The Miracle Tank

Katrina71 · Nov 15, 2020

Dolelo96 said:
Hey everyone. Haven’t disappeared again. REALLY bad day yesterday, but today made up for it. Kendall met a girl in 10th grade that turned into a really great friend. Along the way we found out she didn’t have a good home life. One parent left and the other should have. Long story short, when she turned 18, she moved in with us. As far as we’re concerned, we gained another daughter and Kendall has a sister. ANYWAY, she’s getting married in 14 months and today we went shopping for dresses....

I’d like to introduce you to our “other” daughter, Hannah, and “she said yes to the dress”. That’s a tv show she/we have watched since high school (she’s a planner ;)). That’s Kendall in the background. The store only allows 2 guests per bride, and there were 4 other friends that wanted to be part of it, so Kendall set up video call.

They grow up so fast:(

Hope everyone is doing well!

You have 2 beautiful girls!!!

RichtheReefer21 · Nov 15, 2020

Katrina71 said:
The heart rock didn't make the cut? Ok what about a heart scoly?

Thats a possibility. :)

fishguy242 · Nov 15, 2020

good morning all... :)

Eagle_Steve · Nov 15, 2020

fishguy242 said:
good morning all... :)

Morning. And....... spam!!!!

All back together.

brett_schn · Nov 15, 2020

Wahooo! Another covid test :(
So annoying it’s my 10th i think. It just takes so much time waiting outside in 100° heat

alimac122 · Nov 15, 2020

Update on dad-

He's still in the hospital. The *three* stents that were put in are working just fine but during the surgery he had to have an intubation tube put it. When they put it in they scraped his uvula and its swollen to the size of a grape. He's on steroids and antibiotics, but his O2 levels arent rising. Not bottomed out but just not in a healthy range. They are taking him in for x-rays of his lungs some time this evening.

Chrisfish · Nov 15, 2020

Prayers for your dad and your family

Fin · Nov 15, 2020

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alimac122 said:
Update on dad-

He's still in the hospital. The *three* stents that were put in are working just fine but during the surgery he had to have an intubation tube put it. When they put it in they scraped his uvula and its swollen to the size of a grape. He's on steroids and antibiotics, but his O2 levels arent rising. Not bottomed out but just not in a healthy range. They are taking him in for x-rays of his lungs some time this evening.

I hope he begins to start showing improvement soon.

brett_schn · Nov 15, 2020

alimac122 said:
Update on dad-

He's still in the hospital. The *three* stents that were put in are working just fine but during the surgery he had to have an intubation tube put it. When they put it in they scraped his uvula and its swollen to the size of a grape. He's on steroids and antibiotics, but his O2 levels arent rising. Not bottomed out but just not in a healthy range. They are taking him in for x-rays of his lungs some time this evening.

Omg prayers for you and ur father!!

Dolelo96 · Nov 15, 2020

alimac122 said:
Hey everyone,
If I could get some prayers sent my way. My dad had a heart attack yesterday. Two stints put in today. One 90% blockage and one 100% blocked artery.
Ten years ago he had two stents put in, one in each femoral artery and a triple bypass.
So his heart isn’t the greatest to start off with.
He’ll be in the hospital until Tuesday.
I hate to be so selfish. But I just want him to get better and make better lifestyle choices.
I want him to see me get engaged/married/ have kids one day.
It’s too soon. I’m not ready for his time to be up yet.

Wanting him to get better and be part of your life is not selfish. He’s your dad!Thoughts and prayers to dad, you and your family!

I was about to post this and realized this happened on Friday, so jumped to the end of the thread and I’m glad I did. I am so sorry! I understand how difficult this is. The best thing you can do for him is let him see his little girls smile. Talk about things you both enjoy, funny stories you’ve heard or tv you’ve watched. Has he seen you tank? Show him some pics. Most important thing you can do is tell him how much you love him. First thing every morning, last thing every night and a bunch in-between. Hardest thing ever had to do was act like “it was just another day” with my dad. Lots of love and prayers being sent your way!

Katrina71 · Nov 16, 2020

alimac122 said:
Update on dad-

He's still in the hospital. The *three* stents that were put in are working just fine but during the surgery he had to have an intubation tube put it. When they put it in they scraped his uvula and its swollen to the size of a grape. He's on steroids and antibiotics, but his O2 levels arent rising. Not bottomed out but just not in a healthy range. They are taking him in for x-rays of his lungs some time this evening.

I'm thinking of you little chick! I hope he shows a huge improvement today!!!

Katrina71 · Nov 16, 2020

Dolelo96 said:
Wanting him to get better and be part of your life is not selfish. He’s your dad!Thoughts and prayers to dad, you and your family!

I was about to post this and realized this happened on Friday, so jumped to the end of the thread and I’m glad I did. I am so sorry! I understand how difficult this is. The best thing you can do for him is let him see his little girls smile. Talk about things you both enjoy, funny stories you’ve heard or tv you’ve watched. Has he seen you tank? Show him some pics. Most important thing you can do is tell him how much you love him. First thing every morning, last thing every night and a bunch in-between. Hardest thing ever had to do was act like “it was just another day” with my dad. Lots of love and prayers being sent your way!

The absolute best way to say it all!!!

Katrina71 · Nov 16, 2020

@Dolelo96 your post inspired me to write this. Yesterday a former coworker stopped by and said "Red, can you take a break?" I knew there was something wrong. I assumed she was going to tell me our old boss passed away. We were all very close. As we walked outside she told me to sit down at a patio table. She grabbed my hands and told me her daughter died. The little girl I watched as a child was gone! I hadn't seen her in a long time. My last memory of her was at Andrew's age. I wanted to share a little story about Tori with y'all. One day we were riding in her mom's car going to get McDonald's, and out of the blue, from the little voice sitting behind me..."Red, what do you call a lumpy fart?" Without turning around, I said "a turd". She said "mom, we gotta go home now!" The 3 of us were laughing so hard we were crying! She was 10 at the time. That was 2002. I still remember her sparkling eyes and infectious smile so clearly. She'll always be a part of my heart. "Bug Bait" Tori Mitchell Furst.

Fin · Nov 16, 2020

Katrina71 said:
@Dolelo96 your post inspired me to write this. Yesterday a former coworker stopped by and said "Red, can you take a break?" I knew there was something wrong. I assumed she was going to tell me our old boss passed away. We were all very close. As we walked outside she told me to sit down at a patio table. She grabbed my hands and told me her daughter died. The little girl I watched as a child was gone! I hadn't seen her in a long time. My last memory of her was at Andrew's age. I wanted to share a little story about Tori with y'all. One day we were riding in her mom's car going to get McDonald's, and out of the blue, from the little voice sitting behind me..."Red, what do you call a lumpy fart?" Without turning around, I said "a turd". She said "mom, we gotta go home now!" The 3 of us were laughing so hard we were crying! She was 10 at the time. That was 2002. I still remember her sparkling eyes and infectious smile so clearly. She'll always be a part of my heart. "Bug Bait" Tori Mitchell Furst.

So sorry to hear, Katrina. :(

Dolelo96 · Nov 16, 2020

Katrina71 said:
@Dolelo96 your post inspired me to write this. Yesterday a former coworker stopped by and said "Red, can you take a break?" I knew there was something wrong. I assumed she was going to tell me our old boss passed away. We were all very close. As we walked outside she told me to sit down at a patio table. She grabbed my hands and told me her daughter died. The little girl I watched as a child was gone! I hadn't seen her in a long time. My last memory of her was at Andrew's age. I wanted to share a little story about Tori with y'all. One day we were riding in her mom's car going to get McDonald's, and out of the blue, from the little voice sitting behind me..."Red, what do you call a lumpy fart?" Without turning around, I said "a turd". She said "mom, we gotta go home now!" The 3 of us were laughing so hard we were crying! She was 10 at the time. That was 2002. I still remember her sparkling eyes and infectious smile so clearly. She'll always be a part of my heart. "Bug Bait" Tori Mitchell Furst.

Oh honey, I’m so sorry. Love, hugs & prayers to you

brett_schn · Nov 16, 2020

Well I’m thinking the 40g only has a few months :( it’s just going to end up being too expensive and too much because my dad and I really talked ab the rest of my flight training and jobs and etc. I will let this mature for as long as I can maintain it and slowly fill it with coral and then do another nano and fill it and try to keep it as low maintenance as possible