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Upper90
Posts: 1,095
Dec 9, 2009 11:13pm
Earlier today, my father had a heart attack, and fell, causing him to also break his leg in two places.
I didn't find out until a few hours ago, and I spent the last bit of time in the hospital. He's as fine as he can be right now, he'll be going home eventually, but can't move a lot, and won't be able to be very active for awhile, so with that being the case, I will be somewhat moving in with him for probably a month or two (as I'm the only child he has here that's single and without a family, I have the most natural time, though I imagine my siblings will be as present as they can be.)
Everyone that knows me, or knows anything about me, knows how close me and my Father are, and the story behind our relationship. That said, I also didn't want to make a huge thing out of this. But THAT said, The Huddle/Freehuddle/etc. has really been intertwined in a lot of my personal highs and lows over the past 5 or so years, so I thought it best to reach out and share. Despite popular misdiagnosis (IMO, of course) of my personality, I AM actually fine, and not just saying it to ward off discussion and isolate. I'm a realist, I know that this is life, and this is what it does, and this situation could have been a lot more serious. Still, thanks in advance for your thoughts/prayers.
I didn't find out until a few hours ago, and I spent the last bit of time in the hospital. He's as fine as he can be right now, he'll be going home eventually, but can't move a lot, and won't be able to be very active for awhile, so with that being the case, I will be somewhat moving in with him for probably a month or two (as I'm the only child he has here that's single and without a family, I have the most natural time, though I imagine my siblings will be as present as they can be.)
Everyone that knows me, or knows anything about me, knows how close me and my Father are, and the story behind our relationship. That said, I also didn't want to make a huge thing out of this. But THAT said, The Huddle/Freehuddle/etc. has really been intertwined in a lot of my personal highs and lows over the past 5 or so years, so I thought it best to reach out and share. Despite popular misdiagnosis (IMO, of course) of my personality, I AM actually fine, and not just saying it to ward off discussion and isolate. I'm a realist, I know that this is life, and this is what it does, and this situation could have been a lot more serious. Still, thanks in advance for your thoughts/prayers.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Dec 9, 2009 11:15pm
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Prayers go out.
Firad
Posts: 1,525
Dec 9, 2009 11:15pm
Prayers to you and you're father. You both will make it through this.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
Dec 9, 2009 11:17pm
Upper... we all know your dad will be in good hands with you helping! Here's a big swig of limeade wishing your pop a speedy recovery!
Darkon
Posts: 3,476
Dec 9, 2009 11:21pm
Good lock to you and a speedy recovery to your father.
Look at the silver lining.
You will get to spend alot of quality time with your father that otherwise you may have missed.
Look at the silver lining.
You will get to spend alot of quality time with your father that otherwise you may have missed.
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v_falcons
Posts: 447
Dec 9, 2009 11:24pm
speedy recovery prayer for your pops!
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Dec 9, 2009 11:24pm
That's tough man, hope everything works out well.
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cats gone wild
Posts: 2,651
Dec 10, 2009 7:07am
Prayers sent out.
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SnotBubbles
Dec 10, 2009 7:53am
Prayers Upper90, you're a good guy and I'm sure because of that, your father is the same. Hoping/praying for a speedy recovery and full health in the end!
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Dec 10, 2009 7:54am
Hope he has a speedy recovery!
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Dec 10, 2009 7:56am
...prayers from Youngstown!
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 10, 2009 7:57am
You have my prayers Upper90!
power i
Posts: 1,296
Dec 10, 2009 8:16am
You and your Father will be in my prayers.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Dec 10, 2009 8:20am
Positive wishes for your dad and you! Will keep in him my prayers.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Dec 10, 2009 8:23am
I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers from NW Ohio.
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SnotBubbles
Dec 10, 2009 8:36am
Keep us up to date Upper!
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Dec 10, 2009 9:16am
Upper,
Prayers from Bellaire! Your Dad couldn't ask for a better son, than one who is willing to step up and take the time. I know, personally, what it's like, as I take care of my parents and have for years.
Just remember that it's OK to be tired and that it is ok for your Dad to get cranky! (it happens when mobility is cut short)
Like somebody already mentioned, this is a great oppportunity to spend some awesome time together!
Best wishes to you and your family!
Prayers from Bellaire! Your Dad couldn't ask for a better son, than one who is willing to step up and take the time. I know, personally, what it's like, as I take care of my parents and have for years.
Just remember that it's OK to be tired and that it is ok for your Dad to get cranky! (it happens when mobility is cut short)
Like somebody already mentioned, this is a great oppportunity to spend some awesome time together!
Best wishes to you and your family!
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 10, 2009 9:19am
best of luck. I'll keep him in my thoughts.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Dec 10, 2009 9:22am
Best wishes to you both.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Dec 10, 2009 9:28am
God's blessings for you and your father during this time of healing.
zambrown
Posts: 1,093
Dec 10, 2009 9:46am
So sorry, Upper! I will keep your family in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery for your father. As already mentioned, it could be a blessing in disguise that you get to have this time together that otherwise you'd both be too busy to do. Make the most of it. God bless.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Dec 10, 2009 9:46am
Thoughts and Prayers from Massillon
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 10, 2009 12:46pm
I hope things turn out well for you and your dad.
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The Giss
Posts: 106
Dec 10, 2009 12:53pm
Prayers from Cleveland and The Near Post family
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Dec 10, 2009 1:11pm
Hope all is well Upper!!! Hope he makes a full recovery!