FReeper Prayer request for my Father

16 JUN 2002 | gwmoore

[gwmoore]

I would appreciate the prayers of all FReepers and their families for my father, Mr. Charles R. Moore, who suffered a stroke or a reasonable facsimile therof, last Friday (this is a ball park figure, as I believe that the event happened Tuesday a week ago.

Dad is 85, and has been an active person his whole life, and was active until this happened. He is now 99% aphasic, and has hemiplegia on his right side. His physician who is handling the case is kind of the type of physician who, in my opinon, has not picked up a medical text nor followed the literature since He recieved his MD.

My Dad is being given a week of rehab,which, frankly, I feel is a little premature in coming. At that time, "decisions" (the MD's word) will have to be made as to what will happen next. I would like to make statements about the physician who is in charge of the case, but I don't feel like being the recipient of litigation regarding his qualifications. I will however say that my general opinion is that of things associated with ducks.

I would appreciate the prayers of FReepers and lurkers for an improvement, but, as we all know, such things are best left for our Savior and Great Physician.

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during his time of need.

Thanks also, for all the FReepers who are Keeping the Faith for Freedom and serving our Country at home and overseas.

May God bless you all
Greg Moore

[A. Morgan]

I am praying your father makes a recovery.

[Alberta's Child]

Father's Day prayers for a father in need of Divine help.

[LBGA]

Your father, and you, are in my prayers.

Please seek a second opinion immediately if you are not comfortable with the doctor. Sometimes they not only forget to learn, they forget to listen to their patients and family. Your father's doctor should be more responsive to your family.

[Wednesday's Child]

I certainly will offer my prayers for your father as well as for you and your family.

[Geezerette]

Thank you for the definition of the word. I sort of thought that might be it, but wasn't sure.

Prayer bump!

g

[jellybean]

Aphasia is the loss of speech.

Greg, my prayers are with you and your family. My father suffered the same type of stroke when he was in his 70's. He spent months in rehab and was able to speak (with difficulty), walk with a cane and do most self-care upon his return. Please seek another opinion before giving up hope.

[b4its2late]

Prayers for your Dad.........

[Bahbah]

Your father will be in my prayers this father's day.

[Marauder]

1. I pray for your father's recovery.
2. Doctors are not God, but many of them think they are.
3. Beyond that, many doctors have an attitude about the elderly, that they should move on to the next phase of existence, i.e., death. This may be due to the "useless feeder" attitude so prevalent today among the so-called "elite."

Try to find a doctor that still believes in his Hippocratic Oath. There are still some out there.

[manna]

Prayer sent ...

[Peace4EarthNow]

GWMoore...Prayers have been sent up for your father in his continued recovery, as well as for your family for the strength you will need to assist him through this.

God Bless you & your father on this special day.....

[JustAmy]

Prayers for your father from Fresno, CA

[LeeMcCoy]

Your father needs time and the opportunity (read "appropriate care") to heal. All too often age becomes a factor instead of the actual vigor of the person. As many have already said, speak up, question, demand good care for your father...be a pain-in-the-neck. A week of px therapy is not enough, I've worked with people with similar afflictions for months before they started to regain the power of speech, much less fine motor skills. Above all, do not give up. He's your dad, tell him you love him all the time, real love is a powerful weapon.

Father in Heaven, I ask in Your Son's name that You touch this beloved father and make him whole again. Allow him to return to the activities he enjoyed before having a stroke. Cause all who care for him to give him the very best treatments available to us. Thank You Father!

[farmfriend]

prayer being sent.

[Teacup]

Prayers on the way.

[callisto]

Prayes and thoughts for both you and your father.

[Mo1]

Sending all my prayers to your Dad

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[shezza]

Greg- Prayers for your dad, especially on this Father's Day. May the Lord bless his doctor with wisdom, as well.
Blessings!

[AnnaZ]

Heartfelt prayers for healing and peace for your dad and your whole family from Los Angeles.