We were supposed to be in Denver right now but at 4:30 am John woke me up and told me he was having chest pains and that he needed to go to the hospital. When we got there he was immediately diagnosed as having a heart attack. They took him right to the cardiac catherization lab and began a procedure to stop the attack. They were successful at opening the 100% clogged artery and put in a stint to keep it open. Thank God we did not get on that airplane. No telling what the outcome would have been if we did.He will be in the hospital for another 3 days at least. They need to go back in and open another clogged artery but wanted to wait until he was over the initial attack to attempt it. So, probably on Monday they will to the other procedure.
He is resting comfortably now and when I left the hospital he had eaten dinner, wanted a snack, and was sitting up in a chair watching the Tiger's on TV.
Please join me in praying for his speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Sue
Oh Sue, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I'm praying for a speedy and full recovery. So thankful he got immediate help.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby had open heart surgery in Oct. Came out of nowhere. He is doing so well today and very active. We had just flown back from CA and were home only a day and a half. God is good!
We are originally from MI (Sterling Hts. area) but now live SC. We still keep up with the Tigers and Red Wings!
Take care!
Sue,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you all.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
XOXO
Cathy
Thank goodness you got to the hospital in time! Blessings to yuor husband, please keep us informed. Prayers are with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteYou have my thoughts and prayers at this time -- for a speedy recovery for your husband, and nerves of steel for YOU. yes, thank goodness you hadn't yet left home.
ReplyDeleteAll best wishes to you both,
Cass
Oh Sue, I am so sorry to hear this! But I am so Thankful that you all was not on that plane! Please know that you and Hubby will be in my prayers!!! Nancy
ReplyDeleteSue, I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is ill. I rejoice with you that it happened before you left for Denver. God truly has His hand on our lives and takes care of us.
ReplyDeleteI will be remembering you and your husband, praying for strength and a soon recovery.
In Christ's Love,
Andrea
oh my dear friend ...
ReplyDeleteI was not going to blog tonight, but something me to open the laptop.
You are such a strong woman ... let God be your portion.
You will BOTH be in my prayers forever and ever.
Believe me I know the thots and emotions you are feeling and facing.
You can email me ANYTIME for prayers and support.
Father, God ... please give my friend and sister the strength and peace she needs to be sustained thru this moment in her life.
Thank you for the peace that faces all understanding....Amen
Thank the Lord you all went to the hospital when you did! I will definitely say a prayer for him. Please keep us posted. (HUGS)
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Sandra
Sue, I am so sorry to hear about his heart attack. Thankfully you were able to get to the hospital fast. It is wonderful that the doctors were able to get the artery open and place the stint. I will keep him in prayer for a complete and speedy recovery. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThe Lord truly is mindful of you and John. His timing is perfect...thank goodness you didn't get on that plane.
ReplyDeleteModern medicines and techniques are a wonderful thing. And so is good old fashioned heart felt prayers. You are both in mine.
Try to get some rest.
Hi Sue - I work in this area of medicine & it looks like your swift response has certainly given John a good outcome. Balloon angioplasty & stents are very powerful & wonderful treatments & if the Drs. say were 100% succesful in reopening the artery, that is fantstic news. Now John needs to adhere to all their advice re lifestyle to ensure his stent remains patent & he is still giving you 'grief' when he's 100! All the best to you both.
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
I am so sorry to hear that, Sue! But so thankful you weren't on the plane....I will be praying for John's speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry he had this attack but so thankful for stents...they work so so good. My hubby has had 2 and he is just doing so good. I know your John will, too.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you both...
I know you are scared! I will include you all in my prayers. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness. This gave me chills, I am so afraid of one day this happening around here, my husband is so stubborn...I will keep your husband in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness is right, you were able to get him to the hospital in time and were not in a plane.....Praying.
I will keep you and yours close to my heart in prayer.
ReplyDeleteOh Sue! I'm so sorry. How very fortunate that you were able to get to the hospital and that you had doctors who were able to take care of the problem. My Hubbs had a triple bypass about five years ago....scary too. YES!! I will pray for you and your husband right now.
ReplyDeleteComforting hugs,
Spencer
Prayers for you and your DH.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts. I'm so glad you made it to the hospital quickly and that he has a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh Sue, Im so happy for a higher power and that your have a husband that was smart. So many people in a hurry and with things going on just chalk it up as bad ingestion.
ReplyDeleteMy brother just went in with bad pain and they found scars where he had had a Heart attack and he said he knew when it happened. He had to pull off the road it was so bad. He is so hard headed.This time they went in and did the stint. We are lucky to have him.
Thanks God you were home and did the right thing.For some reason I feel you have one strong man and I know it will all come out great.
Thoughts and prayers,Brenda
I am so sorry to hear that, Thank God you guys went and they caught it though! I'll say a prayer for you! Jen
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes for a positive outcome and speedy recovery for your husband... Sue
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for your husband's complete recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh My, Sue thank the dear Lord that you went straight to the hospital. You know, sweetie, that you and John are on the top of my prayers! I hope and pray that all hubby's medical needs are met swiftly. Keep me posted as I know know things can change. Stay positive and strong, as I know you are! Dear husband needs you, I just picture you sitting there by his bedside. Sounds like he has some great and positive reports early on.
