my hero.

If you know my Dad, you know that he is never wrong. He always gives THE BEST advice, and always has the right answer for everything. My Dad and I became EXTREMELY close during my parents divorce, and ever since then... he has been my best friend. He has always been there for me. He is a spiritual GIANT, and I cannot remember how many times people have come up to me after he gives a lesson in church to tell me what an amazing job he did. I can talk to my Dad about anything. When I cry, he is usually the person I go to. When I was living down in Provo for school, whenever I was having a hard time... I would drive straight home to be able to talk to him. We have gone through so much together, and it has made our relationship so strong. He has always been there for me no matter what... but right now he needs my prayers. Not too long ago he got phnemonia and was flat in bed for a while. To our shock... it came back to haunt him, but ten times worse this time. I feel trapped in Madrid not being able to be there for him, or to help him. I call home everyday to check up on him and he just sounds miserable, and out of breath. Recently he was put on an oxygen nasal cannula to help him breath, because his breathing wasn't good enough on his own. He has been going to the doctor everyday to get his medicine through a vein to get in his system quicker, and then back to bed. Yesterday after my Step Mom and him left the doctor, they didn't feel right about it. They went to see another doctor who did some scans and noticed his heart was enlarged. He was then taken to the hospital where he is now in the ICU. They found two blood clots in his legs, and he has double phenomia which is effecting both of his lungs. They also think he may have the Swine. He is strong, he will be able to pull through, but it is hard for me to be relaxed over here thinking how miserable he is at home. He will be able to leave the ICU soon... I know it. He has been given priesthood blessings, and I know he is being watched over! He always caters to my every needs when I am sick on the couch with Strep, or something that seems so minor now... and yet I am not home to be there for him!! Why do I have to be so far away right now? Prayer is all I can do in hopes that my hero will be comfortable. Our family loves you so much Dad!! I cannot wait to see you!! Feel better soon!! :(