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Home from the Hospital (again…sigh)

Friday, I hemorrhaged again and went to the ER. God gives us the strength to endure and even rejoice in trials. We can rejoice in weakness, trials, hardships, persecution, and calamity when we understand God is building in us dependence on the glorification of the grace and power of His Son.

Another Blood Transfusion

The hospital just called and rescheduled my blood transfusion for Thursday morning 8:00. Recently, I had several hospital procedures preformed to find the cause of intestinal bleeding I’d battled for several years (put on the back burner for a while to deal with heart issues). I lost 3 units of blood in the last few [...]

The Issue Continues: Anemia and Medical Warning

Health Update: Anemia

I received an iron infusion at the hematologist office today. My blood volume Friday was 44 and today is 38. So I’ve lost over a unit of blood since Friday. (Last week, I lost that much in one hour in the ambulance).
The good news is I had enough blood to lose a few [...]

View from the Back of an Ambulance

Is there anything more sobering than an hour ride in an ambulance with flashing lights and screaming sirens?
Yes, there is. When the paramedic in the back of the ambulance takes your BP and says to the ambulance driver, “You better speed it up” SPEED IT UP? Yep, that is even more sobering.
Rejoice: This Week Has [...]

Health Update on Robin

Dear Ladies,
Thank you so very much for your prayers and concern. Robin was delighted when I spoke to her yesterday and was able to report that a small army of homeschool moms has undertaken to intercede on her behalf.
Please continue to pray for Robin. She is under attack spiritually and has lost her will [...]

Health Update and Timeline Summary

I went for my second iron infusion yesterday. This is me at the oncologist (boy, I’ve really aged this year). My blood levels are exactly the same, no improvement. So I’m going to be admitted into the Murfreesboro hospital today for a blood transfusion. I did not want a blood transfusion (for obvious reasons).
I’m asking [...]

I Almost Died and Missed the Blog Party

You know blogging is a big part of your life when you are lying in the back of an ambulance with chest pains thinking “Oh man, I’m going to miss the blog party.”
Don’t get me wrong, this was not my primary concern, but the Ultimate Blog Party did cross my mind, quickly followed with the [...]

We Interrupt This Blog For Medical Testing…..

I’m having a nuclear stress test and echocardiogram in the morning so I won’t be here to post. Don’t worry about me. My Father has everything under control.
I have had a few problems but I really don’t think it’s my heart again. I think anemia is the source but the cardiologist wants to do tests.
Did [...]

Selling Our Home

Due to recent events, we are selling our home and moving to Nashville to be near our adult children and grandchildren. We will be downsizing. If you know anyone interested in the Northern VA area send them here. It’s For Sale by Owner.
Recovery Update
I’m doing well. I’m off complete bed rest and have [...]

Robin is Home; Update and Timeline

Health Timeline

July 6, 2007 Open Heart Surgery: Robin had open heart surgery (CABG coronary artery bypass graft). The problem was a major blockage in her left main artery.
July 21, 2007 Back in the Hospital: Complications developed and Robin treated for fluid in her lungs, fluid in the heart lining.
March 2008 Back in the Hospital: second [...]

Robin is Back in the Hospital

Robin has experienced a slight setback in her recovery from surgery. It doesn’t appear to be anything serious, but as a precaution she was admitted into the hospital Friday afternoon and is undergoing several tests to determine exactly what is going on with her. The doctors thought she might have been developing pneumonia [...]

Miracle in the Making

I was going to wait until I heard the final word, but am too excited to keep the good news to myself. Ronnie called to say that Robin may actually come home today!!
They are doing a blood test to ensure that her blood oxygen level is adequate - if it is, she will be [...]

Robin’s Recovery

It’s 9:30 on Friday night and I just spoke again with Ronnie. Robin is breathing on her own - yeah! She was able to take a few sips of ginger ale and asked about the children. Her color has improved a great deal. She should be out of ICU tomorrow and [...]

Robin’s Bypass Surgery, part 2

Good morning, it’s me, Kathleen, again. Robin was wheeled into the OR about a half-hour ago - 7:30am EST. The surgery is scheduled for 8:15 and will probably take 4-5 hours. Please pray as she undergoes this procedure. Pray that the whole surgical team will work skillfully and gently. Pray for [...]

Hospital for Cardiac Cath This Thursday

I’m sorry my posts are focused on my health issues this week. I had no idea I’d be posting about it again so soon. I want to thank you for your prayers. I went to bed singing praises and woke up up singing praises to God this morning. I feel your prayers. God has given [...]