Prayers Please

[pandora]

I am sorry you are going though this.....you are in my thought and prayers.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Hodge,


Sending warm wishes and prayers. I hope things turn out well.

 

[hodge]

Everyone, I am overwhelmed with this outpouring of prayers and good hopes - thank you all so much.

Dad is still in ICU, but more stable. He's still battling infection, kidney function is still not great but has improved, and blood pressure is up to a better level. The doctors don't think he's rejecting the liver, just that this infection is kicking his butt, because...

It turns out he was not taking care of himself after his last procedure about 3 weeks ago. We're all fit to be tied over that. He'd been telling us over the phone that he's fine, on the mend, yet all the while he wasn't eating or drinking nearly enough fluids. Because he wasn't feeling well. When he's stronger he's really going to get it from me. I think a lot of us know how hard it is to eat and drink when you're not feeling well, but one has to!!

In the meantime, we're confident of the care he's getting. I am grateful for that and for the fact that my younger brother and most of my stepmother's family are nurses and are being with him, able to read his chart, and give the rest of us the benefit of their experience and knowledge.

Thank you all again. I can't express how much this means to me, especially since I haven't been here much lately and haven't even gotten to know some of you much, if at all! I will try to remedy that!

 

[Deleted member 541]

Hodge,

That's good news. Not sure the age of your dad, but as we get older and sickness sets in, it is harder to take care of ourselves. Does he have visiting nurses when he comes home?????? It may be something to look into. That is if you can talk him into it. We also get a tad stubborn as we age too......

 

[hodge]

My Dad's only 66. He's always been stubborn, though. A true Taurus:) His wife is a nurse's aide and until he gets home he'll stay with her sister, who's a nurse. He's just really stubborn. However, we all remember when he'd say he'd rather die than give up cigarettes and booze. Thank God he gave 'em up!

 

[Kathy]

Oh that is quite young Hodge, at least from my point of view! :wink: I am glad to hear he is doing better and we will continue to pray for him.

 

[hodge]

Thank you, Kathy.

 

[grace5555]

I am glad for the positive turn in his health, Hodge - still sending prayers for all of you...

 

[2quilt]

Sending healing thoughts your way, Hodge!

 

[hodge]

Thank you all. Please keep the prayers and healing thoughts coming. My Dad has taken a turn for the worse. They had to put him on a ventilator later yesterday. I guess he's basically on life support as they try out more antibiotics to try to kick the infection while getting his heart rate down and blood pressure up. They just don't know. It could go either way at this point.

I'm leaving tomorrow on the long journey to see him and spend a few days with that side of my family.

I had a horrible hysterical episode earlier today when we started making the actual arrangements. Part of it was the fact that I'm going alone. I was terrified of wigging out along the way, dissociating, anxiety attacks - who knows? But right now we can't afford for both of us to go and we have two animals that need medication 2-3 times a day, can't afford to board them and don't want to put them through that. I was sobbing, moaning "no no no no," shaking, rocking...I don't how long that lasted. I exhausted myself, but could still get no rest. I can't bear the thought of losing my Dad again, but have come to some peace with the idea that if he's not going to get better, I will let him go.

Later this evening I got some confidence from my med nurse telling me I could double the anti-anxiety med as I need to, so I'm all packed, everyone on the other end knows when to pick me up, etc. I'll be fine when I get there...it's just the getting there. I am in better shape tonight than I have been all day, I think. I'm also waiting on a pep talk call from my psych either tonight or tomorrow before I leave.

So please please please keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming...for my Dad, his family, safe trip for me. Thank you again.

 

[morgan]

Sending more good vibes your way. You are in my thoughts. Have a safe trip and try to use some grounding techniques.

Warm wishes to you and yours, Morgan

 

[grace5555]

So sorry, Hodge - will be praying for calm, peace, and a safe journey for you and healing for your dad...