Quick update (Sunday morning) … Dad deteriorated very suddenly on Friday afternoon … and the resuss team discovered he has a “massive” infection in his right lung (pneumonia). The doc said all they could do was hit him with super antibiotics … but she didn’t think he had the strength to fight the infection and didn’t expect he would pull through. So … his hip op has not happened … he is not strong enough to survive it at the moment. He is still hanging in there … but is extemely unwell. We have spent many hours at the hospital … and I will be going again soon. He has had no warfarin or any other of his Parkinsons medications since Thursday as they cannot get him to swallow. Clotting is now another concern for us. The lack of info is frustrating … because of the weekend. We cannot get to see a doc to ask questions. I guess that is God telling us that He has it all in his hands … and take comfort and in that thought. Thank you all soooooo much for your support, encouragement, prayers and love! I can feel all the hugs that have been sent my way! Thanks heaps. I have been reading through all your wonderful comments … you have no idea what a comfort they are to me! I will publish them all now … and … then … reply as soon as I am able! Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea, My heart goes out to you, your family and Mum. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Leave it in God’s hands for the moment.
Love from Betty
Andrea adds: Yes … Betty … that is the perfect place to leave it … especially when all things seem hopeless! God can do anything! Thanks so much for saying hi! I love chatting with my new blog subbies here! Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea, I’m sending all my best wishes and thoughts for your father to pull through.
Andrea adds: Thanks Lisa! I am missing being over at INK4U! … but I know you all understand! Hugs xxaxx
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Oh Andrea! Big hugs, babe, and lots of prayers. You’re so right, it’s all in God’s hands, as hard as that may be to live through right now. I hope they’re able to manage your Dad’s pain, and keep him comfortable. Thinking of you all there. xxooxxoo
Andrea adds: Hi Bron … Dad did seem a little more comfortable and peaceful yesterday. That was a blessing after an agitated afternoon on Sunday. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers! Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea…you are so right when you say that God has it in His hands. He always does! Keep your chin up! Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Andrea adds: Hi Leslee! Thanks for your encouragement … I can feel all the hugs and prayers! Hugs xxaxx
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So Sorry to hear about your Dad Andrea! I wish you all the strength you need to support him at this time and will pray that all things may go well with his medications and surgery! Thinking of you! Love Keesh x
Andrea adds: Thanks Keesh! And … with that baby so close … I really appreciate you taking the time to send me your thoughts & prayers. I hope all goes well for you in the next week or so! Hugs xxaxx
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Sweet Andrea,
Sending you big hugs at this time, how hard to see your Dad so sick. Wish I was close enough to help you out and give a real hug and make some dinners (though with my cooking it might be a blessing that I don’t live nearby). Please keep us informed,
Love Fi x
Andrea adds: Thanks for a quick smile … I am sure your dinners are perfectly acceptable!!! Thanks for the lovely BIG hugs … can feel them from here … and it helps to have my blog friends close by! Hugs xxaxx
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Lots of prayers, love and big hugz being sent your way Andrea!
Take care,
Sandra XXX
Andrea adds: More hugs & prayers to keep me going … thanks Sandra … very much appreciated! Hugs xxaxx
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Wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and you are right…God is in control ……. He is King of the Universe and He created us….so be assured that He is working out His will for your Dad and You
Andrea adds: Thanks so much Sharon! I don’t know how we would get through trials without that comfort and knowledge. God has us in his hands. I am confident He will work this out for our good and His glory! Hugs xxaxx
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Sending all my love and big hugs to you and your family and I hope they are able to keep your dad as comfortable as possible. Hopefully Monday will bring some answers and relief for you all.
Jen
Andrea adds: It was good to finally talk to doctors yesterday … and feel that at least they are doing something. So we did feel better coming home. No more hopeful … but their answers to our questions were helpful. Hugs xxaxx
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Sending you lovin’ prayers. I am thinking about you and your family.
Hi Annette! So lovely to see you again! Thanks so much for sending your prayers. Hugs xxaxx
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My thoughts are with you all during your dad’s illness. Take care…
Andrea adds: I am so supported and comforted by all the lovely messages left by my blog friends! Hugs xxaxx
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well all the prayers are not only for him but for you & your family too. It’s so very hard on all of you…. Big hugs and more prayers coming from the US
Andrea adds: Thanks Cookie! We are sooo aware of all the prayers … and they are such a help! Hugs xxaxx
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Andrea,
Thank you for taking the time even with everything going on with your dad to type me a special note to say thanks for following. I will MOST CERTAINLY keep your father in my thoughts! Please know you have a new follower on your side armed with some prayers!!!
Hugs and Love!
Andrea adds: Hi Jessica! Welcome to my blog club! I love meeting new bloggies … and I hope you enjoy reading everyone’s comments as much as my post! I have got to know some of my closest friends just through blogging! Thanks for the lovely message … and for the thoughts and prayers … I do appreciate all the messages from my blog friends! Hugs xxaxx
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