Thanks so much, @divine1966.

Yes, she does need our support. She says we won't know more until he sees the pulmonologist today and we don't know what time that will be.

I've lost many people in my life, far too many, but this is the first parent who has been really sick.

Memories of my childhood are flooding me right now... my father has always been such a healthy, strong and active person. He always appeared invincible to me, though of course, I know he is not. But this? To see him in such a sickly state? It's a shock for certain. I am pacing around my apartment waiting for my mother to call me back.