Thursday, March 19, 2009

Prayers for an Open Heart


One week ago, my husband Jim went in for an exploratory procedure but was immediately scheduled for open-heart surgery.

While Jim was in surgery, I spent time in solitude praying for his swift and sure recovery. After seven and one-half hours in the operating room, he was brought into intensive care. His voice was low but sure. His heart was full of love.

He is now up and walking, exercising, and soon ready to return home! My prayers have been answered and I give thanks!

(The colored A is from Dover's Floral Alphabet Coloring Book by Leslie Tillett which helped me through the day.)
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15 comments:

  1. Caron at Michigan QuiltsMarch 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    What a blessing to have him healing and on the road to recovery! So glad to hear things turned out well.

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  2. KelleyMarch 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    That must have been so scary. I couldn't be happier that things are going well ! I'll add you to my prayers tonight :-)

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  3. Paula & SkipMarch 21, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I am so glad for your husbands fast recovery. Wish you both all the best. Paula

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  4. ShelleyMarch 21, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Many prayers for your husband to have a speedy recovery!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    I hope for a speedy and uneventful recovery for your husband. xo, suzy

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  6. Sarah SullivanMarch 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Oh hon - I'm so glad he is doing well!!! Hugs to you both!!! Sarah

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  7. ChristineMarch 21, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    I don't know how but I missed this post. I'm so sorry I missed it. I'm at my laptop so much that I usually se your post within an hour or to of when you post.

    I'm so glad he is doing better. I've had 2 heart surgeries (bypass and transplant). My second surgery was so much easier to recover from. I think they are getting better at it. With the first one, my sternam hurt for 9 months. With the last one, it was only a couple of months before it wasn't hurting anymore.

    God bless you and I'm praying for you and your husbund.

    Lot's of love,
    Christine

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  8. JuliaMarch 21, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Best wishes that your Dh continues to make a good recovery..
    That must have been a very anxious and scary time for you...
    best wishes Julia ♥

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  9. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 22, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Thank you all so much for sending love and prayers. When Jim is back home (early this week, they predict) I will be able to do some blogging again. Miss you all and appreciate your support!!!

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  10. WildflowerhouseMarch 22, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    I am so glad that things went well. Please take care of yourself too. Sharon

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  11. LaurieMarch 22, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I hope his recovery is quick and painless! Take good care.

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  12. Summer GypsyMarch 22, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Hi Coralie,
    I am so glad that your husband is doing so well. I am have missed you, too! May Jim's recovery be speedy!!!
    Hugs,
    Marilyn

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  13. Terri Lee TakacsMarch 23, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Our Dear Lord surely hears and answers our prayers! So thankful with you on the great news!
    Terri

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  14. AnnieMarch 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I'm so glad that you and Jim are coming through this so well. It's so frightening but you both caught it in time with the timely visit to the doctor.

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  15. Quilting For LessMarch 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Wishing your husband a speedy recovery! Prayer is powerful! Susan

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