Slang'd Angel's Blog: 2005-04-17

Friday, April 22, 2005

Greetings To All My Angels

Hi everyone....I'm back, for now...lol :D
Just wanted to let you all know that by the wonderous grace of God along with heartwarming prayers and well wishes, Daddy is doing really well!!! Yeah!! :D
He's improving alittle bit everyday and is awake and talking to everyone and has finally realized that all is not lost and his life is most certainly not over...he wants to fight this horrid mess that has had a hold 0n him for so long now and as requested, with the help of his family and loved ones, he wants to work hard and get back to the ole Dad he used to be.
His depression and sadness has turned into a zeal for life and his discouraged thoughts have transformed into a strong will to survive and live out his days with his family and loving wife!!!
We're all so happy and continue to support & encourage him every day. It's gonna take a lot of patience and hard work but I'm confident that he will be up and about sooner than he thinks.
Talk about miracles, eh???
I just wanted to keep you all updated and send along heartfelt thanks and big hugs from me & hubby, as well as the rest of our family for keeping Dad in your thoughts and prayers. I know in my heart that the love and kindness you all have sent his way def. made a difference!!
So...lots of love back to all of you, My Angels...you're the best!!
With friendship, love and thanks.....
HUGS,
LISA

Monday, April 18, 2005

GOOD NEWS

Hi everyone...just a quick update...and Thank God its finally good news...
It started out as a pretty bad morning..after not sleeping for nearly72 hours and no change in Daddy's condition I was feeling pretty lousy and depressed.
My hubby called me on my cell phone and told me that Mom had decided to have the doctor remove Daddy's feeding tube and that within an hour they would do so...that was a heavy blow...felt like I hit a brick wall. Then he called me back not even an hour later and told me that Dad had woke up. He sat up and was trying to talk to people and wanted a drink of water. It was like someone flipped a switch in him...what a friggin' miracle, eh??? I still can't believe it....I even got to speak with him for a few seconds on my brotherinlaw's cell phone...he sounds pretty shaky and garbled but hey..who cares...HE"S AWAKE!!! He mumbled"Hi Honey" and it was great!!!
He's by no means out of the woods yet...he still has a fever and the pneumonia isn't cured yet...he also has a bladder infection and is really weak...but he said that he wants to live!!! He doesn't want to give up now!!! So..I just figured I'd give you all a quick shout and tell you the good news...
I haven't seen him yet myself but I hope to soon....I'll let you all know how things progress....Thank you all so much for your love and support....I can't tell you how much it means to hubby and me....MUAH...kisses & hugs to you all!!
I had better run...I have a house full of family....please keep Dad in your prayers tonight...he has a long, long way to go!!
With love & friendship....THANKS TO YOU: ALL MY ANGELS!!!
LISA


Sunday, April 17, 2005

"Angel" Update

Just a quick heart wrenching update for all my friends..."Angels" out there who have been sending your loving thoughts and prayers for Dad.
I wish I had better news my friends but Our wonderful father has taken a turn for the worse over these past few days and its not looking good. Rick's sister and her husband flew in from Florida on Friday night and another sister flew in from Illinois on Saturday morning. It seems as though even with his family surrounding him at all times in attempts to strenghten and hopefully provide him with love and support...Daddy is just too weak at this point to fight as hard as he needs to survive.
Between all of us that are gathered together as a family, there is always someone or 2 or 5 congregated at his bedside providing a constant vigil over him but he barely realizes we are there. He has scattered (very few and far between) instances of lucidity which usually only last a few mere seconds.
I went up to the hospital yesterday for a short time and my heart sank to my feet when I held the hand and gazed into the weakened, ashen face of the once-strong self assured man I have known as my "other" father for the last 20+ years. I am trying to keep busy and keep strong for my family, esp. my wonderful yet heartbroken husband who is doing his best to also be strong for his family, esp. his mother.
This house (my house) has been the host for family and friends all weekend and will continue to be such for as long as necessary...so although I would love to keep all of you updated and to be honest...I could probably benefit myself from simply having somewhere to vent my feelings and frustrations...Please forgive me if I'm not around much in the near future...If there is any news that is worth reporting I will be sure to post a quick note and keep you all informed.
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your prayers...by all means, PLEASE keep them coming...if you would like to post to me...I would LOVE to hear from you...your love & friendship mean alot to me. It has touched my heart more than any of you could ever know to log on and see messages waiting for me with all your support and well wishes even though none of us have ever met..it warms my soul to know that even those we have never come in contact with personally or up until several weeks ago were complete strangers could come to mean so much and have so much love and friendship in their hearts to share...and actually DO SO. They reach out and touch others lives and can make such a difference..(I hope that all came out right).
So...I have to go now....there's more family on the way here as I sit typing...
Thank you , thank you, thank you....to all my ANGELS & FRIENDS.....
God Bless You All and keep you safe....I'll be back here to Blogland as soon as I can....
HUGS>>>
LISA