Posted on 11/25/2008 7:26:45 AM PST by STARWISE
Our dear friend, Snugs, from across the sea in the UK, is going through a very tough family crisis.
Her beloved Dad, Bryan, has had serious abdominal surgery and is struggling mightily in the hospital.
They're fearful that, unless he can muster the strength to cough and get his lungs working normally again, his condition will soon gravely deteriorate.
Snugs is such a dear soul who has been so kind to so many here at FR, and has SO many FRiends here.
I know she would appreciate it so very much if you would add her Dad, Bryan, to your prayers.
Lord, bring him comfort and the strength he needs to get through this post-surgical phase, guide his medical team, be with him and his loving daughter, our dear FRiend, Snugs. Bless her with wisdom to make the proper medical decisions for him. Hover near Bryan and Snugs with Your loving comfort.
Prayers up.
Prayers
Prayers, hugs and love to snugs and her dad Bryan. God bless!
My heartfelt prayers for your father and for his complete recovery.
Hoping you and your dad have had a good day today. Blessings, Joya
Prayers up for your Dad.
I wonder if there are any breathing exercises he could be doing, to help strengthen his lungs.
Yes there are but you have to be strong enough to do them as it involved very deep breathing and coughing.
He is getting daily physio to do this.
Major setback yesterday he aspirated they think on the feeding tube but it may have been jelly, ice cream or even the water but they did discover that the feeding tube had become dislodged so it was likely that reason.
Dad was very distressed and both chest infection and temperature were very bad also it appears he has developed heartburn.
He was so poorly last night I stayed up the hospital and slept in a chair next to his bed neither he or me slept at all. He then crashed out about 9.00am this morning.
The plan for today is to gradually introduce sips of water if he tolerates that then maybe mashed up food and new feeding (NG) tube will be inserted this afternoon after which they may actually xray it to check it is in the right place and put him on the feed overnight.
Prayers asked that he can pick up again from this major set back up especially as it has once again disrupted the building his strength up as the eating has been interrupted.
Can you give the dose the update
God’s Blessings on all.
Praying, praying, praying for you both. Hugs to you.
Please see snugs’ update at #109 and send your replies to her.
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I’m so so sorry to hear of this setback, snugs.
Sending prayers that our Almighty Father brings the increased strength and aid to your dear father, Bryan, so that he can breathe and get the nourishment he needs now to enable recovery and healing.
Lord, we plead for Your Divine help and mercy for Bryan, which he needs so badly. Please be with snugs ... that her health will remain strong and she will be guided with Your mercy to right decisions.
Wrapping my arms in spirit around you, dear FRiend.
(((((snugs)))))
Still praying.
Prayers continue....
Praying specifically about the complications you mentioned that are hindering your dad’s progress, snugs.
May God bless and keep him in His loving, merciful, providence; give him strength, and help him to overcome this and be restored to good health.
Praying for your strength and well-being too. Take care.
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All my prayers snugs.
Prayers throughout the day for strength snugs.
Prayers are with you and your father. Hoping for a comfortable day for him.
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