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I'm here at work, and I just recieved a call from my mom.

My dad has had a second stroke, and has been taken by ambulance to the local hospital. :(

There's no chance I can get anyone to come in to cover for me on Christmas morning, so there's nothing I can do from now until 7am but wonder, and hope the doctors can do something for him.

I'm so frustrated right now...I just don't know. :(

That's a bummer. Doctors are getting better with stroke recovery though, and doing some amazing things. I know multiple-stroke victims who you'd never know had any problems. I had a stroke myself a few years ago, most likely, and although I didn't see a doctor for it and don't know how extensive the damage was, it gets better as time goes along.

Well, pray 'em if y' got 'em, I always say. And if you're not the praying type, think well on him while you're not able to be with him. It may seem a hollow comfort, but even the Buddhists believe that "thoughts held in mind produce after their kind."

Here's hoping he'll be all right again soon.

Having lost a loved one recently, I'm hoping with every fiber of my being that your dad turns out ok.

Recently found out an auntie had a stroke. She's fine, carries around a walking stick, but hardly ever actually uses it. She's quite happy.

I hope your father does even better than that though :)

These days we have a better chance to getting people to recover from a stroke, but still it's not good to have one.

I'm praying your dad gets better :)

Dude, there is not a job in the world that would make me stay if my father had a stroke.

Dude, there is not a job in the world that would make me stay if my father had a stroke.

Damn straight.

Hope he's okay.

I'm here at work, and I just recieved a call from my mom.

My dad has had a second stroke, and has been taken by ambulance to the local hospital. :(

There's no chance I can get anyone to come in to cover for me on Christmas morning, so there's nothing I can do from now until 7am but wonder, and hope the doctors can do something for him.

I'm so frustrated right now...I just don't know. :(


You have my sympathies. I really hope your dad gets well soon.

(Pats Delator sympathetically)

I'm here at work, and I just recieved a call from my mom.

My dad has had a second stroke, and has been taken by ambulance to the local hospital. :(

There's no chance I can get anyone to come in to cover for me on Christmas morning, so there's nothing I can do from now until 7am but wonder, and hope the doctors can do something for him.

I'm so frustrated right now...I just don't know. :(?? What job do you have?
Surely not one that could keep you from getting to the hospital!

I'm here at work, and I just recieved a call from my mom.

My dad has had a second stroke, and has been taken by ambulance to the local hospital. :(

There's no chance I can get anyone to come in to cover for me on Christmas morning, so there's nothing I can do from now until 7am but wonder, and hope the doctors can do something for him.

I'm so frustrated right now...I just don't know. :(

That's the worst Christmas present I've heard of yet. Was he disabled at all from his first stroke?

That's a bummer. Doctors are getting better with stroke recovery though, and doing some amazing things. I know multiple-stroke victims who you'd never know had any problems. I had a stroke myself a few years ago, most likely, and although I didn't see a doctor for it and don't know how extensive the damage was, it gets better as time goes along.
You had a stroke but didn't see a doctor, why?!??!

Delator - Thats harsh! I hope all turns out well.

I am shocked though that you need to stay at work...won't even your boss cover for you?