Urgent, Prayer needed

[Cherub8]

I just found out that a family friend had a heart attack this morning. No word yet on how he's doing. Please pray for his salvation, as I do not know whether he is saved or not, and for recovery, Lord willing.

 

[devoted daughter]

May the Lord be with your family’s friend and protect him during this difficult time; may his body recover, and his spirit and faith be strong; may those who lend their support have guidance and strength; His will be done. INJC

 

[liveforHIM]

I pray for healing and protection over your friend. This can also be a good opportunity for you to witness about Christ if he's not a Christian. You never when the time comes.

Blessings,

 

[anna9559]

Praying!

 

[lacy]

I hope all is well with this family, keep us informed.

 

[Cherub8]

He's in a coma. The doctors say he has a 50-50 chance.
But as we know, there's no such thing as chance.

 

[Maggis]

Father, Thank You that you care for each of us individually. Please be with this man and his family and friends as they come to terms with this illness and the effects it will have on each. Sometimes Father it is at our weakest moment that you effect a turning point and I pray that this will happen for Cherubs friend. That he will have a chance to know peace everlasting with you.

Thank You Father
Amen

 

[Cherub8]

This didn't hit me hard until last night, on the drive home from church. I was just in shock. Then it hit me, that I might not see him again. I stared crying and couldn't stop!

Here is the current situation. He didn't go long without oxygen, so chances are there's no brain damage of any sort. But there are three issues which will have to be taken care of if he is to survive.

- He has a blood infection which was apparently there for some time. This will add complications to everything else.

- During or after the heart attack, he inhaled vomit into one lung. This has caused an infection in that lung.

- The arteries in his heart are clogged.

Right now he is on the respirator. Sometime tonight they took him off it to see if he is breathing on his own - I haven't got word back on how that went. Are there perhaps some medical experts here who could explain the practical aspects of the current situation? Let's continue to pray about this. I've been praying all day long.

 

[Maggis]

Father, I pray today for Cherub8 and her situation. I know you are with her and will continue to be. I pray you will give her peace today knowing that you hear her prayers, are listening and that you care. You know the medical condition of her friend and I pray you will direct the Doctors and help them to ensure their patient is comfortable and if it be your will, he make a full recovery. Please be with his family and friends. Thank You Father. Amen.

 

[Cherub8]

I tried to sleep for the past few hours but couldn't.
Couldn't stop thinking about this situation; I've prayed for 3 hours straight.

Thank you for your prayers.

 

[Maggis]

Hey Cherub8,

You are going through a tough time but I have to say your faithfullness to prayer and commitment are really shinning through on this matter. Keep it up, Jesus hears your voice. You would not be normal if you were not affected by what has happened be assured of that. Keep praying you are an inspiration and surely a good friend at a time of need, for what greater gift is there than prayer.

Love
Maggie

 

[Cherub8]

Okay, here is the update.

- He was able to breathe on his own, without the respirator!
- They will now attempt a 5-way bypass on him. Pray that it goes well.
- The blood and lung infections are under control, according to the doctors.
- He was briefly concious, enough to understand what is going on.

Let's continue praying for his salvation and full recovery.

Blessings,
Cherub.

 

[Cherub8]

Yep - At 3pm (Pacific Time) on Wednesday the doctors will attempt a 5 bypass surgery. This is what it all comes down to. Dean has overcome 3 hurdles so far: no brain damage, and both infections are under control. I pray that these are signs of a full recovery.

When Dean had the heart attack, he was having lunch in a restaurant with a young friend (a teenager he mentored). It must have been terrible for the kid to see that happening. We must pray for him also.

 

[Maggis]

Father Thank You, that you have answered our prayers so much already. I pray for this operation for this mans recovery and that this will be a time he is open to hear about you and accept you are his Saviour. That you brought him through for a purpose. I pray to for the young person who witnessed this event that it will be a turning point for him. That he will see how fragile life is and that this will be a new beginning for him also particularly as he witnesses recovery. Thank You Lord for hearing and answering our prayers. Be with this man in surgery today.

 

[Cherub8]

Good news! The surgery went well. Thank you for your prayers and support.

I'm going up to the hospital tomorrow or maybe Saturday to see him.

 

[Cherub8]

Okay, here is the latest.

They'll take him off the ventilator again tonight. Pray that he does well breathing on his own.

We also need to pray for his recovery, because it will be difficult. Normally, a patient strengthens their heart by getting plenty of exercise. But Dean has been in a wheelchair for 13 years due to a construction accident. And since they took some arteries out of his arms to use on his heart, upper-body exercise will be difficult.

He is a fighter - I know he'll make it. Let's pray for a quick, miraculous recovery. Thank you so much to those who have been praying. God bless each and every one of you.

 

[Maggis]

Thank you Father that You are faithful to answer our prayers when we call on You. I thank you for Deans recovery and pray that you will continue to work in his life. He sounds like he has a lot of spirit and certainly has a lot of support. I pray You will use this experience in his life to strenthen him and please be with him as he continues to recover.

Amen

 

[Jesusfan4ever]

My prayers are with you

 

[JPPT1974]

Thank you Lord for the wonderful news as the surgery went well and be with the recupperating efforts as well. As it will be hard but with your help he can face this not alone. In thy name Jesus.