Hi folks,
My wife and I received some unsettling news yesterday. Our son, Drew, will have to undergo open-heart surgery sometime in the next few months to replace his aortic heart valve. We knew this would have to be done at some time, but we had hoped it would be later rather than sooner.

I feel quite helpless in this situation, so I'm asking all of you out there for some kind thoughts and prayers for Drew. I'd like him to have all the help he can get to see him through this operation. We won't know for a couple weeks how soon this will have to be done, and the waiting is difficult.

Thanks in advance, I'll pass your words on to Drew.

Dan

Dan&Family-My wife and I are praying for you and your family. All will go well.Have faith in God!!!!!!our Prayers are with you!!

Dan,

My wife and I will also be praying for you and your family

Philipians 4:6-7

Good luck and God bless you

Doubletake

Dan & family, I had my aorta valve destroyed in a motorcycle accident and had it rebuilt in 1978 and I'm still going strong. Modern medicine is wonderful thing.
Our prayers are with you.
fp

Dan,
I will pray for you.
god bless you.
Chris

Dan S,
I will most certainly put you and your son on my prayer list.Pass on to your son that I have seen remarkable prayers answered All the time.There is nothing our God can't do.Your son is in good hands and with the added prayer's of good fishermen his surgery and recovery will go without a hitch!!!Bless you and your family for asking for prayer, it is refreshing.lester

Dan, grumpyr & I will certainly be thinking of you & praying for Drew at this time. Let us know how things are going & when the time arrives, know you have our support.

Dan-
One of the best thing you can do is keep a positive, upbeat attitude, your son and family will feed off that. I have two daughters myself, they are my most prized posessions ever.
Prayers are the least we all could do for you...God Bless.

Kev

Dan, as a parent of a child with needs,I too feel your conserns.One of my twin daughters was born with a heart defect.She has undergone two surgerys and we are expecting one more surgery.the faith you put in the doctors is tremendous,but in the end it`s well worth the fight.As I look at my daughter tonite I will think of your son and remember what precious miracles of life we have. God bless

DanS and Family, I want you to know that I wish the very best for your son. As mentioned earlier modern medicine is amazing along with Gods blessing. Things like this makes us all realize how important our families are and everything else is irrelevant.Keep your spirits up for your son and the rest of your family.Best Wishes, Todd

Dan, twelve years ago, because of congestive heart failure, my father could not get off the couch to answer the door. The surgeon who replaced a heart valve and did three bypasses marveled that Dad had been able to walk into the hospital. The real miracle was what occurred in that operating room. Now, at age 82, he plays eighteen holes of golf weekly, drives himself all over town, and never misses a family get-together. Heart surgery is medical science at its best. Still, I don't think I ever prayed harder than when my father's life was in that surgeon's hands. I know you'll be doing the same for your son. My prayers for your family will be added to those of the other forum members.

I wish and pray your son Drew has successful surgery. I hope you and your family keep the faith.

Dan,
My family will pray for your son drew as well as for you and your wife. I`ll also ask the congregation in our church to mention Drew in thier prayers. I know there probably isn`t much that can be said to make you and your wife feel more at ease but they have made tremendous strides in that medical field. Just ask God to be with him while in surgery. Tony


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Dan, My wife and I will keep your son in our daily prayers. If you and your family will require any assist and/or another shoulder to help keep you boosted during this trying period, let us know. We are just down the road from ya in Rainier...Tom

Good fortunes to your family Dan. And many fish to you and Drew.

Dan,

Our thoughts and payers are with you and your family. keep the faith

Sambo

Dan My friend,our prayers are with you and you're family,I'm just down the road
having raised 3 of my own I feel you're greif and confusion call me if you need an ear...Mike

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Dan, the Lord hears our petition and prayers. My prayers will include your son and your family. God bless.

Dan, when you get to the hospital, you should be able to access someone who has either gone through this surgery or has had someone in the family who has. Talk to them. They can help you understand what you are going through and prepare you to expect a few things. It's really helpful. Blessing to you and your family.

We're pulling for you and thinking positive thoughts.

Kevin
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