My Dad

[Brattnt]

Could y'all please say prayers for my dad?...He fell 30 feet from a tree, and has been air life flighted from Fairbanks to Seattle...He has fluid on his brain, and a torn aorta...We arent sure about any spinal injuries yet...I have been very sick, and cant travel yet, so all I can do is pray...He is 73 years old...He was bein a good smartian, and was getting a cat out of a tree for one of his customers, and his harness failed...He saved the kitty..:crying:....God bless y'all, and thank you...

This is a webpage I set up for him...

https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher/mystory

Please light a candle for my dad...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JoeAK

[kitty1182]

You got it Sis.....:wub:

I signed the guestbook..

[Postergeist]

(((Brattnt)))

prayers going up now for your dad

and for you as well that you get on the mend to be able to see him soon

I'm sending out a cyber hug to your dad for helping the kitty

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so much!...Here is a an article in the newspaper in Fairbanks where he lives...

Cat rescue mishap puts Fairbanksan in hospital

By Rena Delbridge

Published Friday, July 24, 2009

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks man is in serious condition at a Seattle hospital after falling 25 feet Saturday from a tree he had climbed to rescue a cat.

Joe Fletcher, co-owner of J and E Trees, was attempting to retrieve Sam, a solid gray Russian Blue purebred, from a tall tree at Jenny and Terry Ray’s place at Birchwood Homes.

He wasn’t even about to take compensation for the good deed, Jenny Ray said.

“He said don’t worry, just make a donation somewhere,” she said. “The guy was going up out of the goodness or his heart to get the cat.”

Fletcher underwent surgery to repair a torn aorta and mend broken ribs, and doctors were trying to reduce swelling on his brain, said Chris Held, who has worked for Fletcher for four years.

http://newsminer.com/news/2009/jul/24/cat-rescue-mishap-puts-fairbanksan-hospital/

[CindR]

What a great guy your Dad is, batt. Lots of good vibes and wishes going his way. :rose:

[warhorse46]

Prayers for a positive outcome for your dad & you.

[summit]

I was so sorry to hear about Your dad. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Lavinia]

I am so sorry Bratt. Your Dad sounds like a fine man. I'm thinking of you all and warm thoughts and prayers to your Dad that he recovers. Please keep us updated.

[A-hem_1]

(((((HUGS)))) many many positive thoughts and prayers for you and your dad. I wish you could be with him at this time and I am sure he is feeling your love across the miles. The article made me cry. Accepting no compensation and just make a donation. :crying: What a wonderful human being.

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so much for the prayers and good thoughts...My dad is still in critical condition, and all we can really do for him right now is pray...This is an email from the lady whos kitty dad saved....:crying:

my husband saw everything. joe fell so fast he couldnt respond to catch him. my husband told me that joe landed on his shoulders and neck, his legs went over his head, thats where the ribs and aorta happened, then he bounced on his side. he wasnt breathing, terry turned his head slightly and it opened his airway, he started breathing again, he said "joe, joe can u hear me?" joe opened his eyes and his breathing was gurgly sounding. terry is trained in cpr and first aide. the ground that joe landed on was very springy and soft. terry said he didnt hear anything, like "lookout" or anything. u can call me if you have any questions we will keep praying for him.


His webpage...

https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher/mystory

Please light a candle for my dad...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JoeAK

Thank yall so much...God bless...:wub:

[A-hem_1]

I just looked at the photos on the website. Can have the baby that is in the first picture on page 2? SOOOOOOOOOOOo precious!!!!

Still sending prayers and positive thought for you and your family!

How are you feeling? Any better? (I know you said you were too sick to travel) :rose:

[MsBondJamesBond]

We're with you, Batt. Praying hard for your Daddy.

[cherry]

Lots of strong vibes and prayers for your daddy, Batt!

[Katt2]

Those "special" vibes going out to your Dad, Batty!

[Citygirl]

All good thoughts and special vibes goin out for your sweet, thoughtful dad Batty..what a wonderful man to give his time to a family for their furbaby and do it for no money..fingers crossed you are feelin better too darlin..:wub:

[Scampi]

Got the whole family praying for your wonderful and kind Daddy Battie. Make sure you take care of yourself too.

