Prayers needed.
 

Today my dad told me of some pretty serious chest pains he's been experiencing for the last couple of weeks. Actually, one hit him right in the middle of the shop today, that is when he came clean with me on what's been going on. I told him to go get it checked out Tuesday, I guess now, that's today. My wife threw a fit and insisted that I take him to the ER.

Well, it turns out that he's been having a series of heart attacks. The doctors, at this point, can't determine the cause or the extent of the damage. They have him under observation and further tests are hopefully going to be performed in the next 48 hours.

Guys, this man is my dad, my right hand in business, my fishin' partner and my kid's grandpa. I'm losin my damn mind right now trying to figure out what's up or down. I can't put into words what's goin through my mind right now! It's damn hard to watch your best friend laying in a bed, scared for his life.

Pray for him, please. He needs it. I need it. I need him.

Also, please don't post anything to Facebook. My family doesn't know of this yet and most of my family is on there. He doesn't want any of the family to know because he doesn't want them to worry. I guess that makes this situation that much worse for me but, it is his request. I had to get this off my chest and I knew I could turn to y'all.

Please, keep a knee down for an extra second or two for him.

Corey

sorry to hear that bro, prayers sent!

May the lord be with you, your dad and your family. Prayers sent to you from me and my family

Corey, this is horrible....you got it bro

Most certainly will keep your dad in our prayers Corey!

Prayers said , Give me a call if y'all need anything .

I pray that the doctors figure out what's causing the abnormalities with his heart. I will be thinking of you and your family today.

Prayers sent

Prayers sent

Prayers sent corey!

Prayers sent bro.... Call me if ya need to talk

Damn Corey sorry to hear that man... prayers sent for a speedy recovery for your dad

Consider it done Corey

prayers sent Corey, keep in mind that cardiology has come a LONG way in recent years.

Hopes and prayers for you and the family!!

extra prayers send bud.

Prayers. Stay positive.

Thanks guys! This is all pretty surreal to me right now. I bumbling idiot at this point(More than normal!:*****:). I don't know if it's from the lack of sleep, a shop full of vehicles with only me here or if it's just the whole situation.

Again guys, I thank you. You guys really are an extension on the family!...The part I enjoy talking to!:rolleyes:

Praying for you and your family. Close the shop doors for a couple days until you get everything under control - your customers will understand. Take a minute for yourself, then stay w/ your dad and help get him on the road to recovery.

Prayers sent. I agree with FFF i think that you should close the shop for a day or two until yall can get everything figured out with your dad.

Sendin prayers that way Corey!

Again, I can't thank you guys enough!

As far as closing the shop up, it's not a real possibility. With insurance companies and a new dealer we picked up(our first of what is hopefully many repairs!), they don't much care what's going on. It's just business, I guess. Dad and I discussed it last night and he basically told me to get on the horse and ride. I guess it's just the way that our family has always operated. Kinda hard to explain.

I am tired as who knows what right now but, driven! Between Dad's get yo arse to work speech and the great showing of support from you guys and my wife, it's all gonna pan out. I appreciate everything you guys have had to say and I believe in the power of prayer! Keep em comin ladies and gentlemen! I know my head's been down all day, praying for a good outcome!

Prayers sent up. Hope everything gets better quick.

After meeting your dad i understand completely.
I aint no body man but if there's anything i can do to help ya at the shop Just holler.

I'm new to this forum ... but I believe in prayer ... I will keep your Dad and your family in our prayers.

Prayers sent corey

Prayers going up, bro!

Prayers Sent!

Prayers sent.

X2.....

Prayers sent

Prayers sent from here too. Your dad sounds like the kind of man we all hope to be.

hey, Corey if you need any help let me know, I'll keep you in my prayers.

Thanks to all of you. He goes in for a scope in the morning and we'll know exactly what the plan of attack will be then. He is in great spirits and has "I'm gonna beat this" attitude! I feel a lot better about the situation now than I did this morning. My mind is still way off but, I'm feeling better about an outcome.

Gotta chuckle bout him really. I went to see him tonight when I finally got out of the shop and he was asking about this job and that one. I went rambling on about where everything was at and asked what I needed to do tomorrow when he went in for his scope. His reply was pretty simple really..."Go to work!"

He's as strong as an ox, stubborn as a mule and as down to the fact as a drill sargeant!

Thanks to all of you! Thanks for the calls and the offers of help, advice, support and mostly, the prayers! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Coach ,i have met his dad and i promise you If my son grows up to be that man ,i'll be a happy camper

Sounds like a good man, bro. We're still praying for his quick and full recovery.

UPDATE!!>>>

Just a quick update. They did a scope on him this morning and found two blockages in one artery. One was about 50% and the other one, well, the grim reaper was knocking on the door. The good news is that it is a common artery to have this happen in and that they are only having to do a stint! They aren't sure if it will be tomorrow or Friday that they do the surgery.

This sure beats the heck out of them having to cut him open! Is he out of the woods yet?...NO but, this is a huge relief to all the family!! There are going to have to be some diet and lifestyle changes made but, I'd rather LIFEstyle changes than the alternative!

God bless each of you for all the support and calls. Heck, I've even got Eman out parts hunting for me right now. You are the man, Eman! Keep praying please and thanks so much for everything to date! You guys truly are the best!;)

Good news 151 considering the alternative.....I will continure to keep you, your family and all medical staff involved in my prayers....Godspeed bro...;)

Sounds like you just got a great Christmas present.....besides he can't go anywhere because he was the only one working in those pics that you took....:D

Hey, somebody has to run the camera!:*****::*****: He bares most of the heavy weights around here, I can tell no lie about that.

And yes, Christmas seems to be a little early this year!:D

Prayers sent.

Your dad and your family is in our prayers for a speedy recovery. I talked to my father n law and he put your dad on the st. Johns catholic church prayer list. I know you don't know me, but it's very important to reach out when someone is in need.

It's the people like you and the other members here that keep this world going.

Thank you for your consideration.

No problem

Prayers sent to your dad and your family, Corey. Someone up there is watching over him.

Prayers up man...