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hsapiens
22 May 2006 @ 01:26 am
Going to Florida  
Sorry to have been so silent lately. I've had family here for the month and I've been riding a stress roller coaster ever since my dad went in for surgery on April 24. He has been in ICU ever since for a series of increasingly horrific developments and has taken yet another turn for the worse. I'd already planned an emergency trip for today though that plan was made when I was hoping to catch him when he was lucid. Instead of the trip being for him I guess now it's for me.

I'm related to just about the entirety of eastern Florida, I think, but I only seem to get back there for sad family events. Just last August we buried my grandmother in St. Augustine and now I'm headed to Fort Lauderdale. I'll be out of touch since haven't yet gotten the laptop I promised myself I'd get before taking another trip because I didn't expect to need it before my vacation in September.

I'll catch up with everyone sometime after I get back.
 
 
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Mish: BBM: Lost[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on June 6th, 2006 01:49 pm (UTC)
Thanks; you know all too well the roller coaster. I haven't yet caught up with my f-list so I haven't yet caught up with your Dad. I hope that all is well with him and with you.
[identity profile] ciaracat.livejournal.com on June 6th, 2006 11:01 pm (UTC)
My dad is doing much better -- miraculously better. And it's the *doctors* who introduce the word 'miracle' into the conversation. Repeatedly. Dad is in a rehab hospital right now, where he's trying to heal up and get strength and coordination back. He'll have another surgery in a couple of months to reverse the colostomy. Still stressful and full of risks, but he's doing SO much better.

I read through your other comments here. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you have gained some new family, though. I'm glad you were able to see him and say the things you needed to say, too. I don't know if it helps at all to hear this... I've asked my dad a bit about his time in the ICU while he was unconscious or semi-conscious and delusional. And he remembers a LOT. Some of it clearly wasn't real, but at least some of what we were saying to him did get through. I hope your dad was able to hear some as well. If not then, I'm sure he does now.

My thoughts are still with you.
Mish: BBM: Lost[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on June 7th, 2006 04:16 pm (UTC)
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm thrilled to hear that he's recovering. I've been worried about him because I knew he was fighting some damned tough odds. Good news is always a welcome treat and I hope he continues his miraculous recovery.

I have great hope that Dad heard what we tried to tell him. Thanks for the good thoughts.