[UPDATE]: Papa Isis remains in the hospital. Folks seem to think that this may be a blip, but I am still trying to figure out what I am going to do for the rest of the week. Thank you for your kind wishes. I am sure I will unleash a torrent of blog drivel when things are more concrete.
Part of being an academic scientist means moving around a lot and I certainly have. Some days I feel farther from la ciudad de mi juventud y de los angeles than others.
Tonight I am feeling really, really far away.
My father just called to tell me that he is in the hospital with chest pain.
I've never seriously considered life without my father and I don't know what I'd do...
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Oh, man.
I don't know you at all, but I hope your father is okay.
Posted by: Learn Hexadecimal | July 13, 2009 9:27 PM
Isis,
You know my prayers are with you and your family. Please keep us updated on the situation when you can.
Posted by: minerva | July 13, 2009 9:46 PM
Isis, I am thinking good thoughts for your father.
Posted by: Comrade PhysioProf | July 13, 2009 9:46 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope if you need to go you can get there quickly and with a minimum of disruption for everything.
Posted by: Carlie | July 13, 2009 9:53 PM
My best wishes for your father.
Posted by: Russell | July 13, 2009 10:05 PM
Your father and you and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: Amanda@Lady Scientist | July 13, 2009 10:08 PM
I echo the sentiment, dear Isis, my thoughts and prayers are with you..
Posted by: scribbler50 | July 13, 2009 10:44 PM
Hoping the best for your father, Isis.
Posted by: sandy | July 13, 2009 10:48 PM
Here's hoping it's nothing major. All the best
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Posted by: paleoprof | July 13, 2009 10:48 PM
Funny you should mention that.
This morning I was chatting with a son in a different state and mentioned that most likely I'll die when he's not around. Which is a Good Thing.
Sounds to me like you've spent your time -- and love, and respect -- on him while he's alive. Which is as it should be.
I hope and trust that he'll recover. And you'll go on spending time, love, and respect on him when it counts.
Posted by: D. C. Sessions | July 13, 2009 11:14 PM
I hope it's no more than a blip.
Posted by: gnuma | July 13, 2009 11:19 PM
Isis, like you, and like many of my friends, I have lost a parent and have one parent surviving. My thoughts and prayers are with you that you will be able to share your adventures with your father for many years to come.
Posted by: Harold | July 13, 2009 11:44 PM
Hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: jc | July 14, 2009 12:32 AM
Oh Isis, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family
Posted by: ScientistMother | July 14, 2009 12:55 AM
Oh that's hard to not be able to be able to immediately dash home and be with your family. I hope your dad recovers quickly.
Posted by: Peggy | July 14, 2009 5:48 AM
Dearest Dr. Isis, I hope that your father is well and remains with your family for many, many more years to come. I am sorry that you are so far apart right now.
Posted by: Juniper Shoemaker | July 14, 2009 6:17 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your father, and your family.
Posted by: ScienceWoman | July 14, 2009 7:01 AM
My thoughts are with your family.
Posted by: Ranson | July 14, 2009 7:55 AM
Sending good thoughts and wishes to you and your family.
Posted by: Nat | July 14, 2009 8:23 AM
I hope everything is ok, and know it's hard not to be there. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
Posted by: kalieris | July 14, 2009 8:23 AM
My thoughts are also with your father, you and all of your family.
Posted by: Odyssey | July 14, 2009 8:41 AM
Best wishes to you and your father. I just lost my grandfather (age 92) to congestive heart failure, back on Memorial Day, so I can feel a little of what you are going through.
Posted by: TGAP Dad | July 14, 2009 9:35 AM
Phone him and tell him you love him.
Wish I could tell my Dad that....
Posted by: Rod | July 14, 2009 9:47 AM
I am sorry to read this. My thoughts are with your family and your father. I hope he recovers well and fast.
Posted by: Angela | July 14, 2009 9:51 AM
I'm so sorry, Isis. I'm praying for your dad and for you.
