Halftime Hope Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 My dad is on hospice, and my brother and SIL are doing a fabulous job taking care of him in VA. Hospice thought he had no more than 30 days, give or take, when they visited in early January, but he is still with us, and I'm able to speak with him by phone for a few minutes each day before he tires. They have him at their home and he is so, so well-loved! Prayers for my bro, SIL, and their two teens, in their caregiving role, please. This is their second death in as many years, as my mom passed two years ago tomorrow. On our home front (my nuclear family), we've known since late Dec that dh would need open heart surgery. Friday early morning is his day. Would you please pray for skill, good judgment and steady hands for the surgeons, and for a great recovery for dh. And for peace, calm, rest, and the ability to slow down for me. They expect him to be in CICU for two days, and all things going well, to come home after about a week. I'll need to be home with him for another couple of weeks after that. Although I'm in a relatively new job--no accrued vacation yet--I'm able to take unpaid time off work, which is wonderful. Thank you so much for the prayers! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 wow, that is a lot of stresses. Praying for all of this. please keep us posted as you're able. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Many prayers for all of you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Many prayers for you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That is a lot of stress! I am so sorry, and I will pray for you and your family. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Oh, my! You've got a lot on your plate. Prayers for your entire family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this trying time. Place your trust in Him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (((HH))) prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Prayers for your family and for the surgeons and medical team and for you. Lord have mercy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Praying. (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Praying for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thank you all, I'm having a hard time concentrating today. Playing here instead whilst picking at my lunch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Prayers for you and your family. That's a lot you have going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 :grouphug: prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 You are going through a lot right now and will be in my thoughts and prayers.Keep us updated and don't forget to take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yes, I have and will continue to pray for you, your DH and the surgeons and all involved. May you both feel the Lord's presence in and through all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Awww. Such a stressful time. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 My goodness. Your family is most certainly in my thoughts at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Praying now for your dh's surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Whew, a bit of an update. We got rescheduled, due to a lung transplant. I would be very grateful for any prayers you'd send up for the two families involved. Monday is *our* new day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Somehow I missed this the first time... glad to catch it now though. What a weekend you'll be having. :grouphug: You're all definitely in my prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Whew, a bit of an update. We got rescheduled, due to a lung transplant. I would be very grateful for any prayers you'd send up for the two families involved. Monday is *our* new day. Continuing to pray! It must be difficult to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliz Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Praying for your family and their caregivers... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Whew, a bit of an update. We got rescheduled, due to a lung transplant. I would be very grateful for any prayers you'd send up for the two families involved. Monday is *our* new day. Have been thinking of you and checked in to see how things went. Will be praying for you on Monday. How stressful to have the time moved when you were prepared for it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Praying :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 How's your weekend going? Got distractions to fill time with? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just prayed for you, Halftime. God's timing is sovereign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Wishing your husband a speedy recovery and prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Thank you all! We spent the day today working on cleaning up our new little bit of country. ;-) We had the demolition done and had it mowed, and we've been trying to figure out where exactly to situate our little house. (Remember dh wanted to move into an RV right away? I dissuaded him by reminding him that there would not be a blessed thing for him to do in an RV--he's normally a busy, handy guy--and the years would be *very long* we could hit the road.) So we have indeed been keeping busy, and the place is starting to shape up into something fairly pretty. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. The surgery will be early Monday morning, and since it was moved, dd is flying in to spend three days with us. Yippee! I told her she could start her chaplaincy internship early by hanging out with us. :smilielol5: (She's starting a one year residency internship with a west coast hospital in September and is very excited about it.) Edited February 14, 2016 by Halftime Hope 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Whew, a bit of an update. We got rescheduled, due to a lung transplant. I would be very grateful for any prayers you'd send up for the two families involved. Monday is *our* new day. Thinking of you and your family today and praying all goes well. When you get a chance... would love an update. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Prayers all around! May God wrap you in His peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Update: there was no schedule change today, so he's in surgery. They call and tell me everything is fine about every 90 minutes. When the surgeon came in, he said they almost had another transplant call. I'm glad it was diverted, but I sure hope that doesn't mean someone's hopes were dashed! Sigh, This is a hard balancing act. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Praying for you all. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Prayers for your family today. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'm coming up for air. Hubby is doing great, and he is up and took a walk around the floor this morning. The pain is fierce if they are late with the meds, but otherwise he's good and the care has been fantastic. Thank you for the prayers and good thoughts sent our way! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thanks for the update and glad it went well!!! May the rest of his healing go uneventfully too, and may he enjoy the new health this brings to him. Will still keep him in prayers while he heals, of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Good news! Take care of yourself, too! Continued prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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