Update 8/25:

I've been in NJ now for 3.5 weeks and I still don't know when I'll be going home.. my dad's condition has drastically improved, but he isn't even close to going home yet.. he is still on the ventilator but it's now through a tracheotomy. He was finally stable enough to be transferred to a rehab facility in another hospital that specializes in taking people off respirators. The swelling is gone and he can finally move his fingers, arms, legs, etc. He can communicate better with mouthing the words and can even (sloppily) write on a little whiteboard. They are hoping to get him breathing on his own soon with on and off support from the ventilator. They have him exercising his limbs so he doesn't get even weaker while here. They tried to stand him up this morning, but he was just too weak. He may have to go to an in-patient physical therapy rehab facility after here.

Plus side: I get to see my brother who I haven't seen in like 14 years and my one sister who I haven't seen in about 3 years.

Being away from home and away from my boyfriend and animals for 3.5 weeks (so far) is taking a big toll on me.. I'm depressed, I'm lonely, and beyond stressed... not just about this, but I have NO way of having any income and I'm running out of money...i can't work on anything.. I can't even get a job here cuz I don't have a car.. thankfully my friend comes to visit me on the weekends and keeps me somewhat sane..

So it goes without saying, ALL work is on complete hold until I can get home. No idea when that will be. I'm just glad that's he's doing so much better.

I will update you all again when I can. Of you have any questions or concerns, just let me know.
Thank you everyone for all your kind words and support.