Before Faith's scheduled surgery last Wednesday...
After her IVs were started, her heart surgeon was called away for an emergency!! ): The surgery was then postponed until Friday. It turned out to be a very long wait as Faith's surgery lasted ten hours. They were hoping that her sternum wouldn't have to be cracked open, but it was. She ended up having a mitral valve repair. She was in ICU until last night, so she has moved to the tenth floor.
ICU view
Tenth floor view of Denver
Yesterday they sat her up for a bit. ): She is in lots of pain and has 35 extra pounds of fluid from her surgery. Thanks for the extra prayers for my niece, sister, and brother-in-law during this difficult time. Keep them coming during her recovery!! They are so much appreciated by us all!!
More sad family news: Darrell's brother, Dean, was admitted to the hospital last Wednesday (same day as Faith's original surgery was planned). He has pneumonia, pleurisy, and is severely malnourished. On Saturday he took a turn for the worse and was moved to ICU. The pneumonia has moved into both lungs now, and his lungs are severely bruised. He was put on a ventilator, sedated, and a feeding tube was inserted. He remains in ICU and will be sedated for a few more days in order for his lungs to heal. Thanks to those who have been praying for him and our family the past few days.
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