I know too well what you'er going through having gone through the same thing a couple of times with both my parents over the past year.

Of course your father will be in my prayers. My father had a mild stroke too (he's 81) and he has serious hear problems but his condition has improved a lot after the doctors in the neuro ward found the right balance of drugs. So believe me there is hope for a good recovery.

I also know what Smudge is going through since it was the same with one of my cats. When both my parents were taken into hospital during the night (a couple of days apart) Maya freaked and was extremely unsettled for a while. She just knew that there was something wrong. She is now very protective of them. Try to give me, if you can, a bit of extra attention. Pets need to be reassured too!

Please take care of yourself.