the wife and I could use a hug

[Grampa]

 

[SacDuc]

<huuuuug>


What's up?


sac

[Stella]

Huge hug from me.  Sorry it can't be in person. 

Know that we care.....

[LMT]

Big Hug. 

[Grampa]

Dad has been in and out of the hospital the past few months.

He spent a few weeks in the rehab hospital after they did the tracheotomy and was on course for going back home, but problems with the tube sent him back to the emergency room a few days ago. They appeared to sort all that out, and he went back to the rehab hospital, only to get bounced bad to the ER the next day due to an abscess problem. For the past week or so he'd been attached to a feeding tube, but was breathing on his own, last night he stopped breathing, and he " coded out" a few times, and now he's on total life support. (which goes against his wishes)

Michelles been with him since 4 this morning and I'm home with the boys.

The battery on the Saturn died the other day, so Michelle has been using the truck.

I can't leave the boys.... I can't go get a battery for the car..... I feel stuck and I want to be there for my wife



make the beast with two backs

[IZ]

Sorry to hear BP.

[the_Journeyman]

Sorry to her bp, good thoughts and hugs from my me and my wife ~

JM

[Speedbag]

Big hug here, Joel.

[SacDuc]

I can't leave the boys.... I can't go get a battery for the car..... I feel stuck and I want to be there for my wife

make the beast with two backs

I know a guy in Bako that may be able to bring a battery to you. I just sent him a message. PM the size battery you need and where you need delivered. If he is able I'll have him bring it to you. I'll let you know when he gets back yo me.

sac

[Grampa]

I know a guy in Bako that may be able to bring a battery to you. I just sent him a message. PM the size battery you need and where you need delivered. If he is able I'll have him bring it to you. I'll let you know when he gets back yo me.

sac

Thanks Carl. I think I'll take the boys on a lil hike. Walmart is a mile or so away.... maybe lug'n a battery around in a backpack will help put my mind right.

[LMT]

More hugs Joel.  Does he have a POLST form?  If so, they have to do what it says.

[SacDuc]

Thanks Carl. I think I'll take the boys on a lil hike. Walmart is a mile or so away.... maybe lug'n a battery around in a backpack will help put my mind right.

Okay. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Is Michelle's dad the brother of her Uncle that lives in Montecito or is he on her mother's side?

Sorry to hear all of this. When you get to the hospital give Michelle a real life hug from me and Melissa.

And seriously, if you need anything let me know. Even if its just a stiff drink at Harry's.

[Grampa]

More hugs Joel.  Does he have a POLST form?  If so, they have to do what it says.

I'm not sure. He had been against a feeding tube, but consented to having it done, so I'm not sure where he stands in all this. Michelle said that the doctors told her this morning that he may have brain damage as a result of last nights episodes. He's been out since then, so nobody knows what to do at the moment.

[Grampa]

Okay. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Is Michelle's dad the brother of her Uncle that lives in Montecito or is he on her mother's side?

Sorry to hear all of this. When you get to the hospital give Michelle a real life hug from me and Melissa.

And seriously, if you need anything let me know. Even if its just a stiff drink at Harry's.

Yup.... he and Uncle Norm are brothers. Both have breathing issues.

[LMT]

See if the hospital has a palliative care specialist.  They should help with options, paperwork, and end of life issues.