Today is moving day for ET. He has been making noise about "visiting himself" for the past week or so. We thought it meant he wanted to spend a day at his house in town while I was at work and ride home with me at the end of the day. Nay, nay. He is ready to move back to his house and be with his stuff.
ET has come back from death's door. Just a little over two and a half months ago, he was sent home from a neighboring hospital to die. With the right care and doctors, he is now back where he was before health issues knocked him down. The removal of a nickel-sized gallstone has been his new lease on life. I've managed to fatten him up with meat and potatoes and ice cream during his stay with us.
The home health nurses and physical therapist are wonderful to drive to the end of the dirt road to work with ET twice a week. ET's strength has greatly improved. The walker is collecting dust. He gets around with the use of his cane as he did before moving in with us.
Sam and I have mixed emotions about letting him live by himself. ET feels confident enough to get back to his house and we fully respect his need for independence. This doesn't mean we won't be checking on him every day! We are willing to give him the opportunity to try living on his own with the option of moving back in with us if things don't work out.
ET has enjoyed his vacation at the ranch and I have enjoyed getting to know him better. Our evening chats are full of history from the "good ol' days". I bet I can get him to continue with my history lessons when I bring him a hamburger and chocolate milkshake from Milky Way. Or potato salad from Lum's.
Thank you for your continued prayers that will keep this sweet, kind and gentle soul with us for a little longer. In the meantime, I better start packing his belongings. It is amazing how much stuff an 89 year old man can accumulate in such a short time. :) Take time to make time to tell someone you love them today.
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