Rooster_Ties Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 (edited) Just got a call from my Dad a short while ago. My mother had a very serious brain aneurysm just a few hours ago. She is only 69, and was otherwise in good health. (My dad's 76, and also in good health.) We're not giving up hope, but I'm packing my black suit, just in case. Reading between-the-lines in the phone call from my dad, it's probably very bad. Even if she survives, life probably won't ever be the same for her - or at least not for a long time. We're not terribly religious people, but I'll probably doing a lot of deep thinking that's as close to prayer as I ever typically get. As you can imagine, I'm sure I'll be off the board for several days, maybe as much as a week. (My folks have a computer, but I always had to ask my Mom what her AOL password was -- so as long as we're in St. Louis, I'm probably "off-line" from the board and e-mail.) Edited February 17, 2004 by Rooster_Ties Quote
Joe G Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Sad news, Tom, and a great shock to you, no doubt. I don't know what else to say, other than that you and your family have my sympathy and good will. When you're ready to come back, we'll be here to help lift your spirits. Quote
undergroundagent Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, I'm also very saddened by this news. Hopefully, everything works out for the best. Keep strong, and my prayers are with you and your family. Best Wishes, Allan Quote
bertrand Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Rooster, My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Bertrand. Quote
vibes Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Best wishes for you and your family, Tom. Steve Quote
JSngry Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Be strong, and know that you and your family will be in my prayers. Hang in there bro. Quote
couw Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 I'm sorry to hear this Tom. Keep up the faith- Quote
Dan Gould Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Hang in there, Tom, and know that a lot of people here are thinking of you and your family, and like Joe said, we'll be here to lift your spirits a bit when you are back online. Quote
Aftab Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom- I will keep you and your family in my prayers as well. Jeff Quote
Big Al Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, My thoughts and prayers go with you as well. Have a safe trip. aL Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Oh my God. My best to you during these trying times. Quote
7/4 Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Sorry to hear that...I hope it works out well. Quote
Brad Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Rooster, I'll be thinking about you and you have a lot of people here pulling for your mom and your family. Brad Quote
neveronfriday Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Rooster, sorry to hear that. Best wishes to you and your family. V. Quote
John B Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 RT - I'm very sorry to hear that. Be strong, and best wishes to your family. We'll all be pulling for your mom. Quote
maren Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, all my thoughts, prayers and wishes are with all of you. Quote
White Lightning Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you. Hang in there. Take care and don't give up hope. We'll be here if you'll want some company. Barak Quote
catesta Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 RT, keep the positive thoughts and hope for the best. Quote
brownie Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Rooster, lots of people here will be on yours and your family's side. Will be thinking of you. Hope we will hear good news from you very soon... Quote
Jazzmoose Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Well, you certainly put my problems in perspective, Tom. My best wishes to you and your family; come back when you can. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, My best wishes to you and your family. I'll keep you guys in my prayers too. Quote
pryan Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Rooster, stay strong in these tough times. Here's hoping the situation makes a turn for the better. Quote
BERIGAN Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as well! Quote
Peter Johnson Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Hang in there, friend...my thoughts are with you. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 Tom, be strong and be with your family in these trying times. Good wishes to you and yours. Quote
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