Still sober, still sad
Today is 30 days again for me. I'm going to wait to collect my chip next Sunday at my regular meeting. I haven't been getting to any meetings at all lately as I've been mostly at the hospital with my Dad.
His condition remains serious. He went into cardiac arrest last Thursday (sorry if I already posted that) and the doctors started talking about "end of life decisions". We were all basket cases on Thursday, my siblings, mom and myself.
Then Friday came and they managed to wean him from the ventilator. We were overjoyed as they were very pessimistic they would be able to accomplish this. On Saturday, he was still off and he was able to communicate with us for the first time in a week. A little profanity from Dad about doctors and hospitals did us all some good.
But Sunday, he had a setback and he was back on the ventilator. We were all wiped out again. Today, he was alert but on the ventilator and unable to communicate. He was frustrated trying to use hand motions to let us know what was on his mind. He had a breathing episode while I was there which was scary.
It's been an ordeal. I still have Airplane moments, but I am holding steady in staying sober. I'm just really tired and sad these days.
Thanks to all for the support.
posted by Redhead Gal at 8:05 PM
14 Comments:
Hang in there, Redhead Gal.
Thanks so much for the update, sweetie. I'm still keeping you, your Dad, and your family in my prayers. I'm so proud of you for remaining sober through this. I know it must be harder than anything I can imagine. Hang in there! (((hugs)))
I know it's very tough on you and your family. And, of course, your Dad.
You must take care of yourself in order to be of any help to them. Try to find an hour to get to a meeting (many hospitals have them).
I found you through sober chick.....I think is great that you are staying sober for 32 days now....congrats!
I will say a prayer for your Dad....wishing you and your family the best...
Congrats on 30 days. I am sorry about your Dad. Hang in there, things get better
Red,
COngrats on 30 days. I am sorry to hear about your dad, and I will say a prayer for him and you today. Keep truding girl, you can do it.
Stay close with us. Thank you for writing about it. Your dad is blessed to have you there by his side.
I pray that he will have that fiest-ness to continue to curse!
I hope that did not come out wrong. I pray that your dad holds that fiestiness to conitnue to fight -- and you hold yours as well. You are fighting a different battle, and so far you are doing great.
Hang in there! I am sorry about your dad. My dad died suddenly of a heart attack which I feel was a blessed moment! He didn't have time to think about it, but he was only 77 years old.
You (And your dad) are in my prayers.
I'm thinking about you, RG. Those ventilator ordeals are terrifying and exhausting. Take good care of yourself.
xoxo
JennaM
Congrats on your thirty days.
I will send up some more prayers for strength for you and your loved ones. Hang in.
G~
Hi Red,
Just checking in to say Hello.
I hope all is well..
Keep us posted.
Hey, sweetie. Just checking in. Give us an update when you feel up to it and have a chance. Take care of you. (((hugs)))
Post a Comment
<< Home