Tuesday, October 12, 2010

I was busy this afternoon getting ready for my trip. Peter picked up dad at Life Care. He brought him home about 9:00. It had started raining and when Peter brought Dad's things in, he said Dad wouldn't get out of the car. I told him I would get him out. I ran out and opened the door and said, "Dad, let's go in the house." He said, "No, I don't want to go in, I want to stay right here." I tried saying several things to get him out with no luck. By this time it was really raining. I said, "Dad, hurry. I'm getting wet. You've got to come in with me!" He said, "No, I'm not going anywhere! Close the door!" I ran back in the house and got the umbrella (duh) and Peter came back out with me. Together, we tried to get Dad to get out. He continued to refuse and it began to lightning and thunder. I thought, "Oh great, here we are with a lightning rod, trying to get Dad out of the car!" Spencer was driving and I got him to move the front passenger seat forward. We literally had to move Dad's legs, against his will, to get him half way out of the car. He finally stood up and I walked him in the house. When we got inside, I said, "Why wouldn't you get out of the car?" He said, "I don't know." I walked him to his room to get him undressed because the leg of his pants was soaked. He said, "Ooh, I'm wet." Then he said, "You're wet!" I wanted to say "NO S**T!" Lord, I need a break!! Van will be taking Dad to Black Mountain tomorrow and I am going to get that break! I am so excited! I was hoping to post some extras, but I only have one in drafts, so I'll post it and see you guys again on Sunday!! Susie