Dad update

[markiver54]

Was getting in the car last night after picking up take out for supper when my phone rang.
Could not believe it...caller ID said Dad!
I quickly pulled over and answered. He sounded about normal, and said Hi Son, sorry it's been a while since we talked. I couldn't believe it. He was calling from the rehab facility he's in, now that he's been released from the hospital. He has now tested negative for Covid. One more test in a couple days, and if it is negative, he can then go home!!!
Needless to say, my Step Mom is beside herself.
Hard to believe...88 years old, at one point we almost lost him. Was so bad, they wanted to put him on a ventilator, but that was not an option because he has a DNR order, and yet he pulled through...PTL!
Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers!! I told him, there were many more people praying for him than he knew of.
He recieved 62 cards while sick.

[RanchRoper]

Great to hear. Happy for you and your family buddy. That's one tough dad ya got there.

[markiver54]

Great to hear. Happy for you and your family buddy. That's one tough dad ya got there.

Thank you RR!
Yes, pretty amazing after 32 days in th hospital.

[Rifletom]

I have to echo what RR said: one tough guy your Dad! Very glad to hear this Mark.

[markiver54]

I have to echo what RR said: one tough guy your Dad! Very glad to hear this Mark.

Thank you very much Tom! Has been a very stressful, trying time for the family.
I realize, at his age Ya never know, however, glad he got through this one and we still have him with us!

[CT_Shooter]

Wonderful news, Mark; and I'll just bet hearing the sound of his voice put you over the top! Quite a remarkable outcome. I hope you two begin to talk on the phone often. Thanks for sharing the news with us.

[BigAl52]

Awesome news Mark. There must be something more for him to do. Thats one tough man. What a nice Mothers day it will be for your step mother. Im sure you and everyone concerned are on cloud 9. Im happy for you and the family

[Grunt67]

Great news Mark. Hope he's back home soon.

[markiver54]

Thank you ALL, so much....life is good!

[daytime dave]

Thanks for that update Mark, that made my day. What a very tough guy he is. Say hello for me next time you talk to him.

[markiver54]

Thank you very much Dave, and I certainly will!!

[fortyshooter]

That is great news to hear! Hope you all can get together for Fathers Day and really celebrate!

[markiver54]

That is great news to hear! Hope you all can get together for Fathers Day and really celebrate!

Thank you Larry! And that's a great idea. Maybe we could make that happen.

[ESquared]

Such fantastic news, Mark! So happy for you and yours! It's great to hear of these survival stories, and there are lots of them, but it's extra special when it's so close to home! Gotta feel good to know you've got some of those genes!

[markiver54]

Such fantastic news, Mark! So happy for you and yours! It's great to hear of these survival stories, and there are lots of them, but it's extra special when it's so close to home! Gotta feel good to know you've got some of those genes!

Thank you so much Evan! Would like to think some of those Genes live within me!
I certainly appreciate your thoughts and sentiments. You continue to heal also now!!

[Vaquero]

Great news Mark, and what a nice surprise.
I second forty's statement. Hope it happens.
Never underestimate the power of Prayer.
How's that sister doing?

RP

[BrokenolMarine]

Great News. They are a tough generation. MY dad is from the same era and has battled brain cancer twice, we were certain he was gone, but has come back strong. He and my stepmother still live in the same house they bought while he was on active duty in the Navy.