Dog Tags

We were going through his Army papers, and when we were finished, we didn't know his dog tags were in there, and they fell out. My mom, Patty and I just cried and cried. It was very emotional to see them.

The nurse was here and he installed a catheter. The nurse said his bladder is full and he will be more comfortable this way. Anything to make him more comfortable is better.

Last night, I called home and Kealie answered and she was crying. I asked her what was wrong, and she told me that daddy told her about grandpap. Yesterday, Layne had a Cub Scout picnic from 3-7 pm and afterwards, the three of them went to Giant Eagle. Well, Kealie saw the flowers and said she wanted to buy flowers for Grandpap. Jantzen let her buy them, but when she kept asking why she couldn't take them to him, he told her about his state. So, Kealie was very upset and asked if he could move anything....she went through all the body parts....arms, legs, hands, etc. etc. Then when her and I were talking, she said she wanted to tell him something. I had to tell her that she could talk to him, but he wasn't going to talk back. Whatever she had to tell him, she did, then she felt better. When I got back on she was more relaxed.

I e-mailed their teachers this morning and their principal so they were aware, because Jantzen said Kealie was again worked up this morning.

I'm going to try and stop home tonight and try and see them for a little bit.