UPDATED: Prayers for Labgrade's son...
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Schuey2002
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It's good to hear that things are going well.
I'll continue to pray for your son.
I'll continue to pray for your son.
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Calamity Jane
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*whew* - I'm glad that things are continuing to go well.
I can "hear" the love in your posts as I read them, labgrade. Your son is lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful family during his crucial ordeal.
My prayers are continuing. And God bless.
I can "hear" the love in your posts as I read them, labgrade. Your son is lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful family during his crucial ordeal.
My prayers are continuing. And God bless.
labgrade
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CJ, et al.
You have no idea.
I can hardly post without breaking out in tears. ... ah, strike that, I can't post without breaking out in tears. I do, I am.
It's a Dad-thing, I'd guess.
A Son, his heart cut out ------- & replaced ..... whew! ..... wish I could add a .wav-file/amplified to express what I feel. Better yet I can't.
& the love, care & attention y'all express .... never to be forgotten.
I'll bitch, I'll call y'all when I think you're outa line & I will never, ever know that y'all ain't part of my community.
Buncha slackers, you!
(sob! sniff!) & group hug!
I am so completely beyond anything I thought I could - so very strange.
Preach' = thanks for the call - it helps, sir.
Good Lord! so long have I seen my son 's life hang in the balance of a minute's worth & while now it's "fixed," so hard is it to watch this drama play out.
With a congenital defect, he was an absolute butt-head as a teenager, a fool. He turned into a wonderful Dad, a Father, & worthy of it all.
Sorry,
I wax stupid.
Can't tell you how this man has tried to overcome so much every one of us would just rather take for granted .... 32 years of just eating it to finally be a full-blown Daddy, & a husband.
Watching the miracle of a life hanging in the balance so is ... somehow beyond my comprehesion, although very welcome.
Thank God for Southern Women & their ways. Likely, their Northen Counterparts would do just as well ...
You have no idea.
I can hardly post without breaking out in tears. ... ah, strike that, I can't post without breaking out in tears. I do, I am.
It's a Dad-thing, I'd guess.
A Son, his heart cut out ------- & replaced ..... whew! ..... wish I could add a .wav-file/amplified to express what I feel. Better yet I can't.
& the love, care & attention y'all express .... never to be forgotten.
I'll bitch, I'll call y'all when I think you're outa line & I will never, ever know that y'all ain't part of my community.
Buncha slackers, you!
(sob! sniff!) & group hug!
I am so completely beyond anything I thought I could - so very strange.
Preach' = thanks for the call - it helps, sir.
Good Lord! so long have I seen my son 's life hang in the balance of a minute's worth & while now it's "fixed," so hard is it to watch this drama play out.
With a congenital defect, he was an absolute butt-head as a teenager, a fool. He turned into a wonderful Dad, a Father, & worthy of it all.
Sorry,
I wax stupid.
Can't tell you how this man has tried to overcome so much every one of us would just rather take for granted .... 32 years of just eating it to finally be a full-blown Daddy, & a husband.
Watching the miracle of a life hanging in the balance so is ... somehow beyond my comprehesion, although very welcome.
Thank God for Southern Women & their ways. Likely, their Northen Counterparts would do just as well ...
Prodigalshooter
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Lab,
Just saw this thread...
Prayers to Shane and all the CareGivers! God gave those all those people of the medical profession some special caring/healing gifts that are just so amazing.
My favorite uncle used to live in Wyoming, there are great people there. God will help them through through their loss.
Come summer, get Shane up to the high country - being up in God's country will heal any ill.
God Bless
Just saw this thread...
Prayers to Shane and all the CareGivers! God gave those all those people of the medical profession some special caring/healing gifts that are just so amazing.
My favorite uncle used to live in Wyoming, there are great people there. God will help them through through their loss.
Come summer, get Shane up to the high country - being up in God's country will heal any ill.
God Bless
stellarpod
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Labgrade:
I know I'm a bit late, but it's never too late to be lifted up in prayer.
Hope everything is going well for your step-son and for your family.
stellarpod
I know I'm a bit late, but it's never too late to be lifted up in prayer.
Hope everything is going well for your step-son and for your family.
stellarpod
Calamity Jane
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Big hugs to all of you, labgrade. (that's big, *gentle* hugs for your son).
Prayers still coming.
