he was happy that you were there to celebrate his birthday in person and hopefully he'll continue to improve and will be home at some point. Covid really was a setback.
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@Marilynda1225 (86018)
• United States
22 Aug 24
@LindaOHio I see that Covid has been spreading throughout the US. Guess it will never be entirely gone
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
23 Aug 24
@Marilynda1225 It will be with us in some form forever.
@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
22 Aug 24
Yes, the COVID has made him very fatigued.
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@2ndchances24 (10840)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
21 Aug 24
It's not hard to get discouraged over such things as this
just keep your prayers coming & they will be answered
God don't put anything on us we can't handle in life.
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@2ndchances24 (10840)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
21 Aug 24
@LindaOHio you welcome, I know it's not easy being alone
& seeing him in the shape he's in but you know We're all
B-hind you on this & God is right there with you all the way.
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@GardenGerty (165565)
• United States
22 Aug 24
Iam glad he had a good birthday. The social worker was mereely giving you the "party line".
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@snowy22315 (195216)
• United States
21 Aug 24
So glad he had an enjoyable birthday.
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
21 Aug 24
Yes. I told him everyone here wished him a Happy Birthday.
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
22 Aug 24
I certainly hope so. Sometimes it seems like he's never coming home.
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@RasmaSandra (88484)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Aug 24
So glad you could visit him for his birthday, Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
22 Aug 24
He does need to get out of bed more often.
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@lovebuglena (47486)
• Staten Island, New York
21 Aug 24
It was nice that you were able to come see him on his birthday. I really hope that he finally gets to come home. It is long overdue.
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@lovebuglena (47486)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Aug 24
@LindaOHio I’m with you on that!
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
22 Aug 24
You said it! I'm hoping for no more than two more weeks.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (85483)
• Rupert, Idaho
21 Aug 24
That is good to hear that he seemed to have a good time. Hopefully things will improve soon so he can go home
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@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
21 Aug 24
Happy birthday to your husband!
Don’t lose hope. Keep supporting him and reminding him that he is deeply loved and that everyone is eagerly waiting for his recovery.
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@LindaOHio (199302)
• United States
22 Aug 24
I'm glad we went and brought him goodies.
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