What happened to my dad? Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

[raebates]

My mom just called. Dad's in the hospital.

About 5 a.m. Dad woke up from a nightmare. He fell getting out of bed and called out to Mom. (They sleep in separate rooms.) He said there was someone in bed with him. She assumed that was part of his dream. It wasn't. He has no feeling on the left side of his body. He had reached over with his right hand and felt his left arm, but since there was no feeling in that arm it seemed to belong to someone else.

He can walk, and he can lift his left arm. He can't really use his hand, though. She took him to the ER, and they've put him in a room. They don't know if he's had a stroke, is getting ready to have a stroke, or is experiencing heart trouble.

He's in good spirits--joking with the nurses. He's 86 years old with a history of small strokes and coronary problems, so it could be just about anything. No one seems overly concerned, though.

Thanks for the prayers.

 

[Crystal Patton]

BIG Prayers that this is a minor blip and will easily be healed. (((Hugs))) for you too Rea!

 

[legacypc46]

He's in my prayers, Rae!

 

[dkitten13]

Prayers to you and your family!

 

[raebates]

Thanks! This is one of the reasons I love CS.

 

[etteluap70PC]

You got it Rae!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Prayers for your family, Rae! That must have been frightening to him!

 

[Ginger428]

prayers being sent.....

 

[nikked]

Oh, Rae. Praying for your father and the rest of your family!

 

[WLMcCoy]

Praying for your father, mother, you, & your family!

 

[pkd09]

I will definitely keep your family, especially your dad, in my prayers. Hopefully they will find out what is going on and all can breath a little easier.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Our prayers are with you and your family. Let's hope it is nothing that can't be helped.

 

[raebates]

Thanks for the prayers. Talked with Mom and Dad both. They have an MRI schedule for later today. They know he has some narrowing of the carotid artery. They're scheduling surgery for tomorrow to take care of that. Everyone is sure he'll be just fine. I'd appreciate your continued prayers, though. As I said before, he's 86 and in good, but not excellent, health. He's beginning to get feeling back in his arm, which is a really good sign and makes him feel much better.

 

[letscook04]

Prayers to you and your family!

 

[Crystal Patton]

May the Lord guide the hands of all in the operating room.

 

[rennea]

Don't know how I missed your thread earlier Rae but I am sending oodles of good thoughts your way for you and your family. Your Dad sounds like a real trooper!!!

 

[pcchefjane]

Praying for your Dad and Mom and you too! HUGS!

 

[Gina M]

Prayers coming your way Rae that your dad has a quick and smooth recovery!

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Praying for your dad and loved ones....a speedy recovery, no lingering issues.

 

[aalbert]

Sending prayers to your Dad, and to you as well

 

[raebates]

Just heard from Mom. Dad's surgery went well. The doctor told her that during the procedure the nurses were telling him some of the jokes Dad had been telling. He could be home tomorrow. Thanks for all the prayer.

 

[pkd09]

Rae: That is awesome...thank you for the update. More prayers answered!!

 

[Ann F]

Rae,
I'm sorry to hear about your dad's problems. Glad the surgery went well. Prayers for his continued rebound.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

My mom just called. Dad's in the hospital.

About 5 a.m. Dad woke up from a nightmare. He fell getting out of bed and called out to Mom. (They sleep in separate rooms.) He said there was someone in bed with him. She assumed that was part of his dream. It wasn't. He has no feeling on the left side of his body. He had reached over with his right hand and felt his left arm, but since there was no feeling in that arm it seemed to belong to someone else.

He can walk, and he can lift his left arm. He can't really use his hand, though. She took him to the ER, and they've put him in a room. They don't know if he's had a stroke, is getting ready to have a stroke, or is experiencing heart trouble.

He's in good spirits--joking with the nurses. He's 86 years old with a history of small strokes and coronary problems, so it could be just about anything. No one seems overly concerned, though.

Thanks for the prayers.

Rae, I will totally pray for your Dad, and for you- haven't read the whole thread yet...(please feel free to PM me on Facebook so I can pray for you about these things, since I rarely come to CS)

 

[MWCOOKIN]

May god guide those who care for your dad to use their knowledge and god's guidance to heal him.

 

[twinchefs]

I will be praying for your dad.

 

[raebates]

Thanks for the prayers. Dad's recovering well. He'll need to do some therapy to get full use of his hand back. It's a little weak. Other than that he's good.