Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Nov 04 - 10:18 PM

Ah, luv. I'll be thinking about you both tonight. Love and peace to you all.

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Nov 04 - 09:25 AM

Thank you all, so much. He made it through the night; something I wasn't sure of when I spoke to his wife. I've spoken to him this morning. It's difficult because he doesn't hear well, but he *thinks* they are going to let him out of there, today, he got some sleep, and is feeling a little better. Of course, all of that has to be independently confirmed because he is notorious for downplaying what's going on. Will keep you posted.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 12:39 PM

For some reason I've missed this thread each time it made it on the the forum front page - today was the first time I opened it, and I've been reading through it.

You've got a lot of friends out here thinking about you and Sparky and what you have been going through, and are going through.

Anyway, it all got me thinking about a song that Áine wrote out in Texas, and I sang it on one of the Mudcat CD's - Mudcat CD Rose - it's got no fewer than three titles, but then it is a longish song, for a long life well lived - It's Been Quite A Ride, or The Spring I was Six or The Tornado Song

The old man in the song sounds like I imagine your Dad, kat.

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 12:55 PM

Ah, thanks for that, McGrath. I KNow that song well, it's one of my favs. Dad reminds me of that old fellah, too.

Last night I spoke to his wife and things are about the same. They still aren't sure exactly what's going on, but at least he's more comfortable and not hallucinating now. They are going to start treating him for depression, I think.It just dawned on them that he might be...do ya think? He hasn't played music in over a year! I feel like an idiot for not mentioning it to them...cripes her son-in-law is a doc...I figured they'd know, ya know? I wish I could have been a better advocate for him, but he doesn't let me know what's going on...barely let's his wife know, so I just keep telling myself, this is what he chose and I love him and he loves me. May he go in peace.

Now it sounds as though he will be in hospital for another six days, then will have to go to rehab for who knows how long. There are people there who know him as a kind musician, so he shouldn't be as lonely as at home hwn his wife is gone to work, so maybe it'll perk him up. On the other hand he misses his little Jack Russell, Ms Jackie O'! And, his kitties.

I am rambling. Thanks for lsitening ya'll. Thanks for all of the good thoughts, wishes, prayers, etc. I love you,

kat

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 05:26 PM

Sometimes losing a firm touch with reality has a chemical basis. My mother started hallucinating at a certain point. (Cats sitting on the bedpost; her bed floating on a lake; her nurse so tall she had to bend her neck to fit under the ceiling) My Dad took her to a different doctor. Turned out she was taking seven different medications- all of them given by the same doctor -. The new doctor took her off three of them immediately and she never hallucinated again.

The best of outcomes for your dad. Still holding you all in the light.

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 09:55 PM

Ebbi, your mother's perceptions appear WONDERFUL, why would your father deprive her of such wonderful material?

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 10:36 PM

Well, Guest, it's true that she giggled a lot about them- and so did we. One time she told my brother that she and her bed were floating on the lake. My brother said, Oh, Mom, no. You're right here in your bedroom. She said, Just ask Ebbie. I splashed her!

I'm all in favor of accepting people's ways of finding comfort whether it's a doll or an ongoing story. I'm NOT in favor of acquiring them through over-medication.

Gargoyle, your spirit is a hell of a lot more lost than that of Sparky's.

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Nov 04 - 10:47 PM

kat, I keep you and Sparky in my prayers. He will go when it is time. You stay strong and take care of yourself.
Love,
SINS

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 12:07 AM

Would any of you who are able, over the next few days, sing him some good old songs, please, or just play them...the old dance tunes and cow songs? They are moving him to what they call "rehab" tomorrow. He is not eating and cannot move himself in bed at all. I don's know of anyone over there who would think to go play music for him, but I KNOW he would want it, if possible, so if we can all send the songs and music over the aethers to him, I know somehow he will hear them and it may ease his pain and going.

Thank you so much. (And please don't worry if I am not around much for a little while. It's quiet time for a few days, at least.)

luyakat

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 12:14 AM

I've had 'Cowboy Jack' on my mind all day, kat. I'll add some others. 'There's a Gold Mine in the Sky' is one of my favorites.

Far away. Far away.
We will find it, you and I
Some sweet day
And we'll sit up there and watch the world go by
When we find that long lost gold mine in the sky.

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Peace
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 12:22 AM

Dear Kat,

You have inherited an incredible courage from your folks, and it shows with such light and elegance here. You have so many people who love, respect and admire you. That makes you a very lucky gal. I wish the circumstances were not as they are, but your dad would truly admire your spirit. And it's evident that you admire his.

BM

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 05:54 AM

My women's chorus will be singing for Sparky tonight!

Allison

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Alba
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 06:18 AM

Kat darlin.
A song....the very least I can do.
I am holding you both in my Heart.

You can have your ride in the crowded town!
Give me the prairies free.
Where the curlews fly and the coyotes cry,
And the heart expands 'neath the open sky:
Oh, that's the ride for me!

Blessings, Light and Love
Jude

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Tinker
Date: 16 Nov 04 - 06:27 AM

Desert Silvery Blue Upon the pale moonlight
Coyotes yapping lazy on the plain
Sleepy days and twilight haze begin to mill
Time for lazing cattle to be still ....

Thanks Kat for knowing to give us something "real" to do. Holding you both in the light.

Tinker

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Joybell
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 10:05 PM

We've been playing Mr Sparky's "Cow Songs" since they arrived in the post from Kat. That's just the way we like songs sung. You have brought us so much pleasure Mr Sparky. We were so moved by the way you treat those wonderful old songs. Thank you Kat for sharing a wonderful Dad with us. Our thoughts are with you both. Cheery-bye from Joy and Hildebrand.

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Mudlark
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 10:12 PM

My thoughts and my songs go out to you both. Love, Nancy

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 10:27 PM

"Waltz Across Texas," Sparky.

~S~

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 10:50 PM

Ahhhhh, I was thinkin' Lynard Skinnard's "Give Me Two Steps" myself...

They don't call him Sparky fir nuthin'....

Bobert

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Joybell
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 10:59 PM

....Cares of the past are behind
Nowhere to go but I'll find
Just where the trail will wind....

Subject: RE: Kat's Dad, Sparky, needs some good thoughts
From: Peace
Date: 20 Nov 04 - 11:05 PM

Rivers flow down to the sea,
And oceans grip the souls of men;
The love we have for those we hold
To heart, dear lass, will never end.