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"Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our
tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble,
by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
~2 Corinthians 1:3-4~

If you could just send a quick email letting me know you are
praying I would really appreciate it. My email address is: annieshomepageATmsn.com
Just change the address by taking out the AT and putting the at sign @ there instead!

Why are you praying for my Dad? First let me say thank you so much for continuing to pray for my Dad as he
recovers from quadruple bypass surgery. Dad was admitted to the hospital because of a stroke on August 10th.
The stroke was really a huge blessing or we wouldn't have known that he needed the endarterectomy
which cleaned out the 75% blockage in his right carotid artery. Dad had a lot of different heart
and stroke related tests during his visit. His laststay was for about 10 days and that was when we learned
he would need the quadruple bypass surgery. After a little rest and recovery Dad went back in the
hospital and had the surgery was on September 19th. Dad got back home from the surgery on October 3rd.

1/30/08 - Thank you all so much for your prayers for my father. Dad called me yesterday and said
the MRI didn't show any new strokes!! So that is a HUGE answer to prayer. Since Dad did have some
trouble with his balance/legs and vision we need to keep a concerned eye on him and how he is feeling
even though he would prefer that we didn't. He won't stick to the special diets so please pray that he
will learn and realize that it is so important to follow the guidelines that he was given when he left the
hospital the last time. Pray for Dad to not get frustrated and agitated with how the things are right
now in regard to his health, limitations and stress. Dad has gotten in his head that the medications especially
the high cholesterol medication is something that he doesn't want to take so please pray that he will stay on
all the medications he has to take. Pray for my Mother too. She is there in the "trenches" so to speak and needs
to be covered in prayer daily as does Dad. Thanks again for all your concern, love and prayers!!! Love Annie

1/26/08 - No update yet on Dad's MRI but that unfortunately doesn't mean that they didn't find anything
yet. Actually the last MRI it took awhile becuase the Doctor was trying to find a radiologist that would
explain things to Dad and compare the MRI's. Dad is also having problems with his memory and problems
with anxiety and agitation. Please pray for Mom as she is the care taker and needs prayer. Also Dad had
to have both his toe nails removed. Please pray that the infection will clear up with the
oral medication that they gave him.
1/14/08 - We went to see Dad's family doctor last week and he feels that Dad had another small stroke.
That is mostly because he is having trouble with his balance and eye sight. So he is scheduled for an
MRI today. Then they will let us know when we are to come back and talk with the doctor and what all is going on.
Please continue to lift up my parents and me and my sister. Also Dad is back to being worried about taking his
medications and kind of not really his "normal" temperament again. So with all that Dad said and the need for
the MRI will let us know what all is going on. He is on a blood thinner, high cholesterol, high blood pressure
and thyroid medications now. Thank you all so much for praying and for your kind emails. Dad has them in his
room and mentions them to others when they visit. The Pastor that does visitation for their church came by this
weekend and will be available as needed. I will update this page when I hear something! Love Annie

UPDATE on DAD: (Dec 01,07 at 1:00PM) Please continue to pray for my Dad as he recovers from
quadruple bypass surgery. Dad's surgery was on September 19th and discharged on October 3rd!
Latest Update: Dad is still getting better every day. He continues to grow stronger and is able to do a
lot more then he could since all the tests and surgeries. They did increase two of his medications but feel
that he is really doing much better then ever expected. I am continuing to do the medications for Dad
and I will check next week to see when the nutritionist/nurse will be coming back to help Mom and Dad understands things a little better. Dad is still on occasion a little agitated, harsh and stressed out
and Mom even thinks a little depressed. He will be on a special diet and five different medications
to control his BP and high cholesterol among other things but at least he accepting of that now.
Dad's hypothyroidism is perfect so he still takes that medication too. All the blood tests came back
great except the high cholesterol so the doctor doubled that dose of medication and feels that will help
lower it. Dad is also back on a few supplements that are approved by the doctor and he is taking Melatonin
and it helps him sleep all the way thru the night. I know that now that he is sleeping throughout the
night it will help him recover much faster and better. Sleep is a huge blessing and I know that if I don't
sleep all the way thru the night that my own pain problems are much more exasperated.
Next Doctor's Appointment: The next appointments will be rechecks with the
family doctor and the cardiologist in about three months for both.
Praise Report: Dad is continuing to recover. He is now able to drive and doesn't need the walker at all now.
His blood pressure and pulse are at great levels and he gained back his weight to before the surgery! In case
you didn't. I have been working with Mom and Dad on the computer so he can search his Bible Program
and Mom can type of different things she needs to do. It is slow going but they are at least willing to
use the computer offline now. read about this before the biggest miracle among many was that he
had absolutely NO PAIN from the surgery!!
Extra Prayer Request: Please continue to also pray for Mom as she is still in the role of caregiver which is not a
role she is accustomed to. She has essential tremor in her right arm and stress makes it worse. Please pray that
she will gain weight back and not lose more. There isn't a medical reason for the weight loss specifically but we
have all been through a lot the last 3 months with Dad's heart blockage and stroke and that is probably part
of it. My son Jake came for the Thanksgiving weekend. We all enjoyed our visit with Jake and Mom made
Thanksgiving which we all look forward to each year. My mom makes the BEST pumpkin pie ever!!! Please
continue to pray for my son especially while he prepares for exams and takes them at University!
We are so thankful for all of your prayers. Please pray for Mom as she goes back
to driving her car that she will not be nervous and anxious.

My father has been praying for all of you that will be praying for him. He has asked the Lord
to bless you abundantly and give you a double blessing. Thank you all for praying! I look forward
to the day we will all meet in heaven! Lately the verse "Casting ALL your cares upon Him for He
careth for you" has been in my mind and heart! The Lord will often use us to be of comfort to
someone or pray for someone that you see and never tell them. We all have many divine appointments
every day. Sometimes just a smile at someone can turn their countenance around. We have so
many opportunities to pray for anyone you think about that you know and for those that you see
and have never met where ever you go today. Even if you are home bound you can pray for
your neighbors and who ever delivers the mail or a package to your home. "God comforts
is in all our circumstances so that we maybe be able to comfort those where with we ourselves
are comforted by God." So never take for granted that you know what tomorrow will bring.
Keep your heart open and willing to follow the Lord's direction in your life. Thanks again!! Annie

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