Life has been hellish lately

Beagleone · 04-22-2012, 09:29 PM

Been out of the loop recently due to several factors. Right now I am on a team working on a RFP for my organization from our major funding source. It is a lot like herding cats at times, but when you have 7 people writing different things for the same project.

Then the other shoe dropped.

My father-in-law was riding his tractor motor when a 6" thick tree limb fell on top of him of Saturday. He was taken not to the regional hospital, but the largest one in Houston for medical care. It was that severe of a head trauma; he has a fractured frontal skull, subdural hematoma and multiple facial fractures, and swelling on his spinal cord. I got the call before my wife and had to break the news to her, which set of a chain of events that led her to drive down on a few hours of notice. Wasn't idea, but she needed to be there. I wanted to go, but we had guest with us this weekend and I had a lot of work to do today.

My FIL is being seen by the same neuroscience team that took care former Congresswoman Gabby Gilford, so he is in good hands. He had surgery today due to the swelling on his spinal cord. They had to induce him into a coma because he was fighting with the medical staff. We'll know more tomorrow, but so far he seems to be on a long road to recovery.

I've already told my boss that if things get worse, I will have to go down there, but my wife understands why I need to stick around here for now. I am talking to her quite often during the day and evening, mostly to make sure she is okay, but also to get progress reports on my FIL's prognosis.

I'll let y'all know how things turn out (hopefully for the better, and sooner too), but I am realistic that his recovery will be a long time. I also foresee a certain tree getting a much needed trim really soon.

Ogre · 04-22-2012, 09:33 PM

Prayers sent brother, for everyone.

pnoon · 04-22-2012, 09:33 PM

Sorry to hear, Brother.
I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Hang in there.

Texan in Mexico · 04-22-2012, 09:40 PM

Thoughts and prayers headed your way. Just keep in mind that if he is in Houston he is getting some of the best in the world.

icehog3 · 04-22-2012, 11:44 PM

Your FIL and all your family are in my prayers, Tony.

Don Fernando · 04-23-2012, 01:21 AM

my thoughts are with you and your family Tony.

Skywalker · 04-23-2012, 07:35 AM

Sorry to hear!

Prayers sent for your father in law, family, and work!

CigarNut · 04-23-2012, 07:56 AM

Thoughts and prayers for your FIL and family

yourchoice · 04-23-2012, 08:05 AM

I will keep your Father-in-Law, wife and entire family in my prayers, Tony.

markem · 04-23-2012, 08:15 AM

Thoughts and prayers online for your FIL and the entire family, Tony.

aich75013 · 04-23-2012, 08:17 AM

Sorry to hear that Tony.
Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Blak Smyth · 04-23-2012, 08:30 AM

Warm wishes brother.

massphatness · 04-23-2012, 08:55 AM

Stay strong for the family, Tony - you are most definitely in my thoughts.

Dave128 · 04-23-2012, 09:05 AM

Thoughts and prayers sent for your FIL to have a speady recovery.

Madman31 · 04-23-2012, 03:24 PM

Sorry to hear. My prayers go out for your FIL.

kelmac07 · 04-23-2012, 03:54 PM

Thoughts and prayers sent.

galaga · 04-23-2012, 03:59 PM

Prayers sent. Hang in there.

hotreds · 04-23-2012, 04:03 PM

When it rains it pours sometimes. All the best to you and yours! May God envelop you all in His love and healing embrace!

EricF · 04-23-2012, 04:10 PM

Thoughts and prayers sent for a speedy recovery!

CRIMPS · 04-23-2012, 06:18 PM

Sorry to hear about your father in law, Tony. Thought and prayers go out to you and your family.

Zach

04-22-2012, 09:29 PM	#1
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 815 Trading: (18)	Life has been hellish lately Been out of the loop recently due to several factors. Right now I am on a team working on a RFP for my organization from our major funding source. It is a lot like herding cats at times, but when you have 7 people writing different things for the same project. Then the other shoe dropped. My father-in-law was riding his tractor motor when a 6" thick tree limb fell on top of him of Saturday. He was taken not to the regional hospital, but the largest one in Houston for medical care. It was that severe of a head trauma; he has a fractured frontal skull, subdural hematoma and multiple facial fractures, and swelling on his spinal cord. I got the call before my wife and had to break the news to her, which set of a chain of events that led her to drive down on a few hours of notice. Wasn't idea, but she needed to be there. I wanted to go, but we had guest with us this weekend and I had a lot of work to do today. My FIL is being seen by the same neuroscience team that took care former Congresswoman Gabby Gilford, so he is in good hands. He had surgery today due to the swelling on his spinal cord. They had to induce him into a coma because he was fighting with the medical staff. We'll know more tomorrow, but so far he seems to be on a long road to recovery. I've already told my boss that if things get worse, I will have to go down there, but my wife understands why I need to stick around here for now. I am talking to her quite often during the day and evening, mostly to make sure she is okay, but also to get progress reports on my FIL's prognosis. I'll let y'all know how things turn out (hopefully for the better, and sooner too), but I am realistic that his recovery will be a long time. I also foresee a certain tree getting a much needed trim really soon. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

04-22-2012, 09:33 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Prayers sent brother, for everyone. __________________

04-22-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Sorry to hear, Brother. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Hang in there. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

04-22-2012, 09:40 PM	#4
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Thoughts and prayers headed your way. Just keep in mind that if he is in Houston he is getting some of the best in the world.

04-22-2012, 11:44 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Your FIL and all your family are in my prayers, Tony. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-23-2012, 01:21 AM	#6
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04-23-2012, 07:35 AM	#7
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04-23-2012, 08:05 AM	#9
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Life has been hellish lately I will keep your Father-in-Law, wife and entire family in my prayers, Tony.

04-23-2012, 08:15 AM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,530 Trading: (47)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Thoughts and prayers online for your FIL and the entire family, Tony. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

04-23-2012, 08:17 AM	#11
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Sorry to hear that Tony. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

04-23-2012, 08:30 AM	#12
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Warm wishes brother. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

04-23-2012, 08:55 AM	#13
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Stay strong for the family, Tony - you are most definitely in my thoughts. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Thoughts and prayers sent for your FIL to have a speady recovery. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

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Madman31 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 15 Trading: (0)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Sorry to hear. My prayers go out for your FIL.

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04-23-2012, 03:59 PM	#17
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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Life has been hellish lately When it rains it pours sometimes. All the best to you and yours! May God envelop you all in His love and healing embrace! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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04-23-2012, 06:18 PM	#20
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Life has been hellish lately Sorry to hear about your father in law, Tony. Thought and prayers go out to you and your family. Zach __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.