may GOD help us!!!

[-COK-]

jeeze guys,
ive been "away" for a short, and it hurts my soul to do it.
(two weeks) but ive been buisy, VERY buisy....

tie me to the cross and give me my lashings already, would you.
its been hell over here tho....

i have had some SERIOUS problems with my Dad,
(SCPO/NAVY/ ret./ six hash+ and mulitple COMs)

http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/insignias/enlisted.html
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/insignias/officers.html

first off, my Father is, and has always been, my greatest HERO!
thats a 42 year old man, (me) bragging about his Dad BTW.

>>

the blood-lines in his legs just about gave out.
they roto-rooted his loins, and put stints in.
he cant walk, and he fell down 3times since leaving the VA trying.
they didnt even issue him a walker, a cane, or any other assistance.

I WILL NOT LEAVE HIS SIDE! from now on, as my Mom is too weak
to be of any help, i have to cover her six too, as the chips fall....
SHE IS A HERO OF MINE TOO!

these are my parents,
and i will fight and die before i let anything bad happen to them.

i guess what im asking for is, the Prayers you send onto me,....
well please pray for my Mom and Dad now.

i am not worthy. my MOM and DAD are.

me, im just a COK.

peace

d

[cimmaronkid]

My prayers are with you. Family comes first and foremost and it is very admirable what you are doing. I hope that your father recovers soon and you can get back to the forum.

[Schultz]

Take care of your family first! My prayers go out to you and your folks as well.

[GreenWolf]

I'll pray for your father, mother, and even you. Even a COK rates a prayer.

[okie shooter]

COK, Prayers to you and your family.

[weasel_master]

Prayers sent.

[bullseye]

COK, you are a helluva man, never forget it. Always take care of family first and remember you are in our hearts and minds. Come back when you can, but family first.

[Darkwatch]

Cok hang in there! I applaud what you are doing for your parents! Prayers for your father for a spedy recovery. And don't worry about us...we'll be here when you get back!

[M1 Tanker]

Prayers sent for you and your family Cok.

[XO3319]

Take care of your family and let us know if we can help

[k98k792]

Dave I will pray for you and your family. God bless you all.

[Enigma Nostra]

May My Lady guide you, and them, and protect you.

-E

[tump]

prayers sent and god bless

[-COK-]

Jesus and Mother of God, Thank You ALL!

id like to think im a tough mofo,
hell, im a "Scary Biker Looking Guy" right??

OK. so be it. whatever.

yet when you hear a THUMP, run to it,
and see your Dad on the floor.....

well then, reality kicks you right in the throat!

you rely on your training, you deal with the situation,
you apply your skills, and gain control of the issue.

but after all that is said and done, you FREAK OUT!
thats where im at right now, im buggi'n BIG TIME!

it wasnt a stranger lying there, like im used too,
helping "other" people in need of assistance.

it was "Chief"
my Chief. my Dad. My Hero.... on the floor.

fuck me, i want to ball up in a corner and cry like a bitch!
id never admit that to anyone but YOU people.

cant do that tho, can i?
ive got to be ready for the next round, when it comes......
and it will, all to soon.

im in this game to win.
and with you guys holding my ass up,
i feel i cant loose.

no matter what happens, i wont be alone, will i?

Bless You All!

d

[CETME .308]

Dave-
You were there in my times of need, and I would like to return the favor.
Check your PM's buddy.

Hope all is well.

J.T.

[nevada]

Your parents did their duty as adults, and now you have to. It's a shock what life is about. Hang in there, you're doing the right thing just like they did. You're in our prayers.

[NavajoNPaleFace]

Cok, you gotta take care of blood and especially your folks.

I'm glad to hear you are doing just that. My thoughts will be with you and your folks.

[Reloader_26D]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed on your journey! FAMILY is most important... :icon_cry:

[SteelCore]

Blessings to you and yours, from the old gods of our folk.

"want to ball up in a corner and cry...cant do that tho, can i?"
-->Sure you can. You take care of biz, vent a bit/Depressurize, then get back on the stick. We are human, after all.

He, some of us might call YOU dad, since some of us sport the COG #s in our sig lines.

