Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad

My mom and dad celebrated 52 years of marriage on the 19th of February! It wasn't your typical anniversary party but we made the best of it in dad's hospital room with cake and sparkling cider.

Dad is out of ICU now and looking much better than he was when he was admitted on the 14th of February. He has suffered from heart disease for years and now his kidneys are failing and so they've started him on dialysis three times a week. Yesterday they drained 5 liters of fluid from his stomach. Today they had planned to do a biopsy of his lungs but his blood was too thin and created too much of a risk. They are hoping to do the procedure tomorrow after dialysis if his blood counts are better. We are hoping to move him to a rehab center later this week, if all goes well.

I appreciate the notes of encouragement! Please continue to pray for his strength and healing!

1 comments:

Stacey said...

Happy Anniversary Grandpa and Grandma! Sorry you had to spend it together in the hospital but the important part was just "being together", right? I love you both!!