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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Thank you Lord! For touching Bud and bestowing upon him your healing grace. To you goes the glory, and to Bud for his strength and tenacity to fight on!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    Is he off the respirator yet?
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone that has reached out and raised my dad I in thoughts and prayers. It's been a rough period watching him struggle. He's still on the ventilator and has ended up with pneumonia. They've taken him off the sedatives so he can breath as deeply as possible on his own, thereby giving him his best possible chance of survival when they pull the vent.

    He was alert last Monday morning and was able to convey to the head doctor his wishes for life support. Per his wishes they will not re-intubate, or, put in a tracheotomy, so they want to get him as strong as possible before removing the vent. They're looking at Thursday as the target date. We have an appointment with palliative care to assist in transition in case he's unable to sustain breathing on his own.

    I've been overwhelmed and humbled by the support of many that have reached out. Thank you again for everything.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,211
    Prayers Sent Kerry!!!!
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,032
    Just as I'm sure many have, your Dad has been in my thoughts daily.,,,,wWith so many hoping for the best day possible on Thursday.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    More prayers sent for your Dad and your family.

    Bud and you and your family have definitly been on my mind everyday also.

    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    More prayers from my family to yours... after what he had been through, pneumonia is a tough thing to deal with. Sounds like his doctors have a plan that is working. Just proof that God isn’t ready for him yet.

    Might I suggest that you guys use the gift of life to fix whatever issues that may be lingering and embrace this moment to draw even closer. God bless you both, and your entire family.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    This morning we put a plan in place with palliative care in case the tube removal doesn't go well.

    My father was agitated today, and, so while waiting for palliative care I took one of the mitts they have on his hands off. Mistake. I could tell he was trying to tell me to take the other one off, and, also believe he was telling me he was done. I tried to explain to him that they believed he could make a full recovery and was going to take the tube out in two days. IT was a difficult exchange. I tried to reassure him that I wasn't going to leave him like that forever, which is one of his worst fears. I'm believing that he can recover. After seeing him off the sedatives, and the amount of fight he still has, I'm hopeful.
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  • Manticore
    Manticore Posts: 408
    Its obvious...your a good son!! Continued prayers a good thoughts!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,194
    Thanks for the updates. You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers daily,
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Kerry. Prayers from the Coulson family. May the Lord give Bud the strength to recover and you the courage to help him. Glory to our Heavenly Father.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited July 2019
    Thank you for that update.

    Bud IS a tough man for sure..

    I hope and pray God gives him more strength and pain relief for him to WANT TO GET WELL.

    I agree with Manticore and others of course, you're a good son!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    You got this, Bud. All of Club Polk is rooting for you, and we know you can make it through the most difficult part of this recovery process.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    Still praying
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Kerry your Dad is a fighter. My continued thoughts and prayers for him.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    I agree. He's definitely tough as nails to still be fighting for this long. Impressive!

    I'm also still hoping and praying he pulls through.
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    My family and I have benefitted from the prayers and good thoughts sent our way when my mom was going through her struggles. Sending the same your way in hopes that your dad and your family receives the same strength from them. Take care of yourself and your dad and continue to be the great son that you are.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,611
    Prayers sent your way. Hopefully things will get better. I just went through this with my mother back in May. Hang in there. God bless
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    They took dad off the ventilator about 11 am today, and he was able to breath on his on, however, the level of injuries he sustained was just too much for his frail body to overcome. Dad passed away about 6 this evening, peacefully and with family around.

    Thanks to everyone for the prayers and support, it's been humbling to experience such an outreach. I'm in good spirits knowing that I was able to make sure his wishes were carried out.

    The Harp Family
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    So very sorry to hear; thoughts with you and your family during this especially difficult time.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,262
    :'( May your father rest in peace. Condolences to you and your family pal. My heart goes out to you
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    God bless the Harp family and May your father Rest In Peace knowing he had the love and wonderful support of his family.
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,259
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,641
    Kerry--I am so sorry to hear. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    May Bud forever rest near to the heart of God.

    Peace be with you Kerry.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,500
    I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God give the Harp family strength during this difficult time. Rest in peace Bud.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    So sorry to read the bad news. He did have a long life, and is now at rest. Take care, and stay strong.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    kharp1 wrote: »
    They took dad off the ventilator about 11 am today, and he was able to breath on his on, however, the level of injuries he sustained was just too much for his frail body to overcome. Dad passed away about 6 this evening, peacefully and with family around.

    Thanks to everyone for the prayers and support, it's been humbling to experience such an outreach. I'm in good spirits knowing that I was able to make sure his wishes were carried out.

    The Harp Family

    Kerry I’ve never met you in person, or your Dad, but I feel like I know you. You’re my brother. You’re Dad, will always have a place in my heart. I am writing this with tears, as he has passed, but now he is with our Father in Heaven. Tears of sorrow, and joy are with me now. God bless you brother and your family, and God bless your lovely father. May he Rest In Peace.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited August 2019
    Sometimes we can only take so much. :'(

    I think your Dad, Bud fought real hard.

    Sorry to hear his injuries were just too much and he's now going to be looking down on you till you meet him again.

    I'm glad your doing ok and have comfort during his passing.

    You and your family be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Sorry.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    This is not the news I was expecting to see when I opened this thread. So terribly sorry for your loss. It is one thing when it is expected due to illness or other reasons. Even at his age, it seems he was doing quite well until the carelessness of another put him in a no-win situation.....

    My God comfort you and your family now and always, and know your father is in the eternal love of our Heavenly Father.

    Too early perhaps, but I would also be seeking an attorney for wrongful death...
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