[-COK-]

OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD and JESUS help ME!

Chief is in ICU, his lungs filled up with fluid.

he looked so bad i did cry, right in front of everybody.
no balling, just major salt rain.
even the PARA's (GOD Bless them)
knew enough to stay away from me.

they got him on the Dy machines as i type.
had to get my Mom home, she needs rest bigtime,
or i would still be with him.

my Dad would want me to look-out for her first,
that and they kicked me the fuck out/cant let me in....

everybody noticed the look in my eyes, past the water,
and knew they needed to go the extra mile to help him.
there is an evil part of every mans soul that peeks out
in times of extreme stress.

my shit was showing, and i wasnt trying to hide it either.
theres a devil in me, and theres a devil in you too.
dont ever forget that.

guys, PRAY for him like all get-out! (again)
and for my Mom too.

aint too much more of this i can take, before my fuses blow.
im walking the razors edge right now.

put-up with me for a bit longer, and im sorry for being such a bitch.
i got nobody but you guys to talk/vent too.

but it IS good company.............

d

[Longhorn789]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

Try using less profanity while seeking the Lord's blessing.

[Woodman in MO]

I say cuss away!!!! Best of luck COK...

The parish priest went on a fishing trip. On the last day of his trip he hooked a monster fish and proceeded to reel it in.
The guide, holding a net, yelled, "Look at the size of that Son of a Bitch!"
"Son, I'm a priest. Your language is uncalled for!"
"No, Father, that's what kind of fish it is - a Son of a Bitch fish!"
"Really? Well then, help me land this Son of a Bitch!"
Once in the boat, they marveled at the size of the monster.
"Father, that's the biggest Son of a Bitch I've ever seen." "Yes, it is a big Son of a Bitch. What should I do with it?"
"Why, eat it of course. You've never tasted anything as good as Son of a Bitch!"
Elated, the priest headed home to the rectory. While unloading his gear and his prize catch, Sister Mary inquired about his trip.
"Take a look at this big Son of a Bitch I caught!"
Sister Mary gasped and clutched her rosary, "Father!"
"It's OK, Sister. That's what kind of fish it is - a Son of a Bitch fish!"
"Oh, well then, what are you going to do with that big Son of a Bitch?"
Sister Mary informed the priest that the new Bishop was scheduled to visit in a few days and that they should fix the Son of a Bitch for
his dinner.
"I'll even clean the Son of a Bitch", she said.
As she was cleaning the huge fish, the Friar walked in.
"What are you doing Sister?"
"Father wants me to clean this big Son of a Bitch for the new Bishop's dinner."
"Sister! I'll clean it if you're so upset! Please watch your language!"
"No, no, no, it's called a Son of a Bitch fish."
Really? Well, in that case, I'll fix up a great meal to go with it, and that Son of a Bitch can be the main course! Let me know when you've finished cleaning that Son of a Bitch."
On the night of the new Bishop's visit, everything was perfect. The Friar had prepared an excellent meal. The wine was fine, and the fish
was excellent. The new Bishop said, "This is great fish, where did you get it?"
"I caught that Son of a Bitch!" proclaimed the proud priest.
"And I cleaned the Son of a Bitch!" exclaimed the Sister. The Friar added, "And I prepared the Son of a Bitch, using a special recipe!"
The new Bishop looked around at each of them. A big smile crept across his face as he said, "You fuckers are my kind of people!"

[okie shooter]

I again pray for your father and your entire family. We are behind you here for sure.

[wandering_ronin]

Hang in there COK! We will continue to pray for you and yours!

[SteelCore]

Hang in there, man! I don't envy you your position right now, but I admire your steadfastness.

Someday, I could be in the same situation, and I'll needta vent too.

When you get your mum taken care of, and you can't do more, you must accept the fact that you also need to take care of you. Don't forget to eat something (even though it'll taste like dust), and get some sleep.

Keep on keepin on.

--Steely

[Darkwatch]

Hang in there man!! You know we are all pulling for your Dad and Mom and you. Oh and by the way...you are allowed to freak out when you are alone. Yell scream cry do what you have to do to let some of that tension go...It'll help. Trust me I just had a friend kill himself and leave his wife and daughter behind...I know all about freaking out. Hang in there bro, we're always just a mouse click away.

