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| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 788 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 216.9.250.99  Rating: |
Not going to make a big deal but just had to let this out. My dad turns 87 tomorrow but right now were in ICU and he is fighting to stay alive. Going in for emergency surgery on his belly to repair a rupture that started from something else. Bottom line is, I told my dad I loved him and was proud of what he has been thru. I told him I would be sure to find him on the other side and we could continue our great life that we shared again. I told him to look for my mom and she would take care of him in the meantime along with Gods help! I told him not to worry about me here on earth because Susan will see to it that I'm ok! Man just the other day we were talking buses! Now we wait! Ace | ||
| J.C.B. (Eagle)
Registered Member Username: Eagle Post Number: 137 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 166.214.24.77  Rating: N/A |
Ace sorry to hear about your Dad. Family is what it is all about but in these days it seems we have lost that. Good luck and God bless you and your family. JCB | ||
| Bruce Henderson (Oonrahnjay)
Registered Member Username: Oonrahnjay Post Number: 229 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 149.168.204.4  Rating: N/A |
Sorry to hear, Ace. (Recently been through something like that myself.) Best wishes to you all. Sounds as if you've done about all you can do and you've done it well. BH, NC USA | ||
| Pete/RTS Daytona (Pete_rtsdaytona)
Registered Member Username: Pete_rtsdaytona Post Number: 452 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 72.189.16.54  Rating: N/A |
Ace & Susan Your Dad and both of you are in our prayers Pete and Janice | ||
| Jeffrey Smith (Greenhornet)
Registered Member Username: Greenhornet Post Number: 104 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 76.110.43.40 Rating: N/A |
Prayers sent. Be glad you had a chance to tell your father those very special things. Peace | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 247 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 4.240.144.185 Rating: N/A |
Hang in there, Ace....glad to know your perspective. We're praying for you...all. As has been said so many times, and ,yes, remains the truth if you believe; KTF! Proverbs 3:5 RCB...and Linda | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 921 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.48.5  Rating: N/A |
Our prayers are with you and your father, Ace. As I got older, I started to dread the time when my parents would "move on". I'm glad to have had the memories of being with both of them over the years, and it makes the loss less painful as time goes on. It's great that you were and are able to spend the hours and days together with your parents. Wishing and hoping everything goes well for you and your father. | ||
| Rob Norgren (Robsedona)
Registered Member Username: Robsedona Post Number: 37 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 75.209.165.0  Rating: N/A |
Sorry to hear about your Dad! our prayers are with you and your Dad for the best outcome! | ||
| Frank Allen (Frank66)
Registered Member Username: Frank66 Post Number: 65 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.13 Rating: N/A |
Ace, I had a simular experience with my dad in Lakeland, i got to tell him i loved him and what a wonderful larger than life person he was, after by pass surgery at 79 he got a blood clot and we lost him, our prayers and thoughts are with you | ||
| John and Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 61 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 24.197.246.104  Rating: N/A |
Our prayers are with you also. My folks are both in thier late 80's and I too will be facing a similar situation in the future. Thanks for sharing with us. | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 236 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 209.183.51.43  Rating: N/A |
Ace, Prayers are being sent. My heart goes out to you and your family. Take Care, Paul | ||
| Andy Wright (Wrightwy)
Registered Member Username: Wrightwy Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2007 Posted From: 70.193.133.35 Rating: N/A |
Ace you have done all you can do it's out of your hands. Gods will be done as it should be I lost my father 40 years ago, He to is in a better place God Bless. Andy and Eileen | ||
| leo persia (Heat)
Registered Member Username: Heat Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2008 Posted From: 70.51.64.101 Rating: N/A |
our prayers are with you | ||
| Linda & Kirby Karlsson (Linda4104fl)
Registered Member Username: Linda4104fl Post Number: 24 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.8.222.153 Rating: N/A |
Ace, you and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers also. Linda & Kirby | ||
| Nick Badame Refrigeration Co. (Dnick85)
Registered Member Username: Dnick85 Post Number: 207 Registered: 2-2006 Posted From: 76.124.92.192  Rating: N/A |
Hi Ace, Your dad is in our prayers. May we all be proud of what our dad's have given us in life! You have more then Susan looking out for you, there is about a thousand or so on the bbs's who have your back too.. Thanks for letting us know of your dad;s condition. God Bless Nick- | ||
| James Stacy (Jimstacy)
Registered Member Username: Jimstacy Post Number: 124 Registered: 1-2001 Posted From: 76.248.105.173 Rating: N/A |
Ace, What a pleasure to hear a son tell his father he loves him. "Guys" just don't do those things; it's not "Manly" I guess. Whatever happens, you will be forever thankful you said it. From those who might not have had the courage, you're a big man Ace. Jim Stacy | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 737 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 70.6.1.182  Rating: N/A |
Ace, Sorry to hear about your Dad. We will keep all of you in our thoughts & prayers. Jack & Paula | ||
| Ian Giffin (Admin)
Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1089 Registered: 7-1997 Posted From: 70.55.230.68  Rating: N/A |
