Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Dear Teri; said and done. Life is so tough at times but you will have our prayers and if we can help in any way, even to listen we are here. Love and prayers for you and your family, Melt > Dear All, > I've been very quiet for a few months as I was preparing to start my new > full-time job. Today was the start of week 4 & the second week of classes > (I teach/coord at a community college). It's been tough, but I've been > holding up okay. This morning, however, I rec'd a call from one of my > sisters. My dad, who had been living with me up until 2 weeks ago, was > having difficulty breathing. Long story short--he's on a ventilator (at his > request) and the verdict is still out. The docs are thinking that it is a > heart attack, but aren't completely sure. He is diabetic (finally in better > control this last month after years of never being controlled), survived > stomach cancer 8 yrs ago & has 1/2 stomach, had a massive heart attack 4 yrs > ago with no residual dammage, and is 90yrs old, but according to drs has the > body of a man in his late 60s. In any case, until today, he'd always said > no extreme measures, etc. Tomorrow they will probably take him off the > ventilator as his lungs look like they will be clear. Please pray that we > (my sisters, brother, & I) will not have to make any life decisions as my > father's wishes really aren't all that clear right now. I think I know what > he would want, but so do each of my siblings and we generally don't have the > same perspective on things. Also, as you all know stress is definitely not > our friend and both my sister who has MS and I really can't afford any > flares right now. > Thanks so much. > Blessings, > Teri > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Dear Teri, I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you during this difficult time. It sounds like there are decisions to be made, that no one should have to make. I hope all goes the right way for you and your family. Best regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Dear Teri, I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you during this difficult time. It sounds like there are decisions to be made, that no one should have to make. I hope all goes the right way for you and your family. Best regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Teri, we surly will be praying for your father and you! You be very careful with your rest and what you can, you don't need trouble with the dragon! Love you Louise. Teri Tveten wrote: > > Dear All, > I've been very quiet for a few months as I was preparing to start my new > full-time job. Today was the start of week 4 & the second week of classes > (I teach/coord at a community college). It's been tough, but I've been > holding up okay. This morning, however, I rec'd a call from one of my > sisters. My dad, who had been living with me up until 2 weeks ago, was > having difficulty breathing. Long story short--he's on a ventilator (at his > request) and the verdict is still out. The docs are thinking that it is a > heart attack, but aren't completely sure. He is diabetic (finally in better > control this last month after years of never being controlled), survived > stomach cancer 8 yrs ago & has 1/2 stomach, had a massive heart attack 4 yrs > ago with no residual dammage, and is 90yrs old, but according to drs has the > body of a man in his late 60s. In any case, until today, he'd always said > no extreme measures, etc. Tomorrow they will probably take him off the > ventilator as his lungs look like they will be clear. Please pray that we > (my sisters, brother, & I) will not have to make any life decisions as my > father's wishes really aren't all that clear right now. I think I know what > he would want, but so do each of my siblings and we generally don't have the > same perspective on things. Also, as you all know stress is definitely not > our friend and both my sister who has MS and I really can't afford any > flares right now. > Thanks so much. > Blessings, > Teri > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Teri, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for you and your family. I hope that things will work out. I know that stress sure can be a big part of illness so even though things might get rough take time to " chill out " a few minutes each day. Love, OT: need prayers Dear All, I've been very quiet for a few months as I was preparing to start my new full-time job. Today was the start of week 4 & the second week of classes (I teach/coord at a community college). It's been tough, but I've been holding up okay. This morning, however, I rec'd a call from one of my sisters. My dad, who had been living with me up until 2 weeks ago, was having difficulty breathing. Long story short--he's on a ventilator (at his request) and the verdict is still out. The docs are thinking that it is a heart attack, but aren't completely sure. He is diabetic (finally in better control this last month after years of never being controlled), survived stomach cancer 8 yrs ago & has 1/2 stomach, had a massive heart attack 4 yrs ago with no residual dammage, and is 90yrs old, but according to drs has the body of a man in his late 60s. In any case, until today, he'd always said no extreme measures, etc. Tomorrow they will probably take him off the ventilator as his lungs look like they will be clear. Please pray that we (my sisters, brother, & I) will not have to make any life decisions as my father's wishes really aren't all that clear right now. I think I know what he would want, but so do each of my siblings and we generally don't have the same perspective on things. Also, as you all know stress is definitely not our friend and both my sister who has MS and I really can't afford any flares right now. Thanks so much. Blessings, Teri _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 I'll be praying for your Dad, you and your sis dear. Try to get some rest in-between, when you can---even if it is to sleep at the bedside. Love, K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Prayers are on the way, Beth! Ruth in TN > > Hello everyone: > I am asking for prayers today for my cousin (he's actually my cousin's son, but as close to me as my own kids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Beth, Much needed prayers are on their way!! I am so sorry to hear that he is having such a hard time at such a young age!! Diane,Maggie and Ally From: Beth Yohnk <yohnkmom@...> Subject: OT: NEED PRAYERS Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 9:28 PM Hello everyone: I am asking for prayers today for my cousin (he's actually my cousin's son, but as close to me as my own kids). He is just 22 years old and has been ill for quite a while. He was finally diagnosed with severe colitis a few months back and has gotten progressively worse. His best hope for a normal life now is to go in and remove his colon. That is going to take place on Wednesday and he could use some hefty prayers. He is way too young to have endure this major of a surgery. If all goes well they will go back in 3-6 months and do reconstructive surgery and basically make him a new colon. Thanks in advance everyone, I'm very worried about him, like I said I love him like one of my own kids. He comes to me with all the things a young adult doesn't necessarily want to talk to mom about. Beth " We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails " -author unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Beth, I am so very sorry to hear this news. will be in my prayers. and Rob 20 JAS OT: NEED PRAYERS > > Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 9:28 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone: > > I am asking for prayers today for my cousin (he's actually > my cousin's son, but as close to me as my own kids). He is just > 22 years old and has been ill for quite a while. He was finally > diagnosed with severe colitis a few months back and has gotten > progressively worse. His best hope for a normal life now is to > go in and remove his colon. That is going to take place on > Wednesday and he could use some hefty prayers. He is way too > young to have endure this major of a surgery. If all goes well > they will go back in 3-6 months and do reconstructive surgery > and basically make him a new colon. > > > > Thanks in advance everyone, I'm very worried about him, like > I said I love him like one of my own kids. He comes to me with > all the things a young adult doesn't necessarily want to talk to > mom about. > > > > Beth > > " We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails " -author > unknown > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm sorry to hear that. That is so so sad. Our family wil be praying for him. *hugs* ne & na 5 JIA Uveitis > > Hello everyone: > I am asking for prayers today for my cousin (he's actually my cousin's son, but as close to me as my own kids). He is just 22 years old and has been ill for quite a while. He was finally diagnosed with severe colitis a few months back and has gotten progressively worse. His best hope for a normal life now is to go in and remove his colon. That is going to take place on Wednesday and he could use some hefty prayers. He is way too young to have endure this major of a surgery. If all goes well they will go back in 3-6 months and do reconstructive surgery and basically make him a new colon. > > Thanks in advance everyone, I'm very worried about him, like I said I love him like one of my own kids. He comes to me with all the things a young adult doesn't necessarily want to talk to mom about. > > Beth > " We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails " -author unknown > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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