Mark

[rep30cal]

COK, you are truely a great guy to be helping out with your parents, I know
people that don't help their folks a bit. Hang in there and our prayers are
with you.

[bullseye]

COK, we will always be here for you, and you know that. This is probably the worst time in your life right now and I believe that come what may, you will endure and live on. Your dad is where he needs to be getting the care he needs. I put my dad in the hospital just after christmas a couple years ago and he had a massive infection that almost killed him. We thought he was gone a few times and he did pull through every time. He had pneumonia at the same time but the docs got it under control. No matter how bad it looks, the older folks are tenacious and pull back one more time just to spend some more time with the family they love. I hope and believe he will pull through to spend some more time with you and your mom, as you pulled through before to do the same with them.

Mike.

[bataanboy]

My best wishes for you and your Family. Hang in there, Friend

[cetme]

prayers sent your way. Your to be commended some people just make excuses your stepping up and taking care of buisness.

[bullseye]

Anyone heard from COK lately for an update? Anyone know how to get in touch with him?

[-COK-]

bullseye, and all you folks beyond, past and forward.

thank you for asking. its not looking good bros.
(GOD BLESS you for even thinking about us!!!!)

ive been away for a reason.....

the nurses/doctors at his hospital are questionable.

i caught one gal who couldnt figure out why CHIEF wasent getting OXY?

guess why?

the tube/collector wasent connected to the output at the regulator???
i had to show her/mention how to do it.

i dont know anything about fookall, but i can tell the OXY had to go
in the hose to get to his nose? right? theses nurses didnt know shit.

they hooked up the wrong meds into my DADS IV hoses/MEC pumps.
so they gave my DAD the wrong meds/ could have killed him and the poor bastard in the next room/ because they fooked-up the drip bags.

my DADS diabetic, the other guy wasent.
might not have hurt my dad, but they could have KILLED the other guy.
shit two, my DAD didnt get what the needle was supposed to get him.


i could go on-and-on about this "treatment"
im ready for a more caustic/balistic responce.

theres only so-much a guy can hold back, ya know?

do i need to walk in there with a "big stick"?
to get proper attention for this decorated vet?

pizzed off beyond reason.

d

ETA: i will have satisfaction.

[rustypirate]

Hang in there COK, I know it can be difficult.

[-COK-]

EDITED BY M1TANKER

Cok...I'm deleting this for your own protection brother so some doctor/nurse doesn't bring on some civil lawsuit. Take a deep breath and say a prayer for strength. I'm praying for ya .....I know its bad, but ya gotta protect yourself.

Chris

[rustypirate]

COK,

Both my Mother and ExWife were / are nurses, and THEY are shiocked with what passes for "care" in our hospitals.

Stay on them, they may think you are a jerk, but who cares what they think.

BTW, my Grandmother passed away about 10 days ago after being in and out of the hospital for over 2 months, so I have an idea of what you are going through.

[bullseye]

Good God man, I'm sorry to hear what they are doing to him. Sounds like the VA I take my dad to. :( They had him so doped up on way too many meds that when his mom died he didn't even know it for a month and we had to spoon feed him at the wake. I went to see his Dr. and almost got arrested "explaining" to him that he was gonna back off all of his unnecessary meds or there would be "trouble". He got the pic and did it and things are all better for him now. Be stern with them and most of all be cautious of how you phrase things, you will do no one any good sitting in jail. Find a problem, point it out, then MAKE them fix it immediately. I'm really sorry he is going through this and wish you and your family all the best. Keep in touch when you can.

[SteelCore]

Wow.. I feel for ye bro..Hang in there. You may have need of some legal counsel if such negligence is rampant.

I can only guess what was said that M1 took out...prolly beyond harsh language, I'm sure M1 knows best.

I'll Keep the offereings a-goin. I'll make a blessing/offering on Walpurgisnacht for you and yours. With the coming of spring the tide of things can often change...it is a powerful time.

[Darkwatch]

Hang in there man we're all pulling for you and your folks!