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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: ombrerose4 on January 22, 2011, 09:40:07 am
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My 58 year old brother suffered a massive heart attack two days ago. It is not looking good. He is on a respirator and now has a fever of 104. This is so hard on my father who is 82. He is in denial, which I know is normal. I lost another brother 7 years ago and my mom 3 years ago. I am strong, but I don't know how much more my dad can handle. On way to hospital now.
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I am so sorry to hear about your brother and your Dad. It is hard to see our parents pain when a child is suffering. Please accept my prayers for you and your family as you all go through this tragedy.
Brenda
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Lauren ~
I was saddened to learn that your brother suffered a massive heart attack and is struggling while your elderly father is in denial. It would appear that you are in the middle, which is a stressful place to be. Trying to see your brother through this crisis while keeping your father on track and having to submerge your own fears and concerns in order to support others. I'll keep your brother, father and of course, you in my prayers.
Jim
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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I'm very sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Tod
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Lauren,
Prayers to you and your family. Sounds like you will need to be the strong one for everyone. Take care of yourself as well. I will continue to pray and keep you in my thoughts.
God Bless,
Susan
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Hi Lauren,
I've not mentioned this yet as there's been so much upset in regard to family on the forum lately, but my heart is with you all. My Dad was taken to the ICU Tues Jan 11 by ambulance. He suffered a spontaneous pneumothorax and the Dr told my Mom to call us kids. The longest 2.5 hr drive of my life.
My Dad survived, but he's still in hospital. He still in a bad place and talking to my Mom today has been a bad day for him. I reached the breaking point tonight for a bit..poor Mom...but I'm better now...I think...
I wish you strength as you make your way through this journey in your life...
Nikki
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Thank you everyone for all your good wishes. There's been no change in my brother's condition, still critical. Fighting exhaustion and my headaches so I can be there for everyone. Hopefully I will sleep better tonight and tomorrow will be a better day for my brother.
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Sorry to hear...Hope things get better soon.
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My prayers for you and your family
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When it rains, it pours. Sounds like your family has been though a lot. Many prayers to you and your family.
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Lauren and Nikki,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. Try to take care of yourselves during this turmoil in your families.
Sandy
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Nikki,
All we can do is to take one day at a time. It's so hard to do because our minds are constantly saying-what if, how, why..... We need to stay strong, get our rest and eat well. so we can be there for our families. I know what you are going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Lauren,
I just signed on and saw this post. I know you are a strong person and hope that your brother is strong too and will pull through. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Best wishes,
Wendy
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Lauren and Nikki,
Oh I am so sadden to read this. Please take care of yourselves. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Marie XO
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Nikki,
I hadn't read all the posts in this thread until just now. I am truly sorry to hear that your father is also so ill. I truly hope that he gets better. Please know that you and your family are also in my prayers.
Wendy
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Hugs, Lauren & Nikki :-*
Jan
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Oh dear .....
So much stress and grief for both Lauren and Nikki.
My thoughts and prayers for you both.
Clarice
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Hugs, Lauren & Nikki :-* Jan
Prayers all around.
Sue
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Just want to update everyone on my brother. He is still in very serious condition and has been moved to a larger medical center. His heart has suffered alot of damage and he is being treated for two clots in his legs. He is still paralyzed and they are still doing tests to figure out exactly what is going on. He has osteomyelitis (bone infection) in his spine and they are doing a cervical MRI tomorrow. It's a day by day situation and we are just trying to deal with it. Thanks for all of your support.
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I'm so sorry this has happened. I will keep my fingers crossed that the doctors can find out what is going on and help your brother recover. Sending you cyber strength! ---sorry the zzzz was meant to zap you with strength but I realized after that it might be taken for snoozing...which was not my intent..I'll shut up now... :-[
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Lauren,
I'm sorry to hear that things have gotten even worse for your brother. Hopefully they will be able to find the source of the osteomyelitis and paralysis and treat both things quickly and effectively. Have they put filters in his legs to prevent the clots from moving? Please keep us updated and know that you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy
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My brother Michael, 58 years old, passed away this morning at 3 am. He went peacefully after three weeks of pain. May God bless him. So hard, losing my mom and two brothers within 7 years. Brainwreck is here- need to close my eyes.
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I am praying that God will give you the peace and strength you need to get you through these difficult days ahead. My heart goes out to you!
Priscilla
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Lauren .....
You have been through so much, especially these last three weeks. My heart goes out to you. 58 is much too young so that makes it even more difficult for you and the family.
Many thoughts and prayers for peace for you and the family and friends of your brother.
Clarice
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Lauren,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. It is difficult for me to say any more, it is all too fresh for me.
Many hugs and kisses,
Anne Marie
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Lauren,
May I add my condolences to you and your family for the passing of your brother. I am so sorry
for your loss and pray for a peaceful heart for all of you, may your great memories override your grief.
Blessings,
Jackie
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I am sorry to hear of your loss and may you find peace in time, Cheryl R
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Lauren ~
My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. Try to take heart from knowing that he is free of pain - and that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people, including me.
Jim
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My sympathies to you and your family at this time. My father was 57 when he died from heart problems. Now he would have had his bypass surgery and been good to go for some years more, but in 1972, I guess that wasn't a very common procedure. I am sorry for your loss.
Sue in Vancouver, USA
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Sue, my mother died in 1972 also, of now I know congestive heart failure at age 59. Now could have been on all kinds of drugs to help. Sad to remmeber. Cheryl R
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and warm thoughts. I am kind of numb right now and exhausted, but I am happy he is finally at peace.
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My very deepest condolences to you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Sending warm huggles to help.
Phyl
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I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your father and your extended family.
Sincerely,
Sue
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss ... having seen several family memebrs fight losing battles against painful illness I can fully agree with your statement
Thank you everyone for your kind words and warm thoughts. I am kind of numb right now and exhausted, but I am happy he is finally at peace.
take care of your self and your dad
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So sorry for your loss. May loving memories sustain you and your surviving family.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lauren, I'm so sorry to hear of your Brother's passing. I wish you and your family strength and peace during the coming days and weeks.
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Lauren,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family can take some comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and at peace.
Wendy
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Yesterday we said goodbye to my brother with a loving
ceremony and a gathering of friends and family. He is at
peace now. I thank all of you for your support and comfort.
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i am so sorry for the loss of your brother. praying for you and your family to have peace and strength.
keri
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I am so sorry for your loss...
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Pat