Need Prayers...

[Cindy F]

Just checking in to see if there was any good news. THinking of you and your family.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

The hands of God work in very mysterious ways......

I'm praying like crazy for your family!

 

[We4mickey]

Your son and family are in our prayers.

 

[auntie]

Hey Guys..firstly thank you so much for thinking of us and keeping my son in your prayers.
Bobby is still in the hospital. He is in A-fib. They have tried to bring his heart back to a normal rhythm with a couple of different medications..but it's not working. They did an echocardiogram this morning..found his aorta is slightly enlarged. Although cardiologist feels at this point that is a seperate issue from the Atrial fibrilation.(sorry sp?) My husband also happens to have an enlarged aorta..and it requires monitoring..and likely Bobby's will as well.
This A-fib could have different causes..and the stress he deals with at work, likely doesn't help. (He's a police officer NYPD in Manhattan). It was at work when he first felt ill. Light headed, and could feel his heart beating erracticaly in his chest. Although we did find out he had an episode while sleeping and woke from it..not knowing what it was. The main objective at this point is to get his heart back into a normal rhythm. While some people live with this, they are usually older (I know my dad has it). Since he's only 28, doctors want to see it back to a normal rhythm. This thrid medication along with blood thinners will either help it get back to a normal rhythm, or they will keep him on it, and bring him back to the hospital in four weeks and shock his heart back into a normal rhythm. Sounds scary to me, but they tell us it sounds worse than it is.
Of course for us...it brings back terrible memories of the worst time of our lives...I lost my older daughter due to cardiac issues. ..and while I have no reason to believe this is anything like what she had...it just puts you right back there. Bobby was 7 when we lost his sister..and well, it's something the three of us, have always had between us, when we were a different family. This kid held us together. Gave me a reason to get up in the morning. To go on and make a life for him. He's the reason I'm here today. Ahh..never mind, about that. Just keep a good thought, and keep him in your prayers..even those of you who don't pray..wing one up there for the kid...you never know. He's a good egg, and seen a lot in life for a kiddo his age.. and he busts his hump working at a job that there isn't enough money for most people to take.
Lord, I guess no matter how old they get...they're still your baby. I'm sorry to blubber on so much, just that I think of many of you as friends..some I've met, and some I hope to meet....but over the past few years.. I've come to know your hearts. Your good people. Thanks.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Wow...Phyllis....you have been through it, havent you? I didnt know about your daughter, thats a heartbreaking fact to learn. We all know most of us don't pray even NEARLY enough...but Im sending one out for you & your kid. You're right, they will always be our babies, no matter how old or irritating they might be. Hang in there Phyl...I hear those NY Cops are pretty tough guys!!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Oh Phyllis! I had no idea you had lost a daughter! I am ....floored.....speachless! What amazing strength you have....


I just read this in my devotional book and I want to share it with you....

Health Words

There is that speak like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. - Proverbs 12:18

I first learned the secret of words-faith words- when I spent 16 months on the bed of sickness, given up to die by 5 doctors.

But one August day in 1934, as I lay in that bed, I acted on Mark 11:23 and 24, and I said......! Words were spoken!

I said, "I believe that I receive healing for the deformed heart. I believe that I receive healing for the incurable blood disease. I believe that I receive healing for the paralysis. I believe I receive healing from the top of my head to the soles of my feet." Within the hour, I was standing on my feet beside the bed---Healed!
Now more than 65 years have come and gone, and I haven't even had a headache. And I won't have one. But if I did have one---which I haven't---I wouldn't say my head hurt. Why? Because Jesus said "....He shall have whatever he says" (Mark 11:23). If someone were to ask me in such a case how I was feeling I'd reply, "I'm fine, thank you. You see, the Word of God says that by his stripes I am healed. So I believe that I am healed. And the Word of God says....." And I would speak the right words--- for the tongue of the wise is health!

Confession: My tongue is health. It speaks words of life and health. I talk health. Therefore I walk in health.

 

[vick]

Thanks for the update Phyllis. I will continue to keep your son and you in my prayers. I hope they can get everything under control. I also never knew about your daughter. I'm sorry you have been through so much.

