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Hope your dad is feeling better soon, Wii. Must be so worrying for you and your family, especially your mom.

Toronto zoo is a big one .... much walking. I prefer smaller zoo's like Calgary, Portland or St. Louis.

I like the Bowmanville Zoo! I'm OK with not having to walk three hours to see everything, and the parking is free.
My Dad's still vomiting in the mornings so I'm going to be taking him and mom to the doctor's appointments on Wednesday and maybe Thursday. Dad told me today he's afraid the Cancer is back and I said "Dad, the simplest answer is usually the correct answer. These problems started a few days after you started taking the meds the doctor gave you, that is most likely what's happened here" I believe that's true but I understand Dad's worry and, trust me, it sits in my mind too.
Thanks for checking in on me, Being Me. I hope all is well with you.

Just got a call from wife and kids and apparently D13 cut herself while swimming today, a one inch gash which was rather deep. I asked if any metal was involved and wife said "they say there wasn't". She had been climbing on a wooden buoy and probably cut herself on the wood. I'll be calling the doctor tomorrow to make sure D has had a Tetnus shot in the last ten years. If she hasn't then I'll phone wife and tell her to get her ass to a clinic and get the shot. Wife says "Well, her shots are up to date, aren't they?" I said I didn't know. Our records are at wife's place and I have no key to the house. My mother tells me not to worry but I'm not there and she's my daughter!

Well, I've checked the Ministry of Health's website and find that the last Tetnus shot should be given at age 4-6 and that it is mandatory to have it to attend school in Ontario. I remember we had to provide immunization records for the school a few times. So for tonight I will assume then that her shots are up to date ... but tomorrow I'll still be calling the doctor to make absolutely sure. Am I overreacting because I'm not there to take care of my daughter? Most likely, but I'm gonna do it anyway!

It's normal to be feeling that way since you are away from her. You are a good dad

Wii, sorry to hear about D13 but unlike us they're tough and heal quick. It's completely normal to be concerned because you're not there but she's with D16 and STBXW so she'll be alright. Good idea on the precautions and checking with the doc etc though.

2005 was her last injection, so she's OK!
I've just returned from my two hour cruise adventure. I really enjoyed being out on the water with the beautiful weather. Being the only single guy on board I became the family photo taker, which I often volunteered for. The single women were awesome...and if it wasn't for the wheelchairs and blue hair I might of gone for one of them! Anyway, great day.

Just returned from taking my father to his medical appointments. I slept at Mom and Dad's last night as the first appt was at 9:00 am. Doctor told Dad it was not the Cancer but the meds he had been taking, Arthrotec and Oxi's. Dad goes from puking one day to the runs the next. Doctor says it will go away, stick to fiber! We know of four other people who had been taking Arthrotec and had to be taken off it but, according to doctor, it protects your stomach from ulcers. Wow, thanks doc. Anyway, Dad's pretty weak and I took him to the hospital for his blood tests at the Cancer clinic and he couldn't walk more than two minutes to the car. I had to go get it and pick him up half way. So here's to hoping and praying he'll make a quick recovery! He's been suffering with the hip pain (which is gone) and the med side effects for two weeks now.

Wii,

Sorry for all your dad is going through. I'm familiar with this. First my Mom with cancer. More recently, my dad and all that comes with aging (he is 83) and his heart condition and diabetes.

It is hard to see our parents in a weakened state. It is hard to change roles. But our parents were very good to us and they deserve the best in their later days.

I visit my dad whenever I'm home, take him to his appts and go for dinner. He is the world to me, just as I'm sure your dad is.

I will pray for your dad and for you. I hope this difficult stage passes quickly and he is doing better very soon.

Barb

Thanks SFO, I'm tired today and still concerned about him. He's so weak these days. I'd like to believe the doctor but...I just found out the other day about a fellow I grew up with who went to the hospital on the weekend with stomach problems, they sent him home, told him to take antacid and that night he died. I don't need those kind of thoughts in my head, they aren't helping! I have bible study tonight so I'll have either a little lie down or a walk in the park, grab a bite to eat and see how I feel about going then. I've had a lot of activity and sun the past few days which may have worn me down too. Damn, I wish I drank...nah, that used to get me into even more trouble!