What A Weekend....The Good &The Bad
 

Here it is, the end of probably the BEST BOATING WEEKEND I ever had. I finally got my 10 month old and 3 yr old daughters along with my understanding wife out on the 28 Checkmate. 1st ride was for the 4th of July Fireworks. They all had a blast.
Today had to be the best. The water was calm, smiles from the girls ear to ear and even got to visit a few friends by water. We just drove around without a care in the world. We stopped at the F-Cove for a swim which was also my family's first time there. Next thing we knew it was time for dinner. Made a quick stop at Stewarts on 37 in Toms River. Now by this time the sun was about to set on the Toms River. So we drove the whole river looking at all the scenery along the shoreline. As we headed back east the sun set at our backs as I had just thought, " It just doesn't get any better then this." To see the looks on my girl's faces as we drove down the bay towards Island Beach State Park, it will last in memory for some time to come. The strangest thing was my wife by this time had not even asked to head back home. As it grew darker she finally asked if we could. Obviously it was a day we did not want to end.

So by this time, the boat was loaded on the trailer. There I was traveling past the fireworks in Lavallette, thinking again, what a great weekend to celebrate.

That was, until I got home...:(

My wife comes through the door with the phone ringing which is odd for our house considering it was so late. She knew something was wrong and was afraid to answer. Sure enough...

We got news my DAD had a Heart Attack today...:( All I have been told so far is they transported him to another hospital for further tests and that he is fine. I will know more tomorrow after I go visit him.

I often think sometimes when you're having too good of a time, you wonder what it may cost you. I would have never expected this......:( :( :(

BEST OF LUCK TO YOUR DAD SHARKEY. GLAD TO HEAR THE KIDS HAD AN ENJOYABLE DAY ON THE BOAT.

Oh my God My Best Regards to your family Sharkey I hope everything will be Ok for your Father.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope everything works out well.

DITTO

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Hope everything is well with your Father:(

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Sharkey keep us posted!!! I hope all is well with your father. I am sure that he will be fine. Medicine these days is amazing!! Glad that you guys all love the new boat and had a wonderful day.

Jon

Tim,

so sorry to hear about your Dad...keep us posted...& take care....

Marty

Shky glad you had fun man & I know what you mean about the PRICE OF FUN!!!!!!

May the windows of heaven open & pour apon you & your family in an abundance of blessings...............;)

Thanks Everyone! I got to spend the day with him today. He was not himself I guess cause of all the drugs. It was tough to see him in that position. The story is, he had one arterie 99% closed. They pop a stint in there and took care of the blockage. Now we are just waiting for the Echo Cardiogram test to be done. They say he should be out by the end of the week.

I told him he had to stick around a bit longer, I still owe him a ride in the Checkmate....;)

We are hoping for the best. I'll keep ya's posted.

Sorry to here about your father medical problem. Hope everyting goes well. Hoping and Get Well wishes for a great and speedy recovery.


Frank McFadden

Best wishes! Hope he makes a full recovery really soon.

Godspeed to your father and family in this time of duress.

Brian

Shark.

Hope all goes well with your DAD!

T's & P's! Midnight

Hey Sharky , Sorry to hear about your dad . Hope is comes through fine !

Glad to hear about the boat ride . Nothing quite like a good one !

Best wishes ,JOE

Hi Tim,
Sorry to hear about your Dad! I pray everything goes well.
I am glad to hear about your great weekend boating with the Girls. You are right, it doesn't get better than that. I didn't see you out there this weekend. I did see what looked like a red Sharkey boat. no lettering on the side.
Philip

Shark..... wishing your father a speedy recovery...Mark-Rox

Our prayers are with you
 

You have our prayers for your Dads speedy recovery..
marc

Get well. A little R&R works wonders. :)

THANKS! I will be visiting him again today and will hopefully have the results from the exam. I'll keep ya's posted.

Thanks again. It means and helps alot....... :cool:

No exam today...:( :( :( Blood work shows there is damage to the heart. Hopefully tomorrow for the Echo Cardiogram to tell us more. He was moved out of the ICU and into a regular room. I guess that was a good sign?:confused: They say he will be needing to take alot of medications from here on and cut back on some of his daily routines... I will accept one day at a time for now, and pray for many more days.......

Glad to hear he is at least stable ATT Tim. I hope the road to recovery is a short one, and he still leads a happy life.

My dad had a heart attack several years ago. They did a 6 bypass on him, and he feels better than he has for years. My mom says it is the first time his feet didn't feel cold in bed since they have been married (50 years). We just celebrated his 75th in April, and he has more energy than I have. He was here Sunday helping me change the shift cable in my boat.

So keep the faith, and realize things could even be better than before.

Hang in there Sharkey !!!

Its amazing what these doctors can do these days!!!!!

Dad will be home again in no time !!!!!

GOOD NEWS!!!
 

Thank you everyone!!! I got a call today that he is doing great and is up and walking around. Blood Press. and Sugar is all good. I still don't know exactly when he'll be home, but I think it will be soon......:)

sharkey that is GREAT NEWS glad to hear things went for the better. take care


Rob

Great news! I was thinking about him today when driving from Tampa to Orlando, and had to check the board as soon as I got home.

My Dad is home today!!!:) Just in time for his 70th Birthday today too!!! He is doing great!!!!!!!

Great!! I know that makes everyone happier!:)

Congratulations Sharkey I am glad everything is ok!

God Bless Best Regards
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See......Whadi tell ya ?:D

GREAT NEWS sharkey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hang in there Tim....:( :(

I feel horrible....
 

...for not checking this thread out earlier. Tim - I'm sooo glad everything is looking good. Best wishes!

Thanks everyone!!! He was by today to see his two Grandaughters. He looks great and is on his way to a quick recovery!!! :) :) :)

Sharkey sounds like everything will be ok, I wish you the best:)

Best Regards