:wub:

[incidentally]

I'm so sorry Brattnt and hold your father and family in my prayers.

[Brattnt]

Just a quick update...They removed the neck brace, so thats a good sign!...They have takin him off all meds, and are tryin to get him to wake up...They said it might take a while due to the meds they have had him on...I will post more as soon as I hear...Thank y'all so much for the prayers and good thoughts....:wub:

[Jayne]

You've got my (our..Jayne and son) prayers...

I love my Dad..it's a special Bond...

When I just signed on and saw this..I flew to this site...to know who to ad to the prayer list to pray for...

Nothing like a Dad..is there? And especially one like yours.

Prayers a plenty...

j

[withay]

Prayers going out for your Dad.

[sunstar]

Just a quick update...They removed the neck brace, so thats a good sign!...They have takin him off all meds, and are tryin to get him to wake up...They said it might take a while due to the meds they have had him on...I will post more as soon as I hear...Thank y'all so much for the prayers and good thoughts....:wub:

I just found the thread and read about your dad ~ and I'm so glad he's doing better now. I just knew by the good deed he'd done to save the precious fur baby that he'd be ok!! May God continue to bless him and you also! :wub:

[Carol25]

Brattnt, I see that things look better! That's wonderful! My prayers will be there for your Dad! How he is loved!:wub:

[kitty1182]

Just a quick update...They removed the neck brace, so thats a good sign!...They have takin him off all meds, and are tryin to get him to wake up...They said it might take a while due to the meds they have had him on...I will post more as soon as I hear...Thank y'all so much for the prayers and good thoughts....:wub:

Keep us updated!!
He is in my thoughts and prayers....

[n/t]

Thoughts and prayers

:rose: :rose:

[Shelby1]

Oh my goodness, what a great guy your dad is! Prayers going up!

[KatieLady]

So sorry to read this Bratt! Many prayers for him and many hugs for you and your family!

:rose:

[Noahs ARK]

I just now saw this thread ~ please know that your dad is in our prayers!

[AJandTam]

Sending you and your dad all our prayers. Hope he has been improving daily and will be back up and helping people again soon..

(((HUGS)))))

[tartangirl]

Many prayers and good thoughts your way.

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so much...:wub:...They are still tryin to get him to wake up...This is the update from my baby sis...:crying:

I just got home from seeing dad.

He is about the same.....He would wiggle his toe when mom would tickle his feet. I know he just wanted to tell her.....if you are going be touching them you better be rubbing them. :) We all know how much he loves his feet rubbed and how beautiful he say's they are.

He coughs every once in awhile and it sure looks painful. He makes some crazy facial movement and bites down on the ventalator tube.

I really wanted to be there when he wakes up. I tried to sing him the poor folk song....but as all my family knows - I am the least musically inclined of us all.

It feels good just to rub his forhead and his arm.

They said that he was off the ventilator the other day for 30 min. and breathing on his own. It was just to much work so they put him back on. But hey - I WAS HAPPY to hear he can do it.

We had Jamacca's baby shower today. What a perfect day it was!! Only two more weeks and dad will be a GREAT Grandpa Joe again....I am sure he will be awake by then and get to see our new Kaymen Ryan.

Pray for him to keep his fight and each day brings us new promise - all my love, Becki Boo

[n/t]

Thank y'all so much...:wub:...They are still tryin to get him to wake up...This is the update from my baby sis...:crying:

I just got home from seeing dad.

He is about the same.....He would wiggle his toe when mom would tickle his feet. I know he just wanted to tell her.....if you are going be touching them you better be rubbing them. :) We all know how much he loves his feet rubbed and how beautiful he say's they are.

He coughs every once in awhile and it sure looks painful. He makes some crazy facial movement and bites down on the ventalator tube.

I really wanted to be there when he wakes up. I tried to sing him the poor folk song....but as all my family knows - I am the least musically inclined of us all.

It feels good just to rub his forhead and his arm.

They said that he was off the ventilator the other day for 30 min. and breathing on his own. It was just to much work so they put him back on. But hey - I WAS HAPPY to hear he can do it.

