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Yet Another Tragedy

Well, I didn’t say 2014 was going to be a great year or ‘the’ year because I didn’t want to jinx ourselves.  That didn’t work out the way I wanted it to.

On Saturday my dad fell off a 12ft ladder onto a hay baler, hitting his head and causing severe head injuries.  He’s been in critical condition ever since.  He has some brain swelling but so far they have been able to keep that under control to a certain limit.  He is sedated so we do not know the extent of his brain injuries yet.  The first 72 hours are the most critical and we hit that today at noon.

At times we are encouraged by his progress, other times scared to death.  There are so many unknowns until he can be fully woken up and they start to examine and test him more thoroughly.

Some of you know just how close I am to my dad.  Andy has said my Gma, Dad, Brennan and I are all part of this tight little pea pod, we are all so similar.  We are kindred spirits.  We have a special connection.  This is so incredibly hard, I just want my dad back.  I want to hug him.  I want to talk to him.  I want to sing songs with him.  I just want him, here with me, now.  When I see him laying there in that damn bed I get so angry.  WHY!!!!  Why is he laying here!  This isn’t supposed to happen to my dad.  I WANT HIM BACK!!! 

I have started a CaringBridge page for him.  His name is Randy Wehr, you can look the page up under his name.

What I need now are prayers for my dad, prayers for my mom for strength.  Lots and lots of prayers.  Pray every moment you think of him.  Please, I need my dad!

Emails are welcome, aemcguire@msn.com.  Or you can leave a comment on his Caring Bridge page, I read all of those.

My dad is an amazing man.  He’s the first person on the dance floor at a wedding (think Elaine Bennis, maybe not quite so herky jerky), he doesn’t know a stranger, he’s the friendliest guy you’ll ever meet, he’s just AMAZING.  He’s the best dad I could ever have.  Besides Andy and the boys he’s the person I love the most in this world.  Please help us and pray!

Erin

16 comments:

  1. Praying for you and your family!

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  2. Prayers coming your way! I am so sorry to hear this Erin.

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  3. Oh Erin, sending so many prayers (and hugs!) to you and your family.

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  4. Awe, Erin. I will definitely be praying! xoxo

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  5. Praying for your family Erin, so sorry! xo

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  6. I'm so sorry Erin. I, too, am a Daddy's girl. He (and you) are in my prayers!

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  7. Praying for you friend!

    I wish I lived closer so I could give you and your family a big hug!!!

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  8. Praying for you dear friend! I wish I lived closer to give you a big hug, watch the boys, or make you some dinner!

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  9. I have been praying and keeping up with caringbridge. love you girl! God is able!

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  10. I've been thinking about you! Wish I lived closer. :(

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  11. Love you lady! Praying for you, your dad, and entire family.

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  12. Words can not even begin to tell you how sorry I am! I've prayed many times over the last few days. Heck, I prayed before I even knew what was going on! I saw people posting on your wall that they were praying so I joined as a prayer warrior. I told Chip today that you and your dad are so close. I know you love your dad with all of your being and I know he loves you to! The caring bridge page that you have written on is AMAZING and when he wakes up, he will be so thankful that you put it together. The comments on there will mean so much to him. Your daddy is going to pull through this! I'm sobbing for you right now. I can't imagine the hurt! Stay strong girl, it's what he would want you to do. Thinking of you and sending hugs!

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  13. Continuing to pray for your family.
    Hugs!!

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  14. I am so sorry, Erin. Thinking and praying for all of you.

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  15. I'm so sorry Erin! I saw people writing on your fb page so I was wondering what was going on...I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers, I know this must be tough! Hang in there! :)

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  16. I'm so sorry honey! Praying for him!

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