Yesterday was a very bad day. Jeff is fine. In fact he's getting a little stronger every day. My bad day did not involve him and I know this blog is about him but I'm going to write about my bad day anyway.
My Daddy had some heart "stuff" yesterday. He went in for a stress test and later a heart cath. He's had heart disease for over 30 years. The heart cath revealed many new blockages and he went into AFib during the procedure. There were many medical terms I didn't understand but his heart wasn't beating correctly and they had to call the ambulance. That's enough right there to make a daughter cry. The doctor who did the procedure told my Mom he would need as many bypasses as they could do. He said probably 6 to 8. We were shaken to the core. I say we. My Dad was in great spirits. So we went to the CCU to wait all day for the surgeon.
Before I continue the story I want to say I started out my day in a great mood. I even posted a prayer on facebook asking for goodness and kindness so I could be a worthy servant. Funny how things can take a hard left turn when you least expect it. I think that is the definition of my life.
The surgeon arrived and we all got to hear his news. He doesn't think surgery is the best option. It would be very risky with his past history, past surgeries and scar tissue. That was a total surprise. We were partly relieved and had more to think about. The final decision has not been made on his treatment but he's hoping to go home today. His heart is in a normal rhythm and he's not in any pain. Please continue to pray that he will be okay. Please pray for my Mom that she can handle all of this. My parents have been my rock through Jeff's illness. They have stayed with my kids and even traveled to Houston with me. I know they are already stressed to the limit.
Part 2. Why does there always have to be a part 2 for me? My sweet, dear friend Loralei got the news (2 floors up from my Daddy) that she has cancer in her lung. I was blessed to be able to be with her family a little bit yesterday in all the chaos and I had a good visit with her this morning. I love her! I hate that cancer has invaded another person! She was also in great spirits today and is brave and smart and strong. I know she has every chance in the world to beat this. She also is surrounded by lots of crazy family and friends that are full of goodness. It's all I know! I love the people in my life.
Blessing for the day:
I got to see my Aunt Kay - she's my hero! She is braver than I am and when I hugged her I tried to get as much of her strength on me as possible.
When I got home last night and was totally worn out and cried out and limp. My family put all their love on me. Jake looked right in my eyes to check me out. He said I would feel better if I watched Lava Girl with him in my bed. So I climbed in the middle right in between Gracie and Jake. They covered me up with the down comforter and got me nice and warm. With their arms around me, Gracie's sweet hair in my face, and their toes tickling my toes I fell asleep to the sound of their breathing and the feel of their heartbeats beside me. I am totally loved.
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