We had Jamacca's baby shower today. What a perfect day it was!! Only two more weeks and dad will be a GREAT Grandpa Joe again....I am sure he will be awake by then and get to see our new Kaymen Ryan.

Pray for him to keep his fight and each day brings us new promise - all my love, Becki Boo

Brattnt, it sounds like he's on his way to recovery. It's great news that he can feel your mom touching his toes.

It'll be a long and painful recovery but he'll get through this. He sounds like a strong willed man. That's very important. And of course, he has the love and support from his family so that helps.

Continued prayers for your dad.

[desmom]

Prayers for your Dad!

[CelticDawn]

My prayers are with your dad brattnt.


Nik

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so much...This is the newest update..

The MRI and CT came back okay...They are gonna do a SSEP test tomorrow...This is what it says...

What is a somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP)?

A somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) is an evoked potential caused by a physical stimulus (usually a small electric pulse). Electrodes positioned over particular areas of the body record responses of the SSEP, these are then observed as a reading on an electroencephalogram (EEG). A SSEP can most commonly involve stimulation of the median nerve at the wrist, or the posterior tibial nerve at the ankle. This investigation therefore tests the pathway of the sensory nerves to the sensory areas of the brain, even though the stimuli are non-physiological.

When is the SSEP used?

A doctor may recommend you go for a SSEP test if you have been experiencing feelings of numbness or weakness in your arms or legs that may be due to problems affecting the somatosensory nerve pathway. These feelings are often very subtle and not easily detected in a routine clinical examination.

What does the SSEP detect?

From the SSEP, a neurologist is able to determine the time it takes for nerve fibres to relay a stimulus from the point of stimulation (wrist or ankle) to a detection site on the scalp, neck or back. By analysing the SSEP pattern, the neurologist can get an idea of how well these sensory nerves are working. Multiple sclerosis (MS) for example, can damage the myelin sheath insulating nerve fibres of the brain and spinal cord in a process called demyelination. The damage means it takes a longer time for signals to be relayed along nerve pathways, resulting in changes in the SSEP.

http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/healthinvestigations.asp?sid=58


I just keep tellin myself that God will let him wake up when he can handle it...:crying:

[angellaw]

God Bless his Heart and I am so happy to hear her is making improvements..prayers coming his was.

[Bozo2.0]

Huge prayers for your Dad. :rose:

[beespence]

I am hugging you in my heart....I am praying for his full recovery

[TennVol]

So sorry about your Dad. I know exactly what you're going thru. Prayers for a full recovery.

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so very much...:wub:...They have schedueled a conference call for Thursday at noon....:crying:

Please light a candle for my dad...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JoeAK

[kitty1182]

Thank y'all so very much...:wub:...They have schedueled a conference call for Thursday at noon....:crying:

Please light a candle for my dad...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JoeAK

Prayers still going up for your dad......

[kitty1182]

Checking in for up-dates..

[Lavinia]

Looking for any new news....

[Brattnt]

I just spoke with my dads nurse...He does have brain damage...She said tomorrow will be a very difficult day...Thank y'all so much for all the prayers and good thoughts...I will post more when I hear....:crying:

[Lavinia]

Oh gosh Brattnt! I hope he mends. I'm thinking of you guys!

[incidentally]

I just spoke with my dads nurse...He does have brain damage...She said tomorrow will be a very difficult day...Thank y'all so much for all the prayers and good thoughts...I will post more when I hear....:crying:

I'm so sorry Bratt. The conference call is scheduled for tomorrow, correct? Who will be involved in that call?

[Brattnt]

I'm so sorry Bratt. The conference call is scheduled for tomorrow, correct? Who will be involved in that call?

It will be my 2 moms, my brother, 2 of my sisters, and me...

[kitty1182]

I just spoke with my dads nurse...He does have brain damage...She said tomorrow will be a very difficult day...Thank y'all so much for all the prayers and good thoughts...I will post more when I hear....:crying:

It's in God's hands...Prayers going up...

I love you sissy..

[incidentally]

It will be my 2 moms, my brother, 2 of my sisters, and me...

