I ended my day much differently than I expected. Just got home from the hospital where I visited my 76-year-old father who is suffering from the aftermath of a seizure or “stroke” caused by a condition in his brain called “Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.”
Here’s an article a doctor friend of mine found for me that is written in layman’s terms. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Strokes/2485 Even if my father recovers from this bout, there is no “cure” for this condition and it will most likely eventually take his life.
When I woke this morning, I never dreamed this would be how I ended my day. It is sobering. It is also a reminder of how precious each day of life and health really is, and who I know and have to thank for it.
At the close of this day, my advice is to hug those you love and tell them that you love them. Demonstrate that love every day. Walk the walk. One never knows when it will be your last chance. Better to have stated and demonstrated your love, and to have no regrets should a loff or tragedy occur. I’m recommitting myself to this.
I love you Dad. I am praying you will pull through. I leave you in Our Father’s hands.
My prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
I knew Del and Donna for many years when they lived in the Fisher area. In fact Del worked with my husband, Russell Massanari for a number of years in the painting business. Fern M. Ulrich
Fern,
Thank you for your kind words. I remember going to “work” with Dad as young boy, as he painted houses for “the Massanari brothers.” I will pass on your prayers to the family.
Randy