Bad things happen to good people ...

[StephN]

We are all familiar with that one, right??
Well, we are in a situation of HORRIBLE things happening to the BEST people.

My Dad is very bad off right now. He has incubated a bad infection and is in the OR right now for the surgeon to clean the wound well and put in a "wound vac" thing that actually helps suction out the poison that is developing. His white blood cell count has dropped a LOT since starting on the antibiotics, but we have to just pray that his body is still strong enough to get through this.

This would be a terrible way to lose him. On Sat he was sitting up and enjoying sports with us - tennis, baseball and basketball. In the evening he got very tired and could hardly wake up. He was already on one antibiotic then and started on a second one.

Please pray for him - this is truly a case of BAD things happening to a GODLY person.

Heartbroken - Stephanie

[Jean]

Dear Stephanie,


I am so very sorry this turn has happened. It is so difficult when our parents
are ill and then to have this happen so suddenly after enjoying the day.
Of course I will place your dear Father in my prayers. Stay strong and try
to remember to take care of yourself and get some rest.

Sending all good wishes and prayers,
jean

[Vi Schorpp]

I will keep him and all of you in my prayers. Hugs, prayers, and strength to all of you!

[Audrey]

((((Stephanie))))) so sorry to read about your Dad. I still remember the pain of losing my Dad years ago after many heart procedures (he was a good man, too)- I'll keep you both in my prayers for a full recovery from this latest setback. We're here for you.

[Sandy H]

I am so sorry to hear this has taken a turn for the worse. These darn infections are getting so many people. That is how I lost my sister last summer. He will be in my prayers. Keep us updated Steph, sending you a big hug, Sandy

[MJo]

Like everyone here, I'm praying that your dad will come through ok. It sure sounds like he is getting cutting edge treatment there in Seattle. All the very best to him. It sounds like he has a chance, between excellent treatment and a tough constitution. Take Care.

[RhondaH]

Done. Take care and God bless.

Rhonda

[AlaskaAngel]

Steph, if he was getting stronger hopefully that will help him through it. I'm glad he was where they should have been able to catch on pretty quickly and try to address it early. You have all been through a great deal of stress that no one deserves. Please take some time somehow in all of this for keeping your own health strong.

We are thinking of you and your family.

AlaskaAngel

[suzan w]

So sorry to hear of this latest turn of events. Prayers coming your way from across Puget Sound. you are so lucky to have such a great relationship, you and your Dad...lives truly blessed

[chrisy]

Dear Stephanie,

Oh, that hurts. I'm sending loving prayers to you and your dad right now.

Love
chris

[rinaina]

Stephanie, so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending lots of prayers and thoughts both of your ways. It does always seem that way but I can't believe G-d intends for things to happen to only good people. Hope to hear good news soon about your dad.

[Mary Jo]

Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for sharing this about your dad and asking us for prayer. I do pray that he will pull through this and that God would comfort each of you. It is so hard to watch those we love suffer in any way.

Hugs,

Mary Jo

[Lolly]

Steph, I'll be sending thoughts and prayers that your Dad fights this off. I know he's in good hands and they're doing everything possible to turn the tide in his favor. Stay strong.

<3 Lolly

[Margerie]

Steph,

I am so sorry your dad is not getting a break. I hope the storm calms and you both can enjoy a good hug soon!

Best wishes,

Margerie

[Barbara H.]

Hi Steph,
I am so sorry!! I really hope that he pulls through. My thoughts continue to be with you and your family.
Best regards,
Barbara

[cafe1084]

Thinking of your family and praying for a positive outcome!

[tousled1]

Steph, So sorry to hear that your dad is doing poorly. I will keep him in my prayers.

[Sheila]

Steph

My prayers go out to you and your Mom and Dad, hoping they can conquer this infection and he can continue to heal....prayers for your strength and his strength and healing.

[sassy]

Steph,

Keeping your Dad, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
________
WASHINGTON MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES (http://washington.dispensaries.org/)

[Kim in CA]

Dear Steph,

Sending lots of heartfelt prayers to you and your dear Dad. I know how hard this is to bear. Take care of You too. Love Kim in CA

[Mary Anne in TX]

Steph, I send my prayers for you and your dad. If love could turn it all to the good, yours would be enough to get it done! Dads are just the bestest!

[vickie h]

Dear Steph, Praying for your father, for his health to return, for you and he to spend many more days and years together. Love, Vickie

[Cathy1]

Dear Steph,

I am praying for your beloved father during this Holy Week. He sounds like such a wonderful person and dad.Keep praying hard at the hospital with your family.
We are all in the comforting hands of an awsome Heavenly Father.
God Bless And Keep You All- Cathy

[MCS]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, Steph. I don't check pages everyday so I will be a little late on wishing your family hope and recovery


Maria

[lexigirl]

Saying prayers for your beloved dad right now. I hope he is doing better.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

[Soccermom]

I am praying too,{{{{{{{{{{{{ Steph }}}}}}}}}}}
Marcia

[StephN]

You all are just the best! Your good wishes and prayers are meaningful. Things have gone from bad to worse this week with the discovery that Dad has MRSA, the worst of the "superbugs," in his chest.

The way he is being kept sedated and on the ventilator (mainly to keep him quiet and out of pain) is worse than what I know of the passing of my cancer sisters over the years. This is a BIG "BUT" - he does not have a major disease process such as cancer, and all vital signs are stable in the normal range. His fervers are down now and his white blood cell count has been in normal range the past 2 days. His doctors are expressing hope.

They ask us to keep walking through this a day at a time and see how Dad does. I can hardly bear to see him like that day after day, but I have to go down and take Mom to the hospital each day.

We are doing the isolation "thing" putting on special gowns and gloves when we enter his room. We are not allowed to take any personal belongings in with us so leave everything in the cart outside the door. At present there are five such rooms in that cardiac ICU. Apparently there are a LOT of MRSA carriers out there and the hospital is screening surgery patients as part of pre-op tests. Dad was neg of course.

This is a topic for another day, but an important one, as many of us cancer survivors go to hospitals frequently and we need to take precautions against these virulent bacteria that are getting more prevelant.

[Mary Anne in TX]

Good Morning (middle of the night, I see for you) Steph! You're doing the very hardest thing. Seeing your dad so sick and having to comfort your mom as she deals with it. Nothing that happens to us is as hard as that, is it? When my mom was so ill, there were many days that I thought I couldn't get through the day. But I did. I must have worn out God's ears with prayer for strength and peace and no pain for mom. That prayer worked each time, though sometimes it took a while for it to get inside of me. Best wishes for you and your family during this very difficult time. May you take it one hour at a time and experience more love than pain. ma

[Christine]

Stephanie,

Of course our prayers will go out for your Dad on this holiest of weekends.

Hugs
Christine

[Becky]

Dear Steph

I have been away on business since you updated us about your father. I am so heartbroken. Hopefully by now he is resting comfortably and beginning to heal well. I am thinking of you and your family and will say a special prayer today.