My dad needs prayers (miranadobe)

Nothing but good vibes going out for Mom, Dad and Zoe.

Deb W.

Paige, we are sending good thoughts for a smooth surgery for your dad, calming vibes for your mom, & Zoe, along with good vibes for the rest of your family as well.

Paige, sending good vibes for a smooth operation and speedy recovery.

Sending calming and comforting vibes for you and your Mom and Zoe.  I'll pray for your Dad for successful surgery and recovery.   He sounds like what every step Dad should aspire to be for his family. 

I will definitely say some prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery for your dad and for peace and calm for your mom and the rest of you. Please let us know how he's doing after the surgery.

You've got it Paige.  FWIW, I've had cervical fusion @ C-6&7.  The first few days post op are pretty rough, but as long as he's got some good drugs that'll help.

I always ask for DEMORAL instead of morphine during surgery.  Morphine is much harder to wake up from and takes a lot longer to get a clear mind again.

Absolutely -- I just got done reviewing my stickies on my printer -- so I need a NEW one now!!! 

Paige, your dad is definately in my prayers.  My kids feel the same about their step Dad and he about them.  He raised them like yours did you.  Calming thought for your Mom and you, Zoe will be fine.  When a human parent is sick it is amazing how our pets can sense it.  Our Rottie Bear seemed to know when my hubby had his accident that he had to be more watchful and gentle.  He wouldnt harly leave the side of the bed for months, only to eat and relieve himself.  Zoe will make a fine babysitter.

Thanks everyone.  Some of those prayers must be working already, because my sister has decided to fly home to help my mom for this first weekend after the surgery.

However, my other sister who LIVES in southern NH close to my parents....has declined to go over to the house tomorrow to let the dog out.  I'm livid, because this is not the first time she's declined to help my mother with the dog in circumstances like this - last time was when my mom flew to California to be with her dying brother.

I'm calling friends back in NH to find someone to walk Zoe tomorrow morning, so any vibes you can share that my efforts are successful would be really helpful.  Thanks again, I do appreciate it.  Funny how our faith in this community can really work wonders!!!!

Update: I LOVE FREMONT ANIMAL HOSPITAL!!!  

A girl there who knows my parents and their dogs (loved old Joe and was incredibly sad when he passed) has offered to go over there tonight to get the lay of the land, and then go over tomorrow before work and again at her lunch break.  I feel so relieved and THANKFUL!!!!!

Paige, your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

miranadobe

A girl there who knows my parents and their dogs (loved old Joe and was incredibly sad when he passed) has offered to go over there tonight to get the lay of the land, and then go over tomorrow before work and again at her lunch break.  I feel so relieved and THANKFUL!!!!!

That is so nice!  And must be a huge load off your mind.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Good luck to your dad tomorrow!!!

miranadobe

My dad means the world to me - he came into our lives when I was 5 years old and has been the bear hug I always need, any time I need it.

Of course he does....and you mean the world and more to him!  I'll be thinking of him tomorrow morning along with your mom and Zoe.  And, I'm sending calming, positive thoughts right now to you guys.  Peace be with you.