not something I want to gloat about

[simplyn2deep]

For days I've been saying my dad didn't sound 'right' or that he was always on pain meds whenever I talked to him. but no one heard the difference.

My mom just called and said that she's been listening to him speak and he speech does sound slurred. I knew it, but since no one else heard or could tell the difference, I thought it was maybe that he always sounded tired.

So they're monitoring him until it's time to go to the hospital for the MRI and my mom will call back later.

eta (11:58am): mom called to say they've taken dad to the ER ahead of his schedule appt because he was unresponsive and his body temp was about 46 degrees. they brought the temp up and he was awake, but she was concerned.

I haven't made a post on FB to let people know because I can't get a hold of my brother and I don't want a repeat of what happened last week



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[lostandalone22.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry this is happening. It's good that you caught that he was slurring. It sucks that no one listened to you. *hugs*

[simplyn2deep.livejournal.com]

My mom called me about 20 minutes ago to tell me that since he signed the DNR order, that should his heart stop, they won't try to resuscitate him. I know that DNRs are, but having that reminder was something I didn't want.

[lostandalone22.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. DNR's are always heartwrenching. I went through the same thing with my grandma towards the end. I'm here if you need to talk about anything. *HUGS*

[simplyn2deep.livejournal.com]

Thank you