I have been trying to catch up on reading your newest posts and leaving my comments, but it seems like each time I take a step forward, life has a way of pulling me two steps back.
The night before last, we received a call from the nursing home. They had to send Sam's dad by ambulance to the hospital. Sam spent the entire night in the ER, and by the next day, his dad was finally admitted, and was able to get into a room. The doctors discovered that his bile duct is blocked, his gallbladder is infected and he is also dealing with colitis.
At 96 years old, surgery isn't a safe option, so this morning they are planning a procedure called an ERCP. He will have to be put under anesthesia, which carries risks at his age, but the doctors believe this is the best path forward.
I'll be at the hospital most of the day with Sam waiting for good results from this procedure his dad will be having. I will eventually catch up on my visits to each of you. In the meantime, know that I continue to lift you and your family's prayer needs up in prayer. Many of you are facing health issues of your loved ones as well..
As we all know, life has a way of reminding us how fragile and precious our days are. Thank you, dear friends, for being a part of mine. Love you all.
Love, Shug......
Shug, I'm so sorry to hear this about Sam's dad. And poor Sam having to spend the entire night in the ER. I hope the procedure works for his dad. May God wrap around you and Sam like a blanket of comfort and love, Shug, and give you both strength for all the difficult things you are going through.
ReplyDeleteSending love,
~Sheri
Lifting my prayers boldly -- for your sweet FIL and all who love him. As you know, God's got this!
ReplyDeleteDon't even worry about us. Praying for your FIL and you and Sam as you support him.
ReplyDelete⬆️⬆️⬆️. Exactly what Mari said. Just do what you need to do. Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteExtremely fragile this thing called life. And I agree with Mari and Debby. No need to worry about us. At all. Rooting for his dad and sending love and huggs your way 🤍
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so very sorry! I am praying for both him and Sam. And his doctors!!
ReplyDeleteFamily first - always! Lifting up prayers for Sam's dad.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers for all!
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you, Shug, and especially for Sam's dad. I can't believe he's 96!!! May the procedure go well for him. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI hope your father-in-law is out of pain now. It's very worrying for you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers, Shug, for you all. Real life is a real hard sometimes. The blogs will be there...take care.
ReplyDeleteOh my Shug, I'm so sorry. Praying that the procedure will help him. The aging process sure is difficult. We just have to put our Trust in Our Lord and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
ReplyDeleteSue
All the best, Shug. It's not easy being in this situation. You'll get through it. Don't worry about keeping up with the rest of us. Deep breath.
ReplyDeletePlease don't worry about reading our posts. Take care of yourself as best you can. Prayers for you and Sam and Sam's dad.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Sam's dad. Sending prayers that all goes well with the procedure.
ReplyDeleteShug, I am so sorry to hear about Sam's dad. Sending prayers your way for healing and comfort.
ReplyDeletePraying for Sam's dad, that the procedure would go well and he would have a complete and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteRest assured I am praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Shug.
Difficult times.. sending love to you and to Sam's dad. Hope all goes well for him.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteLove, Carla