Hi Sharon,
I am praying for your dad and your family.  It is difficult for family 
members to see loved ones connected to all that equipment.  It is unsettling 
to say the least.
Hugs and blessings,

Virgie and Lady Hoshi
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:15 AM
Subject: More about my Dad


> Hi all!
>
> Yesterday I went for my third sound mapping, which I'll write about later. 
> Then I went to the hospital in Boise Idaho, where my dad is recovering. 
> He's still on the ventilator, but, from talking with Mom tonight, it 
> sounds like the swelling has gone down some.  Judy's son Joel spent last 
> night with him.  In the wee hours of the morning, Dad seemed to become 
> very anxious, afraid he might be dying or something,, which scared Joel. 
> but Mom said he wasn't as antsy today as he was yesterday.  He's been 
> heavily medicated so he feels comfortable, dozing in and out.  Judy said 
> that it causes amnesia, so he might not remember very much of this later, 
> which I think is a good thing.  Sometimes he writes notes to people, and 
> he squeezed my hand when I held it and talked to him, and he gave me a 
> hard grip when I said goodbye. That shows he still has a strong farm hand. 
> :)  Please pray that God will continue to give him His Peace.
>
> Thanks again for standing by me and my family.  I'm hoping to go hang out 
> at the hospital tomorrow.
>
> Sharon