Bratt, I'm holding you in my heart and in my prayers.

tally

[Brattnt]

Thank you...:wub:

[Citygirl]

I just spoke with my dads nurse...He does have brain damage...She said tomorrow will be a very difficult day...Thank y'all so much for all the prayers and good thoughts...I will post more when I hear....:crying:


Awww Batty darlin..maybe it will be better than you think at this point..don't forget..miracles happen just when you are lookin the other way sometimes..
I am so holdin you close and lovin you darlin..all good thoughts for you and your family..and special good thoughts for your sweet daddy Joe..:wub:

[Veritas]

Prayers for your dad. :rose:

[CindR]

Batt, we're all pulling for your Dad and thinking of you. :rose:

[Katt2]

Thinking of you and your family today Batty and hoping for the best.

[kitty1182]

Got you on my mind and in my heart today sissy..:wub:

[Mandysmom]

Batty dear sweet friend, I have my prayers all going up for you and your family.

Love you and am thinking of you and your sweet daddy.

:wub:

[mrsmcgoo]

:blushing: Oh Batty, I am so sorry, I just now saw this thread.

I am sending you huge {{hugs}} and am praying for all of your family. God Bless your dear father, what a kind man.

:wub: Please look after yourself too sweetie... {{hugs}}

[Noahs ARK]

I just spoke with my dads nurse...He does have brain damage...She said tomorrow will be a very difficult day...Thank y'all so much for all the prayers and good thoughts...I will post more when I hear....:crying:

I'm so sorry to hear this, Bratt. :crying:

My prayers continue to go out to your dad, you and your family.

[Brattnt]

The docs said he has a severe brain injury, and we need to decide what he would want...The doc said the best case scenerio is he will be able to talk a little, will be in a wheelchair, and be in a nursing home...None of us want that for him...They removed him off the ventilator, and he has been breathing on his own since 9am...We all decided that IF he should require them to put him back on the ventilator, or if anything else should happen like a heart attack, or blood clot or anything requiring recessitation, we dont want them to....The doc said I can tell you, he will never hunt, fish, or play the guitar and sing again...:crying::crying: ...My mom said miracles happen though, and he said, yes, but they arent from God...He said in the 40 years he has been doing this, he has never seen anyone recover fully from this type of injury....He said that yes, they can keep him goin, but is that what he would want....So for now we have decided to let the chips fall where they may, and see what happens.....Thank y'all so much for the prayers and good thoughts for my dad....

[Noahs ARK]

Oh Bratt......I don't even know what to say right now.

God Bless each and every one of you. :rose:

[Citygirl]

I'm so sorry sugar..he is breathin on his own..so just keep him comfortable for the time being..still talk to him and sing to him and hold his hand and tell him you love him..wishing much strength for you and your family and sweet daddy Joe..

[Shelby1]

I'm so sorry. Miracles do happen, just remember that. You all are doing the right thing. Hang in there.

[kitty1182]

I'm so sorry. Miracles do happen, just remember that. You all are doing the right thing. Hang in there.

Yes, they do happen!! Shame on that doctor!:angry:

[n/t]

Yes, they do happen!! Shame on that doctor!:angry:

Ditto!

I believe in miracles too. God will decide when it's time to call him home.

Prayers for your dad and your family, Batt. Stay strong. :rose:

[Lavinia]

Oh gosh, I am so sorry. I wish you peace on your decision. It's very difficult but I know you will do what's best. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[withay]

Brattnt,
We had to make a similar decision with my Grandmother about whether to put her on a ventilator or not. If we had, she would never have been able to come off of it and so her life would have been restricted to a bed in a nursing home. Its a rough decision to have to make.
I wish for you, your family and your father peace with the decisions being made. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[StickyBeak]

Bratt, I am so sorry for your Dad and Family.

Let's all Pray big time for a Miracle. What a Wonderful Man. Bet he knows, no matter what, he is pulling through for you all.

Hugs and prayers sent your way.

[~jomomma~]

ohhhh {{{Batt}}}

i'm so sorry this has happened to your dad :sad:
i think you guys are doing the right thing and giving him more time. you never know.

prayers being said and candle lit............

