My father's health is in a tailspin....

Stormsfury · #1 Postby **Stormsfury** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 6:56 pm

I think just about everyone here at Storm2k knows about my father's lung cancer ... the last couple of days, and part of it comes that I had to go back to work today after being able to spend 2 weeks with him on my vacation. This morning, he had several anxiety spells, and when I got home, he was happy to see me. At times, he's very incohorent of his surroundings. My stepmother (and my father's wife) stayed with him all day today. Hospice came over as well today and installed an oxygen machine for him to use. About 7:30 pm, the full array of emotions finally got to me and I broke down, including being sick on my stomach.

I do not know how much time he has left on this earth and he may be called home very soon. I'm having a hard time dealing with this right now, so I hope that, as many of you have done before, I need some prayers for him, my stepmother, myself, and for all that love and know him.

Thank you,
Mike Blanton a.k.a. Stormsfury or SF.

ColdFront77 · #2 Postby **ColdFront77** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:08 pm

Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your father. Thoughts and prayers to you, your father, stepmother and others that know him.

breeze · #3 Postby **breeze** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:14 pm

Storm, you have my prayers, buddy. You know that I
watched my father go through the same thing, last year,
and, it is so truly very hard to see a parent grow sick.
It's perfectly ok to cry when you need to - that's the
loving human side responding, my friend. Your Dad
needs so much wonderful, loving care, right now.

My prayers are with you!

OtherHD · #4 Postby **OtherHD** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:17 pm

SF I sent you a PM...

I agree with breeze...it's never easy going through something like this...believe me. If you need to cry...then by all means cry I wish you two the ABSOLUTE BEST.

Constructionwx · #5 Postby **Constructionwx** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:50 pm

I'm sorry to hear that Mike.

Ask your boss for a little more time, or just take it.

Family and self are more important.

Praying for ya'll from across the river.

Richard

Colin · #6 Postby **Colin** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:02 pm

My prayers are with your father as well as your entire family.

Good luck and I'm hoping for the best.

Guest · #7 Postby **Guest** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:17 pm

Well Buddy you got mine as well.................Im very sorry to hear this..........

#8 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:21 pm

You have every right to breakdown and cry about your father's situation. I am so sorry to hear that he is getting worse, but just know from the statement that you made that "he seemed happy to see you", that you are providing him with alot of joy on your visits, thus enabling him to forget his pain if ever so briefly. Your father, you and the rest of your family are in my prayers!

Stormsfury · #9 Postby **Stormsfury** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:31 pm

Stephanie wrote:You have every right to breakdown and cry about your father's situation. I am so sorry to hear that he is getting worse, but just know from the statement that you made that "he seemed happy to see you", that you are providing him with alot of joy on your visits, thus enabling him to forget his pain if ever so briefly. Your father, you and the rest of your family are in my prayers!

I've live with my father and stepmother. I figure since I have no children and am single that this is the best for me and my father. He was very happy when I was on my two week vacation that I could be at the house to take care of him during that timeframe. His anxiety attacks kicked in during the morning and even worse when I went to work. Right now, he's finally sleeping and has the oxygen tank hooked up. Hopefully a good night's rest and easier breathing will help him to feel better tomorrow. I'll try to enjoy the time I have left while he's still with us on this level of existence.

SF

azsnowman · #10 Postby **azsnowman** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:46 pm

Mike.....I have no words to offer tonight, I fully understand your situation and like everyone else has said, A man needs a good cry every now and then.......there is NOTHING wrong with showing your emotions, NOTHING!

Rest assured Mike, your father will be in my prayers along with the rest of the family...

Dennis

Rainband · #11 Postby **Rainband** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:50 pm

Mike..You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!! If you need anything let me know!!! GOD BLESS!!!!

#12 Postby **azskyman** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:02 pm

For many of us...dad represents the best of years gone by, laughs and jokes, difficult days, and everything in between. It is sad to see them suffer.

Prayers being said here in Phoenix tonight for you, your family, and most of all, your dad.

mf_dolphin · #13 Postby **mf_dolphin** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:15 pm

SF I have you and your father in my prayers tonight. All you can do is enjoy your time with him and be there for him and your stepmother. Hang in there!

#14 Postby **streetsoldier** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:31 pm

Mike,

I and my family are with you as well; it was not so long ago that I lost my Dad to kidney failure...FEB 99...and I pray that He will give you strength, and peace to your father.

Stormsfury · #15 Postby **Stormsfury** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:36 pm

streetsoldier wrote:Mike,

I and my family are with you as well; it was not so long ago that I lost my Dad to kidney failure...FEB 99...and I pray that He will give you strength, and peace to your father.

Thanks everyone and to you, Bill, for which I've had a chance to read your situation as well, and wish I could do more for you.

You are also in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that this injustice served onto you and your family will be rectified and that you will prevail victorious in your fight for what we all know is right.

petal*pusher · #16 Postby **petal*pusher** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:43 pm

Mike......my prayers join the others being offered here. It's so hard to watch someone you love suffer. Your time together is so important now......make sure you have no "I-wish-I-would-have" feelings.....be there when you can for both of them, but remember to take care of yourself as well.........p

Guest · #17 Postby **Guest** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:49 pm

Stormsfury- know that I am thinking and praying for you and your dad and family. Cherish the moments - and live each day to the fullest.

Peace be with your dad and you.

Patricia

#18 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:49 pm

Mike , I am sending up prayers for your father. I too am facing my mother's coming death of liver failure and congestive heart failure. I don't know how much time she has left either.

weatherlover427 · #19 Postby **weatherlover427** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 11:03 pm

Mike, I too am sending prayers for you and your father this evening from the West Coast. :cry:

I pray that his health turns for the better ASAP.

JetMaxx · #20 Postby **JetMaxx** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:22 am

Mike, I know what you are going through, because I've been there. Please take care of yourself Mike. I'm praying for your dad every day; and I'm praying for you

May God bless,
Perry

My father's health is in a tailspin....

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