Life support

[the reverend muddy grimes]

Just got a call from my mother. My father has been put on life support. He had a mild heart attack while I was driving to Detroit over the weekend. Heart is ok, but 55 years of smoking has destroyed his lungs. Hes on a resperator and I am in full freak out mode. Id like him to be around to meet the twins, one of them we have already named after him regardless the gender. (Andy, or Andi)Im a tad freaked out here, so bear with me, please.

 

[26Troadster]

rev i pray for a speedy recovery for your dad, and a sense of calm for your family during this time. let us know if we can do anything.

 

[donsrods]

If his heart is strong it sounds like they have him hooked up primarily as a cautionary/preventative measure. They want the body to get as much oxygen as possible. Life Support does not in all cases mean the machines are doing your living for you, it just means they are helping the body until it gets strong enough to do it on it's own.

You are understandably scared and worried, and just know that your Dad will be in our prayers. Please keep us posted on how he is doing.We care.

Don

 

[Dirtyrat]

I hope he recovers quickly, we will keep you in our thoughts!

 

[hankthebigdog]

praying for you my friend. Stay strong for your mother. she will be in our prayers also.

 

[Snake Farm]

Prayers sent from our house.

 

[42chevy]

I will be praying for your dad and your family.

 

[offroadrolls]

Your Dad's in our prayers Rev, stay strong!

 

[gopower]

Yes prayers for Dad and a kind word for you also. God is good!

 

[Z.Z.Rat]

Prayers for your family. Take care,rex

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

He woke up! he's responsive. And they plan to take him off the machine tonight.

 

[fuzz]

Will continue praying for you and your family...put your trust in the Lord and let His will be done.

 

[bob w]

Good News! He's gonna love those twins.

 

[Snake Farm]

Glad to hear your Dad is improving. Will keep the prayers coming.

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

Thanks. I knew there was NO WAY that his last Sooners football game would be a loss

 

[hankthebigdog]

God is good man. We are still praying. Keep us informed and give glory to the Maker

 

[donsrods]

Ah, that is terrific. I'm so happy for all of you. Now, get him off of those d*#& cigarettes.


Keep us posted on how he is doing.

Don

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

When dad woke up, the first thing he did was swear off smoking (to the point of making my mother and brother quit too) and the second thing was ask for a preacher to come talk to him. He's been luke warm on Christianity his whole life. Not now.

 

[Old Iron]

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[donsrods]

That is all such great news. Having a near death experience can really make you sit up and take notice. If this has the secondary effect of getting your other family members to rethink their own smoking that will be an added benefit.

Tell your Pop we are proud of him for the things he is doing. [cl

Don