Well here we sit - back in the 3rd floor waiting room where our journey began 26 days ago on October 16th. They finally got dad in his room here around 11pm. . . and by 1:30am they began the Heparin drip of blood thinners. The 4-hour check of his blood has his blood thinned at where they need it to prevent future clotting issues and to also make the flow of blood thinner in his lungs where the clots exist. The body will need to absorb those clots over time, and until then the doctors are keeping close watch on dad to make sure that his blood does not thin too much and cause another major bleeding episode on his brain OR that one of the current clots does not break off and head to his heart. Now we have to just sit and pray and believe for God's mercy to remove all of the sickness and disease in his body and restore dad for the journey that still lies ahead. Our family made the decision last night to get a room nearby at the Marriott so that mom could sleep, but also be close by if an emergency arose. We all took shifts thru out the night - sleeping and staying with dad so that everyone could get a little rest. Right now dad is sleeping because he stayed up all night - we'll post later tonight and give everyone an update. Thank you for covering dad in prayer - we feel it, even though we are at least 30 minutes away from most of you!
Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say: "His love endures forever."
3 Let the house of Aaron say: "His love endures forever."
4 Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever."
5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free.
6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
3 comments:
Mary Beth and Family,
I'm just writing to let you know that you and your entire family have been in our prayers since the day we found out at The Living Room. I sure miss seeing Shug greeting me with a smile at the door each Sunday. I have been keeping up with the Blogs that you have been posting. That is a wonderful way to keep all of us informed on how he is doing. I know God hears our prayers and he will take care of your Dad, Mom and the rest of your family. If there is anything we can help out with please let us know.
Susan and Terry Weisenburg
Mary Beth and family,
We are continually praying for you and your Mom and Dad. Tell Shug we miss his hand shake every Sunday morning. The kids (Ben, Rebekah, Bethany) miss "trying" to give him "five." We also miss his smile in the cafe' and your mom's help anywhere in the cafe' that we needed. Also tell Shug his pecan pancakes are awaiting him!! lol
Lisa, Ben, Rebekah,Bethany Stake
Shug, Jeanie, and Family,
I just wanted to let you all know you are in my prayers, and I have been trying to keep up with this process either on here or through Tommy. I know this is such a tuff process, but God is there watching over Shug and knows what a wonderful man you are. I really hope I get to see you when I am home for Thanksgiving break, and want you all to know if you need anything to please let me know.
God Bless You All,
Love,
Joey Yurish
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