Friday, January 28, 2011
News on Ron
From Sandy-Hi Everyone - just wanted to come here for a short time and tell you the latest on my husband, Ron. He has truly been to hell and back. We almost lost him 10 days ago. His blood pressure was going up and down and went so low that there was no recording of his pressure. Because of this, his kidneys started to fail. His lungs were having a hard time and so was his heart. He was put back on the ventilator and went into a semi-coma. He stayed this way for two days. He was transferred from St. Bernardines in San Bernardino to Kaiser in Riverside. This is 25 miles closer to home and I was so greatful for the transfer. The doctor at Kaiser is a cute little guy and he is doing everything he can to give Ron the proper care. Since he has been at Kaiser, Riverside his blood pressure became normal, his kidneys have improved almost to normal, his heart rate is good and his lungs are clear. He is still on a ventilator, but this weekend they are going to do a tracheotomy and put the breathing tube in his throat. This will be much more comfortable for him as it will take the long tube out of his throat that goes to his lungs. He will be able to eat by mouth and maybe even mouth some words. He can have this tube indefinitely. The ventilator is really not good to have for more than two weeks. He is very very weak - but I see improvement every day. I know from what God has revealed to me through His word that Ron will come home. It may take weeks, or months but He will come home. The Lord is hearing my prayers and he is sustaining me as well. I can't believe how well I am doing under the stress and strain of all of this. Ron has been in Critical Care for 5 weeks and the time has truly flown. He missed Christmas and New Years, but we plan to have Christmas for him whenever he gets to come home. I know he will need to go to rehab, but that's o.k. I want him strong and well when he comes home. I pray for him each and every day and what comes to me as I pray are the words "have patience and just believe". I praise God for the healing that is happening to Ron each and every day. God's time table is not my time table, but I am willing to trust and wait. How I love the Lord!!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Being weary yet holding on to hope
From Sandy -
I would like to update everyone on Ron's status. He has lost lots of weight and he is very weak. He is on a breathing machine with a mask and they have taken him off of the respirator. His blood pressure goes up and down. He has had pneumonia but it is gone. His lungs were congested but better now. They had him sitting up in a chair for 5 hours today. When I and my family got there this afternoon he had the breathing mask on and was very very tired. It hurts to see him so weak and so thin. He can't talk to us with the mask on and today he didn't even try. He was way too tired. I think sitting in a chair exhausted him. He was being fed regular food but he was not getting enough nourishment so he is back on a feeding tube. It has been 23 days that he has been in Critical Care. It has been 23 days that I have not really been able to communicate with him. He can't even use his hand to write on a board to us. He is that weak!
My surgery was to take place on January 14 which has come and gone. I don't know when I will have my surgery. It all depends on Ron's recovery. I still feel that the Lord will bring Ron home so he can experience his family's love and the love of the Lord. I pray continuously for his recovery. I know that God holds Ron in the palm of His hand. I can't do anything at this point but pray. God's word tells me to have patience. God's word tells me this is all temporary. I will get through this and so will Ron. If anything this whole experience has helped me to know the love that I have for my husband. I love him so much and want only the best for him. It is so hard to see him in pain and illness - I would do anything to make him well again but it's not up to me. The Lord knows my prayers and He is answering them - but He is also teaching me faith and patience through the process. I am leaning hard on the Lord because my own strength is only weakness.
I would like to update everyone on Ron's status. He has lost lots of weight and he is very weak. He is on a breathing machine with a mask and they have taken him off of the respirator. His blood pressure goes up and down. He has had pneumonia but it is gone. His lungs were congested but better now. They had him sitting up in a chair for 5 hours today. When I and my family got there this afternoon he had the breathing mask on and was very very tired. It hurts to see him so weak and so thin. He can't talk to us with the mask on and today he didn't even try. He was way too tired. I think sitting in a chair exhausted him. He was being fed regular food but he was not getting enough nourishment so he is back on a feeding tube. It has been 23 days that he has been in Critical Care. It has been 23 days that I have not really been able to communicate with him. He can't even use his hand to write on a board to us. He is that weak!