Posted by: DRK | July 14, 2009 10:09 AM
I guess the answer isn't obvious enough. Get off the computer for starters. :eyeroll:
Posted by: Mary | July 14, 2009 10:23 AM
I am not praying for you, since well-designed studies have failed to demonstrate a benefit for prayer in medical outcomes. I believe in evidence-based medicine.
Nonetheless, I do feel for you. And if there is anything to the force thing from Star Wars, it's behind you all the way today!
Posted by: Pascale | July 14, 2009 10:24 AM
Eek. I'm thinking of both of you.
Posted by: Kim Hannula | July 14, 2009 10:28 AM
my best wishes to you and your family.
It's really true - a science career demands moving around, and most 2-career scientist/parent couples I know live far from any grandparent. Your children don't really know their family, it makes ilness hard, and, as your parents age, it makes taking care of them hard. Definitely a penalty we pay for our career choice. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, MBAs all have an easier time picking the city in which to live.
As for life without Dad, well, mine died 8 years ago after a prolonged illness. I was not present for most of it, just a visitor. The guilt is with me to this day. I have dreams of running in a meadow of tall grass with my long-gone childhood dog and my (healthy) dad watching.
again, my best wishes for you both.
Posted by: David | July 14, 2009 10:38 AM
You and your father are in my thoughts, Isis.
Posted by: ScienceMama | July 14, 2009 11:48 AM
I lost my father in '96 to an aneurysm. He was in the hospital, and I woke up around 5 am feeling something was up. They called me very soon after to say he had passed. It was sad of course - but I had that odd feeling, about psychic connections. Yes I knew he was at risk any day, but for it to happen right at that time ...
I hope you father comes out OK. If he doesn't, I hope the best for your coping.
Posted by: Neil B ♪ | July 14, 2009 12:19 PM
Stay strong, Isis. I've been through it at least three times and he's still around; may you have to deal with it only once.
Posted by: Brian X | July 14, 2009 12:51 PM
Hm. That reads like it doesn't imply what I want it to imply... namely that after this once, he gets better...
Posted by: Brian X | July 14, 2009 12:56 PM
My thoughts are certainly with you and your family.
Posted by: Amber | July 14, 2009 1:24 PM
Breathe in...breathe out. Rinse, repeat.
Sending positive thoughts to you and your dad. Since I'm in LA, the positive thoughts will get to your dad quicker, right? :p
Hope he's doing ok!
Posted by: Nekohime | July 14, 2009 1:52 PM
Oh, Isis! Good thoughts and amazingly good doctors for your dad, and a tiny bit of serenity for you.
Posted by: JustaTech | July 14, 2009 2:32 PM
{{{ Isis }}}
{{{ Dad of Isis }}}
Posted by: Gingerale | July 14, 2009 4:29 PM
So sorry to hear this. Futile-internet-hugs to the whole Isis clan, and I hope he's OK.
Posted by: MissPrism | July 14, 2009 4:34 PM
I'm keeping your family in my thoughts.
Posted by: ktbug ladydid | July 14, 2009 5:09 PM
2 questions: 1) Does he have an advocate and 2) Does he want you there? Weight the two according to your relationship with your father.
Posted by: gnuma | July 14, 2009 6:27 PM
I'm sorry your father's in the hospital. I know, it's hard to do something when you don't have enough information yet. Hang in there.
Posted by: Cara | July 14, 2009 6:44 PM
Yes, hugs and good wishes to all your family. I'm much older than you (probably nearer your father's age than yours) and I can't imagine my life without my father.
Posted by: Donna B. | July 14, 2009 7:51 PM
He is trying to reach you by phone...all is well!
Posted by: Mimi | July 14, 2009 8:29 PM
All the best to you and him.
Posted by: Lab Lemming | July 14, 2009 8:30 PM
Best wishes for good health for your dad. I understand about hating to be so far away.
Posted by: Candid Engineer | July 15, 2009 7:56 AM
Thinking of you and your family. Living far from loved ones is hard, especially when something goes wrong.
Posted by: Amelie | July 15, 2009 12:36 PM
Isis,
I'm very sorry to hear about your father. My own father just had unexpected bypass surgery one month ago, so I understand how stressful all the uncertainty can be. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Posted by: stickypaws | July 15, 2009 2:25 PM