Friday, October 22, 2010

I'm fine... fat, but fine.

Yes, the angiogram showed minor plaque buildup in a few places – which will be worked on through medications and diet.  I have no blockages; there is no need for stents or bypass surgery or anything like that. I have not had a heart attack. My heart works just fine! (Though there may be a certain skepticism about that among you, my gentle readers…) But its mechanical function is just fine! And thanks be to God for that!  Yes, thanks be to God! It's about the best outcome I can imagine.

The doctor said, after about a week’s recover from the procedure (they did puncture my femoral artery after all), I’d be cleared for exercise (damn it).

Seriously, I felt covered in prayer. I thank you for all of those prayers. I received wonderful cards, notes and email which I found very encouraging indeed.

I feel good. I’m continuing with my diet. We have beautiful fall weather in North Idaho. Life is good. God is great!

9 comments:

  1. Praise God!! That is truly good news! Hope your recovery is quick and goes smoothly.

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  2. Thankyou, dear God! I can only imagine your thanksgiving and relief! Now onward progress with healthful eating and exercise....you are needed for many more years....so many people love and depend on you!!

    Diane S.

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  3. Praise be to God for your wonderful news! Hallelujah! We'll miss your inspiring teaching in RCIA this year. Along with your travelogues and knowledge of history and historical Catholic places!!Our daily thoughts and prayers will continue for your good health and safe journey. With love and best wishes, Gwen K.

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  4. My prayers are answered! Thanks be to God that you are able to get on with life. Will you be returning to St. Louis? If you need someone to ride with you there, I'd be happy to help with driving and fly back home. Just let me know. Marty and I keep you in our prayers and thoughts. We're in phone book if you want help getting to St. Louis.
    Marilyn & Marty Carr

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  5. Our dear Father: We hear that you will be leaving soon for St. Louis and that you have a traveling companion. That's great! We also hear that you "look great". That's too is good. We will keep you in our prayers and hope that your weight loss will come quickly (I'm sure it will with that supplement, I was on it for a while when we lived in Calif. Meanwhile take care of yourself; you will remain in our prayers. We love you. M&M

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  6. Well Father the quick visit home is over. Time has come to get back to St. Louis and let the rest of the hard work come. You WILL overcome. We know the Lord will provide you all the strength, peace and will that is needed. We will do our best to be patient for your return. We welcome Father John in your absence but know we will mark each day of your progess off the calendar until you are home! May God keep safe during your travels and keep your heart filled with love so you wont get home sick. We know you love us "Misfits".

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  7. Have a safe trip back to St. Louis. We will miss you while you are gone, but Fr. John will keep us in line and smiling.

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  8. Father: here it is 5 November and no word from you. Don't forget us. We need to know your progress.

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  9. Father Denny: So happy to know you have a working heart. I have always known you have a big, wonderful heart.

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