There’s been no progress in writing or health this week so far. As most of you saw on my previous post, I have a family situation. What happened is that my dad had a massive stroke on Sunday. As of right now, he is still unconscious. They are calling it a coma because he’s been out longer than 48 hours. He does hear us, though, because he moves his legs and his heart rate goes up every time we talk to him. He was squeezing our hands in response, but he is no longer doing that. My step-sister, my half-sister, and I may have to make some decisions soon. My half-sister is going to look at his living will to see what his wishes are.
So I’ve been working until about 2:45 or 3:00 every day, then going to the hospital (about 40-45 miles away) to go to the first visitation at 4:00 PM. There’s another one at 8:30 PM, and I stayed for that one, too, yesterday. We can only stay for 30 minutes, and only 2 at a time (although, the three of us went in and they didn’t say anything). My half-sister has been there constantly, only going home at night to sleep. When Dad first went into the hospital, she was up 38 hours with no sleep. She’s superwoman.
Keep my family in your prayers, and if you don’t pray, please send us some good thoughts.
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So sorry, Lauralynn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Thank you, Juli. It’s a sad time.
Lots of love coming your way. You know that. Just let me know if you need anything at all. ❤
Thanks, Anya. It’s just a matter of waiting to see if he wakes up. And the decision about what to do if he doesn’t. He can’t breathe without the ventilator, either.
I’m sorry, Lauralynn. Can you take time off work at the moment to be with your family, or must you work until the afternoon every day? I’ll say a few prayers.
Thanks, Emma. I really need to work because we have major projects going on, plus I can’t AFFORD to take off too much. It’s just me, my sisters, and my brother. My mom and dad have been divorced since I was a little child, so I don’t need to be with Mom. My step-sister is working, too, so we’re just going down for visitations, although I stayed between visitations last night to be with my half-sister. My dad and step-mom (she’s deceased) raised my step-sister and half-sister, and my mom raised my brother and me, so it’s kind of a weird situation. But we all get along just fine. I love them all!
Sounds like your average dysfunctional but content and happy family 🙂 Hope you are doing okay and your father will be fine.
I’m very sorry to hear about your dad’s condition. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Thank you, Michelle. I hate this waiting, not knowing how it’s going to go. But life is whatever it is. We need to make the best of it. This has sure made me determined to call my mom every day. If it hadn’t been for my dad’s neighbor, he might have lain on the floor longer than a day and night. *shudders*
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Thank you, Fallon. I appreciate the prayers.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers, Lauralynn. The waiting is very difficult; the decisions are difficult. My heart goes out to you.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth. I keep hoping God will make the decision for us one way or another.
As someone who went through this, I know how taxing it can be to your mind and body. I hope everything works out weel for you and your family. My prayers are with you all. God bless
Chris, you’re right about it being taxing on mind and body. I’m SO tired, but it’s caused by mental stress, not physical. It feels physical, though. Hubby is taking such good care of me. He told me to just lie down on the couch and chill tonight. He’s even helping me take care of the cats. 🙂
Sending all the healing and peaceful thoughts and wishes I can muster winging your way.
I know the feeling of waiting, hoping for some indication of what to do or what will happen, and hoping that the ultimate choice will not fall upon you.
Health and writing goals will wait – but might also provide a few moments’ release from the stress.
I am holding your family close to my heart.
In empathy –
Shan jeniah
Thank you so much! I know there are many that have gone through this same thing and can empathize. I just wish we knew which way things are going to go, but we don’t yet.
I haven’t had time to write or exercise. I have my gym clothes in my car, but no time to go work out. Like you said, it will wait. I hate that it has to, but life sometimes gives us no choice.
I’m wishing the best for your father, your family, and you. I know this a rough time for you, so I really hope you are taking care of yourself. And I really appreciate that you stopped by my blog with all this stuff going on.
Thank you, Gloria. It’s rough, but I’m trying to keep things as normal as possible. I appreciate your good thoughts.
I’m sorry to hear how serious this is. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Thank you so much, Ruth.
I’m sorry to hear about your father’s condition, Lauralynn. Remember to take care of you so you can take care of others. You must be feeling emotionally and physically drained at this point. Order a pizza. 🙂
(Sorry, bad attempt at bad humor.)
Thanks, J.R. Actually, a pizza sounds good. 🙂
I just went to your most recent entry and decided to backtrack. That is so awful about your dad. So sorry. You’ll be in my prayers. Obviously writing has to take a back seat in moments like these… the same thing happened to me last summer. Totally had to put my writing aside for almost a full month.
Remember to take care of yourself, too, while you drive back and forth to see your dad.
*HUGS*
Thank you so much, Kate. I’m sorry you had to deal with things last summer. Life can be hard sometimes, can’t it?
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