My step-father needs a new heart, and mine is breaking. I just don't have the appropriate words, for anyone, in this matter. Just so scared for him, my mother, and all involved. He does not listen to the doctor which has complicated matters. He's afraid he will not survive the surgery and leave my mother destitute. My mother will need someone to financially take care of her b/c she will only have social security. I'm not ready for this. But, that's not why I don't want him to die, I want him and everyone to live a long and productive life. His two children are not financially responsible and often 'borrow' money and don't pay it back. Ditto for my sister. Although I do not have a close relationship with my mother and step-father, nor siblings, that distant relationship does not deter from the fact that I do love them.

I am so sorry to hear about your news, Mustang. But you are a strong woman, and will be able to handle what comes your way. When you are feeling over-whelmed, you will do just what you did today - come here and look for strength and support.

Close relationships, or not, family is such a pull on our hearts. Sometimes the pull breaks our heart, sometimes it heals or protects.

He was admitted to the hospital today. My parents don’t want us “kids” there until they’ve conferred with the physicians and test results. Thus, we’re all just on stand-by.

Waiting is so hard. Hopfully everything will turn out allright.

EW, thank you for asking, I appreciate knowing ya'll are here. Awaiting results from last Friday's CAT scan. Administered lasik to alleviate some of the congestion; liver test is normal, yet he is jaundice colored. Will perform ultrasound on stomach.

My prayers are with all of you Mustang.

Mustang,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Thanks for the update. This waiting must be hard for all involved.

I would like to thank you for sharing your heart's blessings of compassion and love with us, Mustang. I offer prayers for you and the rest of the family.

Thanks gals. He was feeling good last night and had eaten 2 meals. All tests were normal for his condition. Yet, last night his blood pressure spiked and he did not feel like eating breakfast nor sitting up in bed.

We were hoping he'd come home today. Another CAT scan has been ordered and he will stay another night.

His heart physician switched practices, thus my step-dad is at a newer hospital with better facilities, of which I'm glad for.