Keep Them Close

As some of you know, by now, my dad had a extreme health scare last week. It was touch and go for a few hours. When my mother called me to let me know what was going on I felt like a lost kid. I immediately called my dad, he was still at the McCook hospital waiting for transport to Kearney. He sounded extremely week and much older than he actually is. At the end of the call he told me that he loved me and I had to fight my emotions harder than I ever have just to tell him the same.

For the next couple of hours with my mother and I were here in Arkansas, my wife at work, my brother in Vermont with his job, and his wife in Northwest Arkansas all we could do was wait. Not knowing at all what was going on it was an excruciating few hours. Finally, a little after five o'clock he called my mom and informed us what had happened. He had a serious heart, and a stent was put in to alleviate an artery that was completely blocked. He was okay, though and released from the hospital two days later.

I did not write this for sympathy or well wishes (though both are always appreciated). I write this as a reminder that you never know when the last day or last minute you will get to spend with a love one, always remind them that you love and care for them. Always tell them that you love them even at your maddest. Our families and friends are what guide and protect us through this life of ours.

Stay safe friends