Members The Friendly Ranger Posted April 8, 2006 Members Share Posted April 8, 2006 Originally posted by The Gainster There's corn in Iowa??? :eek: Yeah, but I think they drink a good portion of it. Rev, sorry about your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted April 8, 2006 Members Share Posted April 8, 2006 Originally posted by 1DZReverendDavidLee Not rude at all Brother -Dad is beginning the phases of either dementia or worse -alzheimers and his short term memory is horrible. He'll call me after I've just been over to visit him and wonder why I never come to see him.... the problem here is that because of all of his medical problems -his ability to think -is greatly impaired. He has a wife - who is incredibly stupid - but at least was smart enough to throw a blanket over his head once he caught fire to extinquish the flames and then call 911. Sigh...... they say we become our fathers when we get older...gee, I can't wait... Thanks to everyone for your comments and concerns -I'll be fine. Finally got a good nights sleep and now I must go play with my toys If you are to become your Dad in the future, I am sending you no more toys BUT flame proof blankets! :D Sorry! You have to laugh right? The alternative is too dreadful!We all have this to look forward to! Can't tell you how many phone calls I have with my Dad about subjects we talked about the day before. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members derek_32999 Posted April 8, 2006 Members Share Posted April 8, 2006 Rev, you MUST remove ALL vasoline based chapstick from his house. I had a patient one time that lit up while on Oxygen after applying a nice coat of vasoline chapstick to his lips and BAM! no more lips. or nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Porkchop Xpress Posted April 8, 2006 Members Share Posted April 8, 2006 Originally posted by The Gainster There's corn in Iowa??? :eek: Oh, stop getting all horny, you KNEW that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4Kenoath Posted April 9, 2006 Members Share Posted April 9, 2006 Originally posted by sheepshears damn, i dont want to be rude, but, what the hell was your dad thinking? he needs mechanical assistance to breath? and he's lighting up a cigarette? i hope he learned a lesson. What lesson? When you know you're dying in a very unpleasant way, you shouldn't try to enjoy yourself as much as possible...put one or two smiles on your face?Something tells me, a fag (one that doesn't start a fire) now isn't going to make any difference except relieve some pain and boredom.I wished my mother had smoked a joint or two while she was on her death bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fast Frets Posted April 9, 2006 Members Share Posted April 9, 2006 Screw the thieves at work and hope they get what's coming to them. It is incredibly difficult to watch parents suffering when you cna't help them. Sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure that things will work out with the band. I think bands are basically unstable structures so when they occasionally disintegrate it is undestandable. Hang in there: mow, sleep, and then rock! Now, I wish I could be a philosophical about my {censored}ty week . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lefort_1 Posted April 9, 2006 Members Share Posted April 9, 2006 Rev, I'm sorry to hear about these last few days. Things will get better. Your father: I wish only the best for him. I'm sure he's beingwell-cared for, but I know these are tough times. My dad had Parkinsonism, which in the final months, shares much w/Alz.Your bad: At least these things can heal and become better than before. It's good that you got to the root of the problem.Originally posted by derek_32999 Rev, you MUST remove ALL vasoline based chapstick from his house. I had a patient one time that lit up while on Oxygen after applying a nice coat of vasoline chapstick...While a bit graphic, derek's warning is valid, and goes for any hydrocarbon based product that might go on his face. In a similarmanner, all welders know you dont put grease on the oxygen tank fitting unless you want an explosion. Face creams, lipstick/makeup (for women) and that sort of stuff are taboo when O2 is involved.... a better tactic may be to remove all matches/lighters.Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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