View Full Version : Could really use a few prayers
Tuckahoe
06-19-2010, 07:54
Like the title says, I could use a few prayers for my dad. Last week my dad headed to Nashville -- where he is originally from -- for vacation, to visit his brothers and a bot of motorcycle riding.
Sunday morning he was in an accident. He hit a culvert and it caused the bike to flip over on top of him.
Right now he is in trauma at Vanderbilt Hospital. All of his ribs on the left side are broken and of course his lungs and heart took a hard hit. He's far from being out of the woods.
I have been here since Tuesday morning. It really sucks being 700 miles from home like this. But please say a prayer for my dad. This is the guys that introduced me to camping, backpacking and enjoying the outdoors.
Rain Man
06-19-2010, 08:26
Tuck, prayers headed your way and to heaven for your Dad and you! I'd offer you a place to stay, but I'm leaving town this morning to go visit my own father for Fathers Day in SC. Happens to be my mother's 75th birthday too. I suppose this is a reminder to cherish good parents if we've still got them.
Rain Man
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Tuck, hope he fells better.
Point Man Chef
06-19-2010, 08:40
Tuckahoe64,
My prayers for your Dad, you, and all the medical staff taking care of you Dad during this time.
Tuckahoe
06-19-2010, 08:44
Rain, Thanks it means a lot. Dad is the greatest man I know and I miss talking to him. I called him last Saturday to wish him a happy 67th birthday, but only got his voice mail. He called me Sunday morning to let me know that he and my uncle were getting ready to head off on their bikes, but I had already left for work and got my voice mail. As I was listening to that voice mail, my uncle called to let me know of the accident.
beartripper
06-19-2010, 09:06
A prayer for your Dad and for you and family.
HeartWalker
06-19-2010, 09:10
Tuckahoe64 my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad. My Dad is 82 and I'll be driving 3 hors to see him tomorrow. I hope your Dad pulls through. It helps to have a son who loves him as much as you do. God Bless HeartWalker
Speakeasy TN
06-19-2010, 09:45
Prayers coming your way. Vandy is a great place for him to be at this point. He's in great hands and a lot of hearts.
Prayers for your dad. I second the comment about Vanderbilt. He's at the best hospital in Nashville.
Best wishes for you and your father. I hope he heals up fast.
johnnybgood
06-19-2010, 12:37
Tuck , I'll send a prayer your way today . You have friends here on WB that will be thinking of you and pulling hard for your dads speedy recovery.
I know that its really difficult right now, but we're all hoping for the best.
trailangelmary
06-19-2010, 13:49
Prayers fron PA. May the light of God surround your dad. May the love of God enfold your Dad. May the power of God protect your Dad. May the presence of God watch over your Dad.
Hope he recovers soon.
rambunny
06-19-2010, 14:12
Lots of prayers.
Shutterbug
06-19-2010, 14:32
Yes. Your dad is on my prayer list.
CrumbSnatcher
06-19-2010, 14:59
my thoughts and prayers are with you today!
Sierra Echo
06-19-2010, 15:21
I will pray for your father as well as asking my Sunday school class to pray.
Positive thoughts to your dad, you, and your family. Hope he gets well quickly.
Done deal for the prayers, if I could ask his first name I can add him to a prayer chain.
Tuckahoe
06-19-2010, 18:39
Thanks to everyone! This means a lot to me.
Katma, dad's name is Richard.
I hope you Dad will be okay; I'll pray for him. K2
cowboy nichols
06-19-2010, 19:06
my prayers for your Dad & you
Rocket Jones
06-19-2010, 19:12
Good thoughts coming your way.
hikingshoes
06-19-2010, 19:14
Prayers coming your way for you and your dad!!!HS
ShakeyLeggs
06-19-2010, 20:59
Keeping your dad in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. Also a prayer for the skilled hands of the doctors and nurses that are working to heal him.
double d
06-20-2010, 09:18
Tuck, best wishes to you, your father and family.
Prayers for your Dad on this Father's Day.
Pringles
06-20-2010, 18:05
Prayers being sent. Hope he's better soon.
Pringles
HikerRanky
06-20-2010, 19:47
Tuck, prayers went up this morning for your father Richard and the entire family. He is in excellent hands there at Vanderbilt.
Randy
The Phoenix
06-20-2010, 19:53
Peace and love to you and your old man and everyone who loves him...
He is in God's hands and there are no better hands to be in :)
Be well
Blissful
06-20-2010, 20:15
SO sorry, hope he gets well soon.
