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felicula ([personal profile] felicula) wrote2007-02-27 04:16 pm
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I got a call from my Mom. She was still visiting at the hospital. They've drained the fluid from my Dad's abdomen. He's still not eating much of anything. They want to send him to Strong for an evaluation to see if he is eligible to be put on the list for a liver transplant. They do take alcoholics. Problem is, my Dad has other things not in his favor. He has prior heart issues and a stent. Also, they have no idea when they'll be able to take him to Strong. There are already a hundred people ahead of him there waiting for similar evaluations. My Mom was weepy for the first time since this began. She's scared. I offered to call my Aunt and Uncle here for her. She seemed grateful for that, since she was calling on a cell phone even though they aren't allowed in the area she's in. I told her that if she needed to stay or needed anything in this area, she is welcome. I gave her over-the-phone hugs. She is still in the hospital with him and had no idea when she'd be going home. After seeing their desperate hugs on Sunday, I totally understand her fears. She's not very hopeful either, now, especially with a hundred people ahead of my Dad just to be evaluated.

[identity profile] keepersrosered.livejournal.com 2007-02-27 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
We are not doing anything this weekend, if you need anything I might be able to convince the gang to make a stop to Rochester over the weekend or something. It is cold, but I can not see a more needed time for family. Give me/us a call and let us know what is needed. Not a deffinate, but a possability.

-RR

[identity profile] blackfelicula.livejournal.com 2007-02-27 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
If my Dad is still hanging in there, Aidan will be visiting with the Davidsons this weekend. In that case, John and I will likely be trying to go to Vertex on Friday or Saturday, maybe both. I would love to see folks and decompress together, if the gang is up for it. I would be willing to open my apartment to those interested, for hanging out before and after. We have a single futon and several sleeping bags if needed, as well.

[identity profile] keepersrosered.livejournal.com 2007-03-01 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
I'm still not absolute on coming down, trying to convince Nathan into it. I'll update as we go along.

-RR