Prayers for a good friend. (24)
Dragos1Metro, Oregon USA54 Threads 1 Polls 1,982 PostsI have a friend that I have known since 4th grade. We have remained friends for all these years. I see him usually a few times a month or more. He recently went on a road trip to pan for Gold. Today his younger brother came to my home and informed me that my friend is in ICU. He had a Heart Attack. I only know that for now they are keeping him unconscious though I am not sure what this means. I was told by his brother that the percent of people that survive this particular type of situation is only 5-15 percent. I have not went to see him yet though I am thinking of going tonight or in the day... He won't be able to know I am there but somehow I feel like I need to see him in case somehow it makes a difference. The ICU has visiting hours that are around the clock so I can go anytime. I suppose I am writing this because I know that there are many people on this site that have a belief in prayer and I think that my friend can use all the help he can get right now. We are the same age and it somehow challenges my own mortality. If his daughter was not there to give him mouth to mouth till the paramedics arrived than he very well may have not even be where he is now. Growing older alone can have some downsides. He has 4 children that are grown up and a lovely wife. If you feel comfortable doing so maybe you could offer a prayer for my very good friend David. He is the kind of man that will help out others even if it means a loss to himself and he is very silly and jovial in his manner. He makes friends with strangers and they seem to be drawn into him even when he is sometimes a bit corny to some. He was the only guy on the rally squad in High School...He had just finished organizing a reunion for the high school that we went to.... Maybe I just have to share this with someone, I don't know. But thanks for any good thoughts.
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Prayers for David from me Dragos 
You are such a sweet, caring man .. please be sure to go see him for your own sake ok
You are such a sweet, caring man .. please be sure to go see him for your own sake ok
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I just saw your post before heading out dragos,
I'm sorry to hear that you got bad newse about your dear friend it must of been a huge shock ,
There he was in full flow and now this,,I'm not a religious person but I do believe in the power if thoughts and when thete is goodwill and intention of many to send out loving thoughts even now to just you his friend ,,and thinking of him also,,
I remember when my dear younger cousin was dying after a sudden seizure of a brain Annarism I just couldn't believe it,we all sat around her and prayed ,just prayed and someone said to me just pray to give you the strength to carry you through this,
Please god your friend get well ,whete thete is breathe there is hope,.i know it must hard for you to go and see him but your very presence will make a difference, just being by his side,and his family will appreciate you there,,take care dragos,talk soon my friend. . 
I'm sorry to hear that you got bad newse about your dear friend it must of been a huge shock ,
There he was in full flow and now this,,I'm not a religious person but I do believe in the power if thoughts and when thete is goodwill and intention of many to send out loving thoughts even now to just you his friend ,,and thinking of him also,,
I remember when my dear younger cousin was dying after a sudden seizure of a brain Annarism I just couldn't believe it,we all sat around her and prayed ,just prayed and someone said to me just pray to give you the strength to carry you through this,
Please god your friend get well ,whete thete is breathe there is hope,.i know it must hard for you to go and see him but your very presence will make a difference, just being by his side,and his family will appreciate you there,,take care dragos,talk soon my friend.
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peachmelba: I just saw your post before heading out dragos,I'm sorry to hear that you got bad newse about your dear friend it must of been a huge shock ,
There he was in full flow and now this,,I'm not a religious person but I do believe in the power if thoughts and when thete is goodwill and intention of many to send out loving thoughts even now to just you his friend ,,and thinking of him also,,
I remember when my dear younger cousin was dying after a sudden seizure of a brain Annarism I just couldn't believe it,we all sat around her and prayed ,just prayed and someone said to me just pray to give you the strength to carry you through this,
Please god your friend get well ,whete thete is breathe there is hope,.i know it must hard for you to go and see him but your very presence will make a difference, just being by his side,and his family will appreciate you there,,take care dragos,talk soon my friend. .
There he was in full flow and now this,,I'm not a religious person but I do believe in the power if thoughts and when thete is goodwill and intention of many to send out loving thoughts even now to just you his friend ,,and thinking of him also,,
I remember when my dear younger cousin was dying after a sudden seizure of a brain Annarism I just couldn't believe it,we all sat around her and prayed ,just prayed and someone said to me just pray to give you the strength to carry you through this,
Please god your friend get well ,whete thete is breathe there is hope,.i know it must hard for you to go and see him but your very presence will make a difference, just being by his side,and his family will appreciate you there,,take care dragos,talk soon my friend. .
Thank You Peach. I am probably going to go pretty soon here and I thought I would write him a note for when they wake him up. I appreciate your thoughts.
serene56: Prayers for David from me Dragos You are such a sweet, caring man .. please be sure to go see him for your own sake ok
Thank You Serene, I appreciate your kind words.