Prayers still coming.
chaim
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labgrade,
Oh, a congenital defect. I had two friends who were born with heart trouble. One found out in his 20's when he had a required physical for a sports league he was in. Dr told him that he would have died within months w/out open heart surgery had it not been discovered- thank G-d for sports physicals. The other died when she and her husband decided to have a baby against doctor's orders- her heart couldn't take the pregnancy (she had had surgeries throughout her life and I guess she simply wanted a kid and took the risk, and everyone lost).
Not knowing exactly the situation I was praying hard for you and really felt bad for your situation (and good that it seemed to be working out). Now that I know it was a lifelong situation, something that, through friends, I can understand more intimately- well, I guess the only difference is it is bringing back memories.
I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. I sincerely hope that all continues to improve as it looks like it will.
Oh, a congenital defect. I had two friends who were born with heart trouble. One found out in his 20's when he had a required physical for a sports league he was in. Dr told him that he would have died within months w/out open heart surgery had it not been discovered- thank G-d for sports physicals. The other died when she and her husband decided to have a baby against doctor's orders- her heart couldn't take the pregnancy (she had had surgeries throughout her life and I guess she simply wanted a kid and took the risk, and everyone lost).
Not knowing exactly the situation I was praying hard for you and really felt bad for your situation (and good that it seemed to be working out). Now that I know it was a lifelong situation, something that, through friends, I can understand more intimately- well, I guess the only difference is it is bringing back memories.
I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. I sincerely hope that all continues to improve as it looks like it will.
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Labgrade:
Thoughts and prayers to your and yours. When our children are involved, regardless of their age, it is a hard time for all.
Remember, though, that what seems to be the weight of the Universe on your shoulders is the Guiding Hands of Our Lord.
May God grant you his Grace and Peace, for a quick recovery, and to the donor's family, too.
Amen and Amen
Thoughts and prayers to your and yours. When our children are involved, regardless of their age, it is a hard time for all.
Remember, though, that what seems to be the weight of the Universe on your shoulders is the Guiding Hands of Our Lord.
May God grant you his Grace and Peace, for a quick recovery, and to the donor's family, too.
Amen and Amen
labgrade
Member In Memoriam
Almost at the 80 hour mark. All goes well.
Docs tinkering with the anti-rejection meds - which will be a life-long thing.
Shane sat up last night for a couple minutes, even stood for one. Was sitting in a chair when I came in earlier today. Still hasn't had that steak dinner.
May need an NG tube due to some light throwing up & they want to get the stomach empty. Big incentive for Shane.
I actually have The Wife at home & may be a little short on my keyboard time tonight. Depends on how long the bath lasts.
Not like anybody's hanging on every word, but don't expect updates till early evening. Something terrible happens & Peter gets a cell call.
Thanks again, folks.
Docs tinkering with the anti-rejection meds - which will be a life-long thing.
Shane sat up last night for a couple minutes, even stood for one. Was sitting in a chair when I came in earlier today. Still hasn't had that steak dinner.
May need an NG tube due to some light throwing up & they want to get the stomach empty. Big incentive for Shane.
I actually have The Wife at home & may be a little short on my keyboard time tonight. Depends on how long the bath lasts.
Not like anybody's hanging on every word, but don't expect updates till early evening. Something terrible happens & Peter gets a cell call.
Thanks again, folks.
Schuey2002
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Labgrade, keep them updates coming...
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
sm
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Labgrade, thanks for keeping us updated.
check your pm
NO- is not a steak dinner...but along those lines.
check your pm
NO- is not a steak dinner...but along those lines.
Preacherman
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Spoke to Labgrade about an hour ago. He reports his stepson is feeling very cranky, effects of the drugs and the pain no doubt, but is making steady progress. He's still in intensive care, with wires and tubes and monitors in every orifice (and some they've had to cut!), but if all goes well, will be taken off some of these soon. Labgrade says he and his wife are very tired, but his stepson's wife is even worse off! Don't slack off on the prayers, people - this still has a long way to go. Heartfelt thanks to all of you who've lent support so far: and to those who may not have seen this thread before, it's not too late for you to start!