[Bozo2.0]

The docs said he has a severe brain injury, and we need to decide what he would want...The doc said the best case scenerio is he will be able to talk a little, will be in a wheelchair, and be in a nursing home...None of us want that for him...They removed him off the ventilator, and he has been breathing on his own since 9am...We all decided that IF he should require them to put him back on the ventilator, or if anything else should happen like a heart attack, or blood clot or anything requiring recessitation, we dont want them to....The doc said I can tell you, he will never hunt, fish, or play the guitar and sing again...:crying::crying: ...My mom said miracles happen though, and he said, yes, but they arent from God...He said in the 40 years he has been doing this, he has never seen anyone recover fully from this type of injury....He said that yes, they can keep him goin, but is that what he would want....So for now we have decided to let the chips fall where they may, and see what happens.....Thank y'all so much for the prayers and good thoughts for my dad....

Reading this made me cry. I am so very sorry that you are faced with these kinds of decisions. I am and will continue praying for your dad and your entire family.

((HUGS)))

[beespence]

My heart is breaking for the you...I am so sorry.

[incidentally]

Oh, Bratt. My heart hurts for you. My faith is strong for you.

tally

[Postergeist]

oh Brattnt- I've been thinking of your dad and your family this week and I'm so sorry for all of you.

My dad injured himself a year ago by falling off the ladder when he was on the roof and broke his wrist where he had to get donor bone and wore a fixator for several months. I'm not sure what decisions I would have chosen if he had suffered more severe injuries.

(now he has said he hopes he lives long enough to see how LOST ends)

Your family has my continued prayers and may God show His grace on your father.

[angellaw]

Bratt...I am so sorry to hear this..my heart goes out to you and your family. Be strong...remember we are all here for you and prayers do work and miracles do happen...I believe!

Hugs to you your Dad and the entire family..I will surely have you all in my prayers.

God Bless. :rose: :rose:

[GMTminus6]

Keeping Daddy Joe in the light, Batty!

[Details]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

Your father is very lucky to have a family that takes his wishes so fully into account, rather than their own desires or hopeless wishes.


Doctors can be wrong - but they're usually right. A great many people persist in pain and suffering they'd never want, because the family hoped for a miracle - many more people than actually got the miracle.

[DebinNv]

I'm praying for a miracle.

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cornblossom]

You,your dad,and family are in my thoughts.

[Noahs ARK]

Bratt ~ just wanted you to know I'm sending prayers for a Miracle.

Don't let anyone tell you that Miracles don't happen. :wub:

[kitty1182]

How 'bout an up-date sissy?

[Brattnt]

Sorry it has taken me so long to give an update....Dad talked!...He responded to my sister last night...She told him she loved him, and he turned towards her voice and said...I know!...This morning his nurse sat him in the chair, and got him all fixed up and said...Hows that?...Dad said...It's okay!...Just a few minutes ago my mom called and said that the nurse asked him if he was in pain and he responded YES!...The Dr's cant believe it!...I can though, cause the power of prayer is a mighty thing!...Please keep prayin for my dad....Thank y'all so much...:wub:

[Lavinia]

Bratt, that is WONDERFUL news! I have been thinking about your Dad a lot. This is such a fabulous update. Happy tears. >>>>>:crying:

[kitty1182]

Sorry it has taken me so long to give an update....Dad talked!...He responded to my sister last night...She told him she loved him, and he turned towards her voice and said...I know!...This morning his nurse sat him in the chair, and got him all fixed up and said...Hows that?...Dad said...It's okay!...Just a few minutes ago my mom called and said that the nurse asked him if he was in pain and he responded YES!...The Dr's cant believe it!...I can though, cause the power of prayer is a mighty thing!...Please keep prayin for my dad....Thank y'all so much...:wub:

God is good!:wub:

[Noahs ARK]

Sorry it has taken me so long to give an update....Dad talked!...He responded to my sister last night...She told him she loved him, and he turned towards her voice and said...I know!...This morning his nurse sat him in the chair, and got him all fixed up and said...Hows that?...Dad said...It's okay!...Just a few minutes ago my mom called and said that the nurse asked him if he was in pain and he responded YES!...The Dr's cant believe it!...I can though, cause the power of prayer is a mighty thing!...Please keep prayin for my dad....Thank y'all so much...:wub:

I will continue sending prayers.

