I'm a little late on this, but will also pray. Any news?

Anyone heard from mustang? She hasn't been here since this post...

MustangGal, I saw this and will send prayers and good thoughts your way.

mustangal
adding myself to the list, is theirr any more news of your dad. How are you doing in this?

Praying too, sorry I didn't see this posting sooner. Any news?

Thank you Ladies! My SF was released Friday. Doc says he has not been taking his medidcation (lacik) as prescribed and too much salt intake -- thus, liquid build up in the lungs. This is the 2nd time this month he's been in hosp. for not following medical instructions (4th visit for the year).

Does he listen, nope! Already off the diet and salt intake and already on the go w/ not enough rest.

My parents plan to sell some land soon, thus I hope they will purchase an adjustable bed b/c he cannot sleep laying down (after a few hours the fluid builds up). He usually sleeps on the sofa or chair w/ ottoman.

I'd appreciate your continued prayers that he will adjust his lifestyle and adhere to prescribed medications.

Thank you for your prayers.

Musangal-I'll be praying for your step father and family. Hope you havea great christmas and blessed new Year!

my stepfather is back in the hospital -- yet over 350 miles away from home in St. Augustine/Jacksonville, FL. All we know is heart is overly enlarged and beginings of pneumonia. Mom will drive down tomorrow and hope to know more soon. I'm scared and I know my mother is scared, too. Unfortunately we are not close and I'm not much comfort to her; also, she takes her frustration out on me. I know my step-father is scared as well, not only for being in the hospital, but b/c in a town w/ no family and so far away from home w/ a medical staff he's not familiar with. i'm worried and my mom is not answering her phones now.

What a frightening situation for you, Mustang...you're all in my prayers tonight and throughout the coming week(s), MustangGal...I pray for your stepfather and mother, but also that God will send you His peace and Presence to help you get through an anxious night. You're not alone.

thank you eagle. mom was finally able to speak w/ him, yet no other phone calls allowed. he's in icu and given something to help him rest tonight. 2 additional test were requested, 2 test that had not been performed locally. hoping this 2nd opinion will be conclusive. on call doc has not yet arrived. his friend/partner stayed w/ him until about 8:30ish. i'll take mom to rental car agency tomorrow am and she should arrive early afternoon. i just feel awful b/c i can't do anything, and should i help, it will be the wrong thing.

if anyone has any experience(s) with congested heart failure and pneunomia -- regardless of the outcome. I understand the condition, yet worry about the outcome.

Dear MustangGal: I'm praying for your step father, your mom and you too. I pray you may rest in knowing that you are not alone with your situation and concerns. May the presence of God give you peace and hope for each step of this journey.