My Dad... and a WARNING! NOT that O/T...

So sorry to hear this. It does show how life can change in an instant. Prayers for your father. Sounds like he is strong, the chemically induced coma is a good thing, it allows him to heal and not create additional problems.

 

Prayers sent to you and yours. Typing this with large lump in throat and tears…

 

So sorry to hear this. Hope and prayers are headed your way.

 

Hope your dad makes a full recovery.

 

Why is it that 9 times out of 10 a decent guy pays for the idiots negligence? Keep your head up and your fingers crossed.

 

You never know when things like this will happen, we'll pray for you and your family.

 

Sounds to me like your dad is one seriously tough man! If anyone can pull through it, sounds like it would be him. Hope he gets the rest and healing he needs. Same goes for you. Prayers are with your whole family.

 

Holy Fuck man... best wishes - (damn idiots)

 

Any thing that you or your family need, I am there for ya... just call. I'm pullin for him, he is one tough SOB. -Joe

 

Our prayers are with you all.
My wife was a nurse in the cancer ward and in emergency before she became disabled, and here is her advice from years of working with severely hurt people and from close brushes with death on her own:
HEARING is the last sense to go uot on people who are sedated, near coma, or just very badly hurt. People can ofte hear when you and the doctors believe they cannot. So:
1. When you are allowed to speak in his area again, speak to him even if you are told he cannot possibly hear you. AND
2. Do NOT allow doctors and nurses to stand by his bed and discuss him as an unhearing, unconscious piece of meat even if he is in a coma. You can never know how much is getting through, and none of it should be bad, pessimistic, or unfeeling!

 

So sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to you, your family and especially your Dad, who obviously is a great guy even though I have never met him.

Two weeks ago, My Mother was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. During the MRI and other tests, they found 80% blockage on one side and 100% blockage on the other, among other issues. Dr's said her chances of surviving any intrusive operation would be about 15%.

She has decided to live out her last few months as is and we support her decision. We asked her what she would like to do during this time, and she asked Vicki (my Wife) if she would bring her to Autorama to get a chance to see what I do for a living. Saturday, Vicki picked her up and she was able to get the "VIP Tour" of the show.

It sounds like your Dad is a tough guy and will pull through this tragedy. Remember to take care of YOURSELF, as I am sure from what has been said that this would be a big priority to him. Let's all keep a positive attitude and plan on seeing you and your Dad at next years Autorama.

If I can help in any way, you know how to get a hold of me.

 

Steve, hearing you tell this yesterday was just heartbreaking...your Dad is a wonderfull person and I was really looking forward to seeing him at the show. The news of what happened really made me sad, but I was glad you were able to make it there for a while at least...as your family said, I'm sure that's exactly what your Dad would have told you to do!

Don't think twice about giving a call if you need anything.

The human spirit is tough to kill, and your Dad has plenty to spare...I'm confident that he'll be back in the game before too long...and I hope to see him at the wheel of that 55 soon!

Thoughts and prayers with you always.

 

Steve, I was pretty shocked by it all since he was there with all of us on Thursday, times like this I really don't know what to say, and I don't think there's much you can say to make someone feel any better, but he's been in my prayers since you told us yesterday and I'm glad to hear he's responding to what's going on around him.

Gus

 

wow. I am sorry to hear about this.

Prayers with your dad, you & your family

 

that is the suckiest suck that has ever sucked. I hope your pops pulls out of it and (after a little recovery time) promptly whips the asses of before mentioned crackheads.

who the fuck sprays ether into the air cleaner,anyways? shoulda gone down the goddamn carb. seriously. I sincerely hope he kick thier butts.

 

Your dad, you, and your entire family have prayers from Oklahoma.
GV

 

I really hope he pulls through this ok. Sorry to hear this bad news. Keeps us posted on how he is doing.

 

WOW,steve this is crazy bro.he is a great man, and i know he will not let this get him.i hope if you need anything you call. you guys both live so close to me its no problem.when i told my mother she was in tears.everytime your dad saw my mom he would joke about her being his girlfriend.she thinks he is great also. my dad was shocked. we are all hopeing for a full recovery for him. take care bro.

 

Man reading that totally choked me up. I truly wish there was anything else we could all do but offer moral support, but that's how these things go.

I've seen some pretty devastating injuries, but among them there were also some flat out amazing recoveries. May your dad be among them.

Olson

 

All the Pothole Surfers were looking forward to hanging out with you Sat. and then we heard what happened.We are all praying for your dad to get well soon. As much of a pain in my ass my dad is some times I still love him and don't know what I would do if he wasn't around. By the way, your car looked great. I took a bunch of shots of it.

 

damn sorry to hear that, man. was lookin forward to meeting you, but my ride had to work and i couldn't make it... hope your dad does ok, man....

 

Damn that sucks I hope everything works out. Keep your head up and just pray.

 

I am very sorry to hear this.. I went through a simular situation with my mom when she was in a bad wreck and suffered some brain trama... My thoughts and prayers are with you...

 

Aw man, I've got a tear in my eye. I sincerely hope your dad comes through this ok.

I'm real close with my dad. I can't imagine how you feel right now. Hang in.

 

Our family said a prayer for your dad. Good luck.

 

Your dad and your family will be in my prayers, I hope you feel better as well.

 

Damn dude!! I'm not the praying type, but know that all my heart felt feelings are with you and your pops! I lost mine a few years ago, but we got to spend alot of time together before hand. Best to you all!! AL

 

Very sorry to hear about your Dad! I think I spoke briefly with you shortly after you got downstairs at autorama on Saturday! Couldn't believe what happened, heard it from Flatheadpete a little later in the day! Our prayers are with you and your family!
DC

 

+praying+

 

Well said my brother of the same mother. I told the old man that I would be there sunday to help with his car and I think you should come too.