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Date Posted: 9:30:21 am, Mon, 11/05/07
Author: V~
Subject: Update on Danny's dad..... msg.

It's not good. He is in septic shock with multiple organ failure. He has had a heart attack, and has a faulty aortic valve. He needs open-heart surgery, but is not well enough to survive it. His kidneys are shutting down and they are talking dialysis. His lungs keep filling with fluid because his aortic valve is not functioning. He's still on a ventilator, with about 15 different IVs being fed into him.

He is already on No Code status, meaning if he crashes, they will not restart his heart.

The doctors have called a family meeting for today at 2:00. I don't think it's going to be good news.......

Danny can't attend as he started his new job today, which is a good 30 miles outside of town.... and since he's a test-vehicle operator, he could be anywhere out in the middle of the desert up to 200 miles away (or more!). I'll go in his place.... and will have to tell him when he gets home.

Danny's taking this VERY hard........ I'm trying to be strong for him, but I'm an emotional person, so I don't know how good of a job I'm doing.

His older brother and sister are both in denial....

This family really needs prayers for strength to get thru this. Dad has always been the tough, macho Marine who has held the family together.

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Prayers for your FIL...Danny, and your family..... (NT) -- Kate, 9:34:18 am, Mon, 11/05/07
So sorry V. We went through this with mine and Paul's dad. It is never easy. Keeping you, your family and your FIL in my prayers (NT) -- Sasha's Mom (Crystal, Kiki, Bobbi and Sasha (Rainbow angel), 9:57:08 am, Mon, 11/05/07
What a tough time for your family. Mega prayers coming! (NT) -- Denise, 10:45:53 am, Mon, 11/05/07
Vicki, is Danny's dad awake? Is he aware? Has he been able to make anyone in the family aware of his wishes?? This is so hard and it's never easy when the family has decisions to make. In retrospect, I'm glad my parents both passed away without any decisions needing to be made by us girls. But it's so hard to watch a loved one fail bit by bit.........and then it becomes an avalanche. Many prayers for you, Danny and especially for his dad. (NT) -- Sandy, 6:06:58 pm, Mon, 11/05/07
I am sorry Vickie. This sounds bad. Just like my dad when he got sick and everything started shutting down. There is always the slightest chance though so maybe he will pull through. We can all hope and pray. (((((HUGS)))) (NT) -- Ramona, 3:22:05 am, Tue, 11/06/07

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