My dad has problems again

[Lady Bug]

All he needs to do is look up what happened to your father. These things happen. He (brother) sounds like a complete drama addict.

This is the result of people who do not believe that this world is fallen from Adam and Eve. They deny that actual human suffering can exist without some sort of grand conspiracy.

 

[Michie]

This is the result of people who do not believe that this world is fallen from Adam and Eve. They deny that actual human suffering can exist without some sort of grand conspiracy.

I have a real issue with people constantly digging for drama in every situation. I get the uncontrollable urge to throttle them.

 

[Lady Bug]

I have a real issue with people constantly digging for drama in every situation. I get the uncontrollable urge to throttle them.

I want to throttle the phone-callers too. Seriously. I'm about to yell (not at you).

IT'S NO WONDER THAT, WHEN SOME PEOPLE DIE OR FALL ILL, THAT PEOPLE SAY "THE FAMILY IS NOT ACCEPTING PHONE CALLS AT THIS TIME." OF COURSE NOW I TOTALLY GET IT! GOSH DARN IT, PEOPLE NEED TO STOP CALLING ME! THE ONLY PEOPLE I CAN ACCEPT (AND EVEN THAT IS ANNOYING) ARE MY BROTHER (PUKE, BUT OH WELL), THE DOCTORS, NURSES, A PRIEST, AND MAYBE A COUPLE LADIES FROM CHURCH. EVERYONE ELSE NEEDS TO GO STRAIGHT TO YOU-KNOW-WHERE. DAMIT! I AM NOT ACCEPTING MOST PHONE CALLS AND MOST VISITORS TO MY HOME UNLESS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SITUATION!

 

[chevyontheriver]

Here is an example of my brother.

It turns out that my dad may not necessarily be allergic to morphine. According to the medical records, the seizure happened as my dad was weaning off the anesthesia. My brother doesn't believe that my dad actually had a seizure and that the hospital is making it up. I had told the doctors "no narcotics" because he had a problem with codeine 30 years back. Unfortunately, just because he's allergic to codeine (there were other meds listed under Allergies) doesn't mean per se that he's allergic to such-and-such. But my brother will try to tell me that the hospital is trying to manipulate me into believing such-and-such. Even if they ARE, I just don't have the proof as to what is causing my dad's debilitating condition right now aside from what is stated in the records. My brother acts like I have too much faith in the hospital staff. That's not it. They could be azzholes for all I know, but how am I supposed to prove anything? I don't know jack about some of the meds my dad is being temporarily given right now. My brother thinks I'm being too meek and not fighting them enough. I don't know what's wrong with being meek and not combative. It doesn't mean I'm gullible, it's that I don't want to cause a fuss when I don't know all I need to know. He's a mental case.

My wife reacts badly to opioids. It’s not all that uncommon. Also not uncommon are pretentious would be medical experts presuming the doctors are out to get you.

 

[Lady Bug]

My wife reacts badly to opioids. It’s not all that uncommon. Also not uncommon are pretentious would be medical experts presuming the doctors are out to get you.

I think my dad is on synthetic opioids now, not real ones. The medical records do indicate some opioids that my dad should not be taking.

 

[mourningdove~]

That's great to hear you say that. Do you have any example to remind me, though?

The quantity of one’s faith cannot be measured. However much we have, will and must be tested in this life. For how can we know if we have faith at all, if it is not?

God knows how much faith we have, at any given moment, but we need to see it for ourselves, too. It’s easy to say “I have faith”, but only when it is tested do we see for ourselves “how much”.

You have been going thru a great trial, since your conversion to Christ. I don’t believe I’m exaggerating when I say that. Because of your birth family heritage, the challenges you’ve faced in your life have been great. And yet, you’ve stood your ground. You’ve clung to your decision to become a Christian, despite the spiritual opposition you face daily.

And when put in the position to become caregiver to the one who makes your faith walk so challenging, you accepted the task while continuing in your faith. Persevering in your faith you have done and are doing ... appearing to do the best that you can do, with each challenge. You’ve kept the faith and not given up hope.

Because you share parts of your life here, your growth in faith throughout this time of trial has been obvious to me. And as you continue to trust in God, and not lose hope, so will He continue to grow you in greater faith in Him.