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Digest - 20 Jan 2006 to 21 Jan 2006 (#2006-23)

Sat, 21 Jan 2006

There are 7 messages totalling 281 lines in this issue.

Topics of the day:

  1. Ger's on Fox :)
  2. PRAYER: Update (Son/Cardiac) And I've No Idea How To.......... (4)
  3. Beta reader of NNPacker persuasion needed
  4. PRAYER: Son Being Moved to CARDIAC Unit Right Now

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Date:    Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:19:28 -0500
From:    Forever Knight Tales <fknight420@c.......>
Subject: Re: Ger's on Fox :)

That, I liked, it was so cool and mysteious.


Don't trade a treasure
for an empty box.
www.ForeverKnight.5u.com
www.AngusGrady.50megs.com

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Date:    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:09:46 EST
From:    Billie Lee Williams <McCelt2003@a.......>
Subject: PRAYER: Update (Son/Cardiac) And I've No Idea How To..........

.................say THANK YOU for such an overwhelming response, so I will
just say thank you and GOD BLESS you all............ I got a lot of requests
for "updates," so here we go:

(By the way, I read my post/request when I got home and after I read all the
responses; I found my son's murmur/condition when he was in the 8th grade, so
that was long before '99, and his birthday is in MAY, not June....typing too
fast, under duress, I suppose, and I charged in there and MADE them let me
in....; I didn't have to work that hard at it once he was out of the ER)

Again, if you are getting this more than once, or don't think you are
supposed to be getting it at all, I apologize.  I cannot say "thank you" loudly
or long enough for the kindness and genuine caring that has hit my mailbox
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{big hugs!!!!}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}  I will try to answer
everyone individually, I promise!!

My son was released last night, and is at his home with his fiance now.  I
watched (and heard) the ECHO.  In my head I kept going "OHMIGOD." The things the
Tech (they requested her because she is the best, I was told) was capturing
and saving were the very things that were *making* me go "Oh my God, this means
surgery."  I saw increased damage to the valve that lets blood out of his
heart, I saw an increased "flow gradient," meaning his heart has to work too
hard, I saw increased "backwash," (Aortic Insufficiency), though it remains
mild.
I had to sit there quietly and not let on.

When it was done he decided "I have been here THIS long I might as well wait,"
but he did ask me "What did you see that shouldn't be there."  I told him as
truthfully as I could: "I am not a Cardiologist," "I could not see the
NUMBERS on the flow gradient," "I am not qualified or allowed to diagnose, let's
just wait for the Cardiologist's report," and he didn't push me any further.

When the Internal Medicine Doc came in to tell us the CHIEF of Cardiology (they
chose her as well, due to how rare the condition is) would be reading it and
her (Chief's) specialty is Echocardiography (Hurrah), he was given the choice of
waiting a few hours, as the Chief was in the ER with a patient.... or going
home, and the Doc turned first to my son and then to me (even though my son is
well of age).  My son and his fiance turned to me.  I finally said: "I saw and
heard the Echo, it is my recommendation that you wait for the
interpretation......."  I got ZERO argument.  Huh, how about that.  His fianc=E9 is studying to
be Registered Nurse, by the way.....  My son will take my word over the
grandest specialist in the Land; dunno if it is titles/letters or M--O--M, or
both <mini grin>; probably mostly "Mom."

Once the thing was read, it said exactly what I expected it to say, flow
gradient has increased by leaps and bounds, and had he *passed out,* (they said)
rather than just becoming dizzy, they would not be letting him go.  It is time
for him to think about surgery, sooner rather than later.  He sees a Cardiologist
on Tuesday (we picked that day b/c it is a male, he feels more comfortable, and
I happen to know he is a BETTER Cardiologist; this is Kaiser we are dealing
with, but there is no choice at the point--if there were surgery, it would
be at UCSF or Stanford, Kaiser does not do this procedure, thank GOD).  What
they did not figure out was the chest pain, because his other Cardiac tests
were all normal.  I have scoured this report repeatedly, though, and I think
MAYBE I have (only *maybe*).

The valve (Pulmonic) that lets oxygenated blood back into the heart is slightly
compromised and has backwash.  The Internal Med Doc freely admitted she is
not at all able to interpret Echo results.  My son was having trouble taking a
deep breath, and the chest pain would worsen.  I could be spitting in the
wind, but this particular valve could be the culprit.

