Dad's surgery

As many of you may already know, my dad had heart surgery last Friday. He had to have a valve replaced that was worked on 4 years ago. So, this is his second heart surgery in 4 years.

It's is so amazing how the surgeons can open a man or woman up, and work on the very organ that keeps our body alive. I'm am so amazed at that. Wow!

Today makes the third day after surgery. Dad is doing fantastic!!! He is now in a regular hospital room where he will spend the next few days. 4 years ago when he had this very similar surgery, it took him 3 full days to come out of the anesthesia. So, his recovery is much more an improvement this time around. Thanks to God and all the prayers that were sent up. (If that's you, please give yourself a BIG HUG from our family)

One of the hardest parts of all of this was saying, "Bye dad. See you later after surgery."

That part was hard because we had to leave him and knew it was out of our hands from that point.

Then there was the waiting...the UNKNOWN. All this time I knew God was with Him, but the human in me was so anxious and concerned. I am very thankful for friends and family that were there; they helped with the waiting.

And, with all of my electronic toys, my mind stayed busy. LOL

After 3 1/2 hours of surgery we received the report that his surgery was complete and went well. But we still couldn't see him for another 2 hours. So, more waiting...

Much of the concern was gone. Now I just wanted to see him. Waiting...

I was also concerned about mom. She is so tough and won't show how she is really feeling. I knew she was bothered by the whole thing. I mean, as a spouse, who wouldn't be? I kept putting myself in her place; it was a very uncomfortable feeling. It was hard as a son, let alone, a spouse.

Thank you friends (you know who you are) for making it so much easier for mom. I know that helped her a lot. And that made me a lot more lighter knowing mom was being helped. THANK YOU!!

I am now sitting next to dad's bed writing this blog. He is asleep and resting well. He still has some hurdles to get over. He needs to accomplish some physicality goals and tasks. He also needs to get in the right dosages of meds before they will release him. But, God has brought him through this far, and I know He is helping dad now. I'm looking forward to a great testimony!!

Thank you for your continued prayers. God bless you all!!




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