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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Feb 21 2009 : 04:49:22 AM
My dad is fighting pneumonia, kidney problems and heart issues. Your prayers are appreciated.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 6:33:16 PM
He's on a "soft mechanical" diet now and this has made a huge difference in his state of mind. He is having a high white cell, low platelet count problem right now but they are looking at releasing him perhaps Monday or Tuesday if better to a Skilled nursing facility for intensive physical therapy for 28-42 days. He is so much better, and I am thankful, but so weak it makes me just sick.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 8:35:55 PM
Brenda I agree with your dad's dr. Grouchy is a good thing. Just encourage him to understand the need for the thickened liquids is to keep him from choking on fluids and ending up with pneumonia. He surely doesn't need that right now. I'm so glad to hear he's grumpy. Trust me this is a good sign.
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| Lainey |
Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 06:41:17 AM
Brenda, I just read this and am so sorry your father was back in ICU. I'm glad to hear he is some better now and in the step down unit. There were times throughout my mom's illness that they had to thicken her fluids too, so they wouldn't go down wrong. You all will be in my prayers and I hope he continues to get better. I think the grouchiness is a good sign too.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 8:28:20 PM
Grouchy is good---sounds like your dad is a fighter. saying a prayer that he continues to improve.
Cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 11:06:02 AM
After many, many days in the hospital (too many, Dad says) Dad is finally in stepdown and he is really grouchy and mad.... Seems the treatments they are giving him for his lungs are very uncomfortable and he has lost the ability to swallow properly, so instead of water, sprite, etc. he gets his liquids thickened with cornstarch so they don't "go down the wrong tube" and aggravate the lung problems. The dr. thinks that being grouchy is a good sign, when he was in ICU and fighting for his life, he didn't have the strength to fight off the treatments, now that he is getting mad it is a sign he is actually recovering some of his strength.
Thanks to you girls for your prayers.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Aunty Krys |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 8:07:05 PM
Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please let us know how your daddy is doing.
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| MissLiss |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 9:49:41 PM
Prayers are with you and yours.
Melissa
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Wear it out,
Make it do,
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 12:36:32 PM
Brightmeadow, my prayers go out to you and yours.
Beverly |
| knittingmom |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 10:33:26 AM
My prayers are with you and your family.
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 10:30:14 AM
Thanks, all. I'm just getting ready to go back up to the hospital, he was on dialysis again this morning, my sister talked to the doc and there isn't much hope for recovery, just trying to figure out what he wants and how to make him comfortable.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Annika |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 08:45:21 AM
Praying for comfort for all of you. It's so hard to find the right words at this time for you. I wish I was there to hold your hand and be a comfort. I am so sorry that your dad is suffering.
*hugs*
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Cabinprincess |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 08:30:54 AM
Brenda I know there are no words at times like this, I just wish I was close enough to just sit with you. Offer a shoulder or just hold your hand quietly.
Email me your address and I will send you a hankie!
So sorry, Melody June
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 07:27:02 AM
Praying for you all! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
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| Roxy7 |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 3:14:08 PM
Prayers sent. |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 1:59:40 PM
Many prayers will be said Brenda for your father, stepmother and your whole extended family. I'm so very sorry. This must be a very difficult time for all of you. We're all thinking of you and your family.
Hugs
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 11:37:41 AM
I'm so sorry, Brenda. I'll be thinking of you all. Whatever the outcome, I'll be praying for your dad to be in good hands at the hospital. |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 11:05:01 AM
We called the squad for Dad last Wednesday and he's been in ICU ever since.
He may not make it and wants to "go home" - either here or his eternal home- he definitely doesn't want to be in hospital.
We are waiting to hear if he has to go on a ventilator this afternoon, he's started dialysis.
It is hard to know what to pray for at this point. I know that God does hear prayers and has a plan for my Dad. Please pray for Dad to be comforted and also my stepmom who is having a hard time as well.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Mar 22 2009 : 08:05:58 AM
Dad's been home for a week, sorry I haven't posted but haven't had much time to get online.
He's using a walker most of the time, a cane part of the time, and yesterday he walked a few steps without any support at all, so he is gaining strength every day.
He's going to have to have physical therapy for several weeks yet, but we are all rejoicing and praising God for his recovery, and for the doctor who figured out what the problem was.
Thank you for your prayers and concern.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Lainey |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 02:52:59 AM
Oh Brenda, I'm happy to hear your good news! He's still in my prayers for a quick recovery.
Hugs!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 9:22:28 PM
That is wonderful news, Brenda! I am so glad he is in Step Down! *Hugs* I am sure this has been absolutely terrifying for you.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 7:36:04 PM
I am so happy to report they put Dad in step-down today. He is off the ventilator and seems to be recovering rapidly, although quite tired tonight.
Thanks so much for your prayers, I am sure they made a difference.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Lainey |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 3:48:30 PM
Brenda, glad to hear there is some improvement. I'm keeping your father and your family in my prayers.
Big hugs to you! I know it has to hard on you too, being at the hospital so much. Please take care of yourself.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
| Sue Feely |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 5:41:19 PM
Brenda -
So glad to hear things are improving for your father! Even baby steps are good! Will keep praying though! Farmgirl sister prayers do work, they worked for me a couple of weeks ago. Keep us posted!
Hugs and more hugs,
Sue Feely
Sister #349 |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 12:29:17 PM
Finally, Dad seems to be improving.
After treatment from bacterial pneumonia, and various other infections, and he failed to improve, they finally realized that he is suffering from Amiodarone (a drug used in heart conditions for fibrillation) toxicity, and has interstitial pneumonitis and is still on vent.
They aren't any clinically provent treatments for this, but reports of a 50% success rate treating with steroids, so have started this therapy. The doctor said 3-4 days to know if it will work, but so far so good, we are very encouraged. I am sure your prayers have helped, I know I was supported and encouraged by them.
Thanks everyone. See my next post in Health Matters forum.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| Alee |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 6:42:15 PM
I hope he is able to come off the ventillator before they have to do the trac. *hugs*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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