 

[ntsammy5]

Good grief. Keep us updated when you have a chance.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

"Blubber", now thats a great word ! I think it should be our official go to word when we could use a kind ear. The good lord knows everyone needs good willing friends to blubber with, from time to time.
So very sorry for your loss. I just can't imagine. We send all our prayers to your son, you and your family.

 

[Just Beachy]

Oh Phyllis! I am stunned. I had no idea about your daughter. I am so sorry. You and your family are truly an incredible bunch!

I am sure your son is going to be fine!!! He's a big, strong, healthy guy. As soon as he comes out of A-fib, they can get cracking on what's going on. This sounds familiar to me. Something similar happened to my dh. I'll tell you about it some other time. In the meantime, you have enough on your mind. Tons of prayers for all of you are being sent, and lots of cyber hugs, too!!!

 

[VACAMPER]

Wow Phyllis, i had no idea...and i am at a loss for words(which is rare for me). Your son sounds stong like his momma, he'll be just fine.

 

[2goofycampers]

Still thinking and praying for your family, this must be double tough since it brings back sad memories.

 

[RvUsa]

Hey Phyllis, wow, I don't know what to say, except we will be thinking about you and I will definitely say one for you guys today.

 

[des1954]

for Phyllis & Bob & for John (RvUsa)

 

[3gr8kids]

Wow, Phyllis, just read the news. One of my brothers (coincidentally, a police officer, too) has the same thing. He is lucky that he can control it with medications. It really is a scary thing.
I will definitely be thinking of you and yours, and saying many prayers for your son.

 

[seabee]

Phyllis, please know that our family is sending many prayers up to the BIG man for your son. You were very thoughtful and gracious with your prayers when my family needed them, I so hope everything works out well for you guys.

Also sending one for John. Our friends need us for sure!

 

[LONE-STAR]

I hope your son is ok he is still young and close to my age.

 

[CampingChristy]

Phyllis - You are so right, they will always be our babies! Prayers are being said! Stay strong and lean on our Lord!

Hugs,

 

[djblu883]

I PRAY for you and your son....as a Mom of a police officer myself I know how hard they work and how stressful the job is in itself...everyday they walk out that door in uniform they put their lives at risk!!!! I also pray for your family to have strength in dealing with this stressful time as you worry about him!!! <>< Janet

 

[auntie]

Thought I'd check in with you guys. I appreciate more than I can say all of you keeping my boy in your thoughts and prayers. Bobby is in a room now..after two days in the ER..the hospital is so full there weren't any beds available. He's certainly more comfortable in a room. He's on various meds to try and slow his heart rate..which is still too high..although lower than when he came into the hospital. He's still in A-fib. Again, being that his heart hasn't kick back to a regular rhythm yet..it's not likely it will ..but there's always the possibility. At this point the goal is to adjust the meds so as to keep the heart rate down. Keep him on the blood thinners and then bring him back to the hospital in four weeks to shock his heart back into a sinus rhythm. I really pray that it goes back itself. ALL these medications..I recognize so many of them because my dad is on them. But Jeeze...he's only 28, and too young for this stuff. He did have someone from the job call and say they had this happen also..and needed to have their heart shocked back to rhythm..and the guy said he felt great afterwards. I don't know about that.
His spirits are better..and he's up and walking around..since they are monitoring his heart at rest as well as when up and about. Figured he'd see what cute nurses might be at the nurses station. No good on the day shift..all appear to be married. Although they are attentive enough..I think they're just so glad to see someone under the age of 70 on the floor!
Makes me nervous.. all these medications. I know he needs them, but even he said he thinks he felt better before he came to the hospital and they started treating him with all this stuff. While he didn't feel great..he sure doesn't feel any better now. Hopefully that will change. Just, again.. kind of makes you wonder.

I can't tell you what a comfort it is to come here and see how many of you have taken time out of your busy lives to offer your support. You have no idea how much your kind words mean to me. I wish I could give each and everyone of you a big hug.