GLP, I humbly ask your prayers for Mrs. Louis. UPDATE: MRS. LOUIS IS HOME!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS.

Isn't that the truth! Thank you for your prayers for her.

Okay, so she may need surgery tomorrow and this thread has had its emotional highs and lows so here is some humor I feel I must add to 'lighten the room'.

This was outside in the courtyard out my wife's window. Who puts a twenty foot tall statue of a giraffe positioned so that it's looking into a patient's room!?!?!?

The nurse and her were laughing yesterday when I told the nurse she could have fun if she is assigned to the patient in the room beside Mrs. Louis' and they freak out seeing that looking in the window when they open the blinds.

The nurse could say "What do you mean a giraffe is looking in your window? There is nothing outside but trees and tables."

:Giraffe1:

There is also a life-sized mama elephant with baby in the same courtyard. They had peacocks in a different one when I was there a decade ago, but they died of old age and were never replaced.

What are the saying the MRI showed?

hope it is the will of Prime Creator for you both to heal fully through this and draw closer TO ONE ANOTHER and Prime Creator and understand and willingly follow / abide by the will of Prime Creator as a result of this situation

no fear
no evil
no death
no aging
no disease
no compromise

giraffes are so majestic and beautiful, as are elephants, as are peacocks, as are all Prime Creators creations ... may Creator restore and return those peacocks immediately

may it be Creator's will to grant your wife a miracle healing as a testament to EVERLASTING LIFE, NO DEATH, NO AGING, and PERFECTION

SO YOU BOTH and others SEE FULLY

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... when she starts coming out of the anesthesia she should breath deeply ... it should speed her coming out of it ...
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... it did for me ...
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I'm at my office ATM, and Mrs. Louis has texted she is being moved to a room in the cardiac suite as it now appears the open-heart surgery is on the table. I'll post updates as I learn more. I'll be back at the hospital in about two hours ~ 5:00 PM US EST 24 April.

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Mrs. Louis' heart surgery is delayed. They are doing a catheterization NOW, followed by an MRI which may be today or tomorrow, so her surgery is postponed possibly until Thursday.

They wish to be evaluate all avenues before beginning any cardiac surgical procedure so they will obtain better imaging of her heart to insure they are indeed seeing a clot and not a muscular thickening in one side. This will also give a better view into where any possible opening between chambers is located and will allow them to determine the best course of action to follow be it surgery or blood thinners if the Cath and MRI show surgery to not be necessary,

Please know your prayers are not wasted; indeed the doctors are being guided to seek further information before proceeding. God I'm sure is guiding them to the correct conclusions and decisions.

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I know that the collective will and prayer of GLP'ers can and does work tremendous good, I'm asking your prayer help for Mrs. Louis as she has been hospitalized since Monday for intestinal bleeding which they have yet to find but today she developed a blood clot in her left leg femoral artery.

She has been rushed to surgery as they need to remove the blood clot. The procedure is starting presently.

She is at one of the top hospitals in the country so she has the best medical staff treating her, but arterial clots are especially dangerous.

I ask you please take a moment to include her in prayer for health, a successful surgery, and the determination of and cure for her clot and bleeding.

Thank you all and God Bless you.

A snuggly mouse for her comfort. God be with you both



O'sCookie

Was that long ago?

Glad to hear you both slept. For a cute surprise, maybe bring her a little stuffed giraffe. I know adults should be immune to the endearing effects off stuffed animals but they work well for me so maybe for others too. Kind a sentiment that says that you are there with her even when you are not. A reminder of sorts so she doesn't feel so afraid when you are forced to go to work.

Prayers continue

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Me too...not the right place to ask but what kind of surgery?

Beautiful idea, Louis...We are all "little kids" inside.
aren't we. Having something to cradle will make her feel
more grounded. She will think of your's and God's perfect
love as she hugs her fuzzy toy. A wonderful idea.

:MeANDbinki:


O'sCookie

Thanks, those are my grand babies, she hugs her brother rather aggressively lol

Heavenly Father,

Please take the surgeon’s hands and guide them. Please give the surgeon the blessing of your divine guidance, make his eyes alert, his hands skillful, and his mind quick and focused. Please give the surgery team the strength, expertise, and tenacity for a successful surgery. Please help the patient to be strong and have a quick and pain free recovery, a long and joyful life, and many beautiful memories to come. May the Lord bless this family.

In Jesus’s name

Amen

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... when she starts coming out of the anesthesia she should breath deeply ... it should speed her coming out of it ...
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... it did for me ...
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Heavenly Father,

Please take the surgeon’s hands and guide them. Please give the surgeon the blessing of your divine guidance, make his eyes alert, his hands skillful, and his mind quick and focused. Please give the surgery team the strength, expertise, and tenacity for a successful surgery. Please help the patient to be strong and have a quick and pain free recovery, a long and joyful life, and many beautiful memories to come. May the Lord bless this family.

In Jesus’s name

Amen

Prayers for Mrs Louis & you!

Hnag in there, my friend. Leave the heavy lifting to God.

Waiting for your PM update.

Prayers ongoing.

prayed, steady recovery

Wishing your wife and you the best!

Glad to hear you both slept. For a cute surprise, maybe bring her a little stuffed giraffe. I know adults should be immune to the endearing effects off stuffed animals but they work well for me so maybe for others too. Kind a sentiment that says that you are there with her even when you are not. A reminder of sorts so she doesn't feel so afraid when you are forced to go to work.

Prayers continue

My prayers are for you. Yes. You. You're an amazing soul. As long as she has you as a friend, a true friend, she has been blessed. That's what it's all about...in her lifetime, she has the love of you..Goodness, that's such a lovely blessing..

OMG, what a precious picture. I love mice and rats. Amazing little creatures with a bad rap.

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Beautiful idea, Louis...We are all "little kids" inside.
aren't we. Having something to cradle will make her feel
more grounded. She will think of your's and God's perfect
love as she hugs her fuzzy toy. A wonderful idea.


O'sCookie

Yes! And a blanket from home! There is no shame in a fuzzy Wuzzie! Especially the when it helps you.

They’re beautiful! Bet they give you lots of joy. Enjoy.

Very nice prayer. I will as well.

Know you’re getting lots of helpful advice here so I’ll add my 2cts. May be a bit late but I am what they call a hard stick as well. When I was hospitalized they sent an anesthesiologist to numb areas so they could put line in etc. Made it easier for them in long run not being in pain. Again take care of yourself too and no need to respond. Praying all goes well with the best possible outcome.

Now I know for the next time. Thanks. Hope everything is going well Louis.

Hi Louis, just checking in to give you and Mrs. Louis a hug, catch up on the latest developments, and let you know that we are still here behind you two, praying for your strength and a successful outcome.

I love the idea of a little stuffed giraffe for Ella! Have you checked out the hospital gift shop? They may have little stuffed animals, maybe even some giraffes.

Tell Sue she is in my prayers.

Yes! And a blanket from home! There is no shame in a fuzzy Wuzzie! Especially the when it helps you.

What a nice idea! A giraffe and her favorite blankie - I would love that if I were there. Such nice thoughts from lovely people for Mrs. Louis.

Louis, praying for her, and for you, and the kitties and the unexpected "pet". May you all do very well and soon be home again happily and in good health.