Another Hero Passes...
 

My father (John Sr.) who turned 87 yesterday, has been admitted to the hospital in Philadelphia with what appears to be the onset of kidney failure and a possible minor stroke...

He remained the night for observation and has within the last hour been moved to ICU... so they can watch him more closely and begin preparations for dialysis...

I have prepared myself for the worst, but realize that he has lived a long and good life, and if his time has come to meet his maker, I would appreciate your prayers that he would indeed come to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior before his last breath occurs...

He has rarely permitted discussion of such things, even with his sons. I would also ask that you pray for his speedy recovery from this setback... His mother (my grandmother) lived to be 96 with a similar health history...

Because he was on blood-thinners, there is a significant risk in performing dialysis, but since the alternative is to just allow him to die from kidney failure we have no choice but to proceed.

Thanks in advance to all my friends for your prayers and support in this very emotional time for me and my family.

God Bless you all, and also all the other WW2 vets who are also approaching the end of their lives here on earth with us.

-John :(

GOD bless you & your family, John... !

You all will be in my prayers & wishes.

My mother passed away on July 8th & the pain of loss has been hard to endure.

Take care,

John

May God be with you and your family in this process. I lost my mother 3 years ago to brain cancer. I brought Hospice into the situation, and they were so helpful. When the proper time comes I recommend everyone conside the help that Hospice can provide.

John,
I will pray for him as well as for you and your family during this time. Having just been through the same a couple of months ago I fully understand.
The prayers of friends and family really do help.
Take care of yourself.
Sid.

John,

Our prayers will be with you. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family in this difficult time.

Best Regards,
Luke

God Bless you and your family John . My wifes and my prayers .

Richie

John, I echo Richard's suggestion. Hospice is a Godsend. They can accomplish things the Hospital cannot . A truely great orginization and worthy of our support.
I hope your Father is comfortable. Best wishes and Ellie and I will be thinking of you...Jerry

My prayers are with you.

John, in this trying and difficult time, I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best.


stymie (John), we lost my father in law unexpectadly 4 years ago, we still miss him. Stay strong, it isn't easy and won't go away, think of the fond memories and maybe it will make it easier. But be prepared, you'll see someone in line or on the street every now and then, and you'd swear it was her (or him) ...

Ed

John, you and your family are in my best thoughts. 87 years is a good long time... I wish the best for all of you in this trying time... :(

John You and your family will be in our church prayer chain. We'll be thinking of you and your father. Bill

Prayer request...
 

Hi John, It is a pretty tough deal when our parents reach a point in life, where all we can do to help, is to pick from a few tough choices... and it seems like very little help indeed... prayer and hope about cover it... our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours John... in this difficult time... the Tomeks all, til....lat'r...GT

John, I hope for the best for you. But, when God calls us home, we go.

John,

Many prayers, I lost my Father at 86

Mike

John,

Your Dad is in Jen's and my thoughts and prayers, as is you and your family during this difficult time..

Just know you - and he - are not alone, OK?

John D.

All our best thoughts John. I lost my dad at 68 over 22 years ago.

Ron and Dee Smith

As one who has been visited by the dark angel several times in the last several months, I extend to you and your family my sincere condolences and prayers for your comfort in this time.

Tom A

John,

For your father, in my prayers each day until his recovery.
For you, John, through this difficult time, in my prayers as well.

Read to him the words of Christ from the Bible. Read the Psalms that express God's grace.

My own brother accepted the Lord all over again, after many years of backsliding, the day before he passed.

The Lord be with you and your family,

Russell

John,
My Dear Friend, I am so sorry to hear of the Final Life Decisions that You are now facing.
My Prayers are with You And Dad until the final Roll Call Up There.
My father once told me that, "There are No Athiests In Fox Holes".
As another veteran Awaiting that Final Ringing of Taps, I know and fully believe that "All Who Call Upon The Name Of The LORD Shall Be Saved", and There Is No Power That CAN REVOKE THAT.
I stand upon that Faith And Salvation Until The Very End when we shall gather for the Final Retreat.
ViggoG

John,

Our prayers will be with you for your fathers salvation as well as his recovery.
Hugh & Minta