Please pray for my dad

October 18, 2009 in Prayer Requests with 15 Comments

I would like to ask you to be in prayer for my dad. He had 4 mini-strokes while we were in Peru.

At 5:45 AM this morning, my sister called to say that at 1:45 AM dad had gotten up to go to the bathroom. He didn’t know where he was or what he was doing. It was nearly 5 am before the neighbor heard and answered the phone.

A nuero surgeon has been called in. It is massive bleeding on the right side and major brain swelling. I will leave right after the evening service I imagine to go to Tennessee.

Please pray for him and for the family. Thank you to each and everyone of you!

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15 Responses to “Please pray for my dad”

wagardner October 18, 2009 at 8:06 am #

Yesterday my parents celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. I didn’t get to visit but I spoke to him on the phone. He was in good spirits but really couldn’t hear me well.
wagardner October 18, 2009 at 8:12 am #

just got a text message from my sister in law, Donna:

hemorrhage is inside brain so there will be no surgery. Doctor is hoping his body will dissolve blood. Going into ICU. Damage likely permanent.
wagardner October 18, 2009 at 8:16 am #

Dad is not responsive and doesn’t pay attention. He will smile if he sees you but doesn’t talk. They think that the blood will dissolve so they are not going to do surgery.

They are lowering his pulse and blood pressure and just waiting now.

I will leave after church tonight to go to Tennessee. I will be there until we know something
Mark Tolson October 18, 2009 at 9:58 am #

We are praying!
wagardner October 18, 2009 at 1:10 pm #

Betty and I are leaving now to go on to TN. His blood pressure was 171 over 97 and pulse 114. No speech, did grip my brother’s hand but no other response.

I will post further details when we get there in 4 or 5 hours
Twyla Reese October 19, 2009 at 7:05 am #

Vicki–I believe in the power of prayer–I’ll keep your dad in mine.
Love,
Twyla
Jerrianne October 19, 2009 at 8:29 am #

We are praying for your dad.
Love,
Jerrianne, Jason, & Bethany
Betty White October 19, 2009 at 11:20 am #

Vicki, the girls and I here at Tolbert are praying for you & your father. Is there anything specific that you want us to pray about.Be safe
Becky October 20, 2009 at 8:20 am #

Vicki,
We are praying for you and your family. God Bless and comfort you all in your time of need.
becky and cafeteria staff.
Vicki October 20, 2009 at 11:48 am #

Thank you all for your kind responses. I can always count you to be there for me. I cannot wait to return to work and see you guys. Thanks for everything that you do for me everyday. Here is another website to see more personal items that my oldest brother has been posting for us. I am very thankful for my brothers, they are being there for my parents when I cannot. please keep praying.

austingardner.net

Check out this website.
kim October 22, 2009 at 11:47 am #

vicki,
you and your family are in my prayers. i love you all. i have enjoyed seeing the pictures, they are priceless. thanks for sharing them. you are in my prayers. love ya sista!!