My surgery was to take place on January 14 which has come and gone. I don't know when I will have my surgery. It all depends on Ron's recovery. I still feel that the Lord will bring Ron home so he can experience his family's love and the love of the Lord. I pray continuously for his recovery. I know that God holds Ron in the palm of His hand. I can't do anything at this point but pray. God's word tells me to have patience. God's word tells me this is all temporary. I will get through this and so will Ron. If anything this whole experience has helped me to know the love that I have for my husband. I love him so much and want only the best for him. It is so hard to see him in pain and illness - I would do anything to make him well again but it's not up to me. The Lord knows my prayers and He is answering them - but He is also teaching me faith and patience through the process. I am leaning hard on the Lord because my own strength is only weakness.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year - Hope it's a better one
From Sandy -
Hope all of you have a blessed 2011. 2010 was not a good year for my husband and I. As Susan told you, my husband Ron had a major heart attack last week. He had open heart surgery and the surgeon was only able to repair two arteries. Two of his arteries are bad and cannot be fixed. He has been a heavy smoker since he was 16 years old and was one who would never go to the doctor for anything. He is in the Critical Care Unit of St. Bernadine's Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. They are giving him excellent care. So far he almost died the day after surgery. The surgeon had to go back in and insert a balloon pump to help the heart pump regularly. That worked very well and they have taken the balloon pump out. He is on a ventilator and they have had to sedate him because he fights the ventilator. Every time they try to back off the sedation, his blood pressure goes sky high. He has been in the hospital since December 23 - so the holidays this year will truly be unforgettable for my family and me. It has been a roller coaster of ups and downs since Ron's surgery. He now has pneumonia, however his white blood cell count is going down (that is what indicates infection) and his lungs are looking better. We are trying to be optimistic and I am praying with all that is within me that my husband recovers. He absolutely has to recover to know how he is loved - not only by his family but by the Lord.
My second surgery will have to be put off til Ron is recovered. So, I have to speak to my surgeon and see what his suggestion is. There cannot be two of us at home recuperating while there are dogs to feed, cats to feed, horses to care for and feed and a home to look after. I know the Good Lord will help us work this out, but right now everything is not too settled.
I am leaning "hard" on God to get us through this. I know that no earthly circumstance can hinder the fulfillment of God's Word. I look to his word and not to the uncertainty of this ever-changing world.
Faith is not believing God can, it is knowing that God will. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
I have prayed and prayed and prayed for Ron. I know God has heard every word I have said. My main prayer is that my will and God's be as one. My will has not changed since the day Ron went in for surgery. I will Ron to survive and come home and feel the love that surrounds him. I have asked God to give me the right prayers and the right thoughts - and never has this prayer changed - I still pray that my will and God's will be as one - and I know that God will restore Ron to health. It will be a long road but I know that Ron has the will and fortitude to make it. I have prayed for him by his bedside and told Ron about the Lord. Ron has never gone to church with me since we were first married but I do know that he prays and he knows that God is real. I just want Ron to know that God loves him and accepts him just the way he is.
Hope all of you have a blessed 2011. 2010 was not a good year for my husband and I. As Susan told you, my husband Ron had a major heart attack last week. He had open heart surgery and the surgeon was only able to repair two arteries. Two of his arteries are bad and cannot be fixed. He has been a heavy smoker since he was 16 years old and was one who would never go to the doctor for anything. He is in the Critical Care Unit of St. Bernadine's Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. They are giving him excellent care. So far he almost died the day after surgery. The surgeon had to go back in and insert a balloon pump to help the heart pump regularly. That worked very well and they have taken the balloon pump out. He is on a ventilator and they have had to sedate him because he fights the ventilator. Every time they try to back off the sedation, his blood pressure goes sky high. He has been in the hospital since December 23 - so the holidays this year will truly be unforgettable for my family and me. It has been a roller coaster of ups and downs since Ron's surgery. He now has pneumonia, however his white blood cell count is going down (that is what indicates infection) and his lungs are looking better. We are trying to be optimistic and I am praying with all that is within me that my husband recovers. He absolutely has to recover to know how he is loved - not only by his family but by the Lord.
My second surgery will have to be put off til Ron is recovered. So, I have to speak to my surgeon and see what his suggestion is. There cannot be two of us at home recuperating while there are dogs to feed, cats to feed, horses to care for and feed and a home to look after. I know the Good Lord will help us work this out, but right now everything is not too settled.
I am leaning "hard" on God to get us through this. I know that no earthly circumstance can hinder the fulfillment of God's Word. I look to his word and not to the uncertainty of this ever-changing world.
Faith is not believing God can, it is knowing that God will. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
I have prayed and prayed and prayed for Ron. I know God has heard every word I have said. My main prayer is that my will and God's be as one. My will has not changed since the day Ron went in for surgery. I will Ron to survive and come home and feel the love that surrounds him. I have asked God to give me the right prayers and the right thoughts - and never has this prayer changed - I still pray that my will and God's will be as one - and I know that God will restore Ron to health. It will be a long road but I know that Ron has the will and fortitude to make it. I have prayed for him by his bedside and told Ron about the Lord. Ron has never gone to church with me since we were first married but I do know that he prays and he knows that God is real. I just want Ron to know that God loves him and accepts him just the way he is.
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