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Offline Doc Nock

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Prayers for my Dad
« on: June 07, 2011, 11:29:00 AM »
You all have been very supportive of my Dad through the past challenges.

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.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 02:29:00 PM »
Praying for God's best Dave
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2011, 08:52:00 PM »
Prayers for your Dad and your family Doc.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 12:05:00 AM »
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 01:58:00 AM »
As you say I pray for God's will. He will lead the way.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 07:33:00 AM »
Prayers continue for both you and your Dad from GA.

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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2011, 08:15:00 AM »
Dave,
You've been such a stalwart source of spiritual support for all of us on this site.  Prayers for the both of you.
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Offline Doc Nock

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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2011, 10:05:00 AM »
Thanks, Guys! I admit, I'm wore out!  :(

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...
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2011, 02:23:00 PM »
Praying for the Peace HE envisions. Thinking of you, Dave.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2011, 10:06:00 PM »
God bless you and your Dad and may He grant you both strength in this difficult time.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2011, 05:19:00 AM »
Hello Doc, I was looking thru my prayer book yesterday evening and seen where I had added Pop and you. I have continued to lift ya'll up everytime I got my book out. Lord knows where you are and what is going to happen in the future. Dealing with all the things that goes with  nursing home care is enough to wear down a normal person without everthing else you have had to face. God has your back as well as Pop's.

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
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2011, 01:31:00 PM »
Thanks, all.

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.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2011, 02:02:00 PM »
Amen to Rookie@51
Lord willing you get to shoot and shoot straight.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2011, 03:42:00 PM »
You got it my friend, prayers sent.
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2011, 04:06:00 PM »
Praying for the Lords perfect plan to unfold and for comfort for your father and you and your family.

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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2011, 07:27:00 PM »
Doc,
  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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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2011, 07:34:00 AM »
Prayers sent for God's mercy on you both.....
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2011, 08:44:00 AM »
I really hope everything is been good for your Dad.I'll keep him in my prayers.
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Offline Doc Nock

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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »
Been a hectic time: Dad did ok on his battery replacement surgery for the pacemaker.  They must've laid him flat..man hasn't been in that position for a bunch of years and when they do lie him flat, he has spasms for weeks!

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...  :)
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Re: Prayers for my Dad
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2011, 08:27:00 PM »
Sorry to hear it's getting sticky again, Dave. May the good Lord keep you both on his list for as much aid as is possible.
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