Tough week

hey everyone, I've spent the past week in Colorado Springs with my parents. A couple of months ago I mentioned my dad was having complications from heart surgery. He is still in the hospital and this week took a turn for the worse. He's back on the ventilator and the doctors aren't giving him much hope to be off of if. My family and I will unfortunately have to make a decision about him and his quality of life soon. It just doesn't look good for him long-term. I've been crying most of the week and my poor mom is a wreck. There just isn't a good option at this point and I think we are all grieving one way or another. To top it off I won't be able to be there as much since on Monday school starts and I found a new job that starts Monday as well. I feel kind of in a suspended state, not sure what's going to happen and just wishing it was all over and done. I'm just exhausted and somehow keep losing weight (although I'm eating more due to this lovely hypoglycemic issue). I guess my body is reacting to the stress. I am taking care of myself though and those vitamins are always on the top of my list. If you think about it, could you say a prayer for me and the fam - I think the past few months have taken their toll and we are all in overload mode. I thank god for them though - we are pretty close and can lean on each other for support. Makes it a little easier. Thanks guys, I appreciate you all so much.

PJ, I am so sorry you and your family is going through this.  I wish there was something I could say to comfort you.  You are such an inspiration to me on so many levels.  Life throws us su*****redible hard balls at times. Big giant hugs to you! Lori

*big hug*

Hugs to you PJ. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.

Oh, hell, PJ.  He wasn't supposed to do this.  I am sorry for your dad, and your family.  Stuff like this is never easy. Is all hope gone, or will he fool us all and rally again?  He sounds like a fighter.  At this point, all you can do is take care of yourself so you have the strength to face whatever comes next.  As for me, I will pray hard for your family, and especially for your dad. Keep us posted, and holler if you need me for anything. Kix PS: Congrats on the new job, tell us about it when you feel up to it.

He is a fighter and I'm hoping he gets motivated. Mom told him about the problem with his breathing and the possibility he could be on a ventilator for the rest of his life, which he doesn't want. I'm hoping that now that he knows the problem he will push to get better. If not, then who knows how long he has. It's like this horrible waiting game. I did hike today, just to get away and clear my head - it worked Actually, all I am concentrating on right now is my sore muscles. I guess that is good. I might do a hike update later this week - I got some good pictures. Thanks to you (and EVERYONE!) for all the good wishes - I would answer each person but I'm pretty tired and will be heading to bed soon (you know you're tired when you go to bed at 6pm!) pam

Hi PJ, I will be praying for your dad and your family.  I am incredibly close to my dad and he is 89 and had a heart attack 6 years ago.  He has overcome so many odds and I pray your dad will too. Lori

Hi, PJ.  There are no right words to say at a time like this -- we went through something similar with my grandmother earlier this year -- and it's just such a day-to-day struggle.  I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Kellie

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.... Remember to take care of yourself...