Prayers 4 Pop: Update 7/30

Doc Nock · March 26, 2010, 09:45:00 PM

Got a call at work at 4:30 today from Dad's doc...his speech was slurred and he was unable to think clearly. they sent him to the hospital for possible stroke...

He also spent 29 days 7 years ago stoned outa his gourd on Oxycontin pain meds... and he's had days the past 2 weeks where he'll be that way, then fine next day... I have to wonder if he might have a stash soemwhere of some good pain meds...his knee has been botherin him something awful and dad hates pain at any cost!

Waiting to hear from the ER if he's being admitted or returned home tonite. I hope they keep him in over night... he just turned 88 last Thurs and is on his own.

bihunter · March 26, 2010, 10:44:00 PM

I will be praying for him.

Doc Nock · March 27, 2010, 06:55:00 AM

Thanks, Robert.

They admitted him for "further observation." I figured they would. Heard nothing through the night, so that might be a good thing. Today, with hospitals, you just never know if they'll call or not... :(

JOE HARROD · March 27, 2010, 09:31:00 AM

SICKNESS CAN BE HARD HANG IN THEIR

Nosight · March 27, 2010, 10:12:00 AM

Prayers from here..
Please keep us up on him and your family...
Later....Buzz

BenBow · March 27, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

Praying David. I talked to my mother last weekend and she was having similar symptoms. She's been having mini strokes due to here blood being too thick. Did hear from my sister that mom had been taking some strong pain killers which may have been the problem. So understand your feelings and praying for both our parents.

Doc Nock · March 27, 2010, 12:43:00 PM

Thanks, Folks. Amazing how easily they give older folks pain meds that are known to 'metabolise" slowly in older folks and cause residual effects in brain function. Alas... Dad hates pain.

They say he's fine. I talked to him 2x today. He's not fine by a long shot...can hardly understand him.. :( He's been through a lot this year already... well, 12 months. Aug was a mild heart attack, Dec he fell badly...now this. Ole boy can't stay in his apt long at a time w/out getting stuck back in the hospital.

If it's mini strokes, dunno what they'll say about his returning to his apt... this outfit where he lives gives me the willies lately.

Prayers for your Mom, to Galen. Keep an eye on those meds! Tellin sometimes isn't enough today and you have to "assert" with the medicos if you're the POA.

Thanks for all the prayers for ole Titus and for me.

bear1336 · March 27, 2010, 01:00:00 PM

Prayers continue as always my Brother for you and your Dad.

In HIS service
Dave

Doc Nock · March 27, 2010, 09:27:00 PM

Thanks, Dave....

Went in to see Pop...when my friend and I and dad's lady friend from down the hall came in, he broke into tears and said they told him he had a stroke... that about broke my heart to see Pop that emotional.

I went out and met with the nurse in charge of him that shift. We went through all the tests..nothing conclusive yet...but his mouth droops, his speech is barely intelligible and then tonite he coudlnt' feed himself! "[dntthnk]"

They're leaning to TIA??? Some petite stroke that doesn't show much damage... his arms are so weak. He couldn't even open mail or put stuff back in the envelope... :(

Ugfff... He and I have been through the mill with his health challenges, but with his heart condition, I never expected this... he's scared and so am I but I have to keep the staunch face cause he's watchin me like a hawk to see my reaction to things.

Prayers please that according to His will, Tite (Titus) might regain mobility and indepenence to live out his time in his independent living and prayers for me to have the patience and strength to handle all that might be put on me.

Bless you folks. I know lots more pray than post. and I thank you all.

BenBow · March 27, 2010, 11:31:00 PM

Amen David

kill shot · March 29, 2010, 10:41:00 AM

The medical staff careing for your father is probably top notch or they wouldn't have the jobs that they have. However, I see no other way than to go over there heads and pray to God. Prayers sent.

Killdeer · March 29, 2010, 07:43:00 PM

Update, Dave?
Clark's mom had some TIAs years ago, sounds similar to your dad's symptoms. Tell the truth, I forget whether they were quite as severe. I remember the slurred speech, though, and weakness.

Praying for strength, for both of you.
Killdeer

Doc Nock · March 29, 2010, 07:44:00 PM

Thanks, folks...

They confirmed that indeed, it was a stroke. Things aren't looking good. :(

Yesterday, he sang 'happy birthday' to me and got the tune right, all the words and even struggled HARD to feed himself since being right handed and his right side seems to be the most effectedd, it was a hard chore.

Today, he can hardly wake up, speech is really bad, drooling out the right side and is loosing motor control to sit up on that right side...

Oh, man...this is harder than the blood and guts part of terminal illness... jeeze. :( This is tearing me up.

Doc says that next few days will be telling...to see if he's having "flash TIA (mini) strokes compounding one another or if it's the in and out of a normal stroke till it settles and sees what damage has been done...

If he can't have any independence, knowing him as I do, he'd rather just the Lord take him home than slouch around strapped to a bed till he dies.

Lord in your mercy, give me strength to want Your WILL and bring Dad peace.

Killdeer · March 29, 2010, 08:00:00 PM

Dang, Doc, even I would give you a hug right now.
Hang tough for your dad, and cry when you need to. Stay strong to be able to do what you can for him.

The long fight is the hardest. I pray that God leads you through this trial with gentle hands.

Killdeer

Doc Nock · March 29, 2010, 08:51:00 PM

No problem with the tears, killy. I found out long ago it don't make stuff fall off...just gives me a devilish headache.

And y'know what...I'd take that hug.

Thanks, Killie...

oneshot-onekill · March 29, 2010, 10:25:00 PM

Doc.....praying for your Dad....and for you!

BenBow · March 30, 2010, 09:39:00 AM

Praying for comfort through all of this.

bear1336 · March 30, 2010, 10:04:00 AM

Brother continue prayers coming your way for your Dad and you, your faith is strong and the LORD is in control.
In HIS service
Dave

Doc Nock · March 30, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

Thanks, Guys. I'm at the point where I don't call into the hospital because I know they said it'd be a few days till everything settles in and they can diagnose the extent of damage.

He is sooo weak... and you can see he just doesn't understand "why?"

I do so appreciate the prayers. If I could take the anguish on myself and remove it from him and let him be in peace through this ordeal, I'd do it. Alas...not how it works.

Good point, Dave.. God is in control and at times we just have to accept our lack of control for it to manifest itself. Boy that is a lot easier to type than do! :(

Doc Nock · April 01, 2010, 08:32:00 AM

Thanks to everyone who quietly prays over the posts here.

Dad was transfered to a Rehab Hospital yesterday. He is so weak and the CT scans, lying flat, hurt his back so he is in agony every time. But at least, he's where they specialize in rehab for stroke patients: Dad has a chance. AT 88, it's a long shot I guess, but tween him and the Lord, anything is possible.

Prayers sought for sufficient recovery that he might return to independent living. And strength to endure what lies ahead.

Thank you.