lawngnome o-line Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Many of you know that I was planning on going to the Jets game tomorrow in Seattle. I'm currently sitting in a hotel room and asking for help. My father went into cardiac arrest a few hours ago and is currently in critical condition. He was lost for a few minutes but they got him back but he's barely holding on. He's getting sent into ICU for hours of work, and we don't know what's going to happen. There is no way I can get home because the blizzard here, and all flights out are delayed for now, and in a few hours the airport will probably just shut down. A few people on the board have met him through the tailgates so you know him personally. The rest of you probably do not. Either way if you could all say a prayer for my dad, Jerry Clark, I would appreciate everything. Being 3000 miles away makes me feel helpless, but it can't be compared to anything he's going through. Thank you Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Your dad is in my prayers. It's times like this that make you realize what are the important things in life. All the best Brian...keep the faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hang in there Brian. Very sorry to hear.... will keep him in thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Best Wishes and I hope you can get home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Damn. You and your dad will be in my thoughts. Stay strong and keep thinking and believing good thoughts. -Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Brian, I am so sorry to hear this. I will say a prayer for him tonight. I hope you get home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarLady Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I'm so sorry, Brian. You and your father are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I will pray for him, Brian. If it's some consolation, don't despair. My dad was at death's door and in critical in St. Vincent's. He's still alive today, and very much a pain in the ass many days-ambulatory, wasting my inheritance in AC on a regular basis 15 years and counting. Don't love him any less mind you,but he's here.Yours may be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Please know that both you and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers . Hope you have a safe trip home. All the best Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wow. My deepest prayers to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 As an update, he's stabilizing, but still in critical condition in ICU. He's at least conscious, which he wasn't before. They are doing tests on him. He's not out of the woods, but its looking better. Thank you all so much, and you don't even know how much I appreciate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 As an update, he's stabilizing, but still in critical condition in ICU. He's at least conscious, which he wasn't before. They are doing tests on him. He's not out of the woods, but its looking better. Thank you all so much, and you don't even know how much I appreciate this. We are your second family! It is so not about the game right now. I hope you get back here quickly and safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 As an update, he's stabilizing, but still in critical condition in ICU. He's at least conscious, which he wasn't before. They are doing tests on him. He's not out of the woods, but its looking better. Thank you all so much, and you don't even know how much I appreciate this. Everyone in ICU is "critical". While my dad was hospitalized,about 1 week in an uncle calls me, all gave and high dungeon, saying your dad is critical. So I hang up the phone and dial my dad's room, thinking they're breaking out the paddles again. Who proceeds to bitch and moan about food, directing me to stop at either Katz's or the 2nd Ave Dewli on the way up. I tell him, "But you're critical". "BFD-everyone in ICU is critical. Get me some goddamn pastrami!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Best wishes, dude. Hope you get home quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBeans Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Keep the faith, Lawn - we'll be thinking good thoughts down here in NC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hang in there, Brian. thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Good thoughts and a prayer for your dad's recovery Lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarLady Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 That's great news, Brian. "Stabilizing" and being conscious are key, and as Bugg said, everyone is considered "critical" in the ICU. I'm sure the doctors are giving him the best care, and heart attacks are very treatable these days (two in my family recently had them). All my best for his recovery and for getting home safely in this weather. - LSL/Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Your father and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thankfully you got a bit of good news so far. Just hang in there and think positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 As for an update he had a 100% blockage in his main artery and actual was dead for a few minutes. He is in surgery now, cleaning out his arteries and basically we'll see how he is after, but finding out what he has and the fact they are working on him now is good news. As for getting home, the earliest I would be able to attempt to get back would be on a red-eye leaving on Monday, and that is if weather doesn't change anything. Basically I'm here and I'm dealing with it as is. I'm with two of my best friends which helps, but still not a situation I'd wish upon anyone else. As one of my uncles got to the hospital, unrelated to my dad's situation, had a heart attack as well, and is also in the ER getting worked on, although they don't find his situation to be as critical. Lovely situation for my family, and it really puts a whole lot of things in perspective. I thank you all for everything and as someone said earlier in the thread, you guys are very much a second family so thank you. Edit: He's out of surgery and the doctor is optimistic that he'll be ok. He had a few stents put in and will be in the hospital for a few days. He's in stable but critical condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wow that is awful man. My prayers are with your father at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Brian that is just terrible. I'm very sorry and I will keep him in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Prayers are with you hang in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETROCK Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Best wishes to you & your Father. I hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Your father is in my prayers. I'm sorry man it is a ****ty situation to have to go through. I know how it feels man, it sucks. I know we never met but if you need to talk to someone I'm here for you man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 As an update, he's stabilizing, but still in critical condition in ICU. He's at least conscious, which he wasn't before. They are doing tests on him. He's not out of the woods, but its looking better. Thank you all so much, and you don't even know how much I appreciate this. Great news Brian, keep us posted. Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Edit: He's out of surgery and the doctor is optimistic that he'll be ok. He had a few stents put in and will be in the hospital for a few days. He's in stable but critical condition. Awesome news, sorry I missed that before my last response. This is great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Sorry it hear it that, I'll raise a pint for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 thoughts and a prayer L-O-L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 thoughts and a prayer L-O-L For a second there I thought you were laughing. That's good news to hear. I hope everything goes fine for you and your family, lawngnome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hang in there bro..you and your family are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Best wishes, man. I'm sure it's hard to be so far away and not able to get out. Sounds like the news has been good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 He's good and will be in the hospital for probably 3-5 days, but everything seems to be ok. He's getting placed in the CCU for monitoring, but there doesn't appear to be any major long term damage to his heart. On a seperate note, the entire city of Seattle has 21 snow plows. On the weather channel they said the city will be crippled by this blizzard with winds which has winds that are stronger than hurricane force winds. Just alot of fun over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 He's good and will be in the hospital for probably 3-5 days, but everything seems to be ok. He's getting placed in the CCU for monitoring, but there doesn't appear to be any major long term damage to his heart. On a seperate note, the entire city of Seattle has 21 snow plows. On the weather channel they said the city will be crippled by this blizzard with winds which has winds that are stronger than hurricane force winds. Just alot of fun over here. GREAT news man. Very happy to hear that. Here's hoping he has a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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