To Call or Not to Call

I surprised myself at how calm I remained getting Bop in the ER, and sitting there while they hooked him up and checked him out... he answered every question the nurse and doctor asked, as well as cracked some jokes with me, this is when I knew he was okay, but we just needed a medical professional's confirmation.  After they took him for a CT Scan and an MRI, the doctor said he had indeed had a small stroke, and there was no bleeding, but they would like to admit him to the hospital for 24 -48 hours to observe him and make sure nothing progresses.  The doctor looked at me and said, "Would that be okay?" I looked at Bop, knowing that he's the one who would have to stay there, and thankfully he replied, "It will have to be okay."  So the process began to admit Bop for a short vacation, as he called it. I need to backup for a minute, when they took Bop in for the CT Scan, I asked Bop if he wanted me to call anyone.  Bop's response was, " Don't call Pat and don't call Pam... no need to worry anyone."  So once again, I followed Henry's orders, and didn't call either of them (all the while knowing I'd be in trouble eventually).  However, I did call Kevin.  Kevin was set to drive up part of the way that night anyhow but he was a supportive husband and said he'd leave immediately.  Here's where responsibility comes to play... Bop is my grandfather, but I don't feel that I am the family member to make these kind of important decisions... so I wanted Kevin here and I'd pass some of the responsibility onto him.  Kevin said he would make the call to his mom, Pam, so I left it at that.  Meanwhile, Bop was getting admitted, I had a book in my purse, and we were officially in the hospital.  Another doctor came to evalulate Bop and I spoke with him to get clarification on things.  He said there was no major concern, it just was standard procedure to keep a stroke patient to make sure his mobility was safe and blood pressure was down. I gave Kevin an update, and he had chosen to wait until he got here before calling his mom.  Meanwhile, I had to avoid answering the phone at camp and prayed that Kevin and Bop would make the call sooner than later. Tune in later for the next update... THE PHONE CALL(S)!