Post by: Doc Nock on June 07, 2011, 11:29:00 AM
Once again, I'm asking for prayers for him.
On June 15, he goes in for a Pacemaker battery replacement. No biggie, right? Well, Dad's been "failing" again and there is some concern if he will tolerate the anesthesia needed to open him up to replace the battery.
Given his decline and total dependency on nursing home staff for all functions, including feeding, I only ask that God's Will be done.
Whatever God wants is ok with me. I ask for prayers for Peace for my Dad, Titus.
Thanks all.
Post by: BenBow on June 07, 2011, 02:29:00 PM
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Post by: bear1336 on June 08, 2011, 07:33:00 AM
Brother Dave
Post by: olddogrib on June 08, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
You've been such a stalwart source of spiritual support for all of us on this site. Prayers for the both of you.
Post by: Doc Nock on June 08, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
The nursing home charges $300/day and any given day on a weekend, with the exception of one nurse-aid combo, my Dad gets minimal care!
I was dealing with upper mgmt almost 3x/week and got some action..eased up and it all went to the crapper! :(
Dad doesn't complain much... and because he's so forgetful, you can't count on much of his "report" and they know it, so if I don't see it personally, I've got zip.
Knowing when to "let it go" and when to "ramp it up" has been exhausting!
There is no "family" just him and I left.
He's so weak and sleeps so much, I'm not sure he'll make it TO the 15th.. but if he makes it TO surgery, will he make it through the anesthesia? :)
So many questions. He's still cognizent of his world around him so he's questioning and thinking a lot, but is very private that way.
I try to engage him, but as you can tell, there are frustrations on every side... you call places to ask "why not this or that?" and they say they'll call back and you hear nothing!
God doesn't give more than we can take, but it surely ofen amounts to WAY MORE than we want, eh?
Lord in your Mercy...
Post by: GRAYBEARD on June 08, 2011, 02:23:00 PM
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Post by: Rookie@51 on June 09, 2011, 05:19:00 AM
God as my brother Doc has said already, Whatever your will is may it be done. Pop and Doc need you close enough to feel your breath on them as they go thru this new problem. Doc needs to feel you holding his hand and filling his mouth with the words that will spark the responce he is needing to get the proper care for his Dad. God you said you will never leave us nor forsake us. We know that when we can't see where you are it is because you are carrying us. Please wrap them in your strong, loving yet soft arms and hold them close to your heart. Father another of your children is in need of an answer as how to move forward in all areas. Father, Pop and Doc stand in need and I know you will meet that need in your time and in your way. I love you God and thank you for hearing this prayer. Lord forgive me as I forget to see the needs of others and do my part in lifting them up. It is in your name that I ask this thing.......Amen.......Doc you have my e-mail if you need to talk.......Dusty
Post by: Doc Nock on June 09, 2011, 01:31:00 PM
Thanks, Dusty. Beautiful prayer. Brought tears to my eyes reading it...
Talked to the Doc today about Tite.. He said the anesthesia is a 10% risk of complications, but the surgery is pretty minor and Dad should come thru well... and his decline (again) may be the diminishing battery input and once replaced, he could rebound nicely.
I'm going to try to plan to go to the local shoot Friday after I see how Dad comes out of it all!
Be good to get out in the woods... even if it's this HOT! How DO you S'uthin boys handle this heat and humidity and go outside to do ANYthing?
Thanks for prayers for Dad! I know God's got my back and I feel his strength...but know He never promised an absence of challenge, fatigue or frustration...just a Reward in His Father's House.
Post by: BenBow on June 09, 2011, 02:02:00 PM
Lord willing you get to shoot and shoot straight.
Post by: Danny Rowan on June 09, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on June 09, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
John 4:13-14
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Post by: Keefer on June 09, 2011, 07:27:00 PM
I'm praying for you brother and I'm ashamed of myself for not being a good prayer warrior here lately ...I will lift POP up tonight and you too my friend...When you're feeling like no one is there but yourself you know our Savior Jesus is right there holding you and we all are too...You are a good God loveing man and I truly believe your name is in His book...Doc we Love ya brother and give Pop a hug from us all...God Bless, Keefer's <><
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Post by: Doc Nock on June 17, 2011, 04:19:00 PM
Other'n that, he's doing ok. Surgeon said the battery wasn't that bad, so likely won't help that much...
God's hands... Thanks so much for prayers for Dad... :)
Post by: ber643 on June 17, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
Post by: olddogrib on June 18, 2011, 03:30:00 PM
Glad to hear your pop's hanging in there. I have a "praise". After fourteen months of unemployment I've accepted an offer from Lancaster Labs. They took over the analytical testing of the company I've been a manager at for 31 years. I'll actually be coming to your "neck of the woods" for a few days in a week or so. Bear in mind that this has happened two weeks before my salary continuation runs out. God really does work in mysterious ways, never late, but rarely early. My weakness, should have trusted more...worried less!
Post by: Doc Nock on June 18, 2011, 07:21:00 PM
You sure will be in my "neck of the woods" when in Leola!
While you're here, if you get a layover period, be sure to call! I'll PM you some phone #'s.
Be grand to hook up with someone from outside the area.
Look for my PM.
Post by: olddogrib on June 19, 2011, 02:57:00 PM
Got it and PM'd you back
Post by: Doc Nock on June 20, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
HOpe we can make it work while you're here.
To All,
Thanks for the continued prayers. Dad is back sleeping most of the time. His ole body is just wore out I guess... I sat by his bed tonite for 35 minutes and he actually woke up and asked how long I was there... Then we watched some TV a while, and I had to leave... he thanked me in a way that was not quite my Dad, but touched me deeply.
he's never been a real emotive guy, but this was from down deep inside... makes me wonder. Gave him a big kiss and hug and put on a ball game before I left.
Weren't the Phillies, but he tolerates others during travel days! :)
Post by: GRAYBEARD on June 20, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
Pulling for you and your father. I have walked the same trail.
Maybe I'll see you at Denton.
Post by: Doc Nock on June 22, 2011, 08:27:00 AM
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Thanks for the prayers, Jed and all.
Dad actually was pretty alert and awake last evening when I visited. That is a first for a while. Goes day-by-day.
His tired, 89 yr old body is about wore out, but he keeps on fighting for one more Phillies game on TV! :)
Thank you all!
Post by: JimL on June 22, 2011, 08:59:00 PM