Ed’s Story

Site created on January 31, 2023

On Sunday afternoon, Ed collapsed while he was at the gym and was flown to Hershey Medical Center for open heart surgery. He suffered an aortic dissection, which is when a tear occurs in the inner layer of a weakened area of your aorta. Blood surges through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers to separate (“dissect”). As diverted blood flows between the tissue layers, the normal blood flow to parts of your body may be slowed or stopped. We are praising God the aorta did not rupture completely as Ed wouldn't still be with us. After roughly 9 hours of surgery (6.5-ish open heart, the rest with the vascular surgery team), Ed made it through. He has a very long road to recovery and will make updates to this page as we can to let you all know his progress.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Karen Fackler

Victory Day!!

Hi dear ones..today marks 1 year since Ed's dissection.  I thought today would be bittersweet but had no idea how affected I would be. I can't speak for Ed but I have been in tears or near tears all day. Maybe the impact of what  year can hold is now just hitting me, I don't know. It seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago. It's been a year of deep grief and pain but also a year of seeing God do miraculous things.  Of seeing His faithfulness in the midst of despair. A year of tremendous growth and tremendous sorrow. The recurring theme these last few months has been, of all things, adventure.  Many have spoken this into our lives, and I must admit I have rolled my eyes. We are on an adventure? If this is what adventure looks like count me out!!  I looked the word up in the dictionary and it says: an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous experience or activity. Well the unusual and hazardous have definitely applied...now we are ready for exciting! What new adventure does God have for us? It must be something good for Him to have spared Ed's life! If anyone has any idea let us know! Lol.

We thought perhaps moving to one floor living would be our next step but finances won't allow at this point so we wait and see what's next.

Thank you all for your continued friendship, prayers and gifts. Without you we wouldn't have a home. God has shown us the power of friendship and we are humbled by your continued outpouring of love. We pray that we can bless you as you have blessed us.

Happy Victory Day..to God be the glory great things He has done!

Love,

Ed and Karen

 

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