Friday, April 16, 2010

A little less fun than usual

So... Hmmmm. How to start this post? I found out last night that my dad is having triple bypass heart surgery next week. The bottom line? Apparently he is lucky to be alive right now. Three of the four veins that bring blood into his heart are blocked... 2 are blocked 100%, the third is blocked 75%. In a startling and apparently very rare response, his heart has created it's own little bypass system by "sprouting" new veins (more like capillaries) around the blocked areas. (God is amazing, isn't He?) Oh yeah, and he's had two heart attacks... unbeknownst to him.

The blessing in all of this is that there is no heart damage and dad doesn't have heart disease. His heart is very strong and healthy, all things considered. So all of this can be fixed with open heart surgery which is scheduled for next Friday in Spokane. The doctors think he will respond well and recover quickly. Dad is doing well, now that he is past the shock of it all, and feeling very optimistic. I think he is looking forward to renewed energy, and thankful to have some explanations for his lack of "gumption" over the last few years.

We covet your prayers for my dad, Dick Mortieau, and for Jeff and I as we decide how we can help and be involved.


5 comments:

gabesmama906 said...

We'll be praying!

Julie said...

I have only seen this man a few times in the 14 years I have known you, but I love him because I love you. We will pray he heals quickly and so thankful his heart figured out a new path. Please don't feel that you can't share what hurts you have just bc of my situation. I always want to know how you are.

Melissa said...

We will be praying for you and for him. Have a safe trip, Melississita.

Anonymous said...

you know he is in our prayers as well. if he needs anything you know all you have to do is call us...we can be there in a couple hours.

Love, MT Mom

MrsDandy said...

Praying for your Dad, and you.