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Location: OH. IO | How is he doing?? I bet you are exhausted! |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | jake16 - 2017-06-16 4:08 PM
How is he doing?? I bet you are exhausted!
Yes mam, it's been a long and stressful 4 days. But there was a family in the CVICU that had been there for almost three weeks, and will probably be there at least that much longer. The young man (I estimated him to be fiftyish) had had valve replacement surgery 2 1/2 years ago---and now had developed infection from "trash" growing on the valve. He has been on the vent for 17 days (since having surgery on the valve again, as well as triple bypass) and they cannot wean him off. His parents look worn out and just lost. They were so sweet tho, and asked about Daddy each day. His name is Steve, and I told his mother I had a "support group" that I just KNEW would include him in their prayers. . . . So if y'all will, please add him to your prayer list.
My daddy is doing well---he walked today and has been sitting up in the chair almost all day both days since the surgery. He ate better today, and the IV and pacemaker came out this am. They did keep him in the unit tho so they could monitor his heart rhythm after removing the PM. We were afraid that was a setback but were assured that it was normal. Chan, Lula Bell, and I came home today, late afternoon. (Sean had come home ASA we knew Daddy was out of surgery because we had no one else to watch fish at night. As of today he had been up basically 3 days, so as much as we wanted to stay, the three of us had to come home to relieve him.) Momma is bunking with Daddy in the unit  . We are having faith that Monday or Tuesday we will make the trip back to LR to bring them home. He's tired and grouchy and ready to come home, but he said he was really not that sore today, not nearly as bad as yesterday. I cannot thank y'all enough for the prayers and encouragement you have given him and the rest of my family. Each of you are a blessing to me. I give God the credit for the success Daddy has had thru this situation; He is so good to us.  |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Daddy is doing fantastic--GOD IS GREAT
Momma called me about 7:30 tonight and told me she had food left from supper and for us to come get it. When we got there, Daddy was helping clean up the kitchen--and smiling and joking!! I could try all night to make y'all know how blessed and happy my family is with how this whole situation has turned out---but I still wouldn't have enough words to do God's work here justice.
We go back Wednesday for his 1 month checkup, and I have no reason to believe his doctor won't be thrilled with his progress. I could go on and on, but what I'll say one more time is that I've prayed for God's blessings on each of you that have thought of us or lifted us up in prayer during the past 2 or so months. . . . No words from me can make you know how much you're appreciated.
Edited by Chandler's Mom 2017-07-11 12:19 AM
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 Serious Snap Trapper
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So thrilled for your entire family. God is so good. It truly is hard to wrap the mind around a miracle. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Chandler's Mom - 2017-07-11 12:16 AM Daddy is doing fantastic--GOD IS GREAT Momma called me about 7:30 tonight and told me she had food left from supper and for us to come get it. When we got there, Daddy was helping clean up the kitchen--and smiling and joking!! I could try all night to make y'all know how blessed and happy my family is with how this whole situation has turned out---but I still wouldn't have enough words to do God's work here justice. We go back Wednesday for his 1 month checkup, and I have no reason to believe his doctor won't be thrilled with his progress. I could go on and on, but what I'll say one more time is that I've prayed for God's blessings on each of you that have thought of us or lifted us up in prayer during the past 2 or so months. . . . No words from me can make you know how much you're appreciated.
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