Prayers please...

[cluelessfisherman]

Sorry - but I need to get this out...

My best fishing buddy - my dad - had a heart attack this morning.

Luckilly we were able to get him to the hospital in the initial stages of it...

I never realized just how tough an ordeal like this is on emotions...

Thanks all.

[Guest]

Sorry to hear about your dad! If you or your family need anything I'm a stones throw away(well really close anyways) let me know.

[woodman]

Ethan- My prayers are with you and your family. I was in the room right next to you guys at Bemidji Hospital when you brought your dad in. I was diagnosed with PINK EYE!

Hope all is well with your dad and keep us posted on his progress.

[nytelyter]

God speed in his recovery my dad went thru this about 17 months ago after 2 stints and lots of therapy he is now 50lbs lighter in weight and walking about 3-5 miles a day hope all goes well

paul

[Chris Haley]

Your family is in our prayers also Ethan!!!

[Rick]

Ethan,

my families thoughts and prayers are with you.

If there is anything we can do for you or your family please let me know. I'm here for you!!!

[SteveWilson]

An MI sure does play havoc on your emotions. Just remember that prognosis is fairly good if you survive the initial attack. I had mine in my sleep (didn't notice it at the time) and only found out that I had one a week later. The recovery therapy is great though and I'm actually enjoying my time on the treadmill everyday.

[ChuckN]

Ethan,

That is terrible news! Your dad is in my prayers! Hope all is well.

[Mr Special]

Your dad and family are in our prayers.

[MJCatfish]

Praying for you, your family, and your dad. Best of luck.

MJ

[Dan Thiem]

We will also pray for you and your family. A speedy recovery and you two will be back to fishing again soon! God Bless!

[Dave]

Prayers sent for your dad and family.

[cluelessfisherman]

Thanks everyone - you don't know how much this is appreciated.

I am writing from the Hospital in Fargo. Dad was life flighted here yesterday morning after having two more attacks during the night Saturday night. Right now he is having the cardio angioplasty done where they check to see where the blockage or narrowing arteties/veins are on the heart and also to see what damage may have been done during the attacks. They will put in stints if necessary during that procedure. Hopefully additional surgeries won't be needed, but they will know after this is done what more action will be needed if any. So we are anxiously awaiting the doctors word on that.

He is pretty scared - I'm trying my best to stay strong for him and my mom. I keep telling him to let the Doctors take care of him so he can get back on the water and get some revenge on the walleyes. I also get a rise out of him when I tell him he needs to stick around for a while longer to get back at social security (he just turned 62 and starts getting that back now)

As a Lutheran pastor, he is used to being the one doing the praying and isn't used to being on the receiving end of the prayers...

Thanks again,

Ethan

[Bushwacker]

Sorry about the news. It had to be one of the your worst experiences ever. The good news is that it will make you realize that you shouldn't take any time spent together for granted. One of my partners at work (74 years old) had a heart attack two years ago and now he is healthier than he has been for years. So there can be some positives out of this ordeal. My prayers are with him for his speedy recovery.

[cyberamish]

My thoughts are with you. My father (age 60) has had two heart attcks and two angioplasties(sp). There is life after an attack!!

[Chris Haley]

Hang in there Ethan!!! I was over there four weeks ago with my father in-law going through the exact same thing. He mowed his whole yard Sat and then went out later. Has never felt better he says. I have also heard that Fargo is rated higher than the Mayo for heart work.

We're thinking about you.

[PERCHJR]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Dad, I wouldn't know what to do if that would happen to my Dad we have been fishing buddies for over 30yrs!!! I couldn't imagine what I would do so I know how you are feeling at this hard time!!!

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!

[FOOT]

Hang in there Clueless. Your father and your family need to rely on your strength to get them through this ordeal.

As someone who lost his father (he died way too young, 43)to a heart attack over 45 years ago I know this can be a daunting experience.

My thoughts and prayers go to you and yours.

[Gissert]

Hang in there Ethan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I can identify with you, as my father went through two angioplasties in Fargo. He is in good hands there.

[Northlander]

I hope it all works out for your dad. Lots of people who have had heartattacks go on to lead long normal lives with a bit of Medications, good diet and exercise. I hope he gets well quickly!

[CrappieJohn]

My prayers and thoughts are with you, your dad, and the family. God's speed on the recovery.

[tripper]

Having been in your dads place to meny times my praryers diffentitly go out for him and family.

[woodman]

Ethan- Do you need somebody to take care of anything at your houses here in Bemidji? If so please let me know and I will do whatever is needed.

You can email me woodman at paulbunyan dot net or give me a call 444-8567.

Hang in there and we are all praying for you and your family!

[Chris Haley]

Same offer here Ethan. Just let us know.

Home number 759-1986

[EBass]

Ah man sorry to hear bout that. God bless him and your family. Hopefully he'll make a quick recovery and you can take him fishing once again.