My Father, whom I Love.

    Last night my dad was found in his room dehyrated and incoherent.  He had not ate or drank anything for two days.  He was taken to the hospital and hydrated.  They found out that he has COPD.  He is also is an alcoholic.  My father lost his job a couple of months ago and since then his alcolholism has been getting worse.  When he had a job his drinking was moderatly under control now that that is gone he has gone downhill.  After the trip to the er last night he was taken to the bahavioral hospital for a 72 hour hold to evaluate him.  He will probably go home friday.  My sister and I are supposed to visit him tonight, I no longer know what to say to him.  He needs help, he has been to rehab before but it didn't last long.  He says he now realizes he has a problem.  But does he really?  What do I say to him?  I love him and want to support him but not enable him.  I am an enabler I realize that, I want to keep people happy with me so I don't say what I should because I am afraid of them being angry with me.  Please pray for my dad and his recovery, and for the meeting we will have tonight.  Also pray for the strength I need to say what needs to be said and to support my dad in this.