Tomorrow our daughter's youngest son is joining her for a session with one of her therapists, at our daughter's request. He didn't want to go to any of the open meetings but is okay with this more private session.
He has had the more difficult time adjusting to his parent's absence and has recently begun talking more about his we-don't know-where-he-is dad. Based on the info we got from the social worker when we picked up the boys in Vegas, we thought he might be dead. Then out of the blue some years ago we got a check from the County referencing their dad. I called to get some more info on it and it turns out that when we got insurance coverage on the boys, a case for support was opened. Obviously he was still alive and working (!) but where was he? The workers I talked to would not give out any info at all - even as to whether or not he was in the state. I asked their opinion as to whether or not I should tell the boys about receiving the check and one suggested I wait and see if more arrived and then let them know that their dad was at least contributing to their support. Well, we got one more and then nothing. So I've never told them. The oldest one has said he would rather think his dad was dead than to think he wouldn't take care of them. The younger one remembers good and bad times but the older one has more bad memories.
Husband had his pre-op workup today and is gearing up for the operation Thursday. I'm going to take Thursday and Friday off and play nurse.
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I am just amazed at what these programs can do. Your poor little grandson. It will be hard for the boys, but harder for your daughter. She is for sure ready if she has stuck with the program. We had little hope in our situation, but our girl is thriving. My thoughts are with you and your hubby on surgery day. Is he having a TURP? I took care of many a patient post op this procedure....you may need a few more nursie days off work. YEA for one crutch!!! I want some grapes....those look delicious. We are shooting for late august early september for our drive down there....Ma & Pa Kettle style....our own special kind of get back...a red truck with a camper and 2 dogs. We park in front of the kids house & "hook up."
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