Prayers Welcome

• 06-07-2008 9:02 PM

  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,942 Points 715

  Prayers Welcome Reply Contact  My BF had a bad episode (reaction to medication that he has taken for a long time, just now his liver can't process as well) and is now on a ventilator and under sedation in CCU.  One attempt to extubate him didn't go well.  Some of his symptoms had subsided, which was a plus, but his heart rate and BP went dangerously high.  They need the medicine to clear his system, because dialyzing him would be so dangerous.  He doesn't even know I'm there when I sit with him.  It's so hard to watch that handsome face that used to tell me "I love you" and kiss me goodnight every night be so dangerously quiet.  The last thing he said while he was still conscious was my name... I so want him to come out of this.  It sucks having to work through this, too - I'm scared to take days off because I don't know how many I will need later.  When this is all over, I want to ask my legislator to amend the family leave act to include designated primary caregivers who aren't family.  Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 06-07-2008 9:09 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 2,381 Points 245	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact Oh jeeze - that's hard. I'm thinking of you and your BF and I hope he pulls through.
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• 06-07-2008 9:09 PM

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  mrstjohnson Joined on 07-13-2006 Sterling Heights, MI Posts 2,509 Points 65	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact I am so sorry!!  You and your BF are in our prayers. A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -Josh Billings Lisa - Charlie & Riley's Mommy
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• 06-07-2008 9:37 PM

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  Bonita of Bwana Joined on 09-13-2007 Posts 1,540 Points 4,290

  Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact Prayers and Healing candles , love and positive thoughts sent your way ... if the Universe has a chacne to factor in wht a great girl friend he has ..this will be a cake walk... abeit long and stresful cakewalk.... Keep you chins up and keep thinking only a very short tim eago your thoughts, feelings and help would have amounted to nada...duck squat... but thankfully the world is growing and along with social advancements it holds up beautifully for the local legal system. YourBF is obvuislt a lucky man   He has YOU !! Blessings on both of you in th ebiggest ways possible> Hugs Bonit apf Bwana Bonita of Bwana AKC Rhodesian Ridgebacks Champions, Therapy Dogs and Awesome Companions

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• 06-07-2008 9:46 PM

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  fuzzy_dogs_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Davis, CA Posts 6,495 Points 200	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact Oh Anne, I'm so, so sorry to hear this.  Things seemed to be going so well for him for awhile there.  All good thoughts and prayers coming your way. Joyce
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• 06-07-2008 10:08 PM

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  ottoluv Joined on 11-27-2006 So Cal Posts 2,881 Points 520	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact I'll keep you guys in my prayers Anne Here I am stuck in the middle with you I practice societal sanctioned assault
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• 06-07-2008 10:09 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 6,951 Points 1,955	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact You've been on my heart for a couple of days and now I know why.  Yes, my prayers and good thots -- holler if I can help in ANY way.
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• 06-07-2008 10:19 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,942 Points 715

  Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact calliecritturs: You've been on my heart for a couple of days and now I know why.  Yes, my prayers and good thots -- holler if I can help in ANY way.    It's funny, but one of his native friends called me at 7:00 a.m. yesterday, apologetically saying he couldn't wait any longer because my BF was "on his heart".  Makes me think that there is a realm beyond that which we see...  Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 06-07-2008 11:32 PM

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  dgriego Joined on 05-19-2007 New Mexico Posts 1,727 Points 1,075

  Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact spiritdogs: Makes me think that there is a realm beyond that which we see...    there is   we will be praying for you and your BF Anne. I am very sorry that you and he are going through this and I hope and pray that all turns out well in the end.   Owned by: Gunnar the Bee Eating Vizsla and Hektor the Pig Dawg Dogo Argentino "I had learned not to care. I blew a few smoke rings, remembering those years. Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it. Not smack, though. ..." -- Barack Obama

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• 06-08-2008 12:08 AM

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  tacran Joined on 09-10-2007 The Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts 1,400 Points 150

  Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact Sending a big supply of good thoughts, vibes, and prayers for your boyfriend and for you.  I've seen friends and other family members be in the awful position of wanting to be at the hospital 24/7, but unable to do so due to work obligations.  It's a terrible conflict to have.  Here's hoping he stabilizes soon and is speaking to you clearly and strongly again. Tracy

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• 06-08-2008 4:13 AM

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  janetmichel3009 Joined on 11-28-2006 Beijing, China Posts 2,269 Points 370	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact good thoughts and healing vibes coming to you and your BF from beijing! hope he recovers quickly!! Janet
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• 06-08-2008 1:08 PM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 6,521 Points 360	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact I'm very sorry you're going thru this Anne and will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Cathy ~
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• 06-08-2008 1:23 PM

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  marty_ga Joined on 09-10-2007 Georgia Posts 2,068 Points 210	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact  Anne, my candle is lit for both of you...this is sounding all too familiar, and I know very much how you feel.  My heart is with you...
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• 06-08-2008 10:40 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,942 Points 715

  Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact  Thanks everyone, and especially you, marty, with your own heart so recently broken...  One of the elders in our talking circle had already come and gone before I got to the hospital today - he said some prayers and left a sweetgrass braid and honor feathers.  If Mike could see them he would be very honored and grateful.  I was honored that an elder would think so much of him to take the time to drive 50 miles to do that.  All his native friends have been calling and asking about him.  There's been quite an outpouring of concern and offers of help.  Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 06-09-2008 10:29 AM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 6,115 Points 300	Re: Prayers Welcome Reply Contact Anne, Willow and I will be praying for you and hoping for the best.
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