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4spdragtop

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Well my dad has an emergency appt with a neurologist today. He is having "mini strokes" every day. He had surgery a few weeks back on his carotid artery on the left side of his neck and he has been waiting to get the right side done. His luck health wise has been pretty bad lately. He had triple bypass surgery about 3 years ago that he seems to have recovered from. Since then though he has been diagnosed with myeloma, which is a form of blood cancer and no cure. About 10-12 years ago he was diagnosed with diabetes, and he has been able to keep that in check very well. Although he quit drinking 15 years ago, he still enjoys his cigars. He raised me from about the age of 4 and lived his life right and still remains great friends with my Mom and his other ex-wife. He was an OPP officer for about 8 years, then owned his own garage for about 10 years and then was a jail guard at max security prison for more than 20 years. I worked at his garage when I was a teenager and that is where I got my interest in cars. He has always worked and always been ambitious and tried to instill good values in me. He has built a couple of houses himself that we lived in, and still working a full time job at the jail. This appt at the neurologist came as somewhat of a surprise as he went to see his other specialist and had a CT scan on his head to see what is causing the strokes. Saw his specialist Tuesday, they did the CT scan and immediately made an appt for the neuroligist next week. His specialist called him on Thursday and said if you can come in and pickup the cd of his ct scan and go to the neurlogist on Friday. So something happening that quick in my opinion isnt good. Dad has been open about everything that he is going thru, but at the same time we havent put "death" out on the table as a discussion. How in the hell do you discuss death with your dad??? WTF?? He hasnt been able to enjoy his truck at all this year and has taken himself "off the road" and he gets driven around. He is only 66 years old and has a lot of life left in him. Cancer has taken Lori's dad as well and it was quick, as much as I dont want him to suffer, I just cant see him being gone. I have only seen my dad cry once, and it wasnt nice. I hate seeing him scared. Thanks for reading.
 
Prayers sent for your dad 4spd. I wish all the best for both him and you. It's really tough seeing a loved one in a bad medical state and knowing there's nothing you can do but be there for him. Best of luck.
 
I hope and pray for strength to you and your father, He sounds like a great man that has been a real good father, Prayers sent for healing and strength for you and your father 4spdragtop.
 
Thanks guys, it means a lot. He has lived a good life and tried to teach me lots. I am 42 and I still have lots left to learn from him
 
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your father. Hopefully a diagnosis can pinpoint the problem and offer a solution. Be strong, even though strength is probably the hardest thing at the moment.

Grant
 
Thanks Grant, you are right, strength is difficult and just thinking about what is going thru his head and how he is feeling is sad and frustrating
 
My moms husband bought a moped as they live in Toronto and he found out that it was too small for him after only 4 kms of riding. It sat for about 7 years and he wanted to sell it, so he gave it to me to clean the carb and get it running, well dad took it home and got it running top notch. Thats the kind of guy my dad is, fixing his my mom's current husbands moped.
 
Wow, he has really had a tough time, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Nothing is more important than family.
 
Prayers sent for your father an family Steve.My father is 78 and only has 1/3 of his heart left.He had a major heart attack at 46 that left his heart severely damaged.Lastyear he went in for surgury again on his back at the base of his neck and had another heart attack which caused a collapsed lung.Well they figured he was going to die,so didn,t pump up his lung?WTF?Well he,s survived,but needs oxygen now almost 24/7.Dr,s call my dad The walking miracle,due to his stubborness to give up.Soory for longwinded story,but my dad too is on the edge and know where your at.Hope all tturns out well,with todays technoligy they should have him fixed up.Stay strong!
 
Prayers are on their way for your Dad 4spd. Hopefully, the Docs can get him back on his feet doing the things he enjoys soon.
 
Prayers sent for your Dad, your whole family and the doctors. Try not to let your mind go to the worst scenario, your Dad is tough and it sounds like he is getting good medical care.

I bet you will feel better if you do say something like "Dad, I know you are going to be just fine, but if I haven't said it before, thank you for all you've done over the years, I am so lucky to have you for my Dad."
 
We're praying for this situation ragtop but look at it this way. The doctors called him in because they feel if what ever it is, is handled in a timely fashion they can get ahead of it. Look on the good side. I know the devil can play head games. He's the father of lies and the cause of much grief in many peoples lives. Place your trust and the health of your father in the hands of the almighty God and his son Jesus. By his stripes we are healed. We are joint heirs with Jesus Christ to anything thats afforded him through his father. If you'll give that some thought, that's nothing short of HEAVY. Tell him what you want.
Small Block
 
Thanks to everyone guys, and gals today was a tough one, and as much as I wanted to call him, I didnt want to. So he called me about 10 minutes ago and I could sense the relief in his voice. What they found right above where the "fixed" his carotid on the left side, was a flap of skin in the artery that would sometimes close and this was causing his strokes. He goes in for surgery on tuesday to have a stint put in. This is good news for sure!! He still has an uphill battle with everything else, plus they have to do the right side as well, but I want to thank everyone that has read this. Im not much of a communicator and you guys listened to my unique way of communicating and I want to thank you all and the Lord Jesus.
 
I came late to the party on this and made sure to read every word.

It's a relief they were able to find the cause and have a "fix," if that's a word for it.

But still a lot of work to do with our prayers needed, that's for sure.

I'll lift your dad, you, and the medical team up to the Lord.
 
Glad to hear you got good news. Prayers will continue to be said for him to help him through his other medical problems.
 
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