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| EastTXFarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 9:09:31 PM
My dad has been the picture of health until about 6 months ago. He turned 84 this year. He started feeling bad a few months ago. It has progressively gotten worse and we went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago. He is in full blown heart failure. The cardiologist has given him only weeks to live if there is no intervention. He is mentally all there but physically he is much too weak to live through any surgery. The cardiologist has worked tirelessly to find something that may help. There is a new procedure where they can replace the damaged heart valve without having to do open heart surgery. It is still in the trial studies and my dad's cardiologist has gotten us an appointment with the one of the surgeons that is doing it. We go to Houston on April 10 for a consult. Please pray that dad can remain strong until the appointment and that they will be able to do the surgery. I have pretty much been consumed by taking care of dad and have not been able to be online much. I will try to keep you updated. But please keep him in your prayers. His name is Kenneth.
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Apr 22 2012 : 8:20:59 PM
You and your dad are in my prayers Victoria, be strong!
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| Joey |
Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 2:39:01 PM
Oh honey, hugging you close. Sending prayers of strength for you and your father. He is blessed to have you there as are you. Please keep us posted. Joey
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| craftingram |
Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 06:08:11 AM
Praying for your dad and you, Victoria.
Karin
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 06:00:35 AM
I am praying for you too Victoria. Hugs.
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 04:49:42 AM
Victoria, your father is in my prayers as well as the rest of your family. I surely hope that time passes quickly and he finds strength!
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| EastTXFarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 20 2012 : 8:39:48 PM
We are still waiting to hear from the National Board set up for the trial surgery. Dad is getting so weak. I hope he can hold on long enough for the surgery. At our cardiology consult last Weds they said it would be 10 - 14 days to find out if we have approval for the surgery. We should hear something mid next week. He seems to be slipping away so quickly. Mentally he is still completely with it but physically he can barely hold his head up. Keep him in your prayers.
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| crafter |
Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 07:00:23 AM
glad to hear the improvement- those little steps mean so much! keeping your family in my prayers!
Lori |
| EastTXFarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 7:09:31 PM
Keep those prayers going ladies. Dad actually sat up and ate dinner at the table today. First time in a couple of months. I have been spending so much time with him that the small things seem to slip by me but my sister went by today to visit him and she said she could really see some improvement. It's like the talk of the possible surgery has given him hope. Thank you for all of your prayers.
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| pennyhenny |
Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 08:14:41 AM
Praying for your father.Sending you hugs and prayers as well.
hugs,
-missy-
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| laurentany |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 8:32:23 PM
Prayers for you and your dad Victoria. Anything is worth a shot if it can help him.
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 7:18:23 PM
I'm praying, too, Victoria. God love and bless him! And you, too!
Hugs -
Nini
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| SpyChicken |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 6:07:27 PM
Sending you hugs and prayers... |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 10:15:53 AM
Lots of prayers, hon.
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| Cherime |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 09:03:12 AM
praying
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| Madelena |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 07:52:15 AM
Oh Victoria.. I worked my way thru the Gratitude badge and came to love all the Farm Girls. My prayers and heart goes out to you and your family -- stay strong. God Bless you all.
Mary |
| crafter |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 06:00:06 AM
Praying for your family.
Lori |
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Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 04:23:13 AM
Prayers sent.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 9:59:05 PM
Victoria, I will be praying for your dad and for you. I will also put both of you (Kenneth & Victoria) on a prayer list. They'll be several people praying around the clock for both of you. Please, when you have time, keep us posted. On April 10, I will be say a rosary for you dad. Take care of yourself. Hugs to you both.
Marly
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