Monday, March 23, 2009

I am discouraged. We met with the gastroendicrinologist (GI) following the procedure. He was able to locate the ulcer that caused the bleeding in the first place. This is the location that was stopped on Saturday (nothing short of a miracle). The ulcer is the side of a golf ball and the risk that it will begin to bleed again is greater than 50%. This is cause for alarm because the bleeding puts my dad at great risk.

Right now the GI and surgical team are consulting to weigh the risk of surgery vs. the risk of the ulcer bleeding again. We are assuming that we will hear updates on this decision in the coming hours.

To bring hope to my discouragement I wanted to share a Bible verse sent to me by our friend Greg.

"The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."We know that all things work together for good, for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose."...
Romans 8:26-28, NRSV

-Barbara
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Dear Dwight, Sue, Christine, Barbara, Mark, and Nathan,

    We continue to pray, through our tears and shock, that God continues to heal and protect Dwight. We pray that God will continue to give you, waiting at Dwight's side, courage and strength, in Christ's Name.

    Love, Tom & Judy Ebright

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  2. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    We are thinking of you and praying for all.
    Love to all, John and Maria

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  3. JanMarch 23, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    So many are praying for you. I hope you can feel it.
    Jan and Dan Strom

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  4. Mr. SihweilMarch 23, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I completely understand how one day is normal and the next is a nightmare adventure. I pray he recovers fully and that he will be back up and running in a short time.

    While you are praying, note what is one poets vision of God:

    When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, I am in the heart of God."
    Gibron Khalil Gibron
    http://tyros.leb.net/gibran/

    If this is true, that Dwight is in good hands.

    In my thoughts and prayers,
    Love Abraham and Family

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  5. MYAMarch 24, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Hi Everyone,

    We're thinking of you, praying earnestly for you, and loving you from our hearts. May God give Dwight complete healing; may your family have comfort and peace, and may the doctors have wisdom which only comes from God.

    Love to all, Mya and Norm

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  6. LauraCMarch 24, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    We are thinking of and praying so hard for Dwight and all of you. We have faith that God is watching over Dwight and He will heal him. Love, Laura, Mark & Vinny

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  7. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Hello all,
    We are always hoping for the best. Keep the faith. Stay strong. Love, Nissa and the Mechling clan

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  8. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Sue and Family,

    Know that we all are thinking of you and are praying for the most wonderful news. Stay strong.
    Lyndy and family

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