I've already talked to some of you through instant messengers, but just in case anyone else cares, I'll be going to Saskatoon for about a week to visit my father. He's currently in a hospital. About a week or so ago, he suddenly garnered a tear in his aorta. For a few days he was doing alright, then his lungs started filling with fluid, and his kidneys started slowing down. Since then, things have gotten a little worser each day. At this point, his outlook isn't looking so good. Doctors don't know how long he has, and supposedly he still has a chance, tho i think the doctors are sugar coating things for my and his girlfriend Alexa. She won't say anything about his chances really either, but from everything she's told me, my hopes have dwindled a lot, though I'm still hoping he'll come out of their. He's currently in a medically induced coma. Many of you know of the troubles i've had with my father the past year. Recently i started talking with him again, and the night before he went to the hospital, we talked for a bit, and i started feeling a little better, and then all the shit happened. What really ats me, is that the night he had to go, he was on the computer when he got the pain in his chest. I knew he was online that night, as I was too, but, I had him blocked on MSN. I've never kicked myself any harder than I did for having him blocked on the last night I could've talked to him. He was able to speak for the first few days, but, like i said, he's comatose (sort of) now, so I may never get to actually wspeak with him again. I'm catching a flight tomorrow at noon, and I'l be arriving about 6 hours later. For all i know, he might be dead by the time i get there. If he isn't I'm gonna be there for about a week or so. I'll actually probably be online every night, but i dunno so I post this just in case. If it gets to a point where he won't survive, it will be half my decision to pull the plg if need be, and it's really not something I'm looking forward to doing. Anyways, I don't mean to sound like I'm begging for any sympathies, but well wishes I admit would be nice. Anyways, ta ta or something for now. ry

my thoughts and prayers go with you Slynky... Jack

Good Luck to youre father and you, and don't forget to take care of yourself. We will be around when you get back. Quinn

My best wishes for a quick recovery of your father's health status, and also for your relationship in advance..! :)

I wish the both of you well.

My thoughts are with you Ry....wishing only the best for you and your Dad.

Take care Ry. My thoughts go with you.

Best wishes for your Dad and you for plenty of years to come. I'll keep your Dad's health in mind in a word to the big guy upstairs.

Take care Ry. I wish everything pans out for all of you... :-) hugs (*

Take care, be thinking of you through this.

Slynk....I can EVER so relate...My thoughts are with ya!!! Take care! L8r!