I know what you mean - my mom fell and broke her hip a week ago and is over 700 miles from us. We did truck it out there to see her in Chicago (she was there visiting my sister and is from NY) but not sure when I will see her again as we are headed for the AT July 1.
Prayers sent for your father's speedy recovery and for stength for you and your family. Peace to you all.
Prayers for your Dad and you and all that love him. Believing for miracles!
Sierra Echo
06-20-2010, 23:14
So how is dad doing?
Tuckahoe
06-21-2010, 06:45
SO sorry, hope he gets well soon.
I know what you mean - my mom fell and broke her hip a week ago and is over 700 miles from us. We did truck it out there to see her in Chicago (she was there visiting my sister and is from NY) but not sure when I will see her again as we are headed for the AT July 1.
I hope that you mother is doing well. This morning I was to get on a train for Harpers Ferry for a bit of hiking as well.
Tuckahoe
06-21-2010, 06:51
So how is dad doing?
We almost lost him Saturday night/Sunday morning. I got a call from the Dr to get down to the hospital as he might not make it. However he improved a little bit and they were even able to get him so that he could travel for a CT scan -- something they have been unable to do for much of the week. He is hanging in there and is one tough guy but, he is far from being out of the woods.
The folks here at Vanderbilt have been great and I love them. They have taken great care of my dad. And thanks to everyone here for you kind words and offers of support. I am a lil stir crazy right now and have been at the hospital from 4 am until 7pm every day since I got here. I think a trip to REI maybe in order (never been to one).
Again to everyone here thank you so much!
My thoughts and prayers go out to your father. May he make a steady recovery!
My prayers are with your father, you, and your family.
You're right; a break will do you some good.
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Rain Man
06-22-2010, 12:55
I am a lil stir crazy right now and have been at the hospital from 4 am until 7pm every day since I got here. I think a trip to REI maybe in order (never been to one).
Tuck, I got back in town last night, so if you want some company at the hospital or to run to REI or out to grab a bite anytime, give me a shout. I'll PM you my contact info. Please keep us posted on your father. I got to spend the entire weekend in SC with my father for Fathers Day, thankfully.
Rain Man
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More prayers from all of us to you and your dad and family.
brotheral
06-22-2010, 19:50
My Prayers are with you all !!!!!
Tuckahoe
06-24-2010, 11:12
Once again, thank you to everyone here for all the prayers. It means so much to me.
Dad is doing so much better. We almost lost him twice as his heart would race and then slow down causing his blood preasure to drop. A temp pace maker was placed and the regulation of his heart caused much improvement. Infection was also a concern, but that risk is going down. All to the point that a few days ago the Drs were afraid that he would not make it, but today they were all really happy with where he is at. Much improved and waking up more and more. He is trying to talk and can atleast express how much pain he is in. He was able to look at me and mouthed to me that he loved me (yeah I sobbed like a baby). Many of the lines are being removed and they are letting most of the drugs work out of his system so that he will eventually become more alert. They are now having him evaluated for a move to another hospital for his long term care. Still a long road to travel but we are in a good place now.
Thank you everyone!!
PS -- Maybe now I can get some real sleep and Rain, take you up on your offer to dine out and meet some other Nashville WBers.
ebandlam
06-24-2010, 11:23
Praying for your dad, you and your family.. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
trailangelmary
06-24-2010, 11:30
Great news Tuck. I will continue praying for your Dad's recovery.
I'm so glad your dad is doing better. You take care of yourself, OK?
Rain Man
06-25-2010, 13:46
Dad is doing so much better.
PS -- Maybe now I can get some real sleep and Rain, take you up on your offer to dine out and meet some other Nashville WBers.
So glad to hear the good news. And feel free to give a shout any time.
Rain:sunMan
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Glad to hear your dad is doing so much better. I've come back to this thread to check pretty often. Continued best wishes to you all.
adventurousmtnlvr
06-25-2010, 19:11
Glad he is doing better. I too will join many in prayer for your family and also the people at Vanderbilt. I'm a veteran in Chatt. and pass Vanderbilt all the time on the way to the VA. And Rain Man ... as always you are the best pal us Whiteblazer's could have. Always generous and a great host. I'm glad you are local for Tuckahoe64. Blessings to everyone praying as well :)
Speakeasy TN
06-27-2010, 04:54
Glad to hear we are on the recovery trail! Slow progress may get frustrating at times but just remember this is rough ground and slow and steady is the way to go!!!!
Praying for the home team.