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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ 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." ------------------------------ End of FORKNI-L Digest - 20 Jan 2006 to 21 Jan 2006 (#2006-23) **************************************************************
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