Feeling Better, Happy Day!

Thank you to everyone who was sending up prayers for my Dad. The results of the Angiogram showed that none of his arteries were blocked. We all let out a sigh of relief with that news, but there was still the mystery of what was causing his symptoms. They ran a lot of tests, which all came back negative. The doctors finally came to the conclusion that my Dad was suffering from an infection in his heart. They quickly put him on steroids and antibiotics to clear the infection and they seem to be doing the trick. My Dad called today and he is back to his normal, wonderful self and can't wait to get out of the hospital. Thanks again for all your prayers and thank you God for your healing.

4 O'Clock

Today as I am enjoying my first Canadian holiday since we moved, my Dad will be having surgery. We have been waiting all weekend for this to happen and are both happy and nervous that this time has come. The procedure is called an Angiogram. They will insert a flexible tube through an artery in his groin and will feed all the way up to his heart. Then they eject a dye into this tube so that the arteries in his heart are all lit up. This allows the doctor to see if there is anything blocking the blood flow to his heart. If there is an issue, they may end up fixing it during the procedure. We are thankful for modern technology, but it is still a serious procedure. We appreciate your prayers. Thanks!

Heart Keep Pumping!

Thanks to everyone who is reading this blog and praying for my Dad's health. About two months ago he had his second angioplasty to open up two blocked arteries with stints. Saturday he started having chest pains and shortness of breath and went to the emergency room. They admitted him to the hospital right away and he will be having an angiogram on Monday to try and figure out what is happening with his heart. My Dad's name is Ralph. I would love and covet your prayers for my Dad's body and spirit and our family as we are somewhat scattered accross North America right now. We would all love to be in that hospital room with him. Anyway thanks and I will try and update my blog with his progress.