Prayers please! UPDATE

[pixie]

Here I am at Cape Cod in a cottage that may as well be on the moon and my dad (92) isn't doing very well. MyDH has to get him out of bed in the morning into a wheelchair, back to bed in the afternoon for a nap and into bed at night. He doesn't want to go home and because he lives alone he won't be able to. We have some tough decisions to make in the next week. I think he needs to be admitted to a hospital when we go home and then needs rehab. Who knows where from there.....

If you could keep us in your prayers I would really appreciate it. I am lost without my computer but did find an internet cafe.

Sorry if this doesn't make sense I'm a little rattled!

I miss you all!!

Barbara


Here I am in the Cyber Cafe in tears. Your kind thoughtds help me more than you will ever know. We took Dad home to the hospital last Friday. It was time, when my husband calls it quits you know it needs to be done. He was admitted for a potasium problem and that has been cleared up. Now, the next problem is he is very confused (I guess that happens to the elderly sometimes) and calls me to come and get him. Last night he said his brother and girlfriend had been drinking and were passed out on the floor. He said he had called the police. I called the nurse and she said he would have a "sitter" until he got better. My dad is such a gentleman and this is so not him. It breaks my heart.

The plan is to move him to rehab as soon as his mind clears up. They are going to try to get him home. PLEASE PRAY! His mind is usually so sharp and he has been able to get around his house on his own. We keep a close eye on him.

Thank you all for being here for me, I really appreciate it.

Barbara

[Tagrel]

{{{Barbara}}}

So sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers on the way, and I hope you can work everything out. :angelPray:

Take Care,

[Lou-Ann]

Oh my dear...have we been there.........You are in my thoughts and prayers for as long as you need. Just reading the pain in your voice brings it all back like it was yesterday. We are here for you and understand more than you will ever know............. :angelPray: :angelPray: :angelPray: :walk: :walk: :walk: :walk: You are not alone............

[Cinderella]

Sorry about your dad. I know what it's like to have to make those decisions having gone through it recently with both my mother and DH's father. Just stay calm and know whatever your decision, it will be what's best for him.

We're all here for you anytime you want to talk.

Cinderella

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[Brer]

Prayers for all of you

[TwirlerGirl]

Dear Pixie,

You are in my prayers. It is so hard to deal with the failing health of our parents. I know you will find the right solution for your dad. Do what you feel is the safest and best for him. He will understand.

Sandy

[cshore]

Oh Pixie! I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I was hoping you were at the Cape relaxing and enjoying yourself, and there you are worried sick. Offering prayers for your dear father and for you and your DH also. These decisions are agonizing. God bless you all and take care. My loving thoughts are with you my dear friend.

Chris

[MargaretJ]

Oh pixie I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Much Pixie Dust & Prayers headed your way.

[Sheryl]

{{Pixie}},

I just mentioned today, how much I miss you around here. So sorry to hear you're having some trouble, and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there my friend, you are a wonderful, loving daughter and I know how much you love your dad. Please remember to take care of yourself also.

Love,
Sheryl :angelPray:

[Figgy]

Oh dear Barbara, I am so sorry for you and the family. I know just how much this trip means to you each year. However, you must rest assured that you have and continue to do so much for your Dad.
May you receive some guidence while there at the Cape. "She" speaks to us in mysterious ways and may give you the insights into what your steps may be. Take time for yourself to regroup for what ever faces your DD down the road. I so feel for you, and remember dear "Petunia" is a long time friend that will comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers for strength during this difficult time. Figgy


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[BetsyAnn]

Oh Barbara - I hear you.

:angelPray: Sending prayers your way for strength, wisdom, comfort and all you need.

You just lean on us for a while - we are holding you and your family close. :sad hug:

[Lady]

Sending Hugs of dust on the wings of angels to you
Things will work out and you will be okay
Many comforting hugs!

[FLSharon]

Sending mountains of PD for you Pixie for the strength and wisdom to deal with this situation. Like many of the others here, I've also been there. It's a tough time to face and deal with when our parents get frail.
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[sandar]

dear Barbara,

You and your Dad are in my prayers. I'm sorry you are facing these tough decisions.

Hugs of comfort and affection to you {{Barbara}}

Sandi

[Esmerelda]

Oh Pixie, I am SO sorry that you are having to deal with this, and of course sorry your dad is feeling so poorly.

I hope you can still enjoy the beauty of the cape, and feel God's love and our love around you. You have given so much to all of us, please let us comfort you during this time and know that you are very well loved and prayed for.

[Jasonsmom]

You are in our prayers.

Jasonsmom

[SammieG]

HI Barbara
I am so sorry that your dad is not doing too well - and it must be so distressing for you to witness (and of course not much fun for him either!) -

I wanted you to know we are thinking of you and sending tons of PD your way..

Lots of love
Sammie
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[AndyL]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. PD on the way. Lots to spare here. Hang in there.

[JennyAnne]

Sending PD your way pixie. I am so sorry to hear of the tough decisions you will need to make...know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks!

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[MissBianca]

Awww Barbara, Here's a big hug from me and I'll stop by later with more. I hope everything works out well!
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[Moley]

Hugs and prayers go out to you, pixie. I hope all will be well. :hug:

[BetsyAnn]

Thanks for the update pixie!

Prayers still coming for all you need. Wish my arms would reach through this computer but this will have to do for now :sad hug: :hug:

[Tagrel]

{{{{{Pixie}}}}} I'm so sorry that you are going through this. We're always here when you need a shoulder or another cyberhug. :hug: Take care, and prayers on the way that your dad will be doing better ASAP. :angelPray:

[Y..]

Pixie..I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I hope all the prayers here amongst your Disney pals will help you thru this difficult time. I work in an ER and its a very hard thing to watch folks deal with and unfortunately I see it all the time. May god help you to be strong thru this time.

prayers and hugs,
Y...

[cshore]

Thanks for the update Pixie, loving thoughts and prayers continue for you and your dear father.

[disneyfanatic]

Pixie,

I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know first hand how difficult these decisions will be for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.


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Michele

[Sheryl]

Deart Pixie,

I know how difficult this is for you and I'll keep you all in my prayers. Please dont forget to take care of yourself. It has been obvious to me for a long time how much your Dad means to you, and you take great care of him. Lots of love to you!! :grouphug:

Sheryl :angelPray:

[LimeGreenCheri]

Pixie, please know you are in my prayers. I know all too well how difficult this it. Hugs to you my cybermom! :sad hug:

[Lou-Ann]

The mind is a strange thing. Sometimes in the elderly it takes the slightest thing to set it off.like a urinary infection can cause them to see bugs all over the place that are not there. I know what you mean. My dad was the most gentle soul and a true gentleman from the word go. When his mind got confused he was just not himself at all. Praying that they find the right drugs and help for your dad. he cannot go home with his mind like that. Dad called 911 one day while we were at athe corner restaurant for 45 minutes and had them ready to break down our front door. Thank God we cmae home to interceed. My heart and prayers are with you, dear. I truly have been there........

[Bookwood]

Dear BarbaraPixie!!

I am so sorry you and your dad have to go through this awful time!! PD and Prayers on the way for a solution and return to the gentleman you remember! (also for you to have the strength and wisdom to do what has to be done for him).