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Posted 4/30/2014 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
So my dad is currently in hospital awaiting surgery to address the small brain bleed that was caught yesterday, during his ct they also noticed that the shunt he has in his head to control his hydrocephalus is failing so they will probably replace that while they are in there. He will have surgery in approx five days because as he is on plavix for the heart attack he suffered in Nov they have to take him off them and wait 5 days for them to be out of his system before surgery as they are blood thinners. There is a small chance he will have a heart attack being off plavix but the risk to his brain outweighs the risk to his heart the docs say.

As for me I hate to say it but I'm a mess my HA is severe not only am I worrying about my heart and sudden cardiac death like usual but all the brain aneurysm/tumour fears I used to deal with are back which is really disappointing. All this while we are coming up on the first anniversary of my father in laws death. I feel horrible having such a severe setback when so many others need me right now
Posted 4/30/2014 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
SK,

I am sorry about your Dad and I do understand why you are so distraught.

I have been having a bit of a tough time the last 6 weeks and the other day I recommended a book for someone when it dawned on me, I had never read the book myself.

So I ordered it and it came yesterday and after reading 1/3 of the book I realized I was finally understand what it is like to be in the moment, the now.

Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises From The Power of Now Tolle, Eckhart

 

Today I am practicing something I always thought I knew how to do - staying in the moment - however, this book is teaching me what the power of now really is.  Thinking about buying this tiny book and keep reading and rereading it until you understand what it really means to be in the moment.

 

Prayers for you Dad and keep on talking with us - we care.

Posted 4/30/2014 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
S.K.,

Continued prayers for your dad, mom and you!!

How is your mom holding up? Maybe you can focus your energies towards being there for her at this time.

As hard as it is to go through this, sometimes really jumping in there to support someone else does wonders to alleviate the anxiety that we ourselves are feeling.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to you all!!

S.C.
Posted 5/1/2014 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Praying for you, and your family. Wishing you the best with your anxiety. But he is in the best place to get care right now too. If you get to bad, you can also get some help while you are there.
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