Prayers for my Dad

[emily_in_nc]

Marcie,

Healing, positive thoughts coming your way. I can imagine how scary this is for your family. But all may turn out to be well, so try to think positive!

Emily

[Pax]

(((((Marcie))))) Good thoughts headed out to your family.

[jeannierides]

Marcie, your dad (and the rest of your family) are in my prayers and thoughts.

[makbike]

Mr. Silver, I would like nothing more then to have my dad transfered to Vandy or even to a hospital in Louisville. Both my parents are quite stubborn and convincing them to move outside their comfort zone is nearly if not impossible. All my brothers and sisters can do is support them and privately hope and pray they have made a wise decision. Truth be told I've not been impressed with the doctors my dad has been seen by in the past. All I can do now is hope this new surgeon is knowledgeable and capable of the task at hand. Dealing with elderly parents is, as you know, quite challenging. We are walking a fine line between respecting their wishes and doing what we (my brothers, sisters and myself) feel needs to be done. Where is that "parent manual" when you need it?

[sundial]

Sending you lots of prayers and support in your time of need. Please keep us posted on your dad's progress and that your family will have the strength for the journey.

[Mr. Bloom]

Both my parents are quite stubborn and convincing them to move outside their comfort zone is nearly if not impossible. All my brothers and sisters can do is support them and privately hope and pray they have made a wise decision.

They come from a generation that accepts everything the doctor says as infallible.

Frankly, their comfort zone is probably more important to their well being than good medical care.

[makbike]

Thanks again to one and all. I'm leaving this evening for Tenn. My dad is scheduled for surgery tomorrow and I hope and pray this new doctor knows what he is doing. I'll try to update when I have access to a computer.

Thanks to all for the prayers and words of support.

[Brandi]

Thanks again to one and all. I'm leaving this evening for Tenn. My dad is scheduled for surgery tomorrow and I hope and pray this new doctor knows what he is doing. I'll try to update when I have access to a computer.

Thanks to all for the prayers and words of support.

Be careful on your travels. We will all be thinking good thoughts for you and your family!

[makbike]

Thanks to all for their prayers and positives thoughts. My dad had a rough night last night so the doctors have decided to keep him in the hospital (he is in the tiny hospital their tiny town has) until they scope him on Tuesday. Today's x-ray showed that the blockage seems to be moving/breaking up so that is a great sign. My dad is complaining about the clear, liquid diet they have him on - yet another good sign. My older brother drove down to be with our parents and will return tomorrow. Looks like it is time to coordinate with my other siblings so that someone is with them until the results come back from his scope on Tuesday. Please continue to keep my parents in your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate all the good vibes.