Prayers needed for my dad

[dreammountainminis]

Hi all ,

It has been a while since I have been on ..My dad is in the hospital again he has been in since march 24 he has been fighting parkinsons diease for a while now...If you all remember he had major surgery back in october...I had him completely back in shape after that month long hospital stay ...Now he has been in since march 24 fighting a reacurring Uti they put him on antibio's it clears up and they take him off the iv antibio's and within a day he gets this uti back again....He Had a speech and swallow test because when i took him in this time he also had aspiration pneumonia , when he gets these uti's there is no way for me to know he has one until he gets a fever or he has mental status changes and by that time only god knows how long he has actually had it ...

It was pretty bad this time he also got what they call vre vancamicin resistant something, It is some type of bacteria that grows in his bladder and is resistant to one of the most powerful antibio's that they can treat him with...They have tried to tell me to dnr my dad which means do not resusatate ..In my dads living will he stated that he wants everything possiable done to keep him alive ...And I am tring to abide by his wishes against all the doctors suggestions . I just pray that this uti goes away right now they are considering it cronic . My dad asks everyday when i go in to see him to come home and right now he cant because of the uti ...I requested today that if he has to stay on iv antibio's that they train me how to do them at home and I'll bring him home ...If it is cronic he will need to be on Iv antibio's to try to fight it and i know that eventually he will become immune to most antibio's that they would treat him with..

I just dont know what to do except reach out to my forum family and ask for prayers we can use all the prayers we can get ...Thank you everyone for listening and I will keep everyone updated.....

 

[Beccy]

So sorry to hear that your dad is not well.

With respect to his wishes vs the advice of the doctors, that is a really difficult position to be in. We went through a similar experience with my mum several years ago, and the family was deeply divided over it.

Prayers for your dad, and also that you will know in your heart what to do, and have a peace about whatever you decide.

 

[RobinRTrueJoy]

I am sorry that your Dad is having heatlh problems. We are going through this here too. I will keep your Dad in my prayers. Our forum family is great support and they sure are good at sending up prayers. The prayers are helping my Dad, and can help yours too!

 

[backwoodsnanny]

Prayers sent we too were in the same spot a few years ago only my mom did have a DNR in place. It too can cause a division in families. I just did the best I could to honor her wishes and God did the rest. ((((HUGS)))

 

[dreammountainminis]

Thank you all very much for your prayers and support ...I think that is why I am second guessing myself because i have no brothers or sisters and i lost mom 16 months ago..So I am the only one ..This is the hardest road I have ever had to travel but I promised mom and dad both that i would take care of them and would keep them at home as long as I was able to..

I have 5 kids plus I take care of dad 24/7 when he is home and we have the horses, I wouldnt trade it for anything ...I just hope the good lord will give us some more time together , I'm not ready to loose dad it hasnt been long since mom passed ...

And i dont know what I'll do if I dont have dad...thank you for your prayers and support I just feel beside myself..

 

[ChrystalPaths]

My prayers are with you too.

 

[Sterling]

My good thoughts and prayers for your Dad. My goodness you certainly have alot on your plate with losing your Momma and your Dad not feeling well. Please know You, your Dad and your family are all in my prayers.

 

[eagles ring farm]

My prayers are with your dad you and and your family

Lori

 

[Vicky Texas]

Prayers and hugs being sent to you.

Vicky

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[bluetaterbaby]

: My prayers are there for all of you. I can't imagine all the turmoil you're going through. Just know that a lot of people on this forum genuinely care and are sending prayers your way. I thank God for supplying all your needs and bringing comfort and healing to your dad.

God bless,

Joan

 

[CyndiM]

Keeping you your dad and family in my thoughts and prayers. [SIZE=18pt]((((HUGS))))[/SIZE]

 

[SWA]

Prayers lifted.

 

[Mona]

Sending prayers.

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[dreammountainminis]

Thank you very much everyone I will update tommorrow evening after I talk to the doctors...Dad seemed pretty chipper today I havent seen him quite this chipper for a few weeks, Praying that this infection will go away , and that dad and i can enjoy the time we have left together...

 

[Sonya]

Sending prayers for your Dad and you. ((hugs))

 

[Sonya]

Sending prayers for your Dad and you. ((hugs))

 

[MiniforFaith]

So Sorry to hear about your dad. I've was hoping he was getting better for you. Sending many prayers your way for him to get to feeling better and to come home to you...

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: Wish I could do more.. Take care Mel, and I am praying you hear good news today...

 

[dreammountainminis]

Update on dad he is improving and we are hoping we have gotten rid of the uti they have not yet said when they are gonna release him hopefully it will be soon ,he is gonna need intensive rehab when he gets home but I am ready to do all I can do to get dad back on his feet again I refuse to give up even though I have had many doctors say Why dont you just place your dad in a home .....Absolutley NOT....I have come this far with my dad I will not Give up...My dad and I have been together so long I feel putting him in a home would be a death sentence for him....

My dad will come back home and be with us like always...this is where he is comfortable and happy...

I will update you all when I hear some more news....

 

[miniwhinny]

Prayers for you and your Dad. Your love for him really shows (((((HUGS)))))

 

[dreammountainminis]

:aktion033: Update on dad ....

Dad is finally home please pray that the infection he had is gone for good ...He is eating and drinking well and he is in good spirits...He is weak but that is understandable for being in the hospital for over a month ...please keep us in your thoughts and prayers well dad is recovering..I pray that the nice weather ,fresh air and being home helps him improve everyday....Thank you very much everyone for being there with thoughts and prayers.....It was all greatly appreciated....