OT - Prayer request for my Dad...

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:44 am

Howdy, fellas. If you've got room, please keep my Dad in your prayers. He is up at our place near London, TX and he may have had a stroke. My brother-in-law and stepmother are driving there as I write this (12:54 AM, CDT). I've been trying to call him and now there is no answer. I fear the worst, but have to maintain faith.

Thanks, amigos.

Scott

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:11 am

Prayers sent.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:17 am

Prayers on their way.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:52 am

Done.

Shawn

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:17 am

ON the list . . .

Noah

Post by **Hobie** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:35 am

Prayers said...

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:56 am

Prayers sent. Please keep us posted...

Barcelona Rick · Post by **Barcelona Rick** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:13 am

Prayers up....

jumbeaux

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:15 am

Prayers sent, let us know if we can do anything else.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:49 am

Done.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:51 am

Prayers up.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:53 am

I'm also praying that he survived, Scott - Please let us know.

.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:07 am

Prayers have been sent. I'll be anxiously awaiting an update and hoping for the best.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:14 am

Scott prayers are up and always room for prayers

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:29 am

Scott, Prayers have been sent up!

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:32 am

They're en route back to Austin now to see his doctor. My wife the RN thinks he had something called a T.I.A. From the info on the worldwide-intergoogle-web, it looks like she may be right. Possibly complicating things is the fact that he's an alcoholic in denial who de-toxed only a few weeks ago (refuses to go to extended treatment). Could be his liver releasing toxins/hepatitis, as well. Whole situation is a mess. Did I mention he fancies himself an atheist, as well (although he's too smart for that)? Sheesh...

Muchas gracias,
Scott

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:42 am

On the way for your Dad and family Scott!

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:47 am

That sounds tough.
Hope everything turns out ok...

jasonb

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:42 pm

Prayers sent friend.

redlevel42 · Post by **redlevel42** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:50 pm

Sounds like a tough row to hoe for you. Prayers for your Dad and for you.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:53 pm

Consider it done. Please keep us informed of his status and any help needed. Best of luck!!

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:32 pm

OK, scan shows we have some sub-dural (sp?) bleeding on the brain with loss of gross motor skills on the right side. The surgeon is encouraged by the fact that he's speaking, even though he has trouble coming up with the desired words, and by the fact that he doesn't have a headache. Surgery gets underway in about 2 hours. Thanks, again. Y'all are some good folks.

Scott

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:31 pm

Prayers sent up requesting God's mercies, protection from His ministering angels, and complete recovery. Blessings to you, loved ones and family as you wait through this harrowing time. Whether we understand the situation or not, God is in control as we call on His name (when two or more are gathered together...):
Mat 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Joh 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:20 pm

Done!

keep us posted Scott.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:48 pm

Prayers said for your dad and ya'll too. Maybe this is the Lord's way of getting your dad's attention.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:56 pm

Prayers for your Dad, you and your family.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:22 pm

Yes, prayers for you all.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:33 pm

Prayers done. Hopefully his heart will be lightened. God Bless Brother, 1886.

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:16 pm

RSY, prayers sent. I had a good friend who survived a T.S.I. He did fine after medication. I'm a little worried about the surgery you mention, so I'm saying some prayers. God Bless,

-Tutt aka Andy

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:20 am

Thanks, again, to all.

He came out of surgery with flying colors. He's going to have a nice-sized scar, but the reversal of symptoms was amazing. Beforehand, he couldn't raise either of his limbs on the right side and was having trouble finishing sentences because he couldn't come up with the words, even though the thought was there. Immediately afterward he was talking normally and had full use of his arm and leg. Simply amazing what a little pressure from a small amount of blood on the brain will do to you.

I can't thank y'all enough. God has heard every one of you.

Scott

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:37 am

Scott,

That is great news! I will keep all of you in my prayers, friend.

Shawn

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:25 am

Terriffic news!

Continuing "on the list" for a swift and complete recovery.

Noah

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:43 am

Noah Zark wrote:Terriffic news!

Continuing "on the list" for a swift and complete recovery.

Noah

+1

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:45 am

That's GREAT news, Scott ! !

Cheer up, and keep in mind the "three phases" of family life:

The first 20 years, you raise & take care of your kids.

The second 20 years, everyone's relatively on their own (or should be).

The third 20 years, your kids have to take care of YOU !

Ahhhhh - The "Golden years".

Via con Dios, Pardner !

.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:51 am

I missed the original request Scott but I'll add mine for the recovery phase.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:35 pm

RSY,

Sorry I didn't see this earlier... I'll add my prayers at this late juncture for his full recovery.

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:04 pm

prayers do wonders for a "live" dad, thankfully he stayed that way, I'm glad for you. And him too!!!

GonnePhishin · Post by **GonnePhishin** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:15 am

Prayers offered up...

junkbug · Post by **junkbug** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:21 am

Will do;

God Bless.

Sean

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:15 am