LYRICAL TRANSITIONS: The First Time

Sorry guys. Thanks for asking, but I didn't make it. I finished a chapter 2 hours ahead of time, but then I was unfamiliar with my new compression program and it was doing some crazy things. I couldn't get it to save as the right type of file and then it took over an hour to save one (the one I was banking on) and then the file was 5 MB too large. I haven't been this disappointed in a long time.

I guess I'll try and show it as an exibition.

Did you guys make it?
 
Originally written Feb. 5th 2008

Okay, guys, before I say this, I don't want anybody to act any differently. Keep getting on my case about grabs, cz this is what it's all about.

Over the past 3 days I've almost lost both of my parents. My father is diabetic and has been for most of his life and my mother was recently diagnosed with heart disease. My parents are still married and are both in their 60s (getting older). Over the weekend my dad went too long without eating and went into a sort of low-blood sugar coma state where he is unconscious and very near death. This has happened to him more than 10 times over the past few years and everytime we've had to call 911 and the fire department to bring him back around. This was the case over the weekend and it's a miracle that he even survived. My dad was a college professor for 20+ years and has always been active with exercise. He finally retired about 7 years ago (because of his health) and ever since then he's slowly lost a little bit of his independence. He can no longer drive, is quickly losing his vision and can hardly stand for periods at a time.

Last summer, 3 days before Mother's Day my mom was walking for exercise in the local mall with her best friend. She told her friend she need to sit down for a minute, because she was feeling tired and started walking towards a bench. My mother took no more than a couple of steps and passed out cold. She dropped to her knees and then fell head first to the ground. Luckily a heaven sent bystander had just entered the mall and saw my mom fall. He, without hesitation rushed over to give her CPR and brought her back to life until emergency workers arrived and rushed her to the hospital. When my brother and I got there my mother was barely alive and had the biggest knot right above her eyebrow and the doctors didn't know what was wrong with her. They ran tests and discovered that she had some blockage to her heart and performed surgery to have a stint put in to open up one of her arteries (my dad also had the same surgery a year ago). The surgery went fine, but when they moved her to a regular room, she flatlined right in front of our eyes. That's something you don't ever want to see. The workers shocked her heart twice and brought her back. She recovered and last year, because she was still alive, was the best Mother's Day ever.
Since then, she's continued to have minor problems and this morning she had surgery again to replace one of the earlier stints they had put in. During the surgery, she flatlined again and the surgeon had to shock her heart twice again. Her doctor, who is very caring told us that he didn't know why she flatlined, but that this stint will hopefully fix the other issues she's been having with irregular heartbeats.

So, they decided to give her an ICD (like a pacemaker) to fix the irregular heart beats. She came out of surgery okay and seems to be fine now.

It's funny - nothing or no one can ever prepare you for the loss of a loved one. I never dreamed the day would come where my parents would really be "old" or that I would have to watch their health continue to fade. It's life though and we all know everybody lives and everybody dies, but that doesn't make it any easier.

It is truly a blessing that my parents are still here and if for only a moment or for many years to come, I will be happy. We all have problems and mine seem to be insurmountable right now, but I am content. I'm happy to be able to do what I love (filmmaking - even if I have no money right now) and that my family is still in tact. There's always hope. My parents are very strong people and because of their strength, I am who I am and I am able to always finish what I start.
 
Stay strong.

I'm terribly sorry to hear the bad news. Hopefully everyone will pull through for the better. ICD's can really change a life and help that individual get back on track.

I lost my Dad to cancer many years ago. Hang in there and enjoy every moment. I'm sure there are many more to come. :thumbup:

Cheers,
 
That stinks. Next time PM me if you're having issues with compression. I'd be happy to give you a hand. Please do make Lyrical Transitions available for viewing, even if it isn't for the fest.

I got mine in on Friday. I plan on beating the rush and get it done 2 days early. I hate to be sweating at midnight on Sunday hoping my internet connection doesn't crap out.
 
I've had many times where I thought I was going to loose my mother. She was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) about 12 years ago. And she went from an active mid 30's woman to what seemed a very feeble woman in her 80's. She's wheelchair bound and was also recently diagnosised with osteoporosis (sp?) and at one point had 7 breaks in her legs at one time. and now on top of that the docs think she has MRSA...I know all too well about seeing your parents fade, shes only 45 now and I wish only she'd been dealt a better hand know what i mean. But hope all gets better for you and your parents man, and good luck with the fest!

Dustin
 
Wow! I posted before I saw your last post. Sounds like you got enough going on. Hope things stabilize in your life soon! Take care.
 
FYI--Marlon is in the fest. If we can give folks a little extra time to fix technical difficulties, we can certainly make an allowance under the circumstances. Best wishes to Marlon and his family.
 
Wow.... Marlon. Thank you for sharing that with us. Your dvxuser family is a great support system! Keep You Spirit Flying, Man!!!

Best to you and your family!

-Ted
 
Sorry about your family, but glad things have settled and also glad you're still in.

And Cool BTS. Looking forward to how you incorporate the greenscreen.
 
Thanks, everybody. I know we all have problems and events come up in our lives we can't control. Having said that, can't tell you how much all of your kind words mean. This is a such a great place.


Okay, now somebody say somethin' mean and crazy about me, so I won't feel like I'm getting any special treatment.
 
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