Recovery

Dad is doing very well with his recovery. He is up walking and really does not appear to be in a lot of pain. We are all getting to spend some special time with him and he told us joking yesterday that he had to do something to spend more time with us kids. His since of humor remains in tact.
He is confused most of the time which I am told is typical for those who suffer from Alzheimer's and are taken out of their comfort zone. He has had some rough nights but he bounces back through out the day. Today he begins the very hard work of rehab. I will let you all know how he holds up.
Thanks for your continued prayers and cards of encouragement.
If you want to send him a card you can mail it to
Zeke Mullins p.o. box 2035 Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.
He enjoys reading them and we are hanging them all over his room.

Bad News

Zeke was working Wednesday January 19 at WNXT Radio. He was on the 4th floor of the Masonic Temple Building when he fell, breaking his right hip. The break was at the neck of his femor and the only option was to do a complete hip replacement or be bed ridden the rest of his life. So on Thursday January 20 Zeke under went hip replacement surgery at the age of 89.
He has a long road and a lot of hard work to do but his family and Zeke are confident of his recovery.
Thank You to all of you who have offered your prayers,kind words and support. On behalf of Dad (Zeke) and the entire family we appreciate it very much.
We will keep you updated from time to time on his condition.
Thanks to all and God Bless.

Zeke's Brother

Dad's Big Brother Clarence died this morning at about 4 am. He was a great man. He taught Dad how to play a guitar and mentored my dad in many ways. Dad is the last of his siblings left and these next few days will be difficult for him. Please keep him in your prayers as well as my Uncle Clarence's family.
This picture was taken in December 2005. It was the first time that Ebbie met her Great Uncle Clarence. Dad was very happy to introduce his youngest grandchild to his big brother.

September's Gone

Well September has come and gone and Zeke (daddy) celebrated his 89th birthday. My sister Judy and her handsome boyfriend Charlie set up a get together for Zeke's birthday. The family was together to celebrate Dad's 89th. All five of the Mullins kids and families were there and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, niece's, nephews and great niece's and nephews were there. The day was beautiful and the visit was nice. The only dark spot on the entire day was that Zeke's 98 year old brother who had planned on attending was in the hospital with pneumonia. Clarence (Zeke's brother) had made it a goal to attend the party but unfortunately he was not well enough to make it. Zeke did get to spend time with Clarence before the party and had a wonderful visit. Clarence is now gravely ill and the family needs your prayers..... I will share pictures of the day with you and say a great big thanks to all family members who made it a very special day for Zeke (Daddy)...
Also Zeke's oldest boy shared a new song he had just written and I can't wait until he is ready to share it it with everyone. A beautiful song.....

Visiting Zeke's parents graves

Spent all day with Mom and Dad as we visited their parents grave sites. It is always nice when I get to spend with Dad and Mom especially when they tell me a story I have never heard before. Yesterday was one of those occasions. Mom said when Dad and her first got married they lived on Jackson street and she said she was doing dishes and told dad she didn't have any way of draining the dishes. So the next thing she new dad was out back breaking boards and hammering. She said he came back in with this awful thing he had built out of broken boards. It was for her to use to drain her dishes. Dad laughed and said I remember that. He said I didn't have a saw or anything so I just took my foot and broke some boards and nailed them together. Mom said Mrs. Mullins (grandma) came in and said EARCEL I wouldn't tell anyone I made that horrible thing. lol... a great day...

Thanksgiving with the family

Daddy had a great day on Saturday with all of us. Scot and Judy couldn't be there but a lot of us were. Larry hosted us at his house and everything was great.
Here are some pictures. Great time was had by all!

Zeke and Doris

Larry and Daddy

Me,Ebbie and Daddy

Daddy always has a great time when the family is together. He misses doing his radio show on a full time basis and misses his listeners too.
Everywhere I go people ask how he is and tell me how much they miss him. Let me tell you he misses you too. He is and always will be a people person.
Hope all had a great thanksgiving.

Update!

I went to vist with Mom and Dad the other day and Dad was back to his old self. He was having a lot of fun playing with Ebbie. They lost their cable after the storm and they didn't have water for a few days but all is back to noraml now. I am looking forward to them moving closer to us. I am also looking forward to Thanksgiving with the family this year.