Something very similar happened to my husband 2-1/2 years ago and I do believe that prayes saved him.

:rose:

[Details]

Wonderful! I hope it goes well, I hope he is the million to one chance.

I've read enough cases like this to wonder - maybe it's taking people off the machines that enables it to happen. Maybe the machines breathing for you, doing everything for you, gives your body the signal to just continue shutting down.

I think it's a good option - let the body determine if you're ready to go or not - not the machines.

[sunstar]

Sorry it has taken me so long to give an update....Dad talked!...He responded to my sister last night...She told him she loved him, and he turned towards her voice and said...I know!...This morning his nurse sat him in the chair, and got him all fixed up and said...Hows that?...Dad said...It's okay!...Just a few minutes ago my mom called and said that the nurse asked him if he was in pain and he responded YES!...The Dr's cant believe it!...I can though, cause the power of prayer is a mighty thing!...Please keep prayin for my dad....Thank y'all so much...:wub:

Wonderful news! Bless his heart! :wub: I'm still praying for all of you. (((hugs)))

[Postergeist]

Sorry it has taken me so long to give an update....Dad talked!...He responded to my sister last night...She told him she loved him, and he turned towards her voice and said...I know!...This morning his nurse sat him in the chair, and got him all fixed up and said...Hows that?...Dad said...It's okay!...Just a few minutes ago my mom called and said that the nurse asked him if he was in pain and he responded YES!...The Dr's cant believe it!...I can though, cause the power of prayer is a mighty thing!...Please keep prayin for my dad....Thank y'all so much...:wub:

oh Brattnt! Wonderful news! Tears have welled up from just reading the joy in your post!

Praise the Lord!

will continue with prayers for your dad and for all of your family as well.

[angellaw]

Sorry it has taken me so long to give an update....Dad talked!...He responded to my sister last night...She told him she loved him, and he turned towards her voice and said...I know!...This morning his nurse sat him in the chair, and got him all fixed up and said...Hows that?...Dad said...It's okay!...Just a few minutes ago my mom called and said that the nurse asked him if he was in pain and he responded YES!...The Dr's cant believe it!...I can though, cause the power of prayer is a mighty thing!...Please keep prayin for my dad....Thank y'all so much...:wub:


YEE-HAA!!!...:thumbsup:...prayers still coming your way...:thumbsup:

[kitty1182]

Heading to bed..Will have your dad and all the family in my prayers...

[Scampi]

Amazing news Batty!! Still praying for all of you. Your Dad is something else!!

:wub:

[GMTminus6]

Cranking that light up a notch!:thumbsup:

[Roux]

I'm so happy to learn of your Dad's progress. Miracles happen every day and prayer works! We will all continue with prayers for you and your family.

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all and God bless ya!...:wub:

My dad spoke a whole sentence yesterday!...My mom went to put the oxygen mask on his face, and he said...Get that thing off my nose!...She told him where he was and what had happened, and he said...Oh My God!...The nurse asked if he was in pain, and he said yes...His talkin is a little rough because he has the feeding tube goin down his throat, but you can understand him just fine, if you take the time to listen...He has some bleeding on his lung, and they will be doin a CT scan sometime today....Please keep prayin for my dad, and light a candle if you like...

Link to his webpage
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher

Light a candle
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JoeAK

[kitty1182]

Thank y'all and God bless ya!...:wub:

My dad spoke a whole sentence yesterday!...My mom went to put the oxygen mask on his face, and he said...Get that thing off my nose!...She told him where he was and what had happened, and he said...Oh My God!...The nurse asked if he was in pain, and he said yes...His talkin is a little rough because he has the feeding tube goin down his throat, but you can understand him just fine, if you take the time to listen...He has some bleeding on his lung, and they will be doin a CT scan sometime today....Please keep prayin for my dad, and light a candle if you like...

