We have received additional comments and some emails regarding the condition of my father. We will update that situation.
Today he was moved from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA to a nursing home in his home town of Kalona, IA. We were very fortunate to have obtained a Hospice Room which is nearly new. This is a large private room which is very comfortable. It can easily accommodate a number of visitors.
The health situation is not very encouraging. His kidneys have all but shut down and the body toxins continue to build. His heart will not tolerate kidney dialysis. Food no longer has an edible taste. He has no pain and is resting comfortably. The Dr. will not predict length of life but has said it may be as short as a week or as long as six weeks. Now we have some difficult decisions to make regarding the timing of a return to Ecuador.
After only two months in Ecuador, already the comforts of life of the US have made an impression. It is called reverse acculturation. Here is a short list:
1. You can get a drink from the water tap
2. A tooth brush can be rinsed in tap water.
3. A shower is hot and there is sustained water pressure.
4. Traffic flows in lanes.
5. Electronics goods are readily available and for a cheap price.
6. Beef that can be cut with a fork is available most anywhere.
7. Where is the rain????????????
8. Where is the rice?????????????
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6 comments:
Thinking of (and praying for)you and your family.
Fred & Marion
Yes but it will not be long until the cold bite of winter and the sounds of shovels scraping white stuff off of driveways and sidewalks remind you how nice Puyo looks in winter!!!!
Blessings and God's peace to you!!
craig
OH YES
GO BUCKEYES
Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and prayers are with your dad and with the family. If things are as you say the decision to stay or leave has already been made; to do otherwise would make your life very difficult.
Blessings and prayers, Don
Good to read your blog again. Keep us posted. I leave after church today but only have to drive full-time two more weeks. We will keep praying for you guys and trust in God's timing for your return to Ecuador. Love, Eldon and Phyllis
Have not looked at your blog for a while and so sorry to hear of your father not doing well. Will hold you in our thoughts and prayers and God Bless in your travels. connie and harold
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