PhuturePriest Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 My dad is having heart issues. He's been prescribed medication, but he's not been getting better and if his blood pressure doesn't go down he is at risk of heart attack, stroke, or an aneurism. Sadly he is a small business owner and he can't take time off work to relax. Obviously this is all very concerning to me, so I decided I am leaving my internship half a year early to go home and help him. I've told Michael, and he couldn't have been more understanding or helpful. I'm blessed to have worked under such a genuinely caring person. Please pray for my dad. He's a very good person, and I want him to live a long and healthy life. His heart issues stem from years of mental and physical stress, so please pray he relaxes and is open to whatever God wants him to do in order to alleviate stress in his life. If you have advice for me in dealing with worry over him, please feel welcome to offer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth09 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The best thing for your dad is to know that you are their for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NadaTeTurbe Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Do everything that you can to avoid stress for him : help him at work the more that you can, avoid family argument, and don't ask him to do things in the house during his time off, etc, etc... Pray for him.I hope everything will be ok. You took a good decision by moving in your parent's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 FP, Not much advice, but accept you can't fix it all, or maybe any. Try to be helpful. A little goes along way. Be cheerful and find the small joys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Make him laugh. That'll make you laugh, too, and laughter is good for both stress and worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I will pray for your dad and your family. I'd go with the good suggestions already offered: simply be there for him and help where you can. And yes, joyfulness and humour can help tremendously in times of stress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazeingstar Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Do what you can. If your dad mentions that it's stressful that you are no longer pursuing your dreams, believe him. My great uncle (never had kids) got ALS and my aunt (his niece, like a daughter) did alot for him. He mentioned that it was much harder for him to deal with my aunt sacrificing her weekends and time off than ever really dealing with the disease. She, being an adult near retirement, was in a much better position emotionally, financially and physically, than you, a teenage boy. Do what you can but LISTEN. Having children loose out on their dreams can be more painful than anything else a parent can go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 At noon time today his heart was at 150/100, which is getting dangerous. I don't know if it's changed at all as I haven't spoken with him since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 hold his hand you all have my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) At noon time today his heart was at 150/100, which is getting dangerous. I don't know if it's changed at all as I haven't spoken with him since. no kidding thats dangerous, he should be in a hospital! eta my prayers! He should also get the anointing of the sick. Edited November 19, 2015 by vee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Philosopher Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NadaTeTurbe Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 no kidding thats dangerous, he should be in a hospital! eta my prayers! He should also get the anointing of the sick. Agree about the anointing of the sick It's a sacrament to receive when there's any danger of death, such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth09 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 At noon time today his heart was at 150/100, which is getting dangerous. I don't know if it's changed at all as I haven't spoken with him since. Oh no. I will pray for him and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I will keep you and your dad in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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