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Dragos1: Thank You Peach. I am probably going to go pretty soon here and I thought I would write him a note for when they wake him up. I appreciate your thoughts.
Thank You Serene, I appreciate your kind words.
Thank You Serene, I appreciate your kind words.
Where are you going dragos,?
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peachmelba: Where are you going dragos,?
I finally dragged myself to the ICU where my buddy Dave is being monitored after the heart attack. They have him so drugged up that I don't think he will know I was there except for the note that I left. I figured that way at least he will know that his friends are thinking about him. I got the feeling that though he has a long way to go that for now it seems that things are going the way they should. I stayed with him there for about an hour or more till they close for a shift change. It was a real tear jerker to begin with and then as I just sat there next to him I seemed to kind of reflect back into the years ago and all the things we did and the crazy things we did over the years. I thought about his wife and children and the pressures that have built up on so many people just like him that have their own businesses and well,,, just all the things that can weigh heavy on someone's mind. Even though I am healthy and am very good about having all the blood tests and all I could not help but think of my own morality and if I was in that bed or even worse if I had some type of accident that there really is just no one around. But than I just do what anyone has to do and convince yourself that is not the way things will work out. maybe it is those moments that we have like that when we reassess our existence. That or teach the cat to learn CPR and call on the phone. LOL. I thank you for posting Peach. Going to rest a bit than maybe something special will happen like a new song or hopefully a bit of good news. But I do feel better that I went and spent some time with him at the hospital.
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Dragos1: I finally dragged myself to the ICU where my buddy Dave is being monitored after the heart attack. They have him so drugged up that I don't think he will know I was there except for the note that I left. I figured that way at least he will know that his friends are thinking about him. I got the feeling that though he has a long way to go that for now it seems that things are going the way they should. I stayed with him there for about an hour or more till they close for a shift change. It was a real tear jerker to begin with and then as I just sat there next to him I seemed to kind of reflect back into the years ago and all the things we did and the crazy things we did over the years. I thought about his wife and children and the pressures that have built up on so many people just like him that have their own businesses and well,,, just all the things that can weigh heavy on someone's mind. Even though I am healthy and am very good about having all the blood tests and all I could not help but think of my own morality and if I was in that bed or even worse if I had some type of accident that there really is just no one around. But than I just do what anyone has to do and convince yourself that is not the way things will work out. maybe it is those moments that we have like that when we reassess our existence. That or teach the cat to learn CPR and call on the phone. LOL. I thank you for posting Peach. Going to rest a bit than maybe something special will happen like a new song or hopefully a bit of good news. But I do feel better that I went and spent some time with him at the hospital.
ty,
ty,
Hi dragos yes I did alot of reflecting and looking back at the past after my cousin passed and the doctor said that is part of grieving ,she was like a sister and friend to me but I was grieving for her mam and daughters her sisters that it was only after I started to grieve her and was looking back at the past alot.i still do but it's all part of the process,
There is always someone around for someone in time of need dragos and especially so as your a very good man and well respected and liked.anyway don't be thinking of these things into the future we will all come to that at that time in its time,
Yes think of something nice,play your music get good rest and chat soon,you have had a shock and then seeming your friend lying thete seems surreal ,have a good rest speak soon my friend,x
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peachmelba: Hi dragos yes I did alot of reflecting and looking back at the past after my cousin passed and the doctor said that is part of grieving ,she was like a sister and friend to me but I was grieving for her mam and daughters her sisters that it was only after I started to grieve her and was looking back at the past alot.i still do but it's all part of the process,
There is always someone around for someone in time of need dragos and especially so as your a very good man and well respected and liked.anyway don't be thinking of these things into the future we will all come to that at that time in its time,
Yes think of something nice,play your music get good rest and chat soon,you have had a shock and then seeming your friend lying thete seems surreal ,have a good rest speak soon my friend,x
There is always someone around for someone in time of need dragos and especially so as your a very good man and well respected and liked.anyway don't be thinking of these things into the future we will all come to that at that time in its time,
Yes think of something nice,play your music get good rest and chat soon,you have had a shock and then seeming your friend lying thete seems surreal ,have a good rest speak soon my friend,x
you're very nice I think. ty.
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Hi Dragos
Sorry to hear of your friend being so unwell.
Sending "warm get well thoughts" to your mate.
It was good that you went to see him. Your presence there would've been felt, I'm sure.
Take care yourself eh.
Sorry to hear of your friend being so unwell.
Sending "warm get well thoughts" to your mate.
It was good that you went to see him. Your presence there would've been felt, I'm sure.
Take care yourself eh.
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Prayers sent.
