Yesterday Mom called me on my cell at work. Dad's feeding tube was blocked. She wasn't able to get anything through it. What this means is that she has to take Dad to the emergency room at the nearby hospital. Not an easy task. Also, Mom got the results from Dad's recent blood work. His hemoglobin was low again. He'll need a transfusion. Any visit to the emergency room means 10 - 12 hours. I wasn't able to get there right away. I had to go home and get the car. Also, Daughter was with us that evening, but my partner was out in the evening on business until 8:30pm. I couldn't leave Daughter by herself until he got home. Mom called at 7:30pm frantically wondering where I was, why wasn't I at the hospital? I said I'd be there as soon as possible and that Daughter was with us that evening. She said not to bother coming in as it would be too late for me. I have to admit, it readily agreed because I was too tired to start driving at 9:00pm. I was being selfish but needed to be.
Dad and Mom left the hospital at 5:00am. Well over 12 hours at the hospital. My Aunt was gracious enough to help them get home and stay with Mom. They gave Dad 2 units of blood and then sent him on his way.
Dad and Mom left the hospital at 5:00am. Well over 12 hours at the hospital. My Aunt was gracious enough to help them get home and stay with Mom. They gave Dad 2 units of blood and then sent him on his way.
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