Hi Ace, I can tell you from my experience in having dealt with end stages of life for many years, the fear of leaving is not as great as the fear of getting there. It is much easier when the unwell hear they are well loved by those around them. You have shown great compassion in dealing with your dad under these circumstances. You can be at peace knowing that he is immeasurably grateful having you as his son while he takes his journey to eternal peace. Maisie and I have you both, and your families, in our prayers. Ian | ||
| FloridaCliff (Floridacracker)
Registered Member Username: Floridacracker Post Number: 371 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 24.27.228.156 Rating: N/A |
Ace, Offering You and your Dad our Hopes and Prayers for a speedy recovery and healing. I know I don't ever tire of hearing My Kids tell me they "love me" And at 87, it means even more I am sure! Cliff & Julie | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 797 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 75.200.159.249 Rating: N/A |
Thank you everyone for the kind words, prayers, emails, phone calls and thoughts! An update to my dad is, he has recovered enough to be discharged and transported back to the rehab facility where he resides. The doctor tells me everything is great so far including the surgery. They have been a little concerned about his eating. He hasn't been eating a lot. Could be that the food is pureed or just because it's hospital food but at least he is eating up to 50% of his meals. Susan visited him yesterday and reported to me that he looked very good and spoke clearly and appeared stronger than ever. Going back to the rehab facility today at 5pm is great. It shows that he is in deed (per the doctor) a tough ole goat and I just wish I was half as tough! Thanks again EVERYONE! By the way, if I missed answering an email here and there, it was not done purposely! It's just been a very trying period! Ace | ||
| niles steckbauer (Niles500)
Registered Member Username: Niles500 Post Number: 834 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 71.42.167.154 Rating: N/A |
Ace - great to hear the news - When my dad was in the hospice and most recently when mom was in the hospital on the way I would stop at Steak and Shake and get them a Milk Shake (real milk and ice cream not frozen yogurt) everytime - Lots of calories and they really loved them (of course the doctor must approve) - HTH | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 261 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 4.240.144.237 Rating: N/A |
Thanx for the latest, Ace.....prayer really works, huh?  RCB | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 825 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 70.221.196.36 Rating: N/A |
Update on my dad! It's been just shy of 2 months since he had emergency abdominal surgery and all that went very good considering. He returned to the rehab facility where he resides full time and upon doing so he had a few open sores from being in bed so long. One very bad one was on his already bad foot. It was determined that it would never get better because his right leg had gone into a contraction which means it was always in a bent position. It would not or could not be straightened and NO medication of any kind would get to the wound. Being diabetic meant that the leg would have to be removed. First they thought below the knee but after further thought it was better to remove it above the knee since the knee was locked anyway. And so it was! They removed the right leg today at about 2pm and tonight I am very happy to say that once again, my Dad, who has beat many odds, and in the many doctors eyes, is tough as a goat is doing VERY well and resting comfortably. They prognosis is he should return as early as Friday to the nursing home and get back to doing what he used to do only slower. He wants an electric scooter so he can get to bingo down the hall. A red, white and blue one at that! Thanks again for all the prayers and kind emails and phone calls! Believe it or not, they all help! Ace | ||
| Pete/RTS Daytona (Pete_rtsdaytona)
Registered Member Username: Pete_rtsdaytona Post Number: 473 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 72.189.66.170 Rating: N/A |
Glad to hear your dad is doing better - sounds like a tough old coot :-))) Janice and I are pulling for him | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 866 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 216.9.250.34 Rating: N/A |
Well here it is, Fathers Day! What a special day for me! It's been a really emotional roller coaster ride the last few months. I am very happy to announce my dad is almost 100% considering everything he has been thru. He is able to eat on his own, comb his hair, wash himself, wheel himself around in his wheelchair and best of all, uses his phone to call me! Yea he's 87 and considered old but I don't care! Hearing his voice and seeing him smile is enough to say I'm proud to be his son! He's not ready to quit or give up and that is an inspiration to move on and live today as if it were your last! I guess what I'm trying to say to each and every one of you is, I know some have dad's and some don't. Take this special day to spend time with them either together or in thought! Remember nobodies perfect and if some of your memories are not the best, put it behind you! Get over those times and live on! Life is too short to hold grudges! God gave us one ticket for this ride so enjoy every bit of it and if you can share it with your dad, there's no better time than now! I also want to say with deep regrets that this has to be the worse time for Paula Conrad (Jack's wife). She lost her dad yesterday and is on her way to see him for the last time. All of you sent prayers to me for my dad when he wasn't expected to live but those prayers worked. My dad is alive and well. Let's all send those prayers to Jack and Paula. It won't bring her dad back but it will sure help her and Jack to know we are here! I know it made me feel better when I was down! Again, Happy Fathers day to all you Dad's and Dad's of Dad's! This is certainly your special day! Enjoy it! I know I will! ;) Ace |