ReplyDeletexoxo!!
Lamp Tramp
Sue, I am sorry to hear this about your hubby, I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and wish hubby a very speedy and full recovery, hugs, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteI am sure God had a hand in making sure the two of you did not get on that plane. I am so glad he is up and resting comfortably. Don't forget to take care of yourself. You both will be in my prayers for strength and recovery.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you both in my prayers and I am so thankful that he is feeling so much better already. I will also pray for a speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda :)
Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband, but thankful he got help in time! My husband had a heart attack 4 years ago and had a stent implanted at the age of 42. I pray that John has a good recovery!
ReplyDeleteSheryl
checking in on you dear one.
ReplyDeleteI will be excited when you post an update.
I am so sorry to hear this, but so thankful the Lord goes before us and protects us.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying he's feeling better every day and also for you as you go through this with him.
Our God is mighty and awesome in His love for us!
Thank you everyone for all your prayers and well wishes. I see that many of you have gone through similar situations and I so appreciate hearing your stories.
ReplyDeleteOur God is indeed a mighty God. I am so greatful for the many things that He worked together for good under these horific circumstances. For the way my 'des de dodel' (very poor spelling of the Italian word for hard headed) husband immediately new he should go to the hospital. For the way his cardiologist arrived safely at the hospital after driving 110 miles an hour to get there. For the way we arrived safely with me driving 95 mph to get there. For the way the surgeon made the right call to open up the right artery that was clogged 100% shut, and on and on.
John has to be in the hospital until Wednesday. He is feeling fine and doing well but needs to be monitored closely to make sure his heart is not over exerted until they can go in and open up the other artery that is 80% blocked. They plan to do that procedure on Tuesday so he should be able to come home on Wednesday barring any further complications.
Again I thank all of you for your kindness. Bloggers rock!
Hugs, God bless, and much love,
Sue
Sue, Thank goodness your precious husband wasn't on that plane! Prayers are being said for him (and you) right now, and I will lift him up in my church prayer tomorrow. May God give you strength to handle all of this and prayers will also be said for the physicians treating him!
ReplyDeleteSue, I've tried to leave an encouraging comment for you...tried last night and again tonight. No luck! God bless--and you and your husband are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSue, thinking of you. God bless...
ReplyDeleteI will have you in my prayers-
ReplyDeleteI know how hard this can all be.
Keep a tight rein,
Laura
Sue, Thank God John's chest pains began before you took off in that plane. Covering him, and you, in prayer.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sher
Oh, I am so glad that you paid such close attention to how he was feeling instead of brushing it off.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my prayers.
I am so sorry to read this, but so glad you were able to quickly get him to the hospital. I am praying and will be adding you and your husband to my prayer list. laurie
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to both of you and for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Bless your heart--and John's too! I'm so glad that you got to the hospital promptly. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way! I am glad you were able to get to the hopsital and that they were able to stop it and get a stent in before there was damage. Continued prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSue, Hope your husband is doing much better! My thoughts and prayers are with you both! :) ~big hugs, Rhonda
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I'm so sorry to hear this. Yes of course prayers..prayers...prayers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rose
I just started reading your blog, for the design inspiration, about a week ago and haven't commented yet, but wanted to let you know that I'll be praying for your John! And for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Sarah
Sending heart-felt prayers and love to you and your husband. God bless.
ReplyDeleteWith warm thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery,
Maureen
Thanks again for all your prayers. I cut the heck out of my little finger this morning so it is hard to type but I wanted to let you know that John is doing alright, very ready to be out of the hospital but physically OK. He is scheduled to have his procedure at 1PM. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for all the prayers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sue
Thank you all for your prayers and messages. John had the procedure yesterday and came through it very well. Today they released him from the hospital and we are home now.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for all the love that came our way through this ordeal.
Hugs,
Sue
Dear Sue, I hope all is going well with John- I'm sure all will be ok. So good to hear from you. Good to be back. I buy roses from Pickering in Canada, Vintage Gardens in California and Heirloom Roses in Oregon mainly. Sometimes Costo, Lowes or Home Depot have a few. I'm off to catch up on your blog. Best Wishes for John's speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteSue I've just been thinking about you and your husband. I sure hope he is recovering.
ReplyDeleteI came by to leave you a message to let you know I am still praying for you, and I was so glad to see the message from you and the good news. I'll keep you on my prayer list though. laurie
ReplyDeleteHow is John doing Sue?
ReplyDeleteSue, I just saw your note. I'm so glad to hear that John is doing well. Just know that I'm thinking and praying for you both.
ReplyDeleteLove, Keri
OH Sue, I am so sorry, but then so thankful that you guys got in and it was caught right away, what a blessing! I will pray for you both to get out of the hospital soon and back home happy and healthy!
ReplyDeleteYour hubby looks like Clark Gable BTW...
XO,
Donna Lynn