formariz 11,987 #1 Posted February 13, 2022 Received some bad news late last night. My father is in hospital and not doing well. He is 88. Has taken a couple of bad falls too. Spent the day getting a plane ticket and making last minute arrangements .Not easy leaving my wife alone here. I have two sons but she will be alone in house they are not that close.She will be OK but I still worry since i don't know when I will be back. All neighbors are good friends too. In morning I got to get a Covid test and hopefully that will be negative otherwise I stay. All kinds of paperwork to simply board a plane. I think there are mortgages requiring less paperwork. Restrictions from here and restrictions from there. Total insanity. What a day. 22 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,276 #2 Posted February 13, 2022 Sorry to hear, Hopefully he will get soon! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #3 Posted February 13, 2022 Formariz, I hope and pray he's better soon! My dad went through a similar situation a few years back. Had to bring him home with me for 6 months, but he did recover and go back home. Dad was always self sufficient and proud. While that was a source of pride for both of us, he and I gained new respect for one another during the process of his healing. It was alot of work, but worth it. Dunno why I said all that except to try and say to keep your head up and don't worry. Life is what it is, but many times comes with a silver lining. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #4 Posted February 13, 2022 Sorry to hear, Cas. Can't say much more than that. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,577 #5 Posted February 13, 2022 Prayers for a speedy recovery for your Dad and safe trip for you. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,756 #6 Posted February 13, 2022 Prayers sent for him and you and your wife. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,483 #7 Posted February 13, 2022 Best wished Cas. Hope everything goes well. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,537 #8 Posted February 13, 2022 Be safe, well, and strong Sir. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #9 Posted February 13, 2022 Prayers from my family also for your fathers recovery and for you and your wife while going through these trials of life. Bob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,368 #10 Posted February 13, 2022 Sorry to hear, pray that everything works out for both your dad, you and the family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,414 #11 Posted February 13, 2022 Life can indeed change in just a second. I'm sorry to hear about your dad, and hope everything turns out well. Stay strong, and please keep us posted. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #12 Posted February 13, 2022 Snowing now too. Leaving to airport at 3. Going to do some plowing after test which will be at 10.30. Beginning to have lots of concerns with leaving my wife alone even though there is plenty of help for her.. The life of an immigrant, thousands of miles apart from family . Staying close to your kids and family is the best advice I can give everyone. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #13 Posted February 13, 2022 Cas, I hope that you are safe in your travels, your wife is safe in your absence and your father finds healing. His will be done and keep the faith! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #14 Posted February 13, 2022 Godspeed to you. Here’s hoping everything works out for the best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #15 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Good Luck to you and your Dad. How far away is he??? Edited February 13, 2022 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,082 #16 Posted February 13, 2022 Nancy and my prayers are with you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,747 #17 Posted February 13, 2022 Chris and my prayers with you Cas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #18 Posted February 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, pfrederi said: How far away is he??? Not speaking for Cas, but I’m pretty sure he’s in Europe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,182 #19 Posted February 13, 2022 Best wishes for you and yours during this stressful time Cas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,182 #20 Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Not speaking for Cas, but I’m pretty sure he’s in Europe. Pretty sure his family is in Portugal Kevin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #21 Posted February 13, 2022 Prayers sent Cas... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #22 Posted February 13, 2022 Thank you everyone for the words of comfort. It really means a lot. At airport now waiting for my flight . Boarding in one hour. Will be then 7 hours of flight and then an additional 3 hours if driving. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,276 #23 Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, formariz said: Will be then 7 hours US to Portugal, that ain't too bad luckily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,007 #24 Posted February 13, 2022 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Cas. Safe travels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #25 Posted February 13, 2022 Sitting in plane while they are now deicing it. I really don’t like traveling in these things. It’s just like a sardine can. Pack them in tight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