Ala Dan
Member in memoriam
Labgrade My Friend,
My thought's and prayer's are continuing for a speedy
recovery; and a special thanks to GOD ALMIGHTY for
guiding the hands of the surgeon, during this difficult
and teadious task! Nice to hear the progress report's;
keep 'em coming and if ever there is anything else that
you need; just let us know.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
My thought's and prayer's are continuing for a speedy
recovery; and a special thanks to GOD ALMIGHTY for
guiding the hands of the surgeon, during this difficult
and teadious task! Nice to hear the progress report's;
keep 'em coming and if ever there is anything else that
you need; just let us know.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
labgrade
Member In Memoriam
Color! We got color!
Walked into his room late this AM & the difference is incredible. Kid looks like he got a tan. Sitting up & a nice clear gaze in his eyes.
Oh he's still dopey alrighty, but what a difference!
Had a bit of a start last night. His Wife walks in, checks the monitors - he's flatlined. Turns out Shane had pulled some wires (lots of wires) in his sleep. Real pip is that nobody knew it -Sheepy reply was "guess we had the alarms turned off."
Yahoo! Like a switch has been flipped. Guess it has.
BTW, that scary night a coupla back was full blown rejection. Meds boost/switch seem to have a real good handle on it now though.
Got him fixed up with all the party stuff - they're big on tonight - hats, banners, streamers, medals for "good acheivement" - the works.
& poor ol' labgrade's gotta spend the night alone (sniff) prolly be asleep by 9.
Walked into his room late this AM & the difference is incredible. Kid looks like he got a tan. Sitting up & a nice clear gaze in his eyes.
Oh he's still dopey alrighty, but what a difference!
Had a bit of a start last night. His Wife walks in, checks the monitors - he's flatlined. Turns out Shane had pulled some wires (lots of wires) in his sleep. Real pip is that nobody knew it -Sheepy reply was "guess we had the alarms turned off."
Yahoo! Like a switch has been flipped. Guess it has.
BTW, that scary night a coupla back was full blown rejection. Meds boost/switch seem to have a real good handle on it now though.
Got him fixed up with all the party stuff - they're big on tonight - hats, banners, streamers, medals for "good acheivement" - the works.
& poor ol' labgrade's gotta spend the night alone (sniff) prolly be asleep by 9.
Bob Locke
Member
Probably the best idea for a man of your, oh what's the proper term....?
"Experience", perhaps...?
labgrade
Member In Memoriam
That was totally uncalled for. Where's that "notify a mod" button? I must protest.
Besides, I can't help it I've got them cute dimples .....
Too, some history on Shane's congenital condition. Very strange situation. I can't think of the procedure he had when 90 days old, but he is the only survivor of that & beat the record when 17 yrs old - 32 now. Quite the ride.
His heart was, was, gotta keep with was upside down, backwards & on the wrong side of his chest. He'd go into some cardiologist-place & they try to hook him up - EKG & nothing worked. Shane'd have to pull the wires & hook it up right for any readings ..... lots of head shaking going on.
This last procedure had to re-plumb some. He had two superior vena cavas (think I got that right) anyway, the two majors that "drain yer top end.
Wasn't just one of yer "cut it out/slap one in" heart transplants. No Siree! Shane's gotta be special .... nyah, nyah.
(Whew!)
Broke 100 hours!
Besides, I can't help it I've got them cute dimples .....
Too, some history on Shane's congenital condition. Very strange situation. I can't think of the procedure he had when 90 days old, but he is the only survivor of that & beat the record when 17 yrs old - 32 now. Quite the ride.
His heart was, was, gotta keep with was
upside down, backwards & on the wrong side of his chest. He'd go into some cardiologist-place & they try to hook him up - EKG & nothing worked. Shane'd have to pull the wires & hook it up right for any readings ..... lots of head shaking going on.This last procedure had to re-plumb some. He had two superior vena cavas (think I got that right) anyway, the two majors that "drain yer top end.
Wasn't just one of yer "cut it out/slap one in" heart transplants. No Siree! Shane's gotta be special .... nyah, nyah.
(Whew!)
Broke 100 hours!
Zander
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Great news on the successful operation! May God heal the stepson quickly and give comfort to his family.
Preacherman
Member
I'd like to make a special request for additional prayers tonight, New Years Eve, for the family of the person who was killed, and thereby made his/her heart available for Labgrade's stepson. Tonight, while others celebrate all around them, that family will be mourning their loss, and trying to cope with the sudden emptiness in their hearts. I know - I've been there... Let's pray especially for them tonight, as well as keeping up our prayers for Shane.
4570Rick
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Good news is welcomed. Will continue Prayers
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