Six months ago, I sat by my father’s bedside in the ICU for days as he lay unresponsive from a stroke. There was talk about the potential for a chronic vegetative state, permanent brain damage, a DNR and a funeral.
I could not believe what was happening.
April 2011
Six days ago, I sat by my father’s side at the kitchen table as he (1) advised me on an issue I was having with an advertiser by telling me to tell them to “go pound salt” (2) mapped out the quickest, most efficient route from their house to Myrtle Beach for our day trip; and (3) whipped my ass in Scrabble, using such words as “piss” and “pee” and “dink.”
I could not believe what was happening.
In a totally different and very, very good way.
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Aww, that’s great! As soon as I saw your title, I figured that’s what it was going to be about.
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Yay for your dad!!
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What an inspiring testament. Continued good health to your dad.
Twitter: TwiMommi
April 22, 2011 at 8:06 am
I am so glad to hear how well he is doing.
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That’s an impressive come back.
wonderful!!! So glad that he’s recovered so fully!
What a wonderful story to share. God bless your dad-that’s great.
Amazing. I am so happy for you and your family.
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April 22, 2011 at 9:57 am
So glad to hear he’s doing so well! Also glad you’ve gotten more time with him, it’s so hard when they’re far away, isn’t it?
That’s great that he’s doing so well!
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April 22, 2011 at 10:51 am
I’m so happy that you get to make more memories with him!!!
What a wonderful post; miracles can and do happen!
I got tears in my eyes reading this post. That is awesome! I am so happy for you and your dad.
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April 22, 2011 at 11:36 am
that is awesome! I sat at the bedside of my mom for days and know that feeling. Only wish I could know the feeling of her still being here. Clearly he still had work to do and I’m totally LOL’ing at the words he used in Scrabble. SOunds like words my boys would use!!
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This is wonderful to hear! So happy for you and your family!
That is AWESOME! Congrats to your dad on his speedy recovery!
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April 22, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Absolutely amazing. I’m an occupational therapist and sadly many people don’t get to tell the same sort of happy story that you do. So happy that you do!
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April 22, 2011 at 5:08 pm
I’m so happy your dad’s story has a happy ending.
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Twitter: MissusSmith
April 22, 2011 at 5:51 pm
WOOHOO! Go Andy’s Dad! That’s a great picture of the two of you, by the way. Hope you’re enjoying the vacay – see ya when you’re back here in Snowchester.
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I’m still laughing from the defeat of scrabble!
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Oh Happy Day!
Good news is a blessing. Great photo!
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April 23, 2011 at 12:36 am
That’s so wonderful!
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I am so glad your dad is feeling better! What a blessing, to spend time with him. I’d give anything to have my dad back, just for one day…
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April 23, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Today my husband is at the hospital, in the ICU, visiting his grandpa…similar situation. I hope I can look back in 6 months and be as lucky as you are today!
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April 23, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Aww! That’s so sweet! Yay dad! Many blessings to you and your family this Easter weekend!
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April 23, 2011 at 10:25 pm
Miracles do happen! I’m very happy for you and your Dad. It sounds like you are close.
Oh Andy…this brings me to tears! I am so happy to hear he’s doing so well. Happy Easter!
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April 24, 2011 at 1:45 pm
SOOO happy he is well again, hope he continues in great health for many more years.
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Glad your dad is doing better!
I am so happy you are still able to enjoy your father still! What a lovely post.
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