In the middle of all this "waiting," while he was asleep---I somehow managed
to accomplish and, I guess, I PASSED my final interview with the COO for the
job I have been after.  That may sound COLD, but if my son has to have this
surgery, the Short and Long Term Disability his company offers won't quite cover
it for him and he will need some financial assistance; so, I need the job.
The next step is some more panel stuff with HR and the Boss at the Facility.  I
believe they are making a final decision on Monday--or, it could have been
made, I am not clear.

My son is completely terrified, he did not expect to hear these results (I
did, and he had an ECHO scheduled, on his own for February; I am glad I was
there to hear them WITH HIM this way instead of him hearing them by *himself,*
though his fiance would have been there, I, no bragging intended, have the savvy
that she does not yet have, she is still taking prerequisites).  I educated
myself on this rare condition, obviously for the sake of my son and what it
would mean for him.  He has to stop doing his long runs and his super mountain
bike rides. They force his cardiac output up too high, make his heart work too
hard, etc.; he isn't too happy about that.  The Doc and I explained why; he
understands, and his Fiance will keep reminding him; GOD Bless that girl....
.....

Thank you for ALL Prayers, I cannot say it enough.  Please continue, there is
a ways to go.  He will want to put it off as long as he can--the surgery I
mean.

God Bless You All, (Billie-Lee) Billie-Lee Williams RN, Ph.D. "Oh, Divine
Master grant that I may never seek, not so much to be consoled as to console, not
so much to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love with all my
heart.  Amen."  Saint Francis

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Date:    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:15:52 EST
From:    Billie Lee Williams <McCelt2003@a.......>
Subject: Re: PRAYER: Update (Son/Cardiac) And I've No Idea How To..........

Sorry, don't know why all the =20's are in there; that hasn't happened in a
while; I don't know how to clean it up; any advice appreciated.....

What a mess, on such a long post...........

Apologies,
(Billie-Lee) Billie-Lee Williams, RN, Ph.D.
"Oh, Divine Master grant that I may never seek, not so much to be consoled as
to console, not so much to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to
love with all my heart.  Amen."  Saint Francis

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Date:    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 06:42:06 -0800
From:    phylis sullivan <phylis_s_2000_2001@y......>
Subject: Re: PRAYER: Update (Son/Cardiac) And I've No Idea How To..........

Prayers are continuing for you and your son and his fiance.  He has a tough
road ahead of him, actually all of you do.  Phylis

Billie Lee Williams <McCelt2003@a.......> wrote:
Thank you for ALL Prayers, I cannot say it enough. Please continue, there is
a ways to go. He will want to put it off as long as he can--the surgery I
mean.




Phylis (Knightfilli) N&NPacker, Knightie, Dark Knightie
phylis_s_2000_2001@y......
http://www.geocities.com/phylis_s_2000_2001/phylis_poetry_homepage.html
"Evil...is a metaphysical condition."  Nick Knight


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Date:    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:51:57 -0500
From:    "E. Gaughen" <rhiannonsw1@e.......>
Subject: Re: PRAYER: Update (Son/Cardiac) And I've No Idea How To..........

Hi Billie - Lee,

I'm so sorry for your son's recent development but if it helps at all my
husband John was born with Tetrology of Fallot - This is a rare condition
also that involves 8 things wrong with the heart ( I think 8 ).  He's now 42
years old has had 4 open heart surgery's to repair it. He had have an Aortic
valve replaced due to the VSD repair they did.  Point is he is not supposed
to be here !  They said he wouldn't live this long.  He's got liver problems
mainly due to the tricuspid valve backwash but we are just taking one day at
a time and enjoying life the best we can.

It's scary for your son but he's strong and can handle it he's come this far
right?

All my Love and Light to you and your family,

Rev. Elizabeth A Gaughen
Reiki Master

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Date:    Sun, 22 Jan 2006 02:11:12 +0800
From:    eruve erundun <eruveerundun@y.......HK>
Subject: Beta reader of NNPacker persuasion needed

Hi there,

It's been awhile since I've been on list. I'm on the
last leg of a NN story and am dying for a beta reader.

If anyone is interested please contact me off list at
eruveerundun@y.......hk

I only said NN persuasion as I wouldn't want any
Cousins to choke on the mush. ;)

Ell Hase

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Date:    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:08:46 -0800
From:    VADC <freedom_bandit@y......>
Subject: Re: PRAYER: Son Being Moved to CARDIAC Unit Right Now

Best wishes. I'm sure he'll do fine.

  Delurking After a Wee Hours Call.............; For Listmates, I continue to
read, pray for/to all prayer requests on all lists, as I said in response to a
prayer request on the Knights of the Cross (KOC) List during what was now
"last night."


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