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Title: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Adam_W on April 09, 2009, 10:53:56 AM
I just got a call today that my pastor has gone in to the hospital with four blocked arteries, and he's having emergency quadruple bypass surgery. He wasn't at Wednesday service yesterday because he wasn't feeling well, but we had no idea it was this serious. So, please pray for him, his family, and our church.

Adam
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: rose1999 on April 09, 2009, 10:54:59 AM
You've got mine Adam.  Please keep us posted.
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paul.karen on April 09, 2009, 11:11:26 AM
Scary stuff.

He has the BIG guy on his side by my wishes and prayers to him and his flock.
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Darthvadar on April 09, 2009, 11:14:20 AM
Adam, I'm thinking of and praying for this gentleman... On the plus side, he's got a better line to the man upstairs than most of us!...

Well done to you for bringing it to our attention... That's the beauty of prayer... It can't hurt!...

May God bless and protect you, yours, your pastor, and the rest of the congregation... It's such a loss to be without a beloved clergyman even if just for a short time...

Like Rose, I'd appreciate it if you could keep us informed...

God bless...

Darth...

Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paris on April 09, 2009, 11:32:16 AM
Prayers for you Pastor   :cuddle;  What is his name, Adam?  Thanks for letting us know. 
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 09, 2009, 11:47:57 AM
My prayers are with him too.    :grouphug;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 09, 2009, 11:56:20 AM
 :cuddle;  :bow; Thoughts and prayers are heading his way.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: G-Ma on April 09, 2009, 03:23:28 PM
 :grouphug;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Adam_W on April 10, 2009, 12:21:53 PM
I just talked to a friend from church about an hour ago, and according to her, he is actually in surgery now. If he's stable, I plan to visit him tomorrow. Thanks for all the prayers and support.

Prayers for you Pastor   :cuddle;  What is his name, Adam?  Thanks for letting us know.

His name is Paul

Adam
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Darthvadar on April 10, 2009, 02:41:58 PM
Praying for Pastor Paul this evening.. (It's 10.40pm in Ireland)... I've also lit a candle for him, and if anybody else can do likewise over the next day or two, it would be nice... If we could agree a time that we all light a candle and pray for a couple of minutes, maybe the power of our collective thoughts and prayers will help Paul...

If somebody can suggest a time???... I know it's different times in different members countries, but we can give it a go anyway... Can't hurt... I'm easy in relation to the time... I'm usually up a few times during the night checking on Mum anyway, so I can fit in with other people's suggestions...

Just a thought... Will anybody be joining me???....

Love to all...

Darth...
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paris on April 10, 2009, 02:52:24 PM
Thanks for the update, Adam.   Pastor Paul will continue to be in my prayers for successful surgery and full recovery.
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: MIbarra on April 10, 2009, 03:07:12 PM
I'll keep him in my prayers. I hope he'll be okay!
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: TynyWonder on April 10, 2009, 05:51:12 PM
I will pray for pastor Paul as well!   
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Adam_W on April 11, 2009, 07:53:45 PM
Again, thanks for the support and prayers. I got an update last night that Pastor Paul came through surgery and it was very successful. The last I heard, he was still under some sedation, but they will be gradually easing that. If all goes well, we should be able to visit him Monday or Tuesday, and they are saying he may be able to go home in just a week if he continues to do well. We are praising God for this positive news. I'll continue to post updates.

Adam
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 14, 2009, 08:43:20 AM
I am happy to h ear he made it through the surgery last night.  He is still in my prayers  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 14, 2009, 09:44:03 AM
 :waving; Adam, sounds like things are going in a positive direction. I will continue to pray for his recovery.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: G-Ma on April 14, 2009, 09:56:24 AM
 :grouphug;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paris on April 14, 2009, 12:08:45 PM
Please let him know that he has many friends around the world praying for his full recovery.   :grouphug;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Rerun on April 14, 2009, 12:11:15 PM
He will still be in my prayers.  Remember short visits because he needs his rest.

                   :yahoo;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paris on April 17, 2009, 06:07:00 PM
Adam, how is Pastor Paul doing now?  Still saying prayers for him.   :cuddle;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Adam_W on April 17, 2009, 07:17:27 PM
Pastor Paul got to go home yesterday morning. He's doing well, even though he still has quite a bit of pain. He will have a six to eight week recovery period, but the doctors expect him to recover completely. They were expecting to have to put in a pacemaker, but fortunately he didn't need one. So, it looks like everything is going to go well for him.

Adam
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Darthvadar on April 18, 2009, 06:34:10 AM
Great news, Adam...

Good to hear that...

My brother, Selwyn collapsed and died on Thursday... RIP... http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=13470.0

I'm up to my tonsils, but I had to log on to se if there was news from you...

God bless and thanks for letting us know....

Darth...
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Adam_W on April 18, 2009, 09:09:29 AM
Great news, Adam...

Good to hear that...

My brother, Selwyn collapsed and died on Thursday... RIP... http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=13470.0

I'm up to my tonsils, but I had to log on to se if there was news from you...

God bless and thanks for letting us know....

Darth...

Oh, I'm so sorry about your brother. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Adam
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Darthvadar on April 18, 2009, 09:13:05 AM
Thank you, Adam...

I'd very much appreciate your support...

God bless...

Darth...
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paris on May 16, 2009, 10:44:09 AM
Adam, I have been wondering how Pastor Paul is doing now?  We would love to hear an update.
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Adam_W on May 16, 2009, 11:12:28 AM
He's still having some throat discomfort from the breathing tube that was in during the surgery, but other than that, he's doing very well. He was at church last Sunday and it was great to see him. He is hoping to be preaching again by the end of the month.

Adam
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: willieandwinnie on May 16, 2009, 12:21:13 PM
 :yahoo; Thats wonderful Adam.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: Darthvadar on May 16, 2009, 12:59:08 PM
I second what the others have said...

It's GREAT to hear good news...

May he continue to gain strength...

Regards to fellow IHDers...

God bless you all...

Darth....
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: paris on May 19, 2009, 10:40:47 AM
Good news, please let him know that we have all been praying for him.  I am sure it will be good to hear him preach again!
Title: Re: Prayers for my pastor
Post by: rose1999 on May 19, 2009, 11:14:57 AM
Please tell him we continue to think of him and wish him well.