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Dragos1: I have a friend that I have known since 4th grade. We have remained friends for all these years. I see him usually a few times a month or more. He recently went on a road trip to pan for Gold. Today his younger brother came to my home and informed me that my friend is in ICU. He had a Heart Attack. I only know that for now they are keeping him unconscious though I am not sure what this means. I was told by his brother that the percent of people that survive this particular type of situation is only 5-15 percent. I have not went to see him yet though I am thinking of going tonight or in the day... He won't be able to know I am there but somehow I feel like I need to see him in case somehow it makes a difference. The ICU has visiting hours that are around the clock so I can go anytime. I suppose I am writing this because I know that there are many people on this site that have a belief in prayer and I think that my friend can use all the help he can get right now. We are the same age and it somehow challenges my own mortality. If his daughter was not there to give him mouth to mouth till the paramedics arrived than he very well may have not even be where he is now. Growing older alone can have some downsides. He has 4 children that are grown up and a lovely wife. If you feel comfortable doing so maybe you could offer a prayer for my very good friend David. He is the kind of man that will help out others even if it means a loss to himself and he is very silly and jovial in his manner. He makes friends with strangers and they seem to be drawn into him even when he is sometimes a bit corny to some. He was the only guy on the rally squad in High School...He had just finished organizing a reunion for the high school that we went to.... Maybe I just have to share this with someone, I don't know. But thanks for any good thoughts.
I pray your friend David gets through this and you enjoy each other's friendship for a long long time, Dragoa.
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Hey, it's alright Dragos. You know nobody's situation is ever so perfect that it would accomodate a tragedy. I am not religious, but instead of a prayer I will send you my sincere wish for David's recovery!
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Today my friend started to talk. He is still in the ICU but they have removed some of the tubes from his throat and evidently allowed him to become more cognant in reducing the amount of sedation. I don't know much as they are cautious to only talk with immediate family. But at least I know that he is making progress. Thanks for the support and it is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dragos.
Sincerely,
Dragos.
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Dragos1: Today my friend started to talk. He is still in the ICU but they have removed some of the tubes from his throat and evidently allowed him to become more cognant in reducing the amount of sedation. I don't know much as they are cautious to only talk with immediate family. But at least I know that he is making progress. Thanks for the support and it is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dragos.
Sincerely,
Dragos.
Good to hear, Dragos. He sounds like a strong guy. I, too, am not religious but all good wishes go out to David
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Wishing your friend David a full and speedy recovery Dragos.
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Dragos1: Today my friend started to talk. He is still in the ICU but they have removed some of the tubes from his throat and evidently allowed him to become more cognant in reducing the amount of sedation. I don't know much as they are cautious to only talk with immediate family. But at least I know that he is making progress. Thanks for the support and it is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dragos.
Sincerely,
Dragos.
Dragos on this windswept day in Wexford, I'm so genuinely delighted for him ,his family and you his friend.
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peachmelba: Dragos on this windswept day in Wexford, I'm so genuinely delighted for him ,his family and you his friend.
I called the ICU because no one had contacted me and his wife was there so that is how I found out as much as I did. Yes, He is very fortunate it seems. I hope that it only gets better as time goes on. Thanks Peach.
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Dragos1: I called the ICU because no one had contacted me and his wife was there so that is how I found out as much as I did. Yes, He is very fortunate it seems. I hope that it only gets better as time goes on. Thanks Peach.
Yes in times of strife families and loved ones close ranks ,to hear he is alive and fighting is just fantastic,, give him time and his wife must be just delighted he is breathing and she is by his side,,
Hope your good yourself dragas,would you like to post a nice song for your friend,.
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KNenagh: Wishing your friend David a full and speedy recovery Dragos.
Thanks KNenagh. Much appreciated.
unlaoised: Good to hear, Dragos. He sounds like a strong guy. I, too, am not religious but all good wishes go out to David
Dear unlaoised, He is a man with a big Heart. No pun intended but I hope that this world has a lot more for him to do here before his time has come. Thanks.
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peachmelba: Yes in times of strife families and loved ones close ranks ,to hear he is alive and fighting is just fantastic,, give him time and his wife must be just delighted he is breathing and she is by his side,,
Hope your good yourself dragas,would you like to post a nice song for your friend,.
Hope your good yourself dragas,would you like to post a nice song for your friend,.
It's funny. I don't even know what he would choose. There is a kind of old song that he sometimes like to laugh about because of the lyrics and music. He is anything but the norm. LOL...but a pretty good guy. here is one he likes to pretend to sing or pronounce some of the proper names. Oh, he is a real kidder all right. He is the kind of guy that will do whatever he can to get a smile and a laugh.
For David.
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