I Could Use Your Prayers Again

[Dinger]

And thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers you have already given me. Yesterday me dad was brought in by ambulance to the local hospital. I was at school, doing some catch-up work (It was a Sunday). My husband called and said my dad had called him and said he was very tired & didn't feel well, & didn't know what to do, so my husband went over to Dad's. He is only about 5 minutes from here. Also, my huabsnad's parents live practically next door to him, so they were called and went over right away. I flew there, and it's lucky I didn't get in an accident, or pulled over, or something. When I got to Dad's, the ambulance was there, and many people from the neighborhood were there, which was nice to see. It made me know that people care. Dad is a quiet person, and very special to many. Anyway, my husband & I followed the ambulance to the hospital, about 30 miles away.
That was a long trip I can tell you. Dad was very pale, & sweating profusely. To make a long story less long, dad did not have a heart attack, but lost a lot of blood, possibly a reaction to Plavix he was taking. He got a transfusion while we were there, and seemed to get hiscolor back & feel a little better. He's having some tests today, and we'll know more. His blood pressure was good, and he did have that stent put in about 2 weeks ago, and that SEEMS to be o.k., but we'll find out soon. I got home about midnight last night & have been up today since 5. I hope I can keep up this pace & be strong. I am a teacher, and have to make goodlesson plans for the kids. My school has been great, so I am not worried about anything there. I will probably not post here much if at all, after this post today. I'll be busy. REV: If you read this, you can call if you want, as I won't be on DU much in the near future. I really believe that prayers help, and I humbly ask for yours.

Ding

[RevCheesehead]

1. Hey, Ding...

Of course you're in my prayers. :hug:

It's been a VERY busy week, with too much going on, so I just don't have a minute to call.

Do you have an update?

[Dinger]

2. He Had A Bleeding Ulcer, And Lost A LOT of blood.

He was given 4 units of blood early on, 2 the first day, 1 the second, and one the next. He might come home tomorrow (Thurs.).
Thanks Rev:hug:

[Dinger]

3. Just Heard From My Sis. He's Not Coming Home Today

His ulcer started bleeding again. Please continue praying/wishing, etc. for him. He really needs it, but then again, I guess we all do.

[Dinger]

6. Dad Still In Hospital

It's Saturday. I'm going in to visit him soon. He will be there till Monday, unless something else happens. He started takingPlavix when his stent was put in on 4/17. Initially they thought it was that, but now they think it could be his arthritis medicine. I visited him last night. We listened to the Brewers game. He likes watching them on t.v., but the hispital just had it on the radio channel. Better than nothing. Dad's spirits seemed good, and his color was pretty good. We went for a couple of short walks. My sister from Milwaukee went back. She has to work this weekend, but she will be back Monday night. Her son stayed up here, and my son lives in town. My brother from Denver will be here in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, we can make some plans for Dad then. I think he canlive by himself, with neighbors and others wholive close by, and with me. I just need help, because Mom lives up here too, and she has had several health issues thelast few years as well, AND in the meantime, I don't want to shortchange the kids at school. I leave very detailed lesson plans, and I am lucky enough to have excellent subs, but the kids need their real teacher. I was at school one day last week, but the doctor signed a family Leave Act paper, so I can take whatever time I need. I am needing some"dinger time," and maybe if this situation stabalizes enough, I can do that, just for a little while anyway. The main thing is Dad right now.

Thanks again everyone for your kindness. If I could, I'd pay you all back 10-fold.

Love,

Ding

[elshiva]

4. Praying for you

[Kat45]

5. I just said some prayers for you and your dad.

Blessings to you.

[Critters2]

7. You got 'em.

Hope things are going better for you, your Dad, your family. :hug: