life and death decisions

[sparks]

Here is the chain of events in short

Brother takes 81 year old dad to ballgame
The stadium employee was handing out promotional crap right at the top of the steps.
Dad takes the promotional crap, misses the step, falls and hits his head
Three days later dad can't speak right.
Dad has a cat scan that reveals a blood clot
Dad has surgery
Surgery was not successful and dad has major complications
Dad is in a coma.
My brother and I are having to make the most difficult decisions of our lives

I am freaking miserable.


if you still have the chance hug your dad and tell him how much you love him. I don't feel like i did this enough.

[sighyoung]

Sparks, I'm so sorry. I understand this is a difficult time for you, and I wish your dad, you, and your entire family the best.

Stay close if you can. Some of those decisions can reveal the best in families or the worst. I was fortunate that my mom and two brothers were all on the same page. But I wish I had been able to convey more to my father, too.

[stlouie_lipp]

Hang in there, sparks.

[jim]

I'm very sorry to hear that.

[docellis]

I'm definitely hugging my dad soon. Thanks for reminding me too, and good luck sparks. I can't imagine something coming up like this, as a shock.

[JackofDiamonds]

I'm so sorry.

[a_smith]

I am so sorry to hear this sparks.

[lukethedrifter]

Damn. I am very sorry. Hope nobody is taking on any guilt in this.

[IMADreamer]

So sorry to hear it Sparks.

[heyzeus]

Sorry to hear that Sparks. Make sure your brother knows it's not his fault, too. This has to be extra difficult for him.