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23 Responses to "On oak trees, weeping willows, and the fragility of life (FRIDAY UPDATE)"

Phineas says:

November 18, 2010 at 9:34 pm

Best of luck, pal.
Prudence says:

November 18, 2010 at 9:56 pm

A speedy recovery to your dad and comfort to you and your mom.
Old Goat says:

November 18, 2010 at 9:57 pm

I can well appreciate all the emotions you are going through. I just lost my Dad last week after he was in and out of comas and had gone into kidney failure. He was 78.

Please, don’t get me wrong in the above, where I am looking to alarm you. I’m not.

I will keep you in prayers and thoughts. It is difficult to watch and feel somewhat helpless while seeing a loved one go through health problems.

Keep the faith, and keep happy memories to the forefront of your mind.
Jenfidel says:

November 18, 2010 at 10:02 pm

Healing and recovery prayers going up for your dad, Sister!
He’s still young and has lots of life to live!
God bless you all.
Tom the Redhunter says:

November 18, 2010 at 10:16 pm

Consider the prayers from me done and recorded by the Almighty.

And being in denial of one’s parent’s health conditions only makes you human, sister.
nina says:

November 18, 2010 at 11:24 pm

I will pray for you and your family.
Scott McCray says:

November 19, 2010 at 12:01 am

Prayers up…
Diana says:

November 19, 2010 at 12:51 am

I can understand exactly what you are feeling. My mom (68) is in the hospital right now. Surgery was a success but it hit me hard yesterday that my parents are not immortal. It was like it had never occurred to me that my parents wouldn’t always be here. I could barely handle seeing my “oak tree” Daddy looking so lost and worried and my beautiful Mommy in my pain. I thank God for His gift of clarity and I am going to cherish every minute He gives us together on earth. Life is so very precious and so very short.
camojack says:

November 19, 2010 at 1:28 am

Consider the prayer said…it was.
forest hunter says:

November 19, 2010 at 2:34 am

Lord we pray for your healing touch on this wonderful man…give this whole family peace and strengthen them in their hour of need.
Jo says:

November 19, 2010 at 7:04 am

Read this with moist eyes. Lost my mother seven years ago and, of course, miss her during the holidays and my Dad is 78 and slowly fading–who knows what his future holds? He misses my mother daily but tries to keep the old family traditions going. My prayers for your father and for you.
Kate says:

November 19, 2010 at 7:22 am

May the Lord hear all our prayers and send you and your family comfort, Sister.

What you are feeling right now is what everyone goes thru with aging parents. My folks are 81….my mom has late stage Alzheimer’s and frankly she doesn’t know who I am much of the time, but she recognizes my husband! Funny how your brain works! My dad is a dynamo of energy and cares for her with the help of daily visiting nurses and she can still stay at home with him. Needless to say, this is weighing heavy on him. Luckily my brother and sister in law live across the street. I have the same feelings and feel a bit guilty because they live so far away and I can’t help out much.

Hopefully the docs will find a medical way to deal with his issues…he is still very young!
ST says:

November 19, 2010 at 8:25 am

Thanks, y’all – God bless you.
Tango says:

November 19, 2010 at 9:31 am

…prayers sent. Jehovah Rophe is the God Who Heals. He makes a way when there seems to be none.

Go in peace, little sister….
Army Mom says:

November 19, 2010 at 9:53 am

God Bless your father and your family. I pray for your father to heal and for your family to be strong and patient.
NC Cop says:

November 19, 2010 at 10:00 am

Consider it done!

Tell your father that I said: “NEVER GIVE UP!!!!”
Tibby says:

November 19, 2010 at 11:07 am

He and your family are in my prayers. Gods Blessing on you all.
Lorica says:

November 19, 2010 at 12:31 pm

We will always be here for you Dear. I was lifting you and your parents up as I was reading. The Lord is with you, and He knows your heart. Jesus cried when he found out about Laserus. It is ok to cry, crying has nothing to do with strength or weakness, it has everything to do with your heart, and just how much you love and care for your Dad. It is all good Dear. God bless you for sharing with us. We will be right here, standing by your side, please know that. – Lorica
bd says:

November 19, 2010 at 1:59 pm

may you, your mom, your dad have the peace of God which transcends all understanding…

yours in prayer
Tom TB says:

November 19, 2010 at 6:11 pm

Prayers sent, Sister.
Zippy says:

November 19, 2010 at 7:55 pm

My prayers are with your father and your family..
Taxpayer says:

November 22, 2010 at 12:47 am

I hope all goes well for your dad. It is quite the shocker to realize your parents (unlike other parents) aren’t superhumans. In 2002, my dad had angioplasty. It was the first time he’d ever been hospitalized. I couldn’t be there because I was caring for my flu-ridden child, and we lived 150 miles away. The surgery went well. My dad called me when he got home and said he was doing fine. After I hung up, I broke down and bawled like a baby. :((

The agonizing worry you feel is the measure of love you have for your father. Well wishes to him.
Great White Rat says:

November 22, 2010 at 11:16 am

Prayers for your and your family here as well, ST. I’ve observed what you’re going through close up, and I know it’s very difficult. You’ll find the inner strength (apparently inherited) to deal with this too.

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