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07-15-2010, 06:16 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston
Posts: 16
| July has started off with a bang! I'm new here, and have mostly been lurking. On July 4th, for what I thought would be a 'low key weekend' where I could spend time with my new Yorkie and Lolly, my shi/tzu mix, I got a phone call. My son had a heart attack. He is only 34, so this concerned me greatly. I was told to 'hold off' on heading to Dallas, where they live, and on the 5th, everything changed. I had to come to the office that Monday, to try to get my inventory balanced, before I could leave Houston. I managed to lock myself out of the office that afternoon when I took the new yorkie outside to potty, and then the 'heat was on'. heh. I was in a dead panic, as I should have been getting ready to leave to go help with my grandkids up in Dallas, and there I was stuck with all my keys sitting in my office, and the dog and I outside. I finally got somebody to come let me in as we waited outside for a little over an hour. Then it was off to Dallas, arriving around midnight. I was in Dallas from midnight Monday night till Thursday of this past week, and what a week it was! My son had a 99.9 % blockage and had to have a stent put in to open up the artery, and is now doing fine, resting at home. I don't know how you can really rest with 6 kids ranging in age from 16 months to 11 yrs old, but he is supposed to be resting. It's good to be home, and of course the dogs are happy that we're home...but I just can't seem to 'get it together'. I'm at work during the day, then at home by 5:30 and all I can manage to do is sit and play with the puppies. I find it hard to even get up to sit at the computer to check my emails. sigh. I sure hope things get back to normal for me, because I always have lots to do. I just feel like the wind has been taken out of my sails. I think I'm worrying about my son already being diagnosed with heart problems at such a young age and it's just getting the best of me. The puppy kisses do help though. They make me smile even when I don't feel like smiling. |
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07-15-2010, 06:33 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ny
Posts: 761
| you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers.....puppy kisses always make me feel better too
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07-15-2010, 06:41 AM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hampton, GA USA
Posts: 19
| Speaking from experience....When your children are faced with life's uncertainties it can really shake your world. Sometimes putting things in perspective. Hopefully the emails and paperwork can wait for you to catch your breath. The puppy kisses, loyalty and love from our furry friends are a source of great comfort to be able to do just that.
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07-15-2010, 06:42 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee
Posts: 340
| Oh my word! Taking care of 6 lil ones would do that to anyone! Glad to hear your son is doing well and is most definitely young enough to make the changes to give himself a great future. Those 6 kids should be great motivation. Hang in there and give yourself some recovery time with no guilt! Puppy kisses are mandatory : ) |
07-15-2010, 06:47 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA
Posts: 1,173
| Aww! Glad to hear your son is recovering! That must have been so stressful! Hope all is well with you and your new pup!
__________________ Kelly, mommy to little Oliver "The more boys I meet, the more I love my dog." http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/ |
07-15-2010, 06:56 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | That is quite a scare. Hopefully he will now be watched carefully and prevent any further problems. It takes time to recover from such scary news, take time to relax and onlt do what you have to.
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07-15-2010, 08:02 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA,USA
Posts: 1,623
| Well, no wonder you are out of sorts, thats a lot to take in. Give yourself some time. You are in shock, it can take a while to really feel relief. As time goes by and your son continues to get better, your life will stabilize too. Deep breaths and lots of hugs and kisses, thats what you need now, everything else can wait. I'll keep your family in my prayers. |
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