Richard had a second ultrasound or to put it properly a Transesophageal echo on his heart on Tuesday and they said that the hole in his heart was bigger than they origanlly thought so they want to get it fixed as soon as possible. He is scheduled for the repair procedure on March 6th. they will put a device like this one in the hole to plug it up like a dam. It is called an AMPLATZER Septal Occluder, hmm I'll never remember that name. If all goes well he will only have to stay one day but if they find that he also has artery blockages they will stop the procedure and reschedule him for bypass surgery. I don't think that I am ready for this, I told him that he better not make me a widow now.
On a lighter note my nephew Jordan Bracken has just received his missions call to the Tulsa Oklahoma Mission. Richard's son Jonathan served there and on of the Van Rij boys, I think it was Mathew served there. they both had great missions and I know that Jordan will to.
Mindy congrats on graduating this spring, we are looking forward to being there. Your on your way lady.
Well everyone keep in touch, no leaves comments so I can't tell if anyone is visiting, so leave a line or two from time to time.
I keep posting Richard's progress, everyone please remember him in your prayers, please and thank you.
Joyce tell Richard that Dylan and I send our thoughts and prayers and keep us posted! Love Brenda and Dylan
ReplyDeleteJoyce I'm sorry that I have been slacking on keeping in touch. You and Richard are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for thinking of me. I am so excited to graduate. I will be sending out invitations for our Senior Exhibit and Graduation. I would love for you guys to make it to them if you can.
All our Love
Paul and Mindy