Needing T&Ps for my granddaddy

[EmmieB1025]

If you can spare some thoughts and prayers for my granddaddy, I'd really appreciate it.  He's being admitted to ICU this morning and being put on a ventilator.  He's been in the hospital for 2 weeks due to a stroke.  His body is beginning to shut down now - kidney failure, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, etc.  

We went home to visit with him over the weekend and he was doing some better, but took a drastic turn for the worst overnight.  I wish I could be there with my mom now.  I feel like I am totally helpless and trying to keep my mind on work/other stuff, but just waiting on "the call."  Just typing this out has me shaking and in tears. 

[orriskitten]

I'm so sorry you're facing this. Big hugs to you and your family.

[Faevantastic]

I'm sorry. Hugs.

[ruby412]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry. Prayers for your family.

[Beener]

I'm so sorry your family is going through this. Sending positive vibes your way

[bean47]

I'm sorry.

[rainbowchip]

Sending love to you and your family.

[unclejesse]

Thinking of your family

[EmmieB1025]

I just talked to my mom. She said my granddad's kidney function had improved some, but his lungs still weren't working and he was still on the ventilator. The doctor went in with a scope and tried to clean out his lungs in an attempt to help them work again. So far it hadn't helped at all and they are still keeping him heavily sedated in ICU.

My sister is supposed to get there sometime late tomorrow afternoon. My mom and aunt have said they want no heroic life-saving measures, but will leave everything as is until she gets to the hospital. If my granddad hasn't improved, my mom and aunt will ask for the vent to be removed once my sister has had a chance to see him.

Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers.

[helicase]

Thinking of you and your family. I'm so sorry.

[creamsiclechica]

Oh, Emmie, I'm so sorry. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way! Big hugs!

[creamsiclechica]

Oh, Emmie, I'm so sorry. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way! Big hugs!

[charlielove]

I'm so sorry. Thinking of your grandfather and family.

[thedahliharpa]

I'm sorry, hugs.