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Post by dew on Sept 17, 2023 13:00:24 GMT -6
I should probably post this in the Gen discussion thread but doing it here. Many of you have reached out to me and it's been greatly appreciated. Thank you Eagletimer for getting the weekly pregame prayer posted. For those who don't know I had to make an emergency trip to Alabama. My dad is in the hospital with pnuemonia. He is in ICU on a vent at this time. He had been fighting cancer throughout this year in his throat and while it's 98 or so percent gone, his immune system is shot due to the chemo. This is his 2nd time he's been ventilated (2010 was the other). I am back home right now but will have to go back in 2 weeks (when they expect he can come off the vent & sedation).
I have decided to not make any road trip ball games and stick close to home in case something happens that I need to head back to Bama, and save gas $$ and such for going back. I'll miss the home game next Friday vs. Houston as well. I'll still be here on the site some but may not be as chatty. That will also be day to day. I appreciate you all and all you've done for me. If I can ever do anything in return and available I'm here
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Post by eagletimer on Sept 17, 2023 13:18:59 GMT -6
You've been in our prayers through out the SCA buddy. If you need anything just holler!
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Post by mghs on Sept 17, 2023 22:28:40 GMT -6
I hope everything works out fine and your Dad heals up fast. I know situations like this are stressful on family members and everyone has and uses different varieties of coping skills to deal with these type of issues. I would suggest that if WS football is something that brings you enjoyment and can give you a couple of hour's of mental relief from dwelling on family stressors, then in might be wise to continue to do so. It is common for people to often make the choice of pulling back and isolating from their Support group of friends, community and leisure activities. This removal from routine and inter action with a persons peer group often has unintended consequences and this can lead to mild depression. We are Social Creatures and Social interaction often has well documented positive elements dealing with these type of scenarios.
At the very least it might be wise to invite over some close friends and listen on the Radio or watch the Games on TV if WS is streaming them. Setting at home and focusing on the negative is never a good thing.
Best to you Dew.....
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Post by dew on Sept 18, 2023 7:03:19 GMT -6
Oh I'll keep up with scores n stuff. It's just this Friday I was already booked (fire dept stuff if I don't have to go back that soon) and next Friday I'll be either back in or on my way to Alabama. I do get where you're coming from and appreciate it my friend. And I'll be having to save gas $$ as well. I just didn't word things that great. I do that anyhow but lack of sleep played a factor, lol
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