K and Kids Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I just got word last night that Dad's doctors have given him 2 to 3 weeks. My dear friends have been visiting Mom and Dad and keeping close tabs on things for me. My one friend (who is an RN) called me last night after spending time with Mom and Dad. She was very honest with me and said that we should make our trip sooner than later. Dad is hardly eating anything. He is very weak. The doctors are going to see if they can clamp the chest tube and get him home but that will of course have consequences as the hole in Dad's lung has not healed. The goal is to get him home if at all possible. My focus right now is to get the kids and I out there ... possibly this weekend. My sister is also looking at flying out at this time. She can spend longer with Mom so that will be good. I have school to worry about for Maia ... we have spoken to her teachers and I will be organizing independent study work to be sent with us. My Aunt and Uncle are planning to arrive and stay as long as Mom needs them too. Mom and Dad are doing OK right now. While Dad would dearly love to be home and free from poking and prodding ... there is a chance that this will not be possible. He does not want to burden Mom with having to do all the physical care etc. Between all of us we hope to make it possible though. I will try to keep you updated but with all that is going on it might be difficult. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and how grateful we are that you are here for Mom and Dad. I will eventually see any messages on here as at some point I will have access to Mom's computer. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Oh Karen..............I'm so sorry to hear this news. I think of your family often and have been praying for all of you. Have a safe trip.......... In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 You are in my prayers! Cyndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I am sorry to hear this news. I hope they are able to set up hospice to help care for him at home and keep him comfortable. All the best to you Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I am very sorry to hear this news. Please know my thoughts are with you all. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I am so sorry to hear the news. May God surround all of you in his love and comfort. Margaret and Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen... I'm so sorry. My thought are with you and your family as you face this difficult time. I'm so glad you will be able to spend more time with your folks...and take your kids out there too. Just know I'm thinking of you, sending thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen, So very sorry to hear all of this is happening. I am so glad that you will be there for your mom and dad...what a blessing you and your sister are to them.. My prayers are that he can come home and have some rest. God bless you all. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen, I am so saddened to hear this news. It is wonderful that you and your sister and aunt and uncle will be there for your Mother and Father. Please let your Mother know that I am thinking about her. This will be a very tough time for all of you but it is so good you will be together as a family. God bless you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen,sorry to hear this.Hope he is able to get home and still be comfortable.Sending our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 My thoughts and prayers go out to you-- As a teacher, let me assure you, that your daughter's schoolwork is of course secondary. Take the work with you, and have someone sit down with her to do it. I just prepared work for 4 students going on vacation this week---we do this often. Your case is needed. I tell parents to sit with the child and do the work with them. Anyone can do it, it doesn't have to be you. It's the concepts that are important, not the paper itself. Take care gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen, I am so sorry. Prayers to you all that David is able to ease into this next phase of his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen, I am so sorry and so sad. I'm sitting at my desk at work with tears. I am just brokenhearted to get this news, and I am so sorry for you, your mom and the rest of your family. I hope that David is comfortable and not having any pain. Please tell your mom that I love her and I am praying for all of you. May God help you all to be strong. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Dear Karen -- and everyone else in the family, I'm so sorry to hear your news. I only hope that David can be made more comfortable and that he can escape that poking and probing. Any hope of hospice help? Do get there asap...and as others have said, the schoolwork is portable. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen, I'm so very sorry for you and your family. The good news at times like these though is just having a family to lean on. Take care, and thanks for the update. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 So sorry to hear, K... XOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 My prayers are with you and the kids and Paddy and David. Praying for his ultimate comfort and peace. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 (((Karen))) I am so sorry for this sad turn of events. I am happy you are able to make the trip back to help your family out. It will be such a comfort later on, knowing that you were able to go. Please let your Mom and Dad know that my prayers and the prayers of lots of others here are going out for them. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Karen, I am so sorry your family has to go through this right now..Will keep you in my prayers..I know how difficult this is, will pray for God to give you strength to somehow get through it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 karen, this must be so difficult for you all. My heart is breaking for you. Please know you are in my every prayer (your whole family) and I pray you are able to take Daddy home if that is what he wishes. God Bless You all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close to the edge Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 gods speed and good luck to you and your family prayers for you and your family at this difficult time ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I am so sorry to hear this news. Take Gail's advice--school work can be secondary for a few days here..... Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 So sorry to hear this news. I will pray for peace and love to surround you in the coming days. Have a safe trip. Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I am very sad at this news. May you all find comfort and may your dear father reach his goal of coming home. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaru Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Sorry to hear the news. Praying for peace for your father and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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