After a good weekend, dad's last couple days have been pretty blah. Monday he had a procedure done to have a pic line inserted into his chest. He's had pic lines put in and taken out before, but this time it wouldn't stop bleeding so he had to stay in bed all day. It eventually stopped but he didn't get a chance to get into his wheelchair.
Today he had kidney dialysis for three hours, and was experiencing a little chest pain. This has happened once in awhile so his doctors decided they want to do a heart catheterization tomorrow. That means they will be using dye and x-rays to look at his heart to see if there is any blockage. If they find minor blockage, they will put a stint in, and if they find major blockage, there will be bi-pass surgery scheduled. It was another long day as he was unable to get up into his wheelchair. The longer he has to lay in bed, the worse it is for his overall health.
As dad said today, "Will this ever end?" It certainly feels like it won't. I know that this blog is a roller coaster of emotion, but it's an accurate picture of what we're going through. From good days to bad, quickly and without warning. It's tiring, frustrating, and seemingly endless.
Despite the drama, dad remains in a pretty good mood. When mom asked him how his bowel program went, he replied, "Pretty good. How about yours?" Still funny...still Pops. He's sleeping a little better at night, and he asks for anxiety meds a little less frequently. So good things are happening. More than anything, we just want him to have some steady progression. But, alas, there is so little we can control. All we can do is pray, and be open to learning what God wants to teach us.
So we pray for no blockage in his heart, that he can get into his chair in the next few days, and for continued positive attitudes. We thank God for being with us in the valley. He continues to lead the way, and we continue to choose joy.
(Just a note that I'll be out of town for the next 4-5 days...so don't be alarmed if there's no blog until next week. Hopefully there will be great news to share when I get back!)
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Amy,
Your amazing insight and strong faith will be missed for the next several days by all of us who continue to be inspired by your father's story. AWANA is tomorrow night and we will fire up the 5th and 6th grade prayer warriors with your prayer requests. I pray for your safe return and positive progress for your dad. Please Lord, if it be your will, touch Pat with your healing hands. Help him to 'turn the corner' and begin to mend both physically and mentally. I lift the entire
Bohrman family up in prayer and ask that you surround them with your glorious love and give them strength to get through this very difficult and stressful time.
In Christ's name I pray.
Lindy Hauber
Once again I just want to thank you for your amazing strength. While you are going through so much you keep us updated and encouraged. We continue to lift you alll up to our gracious heavenly father. Thank you for standing on that rock, especially when it is so difficult and tiresome at times. God bless you and continue to embrace each one of you in a special way. We love you. We pray for a miracle, we know our God is a God of miracles. Love, The Andrus family
Dawg, what can I say...amazing job...the hardest part is keeping the faith, which you do so well...enjoy some time away, you deserve it...
Pops is always in our prayers..
the p
Father,
it is written in YOUR word that Jesus himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. 1 Peter 2:24. So we have the assurance of YOUR Word that the angel of the Lord encamps around Pat and delivers the Bohrman family from every evil work. Satan, I speak to you in the name of Jesus and say that your principalities, powers, your spirits who rule the present darkness, and your spiritual wickedness in heavenly places are bound from operating against Pat and the Bohrman family. They are the property of Almighty God, and we give you no authority in the Bohrman family. They dwell in the secret place of the MOST HIGH GOD. They abide and remain stable under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no foe can withstand!! So Father, please strengthen and encourage Pat and retain in him Your Word as medication for the law of the Spirit of life abides with him and the Bohrman family. We stand on Your Word this morning and pray for the full armor of God surrounding Pat and the shield of faith for protection. We continue to pray for healing, strength, and assurance of YOUR love. Amen
Love<><
Jenny
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