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brad

New member
Your dad and granddad has been added to my list. Whatever happens will be part of the "grand plan", and that should hopefully provide some comfort in this volitile time.
 
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carole

New member
Sledneck, prayers going your way for not only your dad but for the rest of the family. God Bless and be with your now and always!!!
 
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sledneck

Member
Thanks to all of you. It really is still touch and go right now. He can hear us as we ask him to squeeze my mothers hand and he does. He can hold up 1-5 fingers with his right hand. He is doing most of his own breathing but he can't swallow on his own nor control his left arm. He has not opened hi eyes yet and they say that is a crucial stepping stone. He tries real hard but hasn't accomplished it yet. Thank you all again, it really does help knowing so many of my fellow JD extended family are thinking of him and us and offering up prayers.
 
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fusion

Guest
Sledneck....hang tough guy. God has a plan so trust in him. I went through some similar things with the Father recently, so I know how you feel. Take it a day at a time.
 
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sledneck

Member
Thank you all so much. Here is an update. He is breathing and swallowing on his own. He has opened his eyes and is communicating verbally though his words are sometimes hard to distinguish. The doctors said the opening of his eyes and the swallowing were huge milestones towards his recovery. they said that most people with a stroke as severe as his was usually die within the first 24 hours. He is one tough man with a strong will to live. I will keep you all posted. Again thanks to you all for your prayers. Gene
 
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sledneck

Member
Well my Father took a turn for the worse. We got woke up by the hospital calling telling us he is not doing so good and that they wanted to talk to the family as soon as possible. They ended up putting him back on a ventilator and sedating him heavily for the next 2-3 days at which time if there is not significant improvement we will have a hard decision to make. He has always said he wanted to live as long as he could but that he never wanted to be kept alive by machines. So we could use your prayers especially in this trying time. Thank you.
 
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cdsprague

New member
Just read the post and I just had to swallow a huge lump when I read your last post Sledneck. I was hoping it was going to go the other way and your Dad was fine. So sorry to hear about this. Keep tough! Prayers are sent your way.
 
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yamahauler

Active member
Still praying for your father, mother, and your family. Just know that whatever decision you make, it is the right one! I hope you can give us some good news soon.
 
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