The first procedure well. They did a kidney embolization and the original plan was to embolize one artery , the right real artery . They ended are you up having to do a total of 4 vessels. But, everything went well and Tom s resting comfortably with a PCA pump, this is a pain control button he pushes when he needs more medicine.
His nurse in the Recovery room was Wendy, Sam from Bentcils girlfriend. So - Tom was happy to see a friendly face.
All of Tom's siblings, even Bob his brother from PA are here along with his dad. James,Tonya, and Cindi have been with me all day and Brad will be joining us tomorrow . Stan Martin from Bourbonnais drove over to be with us and several fiends from church have stopped by - so we have been well supported.
The kids and I ave felt your prayers. God has been faithful to get us to this day and has supplied our needs for today. Thank you for your heartfelt prayer!
Tomorrow is the big day! One of us will try to post tomorrow evening. Surgery starts at 7:30 and could take are you up to 8 hours. Blessings to all!
Debbie
Glad to hear the first phase is over. We have multiple prayer chains working on your behalf and are thinking, hoping and praying for all of you! Thank you for keeping us all updated. Can't wait to hear good news tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers will be with you throughout the day. Sending my love!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the good news. We have Tom on our prayer list and my parents have him on the prayer list at their church as well. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers often. Can't wait to hear the good news after today!
ReplyDeleteJeremy & Tammy Fuesler and boys
From Jules Scheck. A Hebrew prayer for Tom.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord who blessed our ancestor and Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and our Matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah..
Bless and heal our loved one Tom Drake who is ill.
May the Holy Blessed One overflow with compassion upon Tom;
To restore him,
To heal him,
To Strengthen Him,
To enliven him.
The Lord will send him, speedily,
a complete healing --
healing of the soul and healing of the body --
along with all the ill, among the people of all humankind,
soon,
speedily,
without delay,
and let us all say: Amen!
Debbie, We are thinking of you and Tom and are with you in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Tom and Debbie
ReplyDeleteThe Todd family sends love and prayers, we cannot wait to see our wonderful neighbors back home. Bill calls each day to check on Tom. We look forward to welcoming you home.
The Todds