bhambulldog Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 My father, 82 year old Joseph A. Miller, Jr. is very ill. His heart is failing and he is not responding well to treatment. Dad is in the Hospital for the second time this month. 82nd birthdayAugust 2010Summer 1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsd9699 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I wish your father the best of the very best in his hospital stay.I have a 93 year old father that is showing his age.Not much we as children can do but love them and care for them and be there for them.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Jim, We are sending your Dad and you and his whole family all our prayers. This is a tough time, and there is little else we can do except hope for the best... Good luck Buick friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I know y'all are giving him the consideration, love, and affection he needs in these difficult times (for everybody involved). I certainly hope things work out for the best!Take care,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thank y'all for your kind words. Dad was a regular to this forum not so long ago. He will be pleased to know that y'all are thinking and praying for us.Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I hope everything works out for your family and I hope your dads condition gets better for a speedy recovery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Sorry to hear of the troubles you folks are going though. I'm sending a wish for the best out come. Yes, Be sure to tell him all his forum pals are thinking of him in his time of need.Oh, And tell him to watch out for those pretty Nurses, Sometimes they bite. Mostly if you don't behave. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Dad is doing better. Thanks to all for your kind words and concern.Daddy is sick - V8Buick.comSep 2 update,Dad will be moved from the hospital to rehabilitation facility early next week. My sister and I are going to work out the details tomorrow. My sister and brother in law have found a wonderful rehab center just blocks from where I work and from where my sister lives. And it's only ten miles from my Dad's and Mom's house. And my house is exactly halfway from the rehab and Mom's and Dad's. He is feeling better. I just got a report from the doctor. Dad's kidneys have increased function. And he is more alert. Dad is looking forward to moving to the rehab facility.Sep 3 update,Looking back, I believe he forgot to take his medicine last weekend. We're going to take steps to insure that doesn't happen again. His condition has improved enough that the hospital is going to release him to the rehab center on Saturday rather than Monday. My brother has flown in from Boston. My sister and her husband have driven up from the Gulf coast. My niece and her husband drove down from Fort Campbell.Dad's spirits are better with the attention of the folks from out of town. And, I'll tell him y'all are pulling for him, too. Dad will much appreciate it.Dad has left the Hospital and is at the nursing center. I'm at Mom's now. I went to the grocery yesterday for her and got a bunch of fresh fruit and other stuff. My sister in law brought cooked meals over, every night this week. I've been spending most nights at Mom's and Dad's for most of the past two years. My in town brother spends three days a week at their house as well along with his son. He's a Mister MomAnother brother is down from Boston and staying at Mom's for the weekend. He just came back from visiting Dad. While he was there the therapists had dad walking up and down the hall with no assitance! (they had a tether around his waist to catch him from falling). His therapist is actually an Occupational Therapist, one that prepares patients for going back to work.So, we'll be hoping and praying this first week of therapy goes well. Things are looking a lot better than they did on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Dad is doing better. Thanks to all for your kind words and concern.Things are looking a lot better than they did on Tuesday.That's good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks for the update! I hope things continue to progress as they have been!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Wonderful news! We'll still keep him in our prayers, and await the report where you take him for another ride in the 55... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That is good news !!! Glad he is doing better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Glad to here things are looking up. I hope he gets well enough to enjoy that 55 Roadmaster once again. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 How's Pop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Thanks for asking Lamar. It's good news - bad news .........Bad news is; He is not better.Good news is; He is not worse.Dad went last week to be re-evaluated by the Urologist. The Urologist removed the catheter. Only, to have to replace it 9 hours later. Dad can't void his bladder. The Urologist determined that Dad is too high a risk for prostate surgery, due to his weakened heart. At Dad's urging the Urologist, tomorrow (Tuesday Oct 4) is going to re-consider. And, with the Cardiologist's concurrence, perhaps they will operate on the prostate.Thanks to all for your concern Edited October 3, 2011 by bhambulldog add tuesday (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 just to clarify; Tomorrow (tuesday 10/4) Dad will see the Cardiologist for a re-evaluation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the update. Please continue to let Joe know we are still pulling for him and that he is in our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My families thoughts and prayers are with you as well in these trying times. I wish him luck and godspeed for recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks Lamar!Thanks Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Our best to your dad and all your family.Will be thinking of you.Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Dad has taken a turn for the worse. Dad had to taken to the Emergency room. His kidneys are failing and the doctors say Dad has hours or or Days at the longest.Here is Dad in some happier times;Dad; circa 1935. Birmingham Fire Station number 3. Dad's Grandfather was the Fire Chief. The City provided the chief's family with an apartment above the station. Dad lived there in the fire station with his Grandfather. Dad U.S. Army circa 1952 ( Korea 1951-1953);Dad home on leave, with Mom;Mom and Dad 1979 my Sister's wedding;Dad's car in the Buick Bugle May 1980; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Our best to your dad and all your family.Will be thinking of you.RickThanks Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Daddy is gone. Dad passed away at 12:45pm (central)Joseph Avery Miller, Jr.July 3 1929 - October 13, 2011Joe and Sara Miller and their seven children, 2001.__________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I`m very sorry.May my ole friend rest in peace.Bob Coker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm very sorry James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 So sorry to hear this James. I had always planned on stopping in to see him on my trips that way and so sorry now that I never did. Thank you for posting so we could in a sense be with you during this time. Please let your family know that the Buick community is thinking of them and that we will miss Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Condolences. May St. Peter hand him the keys to that big beautiful Buick in the sky. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Our condolences to your family.Your Dad touched so many lives and will now touch many more.The Good Lord surely has the gate wide open today.How great would that be to live with your Grand Dad above a Fire Station.James and family,I wrote this about my dad when he passed Christmas Day 2008 and have shared it with friends who lost their Dads since. He was a hard ass (with a heart of gold) who had 2 passions;Farming and his Wife (our mom) of 63 years.YOU BETTER SIT UP STRAIGHT WHEN YOU DRIVE THAT TRUCKPEOPLE THAT KNOW IT WILL EXPECT THAT MUCHWHEN I HEAD DOWN THE ROADTO CHECK THE NEW CROP'S GROWTHIT'S A SIGHT FOR METHAT'LL NEVER GROW OLDAT THE END OF THE DAYIT KNOWS IT'S WAY BACK HOMEA FULL DAY ROUND HERELEAVES NO TIME TO ROAMTHE AMERICAN FLAG ONLYON THE BUMPER PLEASENOTHIN' BOUT PEACE OR DOPEOR EVIL THINGSOL' GLORY STILL MEANS SOMETHING IN THIS SMALL TOWNWE STAND IN IT'S PRESENCEPASS THAT WORD AROUNDKEEP YOUR HAT ON STRAIGHTAND THE BILL TO THE FRONTREDNECKS ONLYGONNA RIDE THAT TRUCKMANLY FOOTWEAR ONLY NO SANDALLS OR SUCHEXCEPT FOR YOUR GALMAYBE JUST THAT ONCEEVERYBODY REMEMBERS IT DON'T NEED A NAMEIF YOUV'E BEEN MISBEHAVIN'THEY'LL KNOW WHO TO BLAMENO HIP HOPP JIVEOR TALK SHOW HOSTSTHAT RADIO'S FOR MARKETSAND THE TRADING POSTGod's rest to your DadRick & Janet Young Edited October 15, 2011 by RICK YOUNG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DinoBob Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 My condolences to you. We do not know each other as such but you have been there with advice and comments on my '60. I appreciate it and hopefully someday we'll meet up. My dad is as precious to me as yours was (and will always be) to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss. May he rest in peace and in God's comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Your family is in our thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Condolences are sent from this corner of the Buick Universe. Only those who bear the loss will know the true pain, but many of us share in your grief. God bless your Mom, and all your family too. We send our peace to you especially James. RIP Joseph Avery Miller Not to be forgotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 I`m very sorry.May my ole friend rest in peace.Bob CokerThank you Bob. Dad was very proud to count you among his friends. He was very proud of the tires you supplied for his car as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Sorry for your loss.Thank you Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm very sorry James.Thank you Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 So sorry to hear this James. I had always planned on stopping in to see him on my trips that way and so sorry now that I never did. Thank you for posting so we could in a sense be with you during this time. Please let your family know that the Buick community is thinking of them and that we will miss Joe.Thank you Lamar. Although y'all never met face to face, Dad was proud to count you among his friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Condolences. May St. Peter hand him the keys to that big beautiful Buick in the sky. Dandy Dave!Thank you Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Our condolences to your family.Your Dad touched so many lives and will now touch many more.The Good Lord surely has the gate wide open today.How great would that be to live with your Grand Dad above a Fire Station.James and family,I wrote this about my dad when he passed Christmas Day 2008 and have shared it with friends who lost their Dads since. He was a hard ass (with a heart of gold) who had 2 passions;Farming and his Wife (our mom) of 63 years.YOU BETTER SIT UP STRAIGHT WHEN YOU DRIVE THAT TRUCKPEOPLE THAT KNOW IT WILL EXPECT THAT MUCHWHEN I HEAD DOWN THE ROADTO CHECK THE NEW CROP'S GROWTHIT'S A SIGHT FOR METHAT'LL NEVER GROW OLDAT THE END OF THE DAYIT KNOWS IT'S WAY BACK HOMEA FULL DAY ROUND HERELEAVES NO TIME TO ROAMTHE AMERICAN FLAG ONLYON THE BUMPER PLEASENOTHIN' BOUT PEACE OR DOPEOR EVIL THINGSOL' GLORY STILL MEANS SOMETHING IN THIS SMALL TOWNWE STAND IN IT'S PRESENCEPASS THAT WORD AROUNDKEEP YOUR HAT ON STRAIGHTAND THE BILL TO THE FRONTREDNECKS ONLYGONNA RIDE THAT TRUCKMANLY FOOTWEAR ONLY NO SANDALLS OR SUCHEXCEPT FOR YOUR GALMAYBE JUST THAT ONCEEVERYBODY REMEMBERS IT DON'T NEED A NAMEIF YOUV'E BEEN MISBEHAVIN'THEY'LL KNOW WHO TO BLAMENO HIP HOPP JIVEOR TALK SHOW HOSTSTHAT RADIO'S FOR MARKETSAND THE TRADING POSTGod's rest to your DadRick & Janet YoungThank you Janet.Thank you Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 My condolences to you. We do not know each other as such but you have been there with advice and comments on my '60. I appreciate it and hopefully someday we'll meet up. My dad is as precious to me as yours was (and will always be) to you.Thank you Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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