Surgery is scheduled early tomorrow morning around 7:30 AM.
The locations of the blockages are such that it will take at least 4 grafts and possibly 5.
Most of the family is back in Fayetteville tonight, and we gathered together in Dad's room to watch a video on what to expect before, during, and after surgery. We all asked a lot of questions and while we are all naturally apprehensive, we have all accepted the fact that this is Dad's best hope for a longer and more fulfilling life.
Mother and Dad now believe that despite the lack of angina, that he has noticed over time that he was getting weaker but assumed that it was due to his NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus) when in fact it was probably due to his heart disease.
We are hopeful that the surgery will actually relieve some of the symptoms that he had originally attributed to NPH.
Our prayer tonight is that Dad and Mom get much needed rest and that we have an uneventful night.
The family gathered at our house tonight for a less than heart healthy meal, and mother has gone home for the evening. My sister Suzanne and her daughter Allison will be staying with her tonight.
We covet your friendship and prayers.
When man has thought all the thoughts he can think of and made all the preparation that technology has to offer, it still boils down to trusting a loving creative God to take us in His arms and work his will through us.
I still remember Gert Behanna's testimony of conversion and transformation; She asked her assistant to get her a copy of the Bible as soon as possible. Her assistant, knowing her boss's past and lack of respect for anything religious, was shocked and struck by the change in her countenance and behavior. He asked, "My god, what has happened to you!" And Behanna replied, "My God has happened to me!"
Let it be.
God is good!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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Hey Uncle Jamie! Happy birthday and successful surgery-day! We are praying for a full and quick recovery and that the Lord will grant you more years here with us! And Aunt Beverly, we are praying for supernatural peace and strenth and you walk through the day!
ReplyDeletelove,
David and Kim and all the rest
Hi, Rusty,
ReplyDeleteThanks, again, for the update. I appreciate your faith comments at the conclusion.
It appears that you have grown in your faith and are a spiritual leader in your father's footsteps. Praise God!
Last night, our little community group offered up our prayers for your dad and you and your siblings.
I am glad to hear that the weakness that onset is considered a function of heart disease. That gives hope that the operation will give some energy back.
Jim Coker