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Adam_W
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« 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.

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-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2009, 10:54:59 AM »
You've got mine Adam.  Please keep us posted.
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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 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...
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2009, 11:32:16 AM »
Prayers for you Pastor   :cuddle;  What is his name, Adam?  Thanks for letting us know. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 11:47:57 AM »
My prayers are with him too.    :grouphug;
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 11:56:20 AM »
 :cuddle;  :bow; Thoughts and prayers are heading his way.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 03:23:28 PM »
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« Reply #8 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.

Quote from: paris on April 09, 2009, 11:32:16 AM
Prayers for you Pastor   :cuddle;  What is his name, Adam?  Thanks for letting us know.

His name is Paul

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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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« Reply #9 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...

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« Reply #10 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.
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2009, 03:07:12 PM »
I'll keep him in my prayers. I hope he'll be okay!
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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2009, 05:51:12 PM »
I will pray for pastor Paul as well!   
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« Reply #13 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.

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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


"Don't live for dialysis, use dialysis to LIVE"
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« Reply #14 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;
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Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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« Reply #15 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;
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« Reply #16 on: April 14, 2009, 09:56:24 AM »
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
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« Reply #17 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;
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« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2009, 12:11:15 PM »
He will still be in my prayers.  Remember short visits because he needs his rest.

                   :yahoo;
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« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2009, 06:07:00 PM »
Adam, how is Pastor Paul doing now?  Still saying prayers for him.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 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.

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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


"Don't live for dialysis, use dialysis to LIVE"
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« Reply #21 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...
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« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2009, 09:09:29 AM »
Quote from: 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...

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

Adam
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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


"Don't live for dialysis, use dialysis to LIVE"
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« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2009, 09:13:05 AM »
Thank you, Adam...

I'd very much appreciate your support...

God bless...

Darth...
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« Reply #24 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.
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