Link to his webpage
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher

Light a candle
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=JoeAK

How wonderful..God is good....Prayers still going up for dad!

For you sishttp://bestsmileys.com/hugging/1.gif

[Noahs ARK]

Thanks for the update, Bratt - your dad is constantly on my mind and always in my prayers. :rose:

My mom added him to the prayer list at her church, too.

[mrsmcgoo]

Dear Batt....I am thinking of you and your family. Before church today, I reminded my family that we need to say special prayers for you Dad.

Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers....:smile:

[AnniePie]

Dear Batt....I am thinking of you and your family. Before church today, I reminded my family that we need to say special prayers for you Dad.

Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers....:smile:

I'm just reading this now, but I will be praying for your Dad, Batt! God is a gracious God and He wants His children to be healed.

Please keep us updated.

Annie

[angellaw]

I wantd to check in on "Dad'..even better news...still got you all in my prayers Bratty!!!! Keep the updates coming.

[beespence]

So happy to hear about your Dad...continued prayers.

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so much for the prayers...:wub:...The last few days have been kind of uneventful...Dad just sleepin, not talkin...They have had to put tubes back in both lungs this morning, and might have to put him back on the ventilator if his breathing doesnt improve...He has fluid around both lungs, and his breathing is very labored right now....Please keep prayin for him....:crying:

[Noahs ARK]

Bratt ~ your dad continues to be in my prayers. My mom is keeping him on the church prayer list, too.:wub:

[mrsmcgoo]

Batt....your father continues to be in my prayers and thoughts.

Please make sure you are looking after yourself ~ {{hugs}}

[incidentally]

Bratt, he and your family are included in my prayers constantly.

[kitty1182]

Prayers going up for daddy Joe..

[Lavinia]

Thinking of your dad during his battle. I also have you and your family in my thoughts, Bratt.

[Brattnt]

Thank y'all so so much...God bless...:wub:

[debbadoo]

I keep checking back here every so often for updates. I hope that things improve with your dad. It is a very positive thing that he was speaking a bit......miracles happen every day and I am really pulling for one for your dad! :smile:

[summit]

I do hope Your dad is doing better and soon will be on the road to healing.

[Dunlurken]

I just found this thread. My thoughts and prayers going out to Dad for a speedy recovery. Looks like he's doing just fine. Please keep us posted.

Dunnie.

[Beach]

Prayers going up for your dad, Brattnt!

[Noahs ARK]

Just checkin' in for an update on your dad, Bratt.

:wub:

[Lavinia]

Checking for an update, too. I check this thread several times a day.

[kitty1182]

Prayers going up for daddy Joe..

[Lavinia]

I've been reading the updates here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher

I'm thinking of you all, Bratt.

[Details]

Not the best update - but still better than where they started out - there was no reason to think he'd make it this far - and he has. No reason to think he'd talk again - and he did.

Best wishes - and I'm still so happy for him that he has a family making sure he is comfortable.

[Noahs ARK]

I've been reading the updates here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher

Thanks, Lavinia!

[kitty1182]

I think Joe has passed..My heart felt prayers are with the family..

[Pashie]

Light and love to Batty and her entire family.

RIP Joe :rose:

[kitty1182]

http://bestsmileys.com/flowers/12.gif

[Citygirl]

Huggin you and holdin you close Batty..strength for the whole family..
R.I.P. Daddy Joe..:rose:

[Noahs ARK]

https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josephfletcher

I am so sorry to hear the bad news. RIP Joe....:rose:

Guest Book available at the above link.

[Spyder88]

:rose: :rose: :rose:

[Lavinia]

:rose::rose::rose:

[TennVol]

I'm so sorry. Rest in Peace Joe

[StickyBeak]

I am so sad to read of Joe's passing. What a loving, sweet person.
So sorry Bratty and Family. Somewhere out there is a star shining bright, he'll be watching over his beloved family. He will always be in your hearts. God always send tomorrow when he takes away today.

[HansieDZ]

May God comfort you Batty.
You will be in my family's prayers.

