Friday, December 19, 2008

Update on my Dad

Dad made it thru the surgery with a few "blips"...It took about 5-6 hours to accomplish. They are trying to regulate his blood pressure in cardiac/surgical ICU, so he may be there a little longer. But he is doing really well so far. They removed the respirator and some of the tubes hooked up to his body. When i went to see him last night they had him up and sitting in a chair! He looked so happy to see us come in. But it is so hard to see him so tired and weak from the surgery. My Dad is always so strong and so stubborn. And i know that strong, stubborn part of him will get him thru this.
I'm not sure i will get to see him today, as visiting hours are not until noontime and we are expecting a huge snow storm today. But today is my birthday, and i really want to be there with him, as he has always been there for me. I want to thank you all for the wonderful prayers you have sent to my Dad and Family, and i humbly ask for more. You cannot imagine how much your prayers and good wishes have meant to me....

8 comments:

Phill said...

Glad to hear your Dad is doing was - I was hoping I would find an update here on your blog when i came to check this morning. Excellent. Best wishes for his recovery!

nicole. said...

Glad to hear Bepa is OK. Sending you lots of birthday wishes and kisses, and good thoughts your way!

Archie and Melissa said...

hi mare!
happy birthday!
oh that is wonderful news about your dad! i hope you get your birthday wish and the snow holds off just a bit so you can get your visit with him today.

i am thinking of all of you!

xo
melissa

Karin said...

Happy Birthday to you, and all the best to your dad! Any chance he'll be home for Christmas?

Country Girl said...

Happy Birthday and so glad to hear your Dad is coming around!

Lola Nova said...

Happy Birthday to you. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am sending prayers and good thoughts to you and your family for a speedy recovery for your dad.

Stacey said...

So glad to hear your dad is doing ok--I hadn't checked your blog in a couple of days so I just saw this! Here's to a speedy recovery! ((hugs))

Laura said...

I am so happy to read that your Dad was coming around. I hope each day he feels better and better. You're all in my prayers!
Love,
Laura