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05-23-2014, 12:32 PM
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Repost: Sorry to say.....
Just wanted to post this here in case some of you might have missed it.
Yes,...sorry to say that due to family issues/health ....that it "LOOKS" as though I won't be able to make this rally in Orofino. Long story short....my 87 yr.old Dad [ yes the same person I was out snowmobiling with this winter ] took a fall and apparently cracked a vertebra,... which lead to finding out there's a real possibility that he has advanced prostrate cancer. He's been in hosp. for the last week or so having tests and waiting for results and has to travel to Kamloops BC to see a urologist. With him having C.O.P.D. and being 87, he is a high risk for any operation so things might just have to run it's course ......and my mother is suffering from dementia and really can't be on her own for too long. Thank God my sister has come up from Victoria to be with her while dad is in the hosp.. Depending on my dad's outcome from any procedure that might take place...and his longevity .....the next step is to get them moved to an assisted living home, probably in Victoria. This needs to happen quickly and before next winter because they just aren't going to be able to get through another winter here, and live in their home. There is very little "assisted living" available here in the Cariboo Dist.. Thanks to our Liberal Gov't and their cost cutting. So although I haven't given up totally on being able to attend the rally,....I will hold my room till the last moment,....in hopes I can make the ride. I was really looking fwd. to seeing old friends and making some new ones too. And maybe sneaking a steak onto Joel's bill/cheque when he buys Kris his "celebratory" steak dinner. Order the best Kris !!! We'll see what happens. ...........I know this post will spark many comments and best wishes in regards to being able to attend and for my dad and mom. And I want to thank you all in advance for them. I'm sure there are many of you out there that have had to, and ARE dealing with some and possibly more of the same issues with your folks. ...So I send all the best wishes, right back at you. If I don't get to make the rally there will be others and hopefully I'll be able to make those.  __________________
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05-23-2014, 12:40 PM
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Sorry to hear that Ricky, I wish your father the best.
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05-23-2014, 03:12 PM
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Sorry to hear about your dad. I know the difficulties involved in dealing with elderly parents. I've been assisting my mom and dad through various surgeries of lately. Prayers sent and keep the faith Ricky.
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05-23-2014, 10:51 PM
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Sorry to hear about your Dad Ricky, not much to say except getting old can suck sometimes. Hopefuly everything will work out well.
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05-23-2014, 11:34 PM
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I wish you the best of luck with this. Going through this with both our moms now. Our dads went about 7 years ago. I do hope that you can make the rally.
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05-24-2014, 12:31 AM
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Sorry to hear about your parents Rick. It is not easy.
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05-24-2014, 09:21 AM
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It's a part of life we all eventually have to deal with. God bless you and your family during these challenges.
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05-24-2014, 11:06 AM
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Wishing your Dad the best Ricky.
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05-25-2014, 04:32 PM
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Hi Rick. We haven't met yet. Was hoping to meet you and others at Orofino. We just went through this with my wife's mother. We lost her to COPD last october. It's stressful and time consuming. Can understand if you don't make the rally. Family first.
Andy
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05-25-2014, 06:40 PM
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The complications of life just seem to drift in and get hard to deal with...All the best to you and your parents...make some time out, for yourselves as you get through it !
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05-25-2014, 07:15 PM
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Family first. Take care of your Dad.
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05-25-2014, 08:01 PM
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Hey Rick, sorry to hear about your dad and also the health issues your mum is facing. Hope all works out, but certainly this is a time to be with them and there will be other rallies.
I with have you and your family in my thoughts.
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05-27-2014, 09:22 PM
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Rick,
Not sure how I missed this...but I am very sorry to hear of your predicament. It it not easy for sure. It's been just over a year now since my Dad passed and my Mom is a constant handful. Do what you can for them as that is what we do. As you say, there will always be more rallies. Prayers for you and Judy as you move forward.
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05-28-2014, 11:20 AM
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Dealing with the folks is a heart breaker Rick. Of course family crisis comes first. I'll try and get up to the ranch this summer, to make sure your maintaining the standard.
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