:rose:

[beespence]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss....I am hugging you in my heart...xxx

[Noahs ARK]

There's an article on The Drudge Report about Joe. :rose:

http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/aug/10/fairbanks-man-who-fell-tree-while-rescuing-cat-not/

[Postergeist]

:rose:
my condolences in the loss of your dad.

He was blessed to have such a loving family- and what a blessing to others.

May God comfort you during your sorrow.

[n/t]

My sympathy to you and your family.

:rose:

[mrsmcgoo]

:rose: I am sorry for your loss Batty...sending you cyber hugs and praying for peace and strength to you and your family.

R.I.P. Joe

God Bless the This Family...:rose:

[Scampi]

My deepest condolences on the death of your beloved Daddy, Batty. May God hold all of you in the Palm of His Hand as you go through this very sad time.

[incidentally]

I'm sorry Brattnt. He was obviously a wonderful, caring and giving man.

tally

[ViennaGal]

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you bratt and your family. Your father was obviously a very special man. :rose:

[TBIBeg]

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you bratt and your family. Your father was obviously a very special man. :rose:

I will just say 'ditto' because I can't say it better.


:rose:

[angellaw]

RIp Joe :rose:

I am so sorry to hear this news..prayers and Huggers to Bratty & her entire family :rose:

[SavannahStar]

Aw, Batt, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning. God be with you, and give you peace.

:rose:

[debbadoo]

Bratt, my heart breaks for you. God bless you all during this trying time in your lives. RIP, Joe.......:crying:

[Shelby1]

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

[KatieLady]

Batty, I am so sorry for your loss

:rose:

[kitty1182]

My thoughts and prayers are for Batt and her family....

[Poochie Pie]

Brattnt... I only know you from this board, but I went and lit a candle a few times for your Dad... and he was in my thoughts every day.. I am so very sorry..

Poochie

[~jomomma~]

{{{{Batt}}}}

i'm so sorry :sad:

:rose:

[drip~drop1]

So sorry for your loss Bratt.:rose:

[Veritas]

He is with the angels now. :rose:

[CelticDawn]

Love and light Brattnt

He is now at peace. Remember, the good ones are.

[Cornblossom]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk292/kathys_comments/Comments/sympathy/sympathy11.jpg

[aproudmom]

I was so sorry to hear about Your dad. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[kitty1182]

Thinking of you today...:wub:

[Brattnt]

I just returned home last night from Washington, so I wasnt able to post before now...Thank y'all so much...Just coming here reading gives me comfort...:wub:...We all wanted a miracle, but I reckon God had other plans for my dad...I think he must of needed some trees trimmed up, or maybe a song or two...I will miss him forever, but he is in a much better place than he was, thats for sure...

God bless each and everyone of you...

Love Bratty/Batty

RIP Dad

[angellaw]

I just returned home last night from Washington, so I wasnt able to post before now...Thank y'all so much...Just coming here reading gives me comfort...:wub:...We all wanted a miracle, but I reckon God had other plans for my dad...I think he must of needed some trees trimmed up, or maybe a song or two...I will miss him forever, but he is in a much better place than he was, thats for sure...

God bless each and everyone of you...

Love Bratty/Batty

RIP Dad


I've had u on my mind...{{{{{HUGGERS}}}} and :wub: Batty!

[BobbysGirl]

Just found this thread. So very sorry for your loss.

Prayers to you and family.

BG

[Roux]

Oh, I am so sorry to learn of this today. The last I checked the thread, Mr. Fletcher seemed to be doing well and I felt certain he would be okay.

So difficult to lose a father and husband and my prayers are with his family.

[willow]

Bratty,

All of these months on the message board and I always just went to Haleigh's thread. I did not even know until today this thread was here. I guess I can't yell at hubby anymore for not seeing something right in his face.

I am SO SORRY about your daddy.

After 51 years of climbing trees and then saving a kitty I think God was ready for him to come home.

I know you and your family must miss him very much but as you said above he is in a much better place and I truly believe that.

Hugs,
willow

[Tig]

I am so sorry. May God keep you and your family in the palm of His hand.

:rose:

[Postergeist]

thinking of you today Brattnt- I know your first birthday without your dad will be tough

:rose: