Help Me Please...What Do I Tell My Dad?

[CC1]

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R+ all you can do now is give him all the love you can until is time on earth is over with..LOVE LOVE
Be strong my love

[Susanna]

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Lee, I'm just slowly getting back on board and am sorry to hear about your dad. I have no words to equal the eloquence of others. But, I would say this ~ just keep checkin' in and let us know what you need. His needs are being well-covered, and you will need stamina and support for this path. I feel safe in saying that we all are here for you.
Live up, my friend.

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[Reggae plus]

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The operation appears to have been a success. The doctor removed a large cancer and thinks he got it all. He said that it doesn't appear to have spread but there could be microscopic particles of cancer and THAT...no one can see. His fear, given Dad's advanced age and the leukemia, is the likelihood of a post operative heart attack, stroke or infection. He said that Dad would remain in hospital for the next 10 days to 2 weeks.

I'll be going back to see my father early in the morning. He just wasn't up to any kind of visit following the surgery and I certainly didn't want to tax his strength. I hope he'll take it well when I tell him that he'll be coming to live with us. I broached that subject with him on Thursday and his response was..."We'll see." The doctor agrees with me that it would be best for Dad to move out of his home...the house I grew up in. That house is not big enough for all of us. Mine is. If I can provide him with a comfortable and relatively carefree time...maybe the old Lion can hang in there for a little while longer. Just let him get through this next critical time frame. Through the power of the Most High...the best will unfold.

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Do something REALLY nice for yourself. Add some music, poetry and art to your day. ONE LOVE.

[mo_fire]

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Glad to have the update R+... and I think it's great that you are able to care for your dad and have him in your home. Better for both of you, you don't/won't have to worry about him on his own.

Keep the faith and strength R+!

[grandma2]

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oh R+ if you need me i am here (((R+)))

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Jah & I one love
Always put yourself in others shoes,if you feel like it burns you,it probably hurt the other person too

[Tigrrr]

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R+ I never met you in person but I'll be glad when I do so I can give you this ((((Reggae plus)))

That lion blood must be hereditary.

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So Groovy That I Dig Me.

[mountaingal]

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Still thinking of you and your Dad and Miss Lucy, R+. Don't forget to get some rest yourself.

[Lala]

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R+

So so sad to hear of your daddy's illness.

Everyone has said it all above but you and your family are in my prayers.

Keep being strong

(((R+)))

God Bless

[Reggae plus]

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Well...I actually got to speak with Dad for about 5 minutes this morning before the doctor and nurse gave me the heave-ho out of his i.c.u. room. They had to hook up some additional aparatus because his blood pressure is low. By the time they let me back in...He was sound asleep. I sat with him for a couple more hours...but I've seen him sleep before so I came home.

The likelihood is that he'll sleep for the rest of today. There is no fever, so apparently no infections at this point. He's a lover AND a fighter, so I have positive feelings about his regaining enough strength to enjoy a little more life yet.

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Do something REALLY nice for yourself. Add some music, poetry and art to your day. ONE LOVE.

[grandma2]

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thanks for the up date

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Jah & I one love
Always put yourself in others shoes,if you feel like it burns you,it probably hurt the other person too

[This message has been edited by grandma2 (edited 11-11-2001).]

[Lis]

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I'm gald to see that you father is doing better.Seem as thought everything is gonna be alright.

Grace and Peace

[trelawnysmall]

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Reggae Plus,

nice to hear how your Father is doing.
You sound very 'tuned in' to what is needed & what is best.

I know Jah will continue to guide you through this.

Guidance & protection are yours ALWAYS.

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It's me again Jah!

[QK13]

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Good news R+!! You must feel so much better. It's so nice to hear of a man who is so close to his dad. You're a good son.

[Reggae plus]

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I choose to remain positive. As could be expected...his temperature is on the rise tonight. But there is a nurse with him all the while. He is hooked up to so many gadgets, machines and aparatti...that he looks like the back end of a stereo.
I won't give up hope until Dad signals that I must.

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Do something REALLY nice for yourself. Add some music, poetry and art to your day. ONE LOVE.

[damask]

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R+ my prayers are with you today, you are with your Dad and that is all that is important. Trust in the Lord miracles do happen. God bless ((((R+and Dad))))