That's him on the far left. This picture was taken Easter 2008 at my inlaw's church. His name is Karl. He has was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when he was 50. Last week he forgot that he is not able to drive anymore. He got a hold of keys and went for a drive. He got in a very bad wreck. No one else was injured.He was care flighted to the hospital last Thursday. Matt's mom and Matt go there everyday to visit him in ICU. I take Violet for short visits since she can't play in a hospital. The doctors think he may be in a coma on his own. They don't know exactly what is wrong with him. He may have had a stroke before his car was struck. There is a 5 % chance that he will return to his old self. The cat scan revealed that his Alzheimer's has aged him 20 years. So, his body on the inside is 80 but he is really not even 60 years old yet.
We are praying. We don't know what God's plan is for Karl. Karl has always been a sweet Grandpa to Violet and her cousin. Karl didn't always seem "there" but his face always lit up the instant he saw little Violet. I just want him to feel peace. The Alzheimer's combined with the brain trauma and broken bones is really taking a toll on his body.
We love you Peepaw! Our prayers are with you!
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He certainly did seem to know that Violet was his! He was very sweet with her.
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