Halloween and Birthdays

This month has gone by so fast. One favorite memory of mine was actually October 31st. The grandkids all came over to mom and dad's house dressed up in costumes ready to hand out candy to anyone who came to the door. Ethan made sure Papa was a part of things by making a costume for him! He cut strips along a paper bag making a hula skirt. And found a fake lei for Papa to wear. So we laid the items on top of dad as he lay on his hospital bed. It was great!

Something dad has been asking us to do lately is to the lower his bed as low as it can go when the grandkids come over. That way they can see him, and he can see them. Ethan likes to push the big brown chair over next to the bed so he can climb up and be right next to Papa...especially when he wants to kiss him hello or goodbye.


Last night we celebrated Ethan's birthday over at mom and dad's house. Ethan, Senna, and Marcelo all "performed" various songs for everyone. Ethan got a pretend guitar and keyboard, so the two little ones attempted to play the keyboard together, while Ethan played the guitar. Ethan enjoys getting his stool, standing on it to perform, making sure Papa can see him, along with everyone else. They are pretty funny to watch!


Dad's health continues to slowly decline. We are very careful to not expose him to any colds, coughs, etc. He seems steady for a week or so, then he has a rough couple of days, then a new normal starts again for a week or more. Nothing giant, but definately a slow decline. We have had to cut back on his food intake a bit since his body wasn't absorbing all that we were giving him through the food peg. I know we'd all like to think this is a temporary issue, but more than likely it's just another way his body is declining.


Although it is hard for all of us to understand him, we are finding that certain family members are now acting as "interpreters" for other family members or caregivers. It's kind of funny sometimes, and yet frustrating as well. I wonder if for those of us who "interpret" it counts as knowing a second language. =)

That's all for now. Thank you everyone for your continued prayers and encouragement. We love you!

Michelle