10/22/2008

Stuff Happens

So my dad is going into the hospital tomorrow. He's having open heart surgery for an aortic aneurysm on Friday.

It really feels like someone else just typed that sentence.

My dad runs and bikes. He can outrun my kids. He hasn't smoked since the '60's. He's NOT the guy who's supposed to need heart surgery.

I don't know how to write about it. I don't know what to say. We're all apprehensive. I think my dad is dreading the recovery most of all. He's not the best with medically imposed limits. Or pain. (Of course, who is, really? People who handle such things with perfect grace, good cheer and serenity throughout kinda freak me out)

I love you, Dad.

It sucks. It's scary.

10 comments:

Becky said...

Shit, dude. I'm here and I'm praying that all goes well. Sending you love and light and peace.

Anglophile Football Fanatic said...

I'll pray for him. You probably know, my mom had a stint put in a few weeks ago. News of your own parent's possible mortality is the biggest bitch slap you can possibly get. Big hugs.

Jess said...

Oh, honey. I'm so sorry to hear your scary news. Wish I could say something helpful but all I can add is positive thoughts & well wishes that all goes as smoothly as can be on Friday.

AndreAnna said...

I don't "pray" but I'm sending every positive thought I have to you and your family.

Karen said...

Sorry to hear that. Hope the surgery goes OK.

Miss Johnson said...

I'll be praying for him, you, and your family.

Karly said...

I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything goes okay. Hang in there!

Jill said...

My father who is in his sixties and in great shape had an aortal dissection. The surgery was rough, but he made a remarkable recovery and is back playing tennis and golf. Baby your Dad and give him lots of attention and he'll be up and running real soon. It's so scary, but it's amazing what doctors can do these days.

Hang in there.

VirtualSprite said...

I am so sorry. I hope he comes out okay. I'm praying for you!

silken said...

sorry to hear this scary news. hope the surgery goes well. hope the recovery is full and as quick as possible. you and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.