Hearts and Minds

[k_t_bug]

About two weeks ago, Dad umpired a baseball game. He called a timeout after the third batter. His face was white, he was covered in sweat and he said he was dizzy. The other umpire said, "Pete, I'm calling the paramedics." Dad insisted that he not and said he just needed to lay down for a minute. He then slept through an entire game in a

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[feather_armor]

Katie, my thoughts are with you. Eric sends his as well.

I can't imagine...none of us can, until we have to, I suppose. We're not wired that way.

I looked at both our entries from the Florida trip, where there is a picture of you and I and your father outside Dockside Dave's.

I'm so very sorry.

[nectarines]

How terrible.

How frustrating that they never called the paramedics a week before. That must make you think endless "what ifs?"

[alkalinesky]

Katie, we are so so very sorry. Growing up sucks so bad, but I guess this is the stuff that makes life important.

All our love and prayers are with your family.

[jmfunnyface]

Katie, I am so so sorry. I've been thinking about you and your family all week.

[the_commasplice]

I am so sorry. It's so unfair. What a painful time you are having...we went through this exact same thing two weeks ago with my grandmother. It's all the more tragic that it's your dad.

That is a beautiful picture of your dad and the little bug on the swing. I hope it brings comfort to you.

Our thoughts and warmest wishes are with you and your family.