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Fame and Fortune

They say everyone has their 15 minutes of fame, well, I got less than five but I’m not complaining since it was for a good cause. The event was packed and The Alagasco Chili Squad came away with a third consecutive...

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VaTech Massacre

Well, we have had another senseless mass murder, this time at prestigious Virginia Tech. So far, 32 people have been reported killed and it is suspected that the gunman killed himself. Now, it seems pretty cut and dry to me...

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Labor Day

I know it has been a while since I have written but there has been much activity in my life and work during the past couple of weeks. Dad is still in SICU and pretty much the same. His vital signs are good but he still thinks he...

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A New Day

I hate having a summer cold. Colds are bad enough in the winter, but when there is so much to do outdoors in the summer, a cold is sheer misery. But, today is a new day! Dad is doing very good. The doctor removed the ventilator...

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The Realities of Life

From my humble abode in beautiful Pinson, AL — I experienced one of the most painful things in my life this past weekend. My dad, who has been in the hospital for just over four weeks now, called me in on Sunday to talk to...

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Good News

Well, I have some good news. Dad was taken off of the ventilator Thursday. He was doing very well for most of the afternoon. But, while I was visiting at 8pm he was becoming very tired and struggling to breathe since he was...

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A Father’s Lessons

I just came home from visiting dad and I can’t believe what I am about to tell you.Dad was sleeping when i visited but I was able to talk to the nurse and get some information. Dad is still on the ventilator but he is now...

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Dad Update

Dad seemed much better last night at the 8pm visit. He was alert and knew where he was and who was there. He desperately wanted water but all the nurse could do was wet his mouth. He is still in SICU but the nurse said he has...

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Just an update

Since I haven’t written in a week or so, here is an update. Dad was taken to the emergency room on July 24th due to problems breathing. His O2 saturation was around 65%, a dangerously low level. The ER doctors determined...

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Holy bug zappers, Batman!

Well, my vacation is officially over and on Monday, I found myself back in the real world fixing all the problems that didn’t get fixed while I was on vacation. But, I have to tell you about our trip to the Bat Cave at the...

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