Ugh. UGH!!!!
I will not be leaving. I am hog-tied to Texas, whether I like it or not.
My father has taken a turn for the worse. He is in respiratory failure. A ventilator is doing the breathing for him. It is possibly pneumonia. The doc doesn't know if Dad's body can take it. He has been in the ICU for quite some time now.
He is sedated, unable to talk or yell at me for "killing" him. Yeah, folks. That's part of the reason I wanted to leave. I was being blamed for his own mistakes. Thanks, Dad.
Now, we wait. Will he pull through? Will he need to have a tracheotomy? Am I preparing to plan a funeral?
Rest while you can, Mrs. Porter. The trick, she is not done yet.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Not so fast, Mrs. Porter...
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17 beautiful people muttered something back:
*hugs*
People in pain say things they don't mean. People scared say things they don't mean.
You, your father, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My FIL just got out of the hospital. Very serious, we didn't think he'd make it, etc, etc.
I love him.
But sick people?
ARE SOMETIMES JUST ASSES.
Take care of you, sweetie.
My dad has a laundry list of health problems and while I love him dearly - the meds he is on coupled with the fact he seems to be channelling his mother makes him a real rat bastard sometimes. It is frustrating, infuriated, scary and sometimes down right amusing.
You are in my thoughts.
Oh sweetheart. I am so very sorry.
I can be there in 3 hours. Just let me know. I'm serious.
Ugh indeed. Keep up the good work there, woman. Even the complainers appreciate what you're doing.
hang in there
I probable should have read this post before I commented on the last one. Of course, there are times when I turn into a babbling idiot - and this has been one of them. The needs of family are so complex. I'm sorry to hear that yours have been so difficult.
I pray for your father. I pray for you - that you have the strength you need.
Praying for you and your family. Take care, I know this can't have been an easy time for you. And like the others have commented, sick people say things they don't mean. I'm sorry you have had to deal with all of this.
It's hard when our parents get older or sick...
Oh, stink.
I'm thinking of you. Wishing and praying for the best in all situations.
Oh goodness! So, so sorry to hear this! My heart aches for you!
Keeping you in my prayers!
I think sarah said, in that first comment, exactly what I am thinking too.
I'm praying for the best for your dad and your family.
Ah shit.
I am reading and I am thinking of you and yours.
(((hugs)))
*huggles* I'm sorry, hon. I know you were looking forward to going home. You and Amos are in my thoughts.
Prayers and best wishes are being sent your way. And strength. My dad can be an ass too, I feel for you. I was responsible for the Veitnam War, didn't you learn that in school? Good Luck!
(((Hugs))) I was once accused of killing my mil and she wasn't even sick! I guess she was going to die from my refusing to play the family game of manipulation and control. I'm so sorry your dad is not doing well. I'm especially sorry you do not get the break, both physically and emotionally, that you need.
(((HUGS)))
I don't really have much to comment on, other than to say that I'm thinking about you.
I'll just repeat what people have said above, he's scared by what's happening and needed to lash out at somebody and you happened to be in his way.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
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