Family health update

[fitzw]

My father has been moved to the ICU and been intubated to help him breathe, and is on heavy antibiotics as well as other medications to stabilize his blood pressure and heart rate. He has been sedated and may or may not be aware of what is happening to him, but we've been told to treat him as if he can hear us.

One thing going for us is that my father does not give up or give in easily. We hope that that, along with the medical treatment, the healing energy that has been offered, and the best wishes of our friends, will be sufficient.

We go day-to-day at this point, if not hour-to-hour.

Comments

[oakmouse]

*hugs*

Definitely, treat him as though he can hear you. it doesn't hurt and it may help.

*more hugs*

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Hugs are definitely welcome.

[druidharper.livejournal.com]

What she said. He's in my prayers, as are all of you.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[jdulac.livejournal.com]

we are sending our thoughts...

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[hugh-mannity.livejournal.com]

You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

Thought you'd be interested to know that Helwen and I were doing crochet in the waiting area for the ICU yesterday. Calms the nerves...

[hugh-mannity.livejournal.com]

String is very good for that sort of thing.

[ellid.livejournal.com]

If you need anything, ANYTHING, let me know. You're all on my god-bless list.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

If you need me, I will come.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the offer; not yet -- Helwen says that she'd want to wash dishes first. ;-)

[handymonkey]

I'm sorry, Lyle, and my thoughts are with you all.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[chrisilin.livejournal.com]

sending thoughts as well.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[lady-jade-01.livejournal.com]

If need be, you know that Seamus and I are not far from the hospital if you wish to stay close. We have floor space :D

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

We appreciate the offer, but (1) we have relatives in Longmeadow, and (2) I have to be at the farm every day to deal with my father's chores, as well as my own.

[bunnyjadwiga.livejournal.com]

*sending more energy your and your father's way*