An open letter to the men in my family

[Rachels]

If you could all arrange for your hearts to beat normally and keep you out of the hospital, that would be dandy. Last month it was Clay; tonight it's my dad.

I'm scared. He hasn't had a heart attack, but his EKG is somewhat abnormal. They're going to keep him overnight and do a stress test and possibly a heart catheterization tomorrow, then go from there. If the stress test is normal, they'll send him home. But he has diabetes and a somewhat unreliable blood pressure, so this isn't exactly a risk-free scenario. I'm pretty freaked out.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[jojo2324]

Oh my goodness! I am so sorry, hoping this night passes quickly and ends with good news.

[jubilee]

I hope all is well for your dad!

[jd11365]

{{{{Rachel}}}}
Sending hugs your way. I'm so sorry you are going through this again. Just remember Clay's good outcome...hopefully it will be the same for your dad. I'll be thinking of you and your family...please keep us posted!



Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
5-1-03

[redhookmom]

I'll add my signature to your letter. I hope all is well with your father and I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight.

[candybomiller]

Oh Rachel. You're all in my prayers. I hope everything turns out ok.

[himom]

Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. We will keep him and the rest of your family in our prayers. Sending happy-heartbeating thoughts your way.

Oh, and we'll try to keep down on the posts that are giving you stress. In the long run all this petty stuff doesn't matter and your family really does. Get lots of hugs from the baby and know we're all thinking about you tonight.

Jodi
Mommy to Joshua, born February 2003

[Marisa6826]

Oh no! It was only a month ago that Clay had that scare? It feels so much longer.

I hope your Dad's OK and home soon Rachel.

hugs

-m

[lrucci]

Rachel,

I hope your dad gets some good news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.


Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh Elizabeth 7/19/03

[Rachels]

Jodi, thank you. What a kind thing to say. But you're not giving me stress. :) Really, I greatly appreciate the chance for civil discussion. Part of what I celebrate about this country is each citizen's right to his or her opinion, KWIM? Expressing them doesn't stress me out, whether or not I agree with what's being said. When things start sounding like personal attacks, that's stressful, of course, but I think that most people have been very careful not to let that happen, even when they've disagreed strongly. I admire that.

And I appreciate the thoughts and prayers very much.


-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[jbowman]

I hope that your dad is ok, and I'm sorry that you've had to go through this.

[starrynight]

Rachel, your dad is in my prayers!

[Andrea S]

We will keep your Dad in our thoughts .


Andrea
mom to Andrew 8/14/02

[mamicka]

I remember when it was your DH, I'm sorry your going through something like this again with your dad. I can somewhat understand how hard it is & I'm praying that things will turn out OK.

Allison

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[papal]

Big hugs to you Rachel.. i hope everything turns out just fine. Just the thought of something being medically wrong with my parents brings instant tears to my eyes (both my parents have diabetes).. so I can understand somewhat what you might be going through.. stay strong mama! I will be thinking of you.

[friedmana1]

Rachel,

My dad just had a heart attack last month, so I truly know what you are going through. Thank G-d, he is fine but it was so scary for about week. If you need an ear, please give a holler. Sending my love and good wishes for the men in your life...

Aimee
Mother to Leah 10/26/02

[bluej]

Rachel, I hope today goes well for your dad and that the tests show that there are no problems.

[aliceinwonderland]

Oh, I am so sorry...I hope you get some good news Bout your Dad!!

[sntm]

good luck to him, hon. hoping it can be cured with a simple intervention.
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shannon
not-even-pregnant-yet-overachiever
trying-to-conceive :)
PREGNANT! EDD 6/9/03
mama to Jack 6/6/03

[Mommie2MadLyn]

Rachel, I hope your father is OK! Hopefully everything will be alright so you can stop worrying and start celebrating Abigail's 2nd Birthday tommorow!!!:D

[jec2]

a big hug to you. I bet you are freaked out. Hoping that he is home safe and sound soon.

[deborah_r]

Rachel,

I hope everything is OK with your dad.

[JMarie]

OMG Rachel - I'm freaking out on your behalf! Best wishes to your famiy and please keep us posted!

Jennifer
Mom to Aidan Christopher
01/28/03

[toomanystrollers]

Rachel,
Feel free to pm me - your dad's medical history sounds similiar to my dad - diabetes, heart irregularites...

Hang in there

[lmintzer]

Rachel,
I'm sorry to hear about your dad's hospitalization. How stressful! I will be sending all your men "good heart vibes".