Prayer Request Waiting...

Huffman83 · 02-04-2010, 10:53 AM

Grandfather had a stroke early Tues morning. Right side affected, brain bleeding with a 3 cm hematoma on the back of his head. We're wishing for mercy and not just comfort for the old man. I'm fine, it's just rough for everyone.

My grandmother had passed last November of cancer and he dealt with it like champ. Even though he had previously started losing his mind a couple of years before she was diagnosed with cancer. He's been living in assisted living for the past year.

Right now he's able to "wake up", able to understand, but unable to talk (if/when he does he sounds like ****ing Scooby Doo with his mouth full), able to stand up but unable to walk. He can smile.

And now that he's "pulling through." I can't help but feel frustrated. If he does "live", what the hell does he have to live for? A nursing home where he'll have to be pushed around everywhere and fed by someone else and he can't ****ing tell anyone what he wants and we can't understand him.

I'm pretty much venting because I'm incredibly frustrated. A lot of people (CP members included.) have had family members pass too soon. And as soon as there's someone who is ready to go and should be given mercy...they end up sitting on the bench for way too long.

If anyone talks to God, please remind them that they forgot someone. I would appreciate it

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-04-2010, 10:58 AM

Your post makes me sad on a variety of levels. I hope you all find the peace that you deserve.

seclark · 02-04-2010, 10:59 AM

thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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talastan · 02-04-2010, 11:01 AM

Prayers on the way for you and your family. God Bless and keep you.

Inspector · 02-04-2010, 11:09 AM

I beginning to think the "Golden Years" aren't always so golden. In the last couple of days of my dad's battle with cancer I prayed to God to take him and end his misery.

Getting old sucks. No doubt.

Prayers for your family man. Hang in there.

seclark · 02-04-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector

In the last couple of days of my dad's battle with cancer I prayed to God to take him and end his misery.

Getting old sucks. No doubt.

Prayers for your family man. Hang in there.

i know what you mean. i had to make the decision for my family to take my old man off life support.

again, huffman...thoughts and prayers.
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**DeezNutz** · 02-04-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by seclark

i know what you mean. i had to make the decision for my family to take my old man off life support.

again, huffman...thoughts and prayers.
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They don't tell you when you're young how damn tough it can be to be man.

Huff, all best to you and yours.

Mr. Laz · 02-04-2010, 11:53 AM

sorry

Earthling · 02-04-2010, 01:00 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

Huffman83 · 02-04-2010, 01:30 PM

Thanks guys! I really do appreciate it. Today it's looking like he's again able to "wake up." however he's not responding like he did yesterday. More frail, not able to recognize relatives. Not smiling.

I guess we're just riding the wave!

The hospital staff at St. Mary's in Jefferson City has been fantastic though.

**TrebMaxx** · 02-04-2010, 01:42 PM

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

**morphius** · 02-04-2010, 01:48 PM

Sorry to hear about your Dad, it must be difficult to watch. He and your family will be added to our prayers.

Simply Red · 02-04-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Huffman83

Grandfather had a stroke early Tues morning. Right side affected, brain bleeding with a 3 cm hematoma on the back of his head. We're wishing for mercy and not just comfort for the old man. I'm fine, it's just rough for everyone.

My grandmother had passed last November of cancer and he dealt with it like champ. Even though he had previously started losing his mind a couple of years before she was diagnosed with cancer. He's been living in assisted living for the past year.

Right now he's able to "wake up", able to understand, but unable to talk (if/when he does he sounds like ****ing Scooby Doo with his mouth full), able to stand up but unable to walk. He can smile.

And now that he's "pulling through." I can't help but feel frustrated. If he does "live", what the hell does he have to live for? A nursing home where he'll have to be pushed around everywhere and fed by someone else and he can't ****ing tell anyone what he wants and we can't understand him.

I'm pretty much venting because I'm incredibly frustrated. A lot of people (CP members included.) have had family members pass too soon. And as soon as there's someone who is ready to go and should be given mercy...they end up sitting on the bench for way too long.

If anyone talks to God, please remind them that they forgot someone. I would appreciate it

Hang in there lil' buddy. Give me a call if it gets to be tougher. I'm always here for ya.

Frazod · 02-04-2010, 03:19 PM

I wish you and family the best. I know it's not a pleasant thing to endure.

Dallas Chief · 02-04-2010, 03:24 PM

Thoughts and prayers headed your way...hang in there.

02-04-2010, 10:53 AM	Topic Starter
Huffman83 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $10008077	Waiting... Grandfather had a stroke early Tues morning. Right side affected, brain bleeding with a 3 cm hematoma on the back of his head. We're wishing for mercy and not just comfort for the old man. I'm fine, it's just rough for everyone. My grandmother had passed last November of cancer and he dealt with it like champ. Even though he had previously started losing his mind a couple of years before she was diagnosed with cancer. He's been living in assisted living for the past year. Right now he's able to "wake up", able to understand, but unable to talk (if/when he does he sounds like **ing Scooby Doo with his mouth full), able to stand up but unable to walk. He can smile. And now that he's "pulling through." I can't help but feel frustrated. If he does "live", what the hell does he have to live for? A nursing home where he'll have to be pushed around everywhere and fed by someone else and he can't **ing tell anyone what he wants and we can't understand him. I'm pretty much venting because I'm incredibly frustrated. A lot of people (CP members included.) have had family members pass too soon. And as soon as there's someone who is ready to go and should be given mercy...they end up sitting on the bench for way too long. If anyone talks to God, please remind them that they forgot someone. I would appreciate it
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02-04-2010, 10:58 AM	#2
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02-04-2010, 11:09 AM	#5
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02-04-2010, 01:30 PM	#10
Huffman83 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $10008077	Thanks guys! I really do appreciate it. Today it's looking like he's again able to "wake up." however he's not responding like he did yesterday. More frail, not able to recognize relatives. Not smiling. I guess we're just riding the wave! The hospital staff at St. Mary's in Jefferson City has been fantastic though.
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02-04-2010, 03:19 PM	#14
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02-04-2010, 03:24 PM	#15
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