The last week has been tough

[KyNola]

Last Friday we got a call from Jan's 85 year old Mom that Jan's 88 year old Dad wasn't doing well.  We jumped in the car, made the 20 minute drive to find that he was extremely weak and couldn't get his breath.  He suffers from asbestosis in his lungs and also has congestive heart failure.  We take him to the doctor and then admit him to one of the hospitals in Paducah. His heat rate was 31 beats a minute, also known as bradycardia.  They decided he would need a pacemaker and would put it in on Monday.  Saturday night his heart rate dropped to 20 beats a minute yet he was still completely coherent.  Sunday morning they opted to put a temp pacemaker in and he immediately felt better.  Monday they installed the permanent pacemaker. While he feels better he is still sick from congestive heart failure, asbestosis, and some kidney issues.  Tonight, his general practitioner hit him right between the eyes with "you need to go to assisted living.....now".  Jan's Dad simply wasn't prepared to hear that and it was tough on him as he has always been a strong proud man.  it was doubly tough on Jan to see her father's reaction.  Tomorrow starts my visitation to the various facilities around us once I get him home.

Just wanted you guys to know why I haven't been on here much lately.

5/20   

[SouthernSmoked]

Larry, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Jan and her family at this time. Please keep us informed of his progress.

[RossP]

That is a tough one, our prayers are with you, Jan and the rest of the family.

[GusRobin]

Prayers are with you.

[Bear1968]

Very sorry to hear about that. My Prayers will go out for you Father In Law.

[Habanero Smoker]

That had to be a stressful week, and I'm sure there is still a lot of stress for you and your family. I hope your father in-law gets back to relatively good heath soon. There are many good assisted living facilities out there. One of the most important things is to get one close by so that relatives can make frequent visits.

[NePaSmoKer]

L&J

Very sorry to hear. Our prayers are with you and Jan a her parents.

Ya got my # if you wanna talk.

[car54]

i will be praying for you . The stress is understandable.

Brad

[Wildcat]

Sorry to hear about your wife's father. My dad has alzheimer's and heart issues and he has been in a facility for a couple of years now. There are some good places out there.

[FLBentRider]

We went through that with my Step FIL.

We'll keep y'all in our prayers.

Like Rick said, you have my # too.

[Keymaster]

Best wishes to your Father in law and Family Larry!!!

[CDN Smoker]

Very sorry to hear, you will be in my prayers.

[muebe]

Hang in there Larry. Sounds like your FIL in doing ok even though he might not like what he is hearing.

[10.5 Mobile]

Sad news for sure and things nobody wants to hear. You can always take MIL out to lunch Larry!  ;D Cheap attempt at some humor to make you smile my friend. You have my number as well if you need to chat

[Smoker John]

Prayers out to your family.