Been otherwise occupied ...could use some prayers
 

My parents have been with me for a week now and we have been putting Dad through all the hospital visits leading up to his open heart surgery tomorrow. He will be having 5 to 7 bypasses and a procedure to hopefully correct his atrial fibrulation. He is 84, but otherwise in OK health with no other major disease processes.

All is ready, and Dad is now in the shower using the special antiseptic soap they give to use presurgery.

This is a BIG deal in our family as Dad has been an absolute rock all these years, and given of his time, energy, money and talents very unselfishly to anyone he could help. His pastor even wanted to come to town here for the surgery but Dad talked him out of that.

More soon. And thanks for any prayers and good thoughts.

STaphanie,

Saying prayers for your dad and the team of doctors.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Prayers being sent your way.

Hugs,
Karen

Lots of prayers for your dad coming your way. Wow, he has done so well in his 84 years of life and I hope his surgery is a huge success.

Prayers on the way...
 

Love and Light
Mel

Sending nothing but GOOD thoughts his way. Here's to your Dad being back on his feet & feeling good in no time. I am going to have him in my thoughts and prayers. Sending healing thoughts for a fast recovery.

Chelee

All The Best
 

To Your Dad Steph.

He Seems To Have Lots Of Good Things On His Side So Am Sure That He Will Rally Through His Surgery.

Take Care Of Yourself (and Your Dad)

Steph,
I knew I liked you. Now I know why. You take after your Dad! Sending positive vibes this AM that your Dad sails through the operation and that the atrial fib is corrected.
Hugs,
Janet

Best of luck and wishes to you and your dad and all your family for a safe and successful surgery.

Steph

Your Dad and my Dad are the same age! Saying prayers for a smooth surgery and perfect outcome....he's lucky to have you taking such good care of him...he must be a wonderful man, Dad, husband...look at the daughter he raised!
You will all be in my prayers during this time.

Steph - my prayers are with you and your family! Here is hoping your dad's surgery goes smoothly and he has a speedy recovery.

Hi Steph,

I'm sending positive energy from Vancouver to you and you father. I wish the best of luck for the surgery and recovery.

Big hug,

Your Loving Father
 

STEPHANIE, SENDING YOU AND YUR FAMILY PRAYERS FROM CALIFORNIA...MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FATHER THROUGH HIS SURGERY. lOVE, VICKIE

Best to you, Steph
 

StephN, with all the goodwill you have shown so many of us over time you have a huge storehouse of goodness that by any measure should be yours to draw upon for you and your family at times like this. Hope the stress will soon be replaced with relief.

All good thoughts are with you,

AlaskaAngel

Photo of Dad
 

Thanks everyone - your words mean a lot to us. As Dad says - no prayers are stronger than those who have faced true adversity.

Getting ready to take Mom to the hospital now. Dad did not want her to come at the crack of dawn and wait around for the 5-6 hours on top of long surgery prep time.

Here is a link to a photo of my parents I posted in the Photo Gallery some time back.

http://her2support.org/photopost/sho...oto=80&cat=521

What an absolutely beautiful couple! The best of luck to your dad, mother and you. My husband had a quadruple bypass about 9 years ago. They had him up and walking in no time. I pray the same for your dad.

Prayers to you and your family from "the other side of the water"!!! Hope everything goes well.

Steph,

Will add your Dad to my evening prayer.

Sending all good wishes to you.

Jean

count me in too
 

StephN,

I will keep your father and your family in my prayers.