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Andy B Family Issues

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Andy B

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Dear Fly Swapper and board. Yesterday on my way home from the Sparse Grey Matter tying fest at the firehouse down the road from Shannons I was called from my wife to get home A.S.A.P. My mother has had a minor Stroke on her Right side which she snapped out from in 5 minutes. This type of stroke is called a TIA. Her Blood pressure was at 235 over 96. It took 6.5 hours to bring this blood pressure down. The wife and I along with my Brother left the hospital at 1:00 AM this morning where she was moved to the Stroke unit. Her blood pressure was lowered to a safe level. My Mom was admitted and to have some test's ran and possibly release her to come home this evening. This afternoon not less than 20 hours she suffered another stroke. Blood pressure went up to 203 over 96. She is dizzy and throwing up. I am home currently to let my dog relieve herself and to feed her and my two cats. Will be heading back to the hospital shortly. I will not be around for the next day or two or until this issue with my Mom is resolved and she is discharged from the hospital. I just wanted all to understand what is currently going on and that I will not be sorting or picturing the swap flies. I did receive the last batch from Ronbo Yesterday afternoon. Sorry for this delay and I hope everyone understands. I just wanted to make everyone aware that I am going through one of those life happens events and when everything starts to normalize I will put my attention to sorting the flies and picturing them. If any one wants to do anything for me at this time please say a prayer for my mother. I will post back with an update when they become available to me and that time allows me to visit back here.

Sincerely
Andy Brasko
 
Andy, you take care of your family. Any fly swap can certainly wait, I'm sure everyone here agrees and completely understands. I pray that things get better for your mother soon!
 
andy you have my prayers and i hope the best keep us updated when you get to the swap you get to it there is no rush when it comes to family.....
 
Andy forget the damn flies, you are doing the right and only thing you need to be doing at this time.

Take care of your Mother, your family, and yourself.

I know I speak for the entire NEFF family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mother.

Hang in there, they are all counting on your strength right now.

Your friend,
Dennis
 
Andy,
Sorry to hear about your Mother.
Hope she makes a quick and full recovery.
Your mother and family will be in our prayers.
 
Andy -

Take care of your mom, she's the only one you've got. TIAs in and of themselves are usually fairly minor events, but are can be a warning that a "real" stroke is possible.

I hope she makes a full and speedy recovery.
 
ANDY,

Take care of you and yours, F**K those flies, your mom and family are much more important than that. I will pray for your mom and your family that all of you come out of this OK.

Peace
Dan
 
I missed the phone call tonight, but Andy left a voice message.

I only wish I could put it all into words, but I know you will understand.

Andy is very grateful to everyone for their support and prayers at this time.

He has been by his Mother's bed side, for some of us we know all to well what he is going through trying to keep his Mother's spirit up, but also facing reality.

He is there for her, but it is all of us that need to be here for him, when he looks in.

To those who have posted your well wishes and feelings, and to those of you who feel it might not be right for what ever reason not to post, be it that you don't know Andy or his Mother enough to comment, put yourself in his shoes.

We all know NEFF can be a tough place, but one thing, when something serious happens to one of us, we all pull together, We are family, outside our own families we only have each other and that is why we come here everyday.

Just keep Andy and his Mother in your thoughts during these difficult times.
 
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Andy please know we are all thinking of you during this difficult time. Stay strong for your family.
 
Hi everyone:

First thanks for the support right now. My mom just went through a few more tests that made here a little ill. She is resting fine and her blood pressure has remained normal. My mom has a pace maker and can not undergo an MRI. So testing is going slow and being done a little more the old fashioned way. We spoke with my Mom's main doctor last night and was informed there is not a whole lot that they can do for her. They are trying the best they can to see where the issues are that are causing the minor strokes to know exactly what they are up against. We were informed by the doctor due to her diabetes, age and high Blood pressure that she will have a major stroke. The doctor informed us it could be today or tomorrow but for sure with in the year. My mom worries a lot when she is given bad news. The family and her Doctor knows this and we have not informed her so. It will cause her to be afraid and worry. Instead we are giving her the best of all, family love and laughter. We spoke today and told me to take care of myself and learn from her example. She feels this issue she is going through is going to kill her. She wants me to make sure my type II diabetes is under control and to relax instead of always being on the go. My mom knows what she is up against in her own mind and can sense it. There is more here than I am saying right now, I just wanted to update everyone and want to thank everyone for your support and prayers. I have been prepairing myself for this day for a little while now. The one thing I did learn is no matter how much you prepare or ready yourself that it still hurts just as bad. For me this is the last of my parents. I was 16 when my Father passed away. I went to school that day came home and was informed he passed away. I never for the longest time felt like I had the chance to say goodbye. With my Mom I am not going to let that happen.
The family is now taking turns doing the visiting and such until she comes home from the hospital (Not Sure when that is going to happen). I do plan to try and get back to a semi normal schedule sometime later this week. I do plan on tying in the Philly Show this weekend but will have my phone on and be on a short leash if something arises. My wife insist that I need to get out and relax a bit from this hectic pace we have been going through. Again thank you all for your support.

Sincerely
Andy Brasko
 
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Andy

My warmest thoughts, prayers, well wishes, and spirits are with you. Take care of yourself, your family and of course, Mum!
 
Andy B.,

I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you and your family but I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry to hear this sad news.

Andy R.
 
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