Dec

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Long night




I wasn’t sure if I was going to even post today, but I decided I need to.  I spent the night with my 5 year old nephew, after my brother was taken by ambulance to the hospital.  He had a heart attack, at the age of 38. 

It was scary, I was there when the paramedics came and am so glad that my nephew slept through the whole thing.  They took him to our smaller local hospital but ended up moving him to a larger  hospital in the next town, so they can run some tests.

Based on my conversation with the doctor last night,  he’ll probably need to be on medication but hopefully no surgery.  My family has a history of heart disease, my dad had his first heart attack at 36. 

I’m worried, but hopeful, for my brother.  But things like this also make me turn inward, and look at what I need to do to take care of myself better, to be healthier.  When I finally got to lie down for a couple of hours this morning, my mind kept coming back to how blessed I am.

I’m going to be at the hospital most of the day, but as soon as my kids get home from school, those boys are getting hugged.  Love your family today.

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    14 Responses to “Long night”

      1
        Robyns Online World on December 19th, 2008 10:49 am

        Sending lots of positive thoughts for you, your brother, and family.

      2
        mary on December 19th, 2008 3:12 pm

        Oh no. I’m sending you all the best vibes and prayers I can. All will work out just fine.

      3
        Karen R on December 19th, 2008 4:35 pm

        You and your family are in my prayers.

      4
        tami lewis on December 19th, 2008 4:57 pm

        praying and praising God your brother is doing as well as he is

      5
        Janet F on December 19th, 2008 6:34 pm

        I pray that your brother will be okay.

      6
        Mikki on December 19th, 2008 11:12 pm

        You and your family will be in my prayers this night. Keep us posted.

      7
        Nancy J. on December 20th, 2008 12:08 am

        You and your family are in my prayers.

      8
        melanie on December 20th, 2008 9:02 am

        Sending lots of postitive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

      9
        Sheri on December 20th, 2008 9:39 am

        Thank you all for the kind thoughts and prayers, it really means a lot. I will post an update when I get a chance, but for now he’s still in the hospital. They’re running more tests because they think there’s more going on than just the heart problems, but he is stable and will hopefully just need medication.

        Thank you again.

      10
        Shelly on December 20th, 2008 12:25 pm

        You and your family are in my thoughts.

      11
        Melisa on December 20th, 2008 5:28 pm

        I’m so sorry this happened. I’ll be sending good vibes your way.

      12
        Shawna on December 20th, 2008 11:38 pm

        I’m so sorry that happened to your brother, but I am glad he will not need surgery. I pray that he makes a full recovery! God bless each of you. :0)

      13
        Michele on December 21st, 2008 3:26 am

        I just wanted to tell you that I’m very sorry to hear about your brother, and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

        Thanks so much!!
        Michele R.(CA)
        luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
        Butterfly Whispers

      14
        Donna T. on December 21st, 2008 5:45 pm

        This is the worst time of year, for hospital visits. (Actually…there is no good time…) Sure hope he is able to continue to stay healthy, with medication.
        Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!!