Dad had his final post-op appointment this morning with Dr. Jeffrey Miller, who was his cardiac surgeon at Saint Joseph Emory Hospital in Atlanta.

Dr. Miller was extremely impressed with dad’s speedy recovery, and we were thankful he allowed him to go for this post-op visit (two weeks early) so he and mom could return to their home in Montgomery! 

Surgery was November 14th, he was discharged on November 20th, and has been at my sister’s house throughout his recovery. Thankfully our entire family (including six grands) has been able to frequently visit with him; and we have celebrated the goodness of the Lord as His favor has been lavished upon him! We are SO GRATEFUL he has, once again, beat the odds!!! We are truly blessed by our miracle man! ✨

Dad stayed in the CVICU the entire time in the hospital, but was discharged directly from the ICU, which rarely happens! Mom will continue to check his vital signs each morning in order to monitor his blood pressure, oxygen levels, glucose numbers, and make sure that he performs the respiratory and chair exercises. The surgeon changed some of his medications and added an antibiotic since the top of his incision looks inflamed, and he doesn’t want it to get infected. 

Dad won’t go back to see the surgeon at Emory again but will have a follow up appointment with Dr. Flemming, who is his cardiologist in Montgomery.

Mom and dad are able to go on their morning walks again each day, but dad must take it slow and easy and just pay attention to his stamina and endurance level. He cannot lift more than five pounds for several months and will not be able to drive for another month...

Please know how grateful we are for the text messages, cards and calls; but most importantly your faithful prayers for my dad and our family!!!

*We realize there are many of you experiencing health problems and issues, and we would like to pray for you if you want to share the need with us! We will be glad to pray!*

“Praying at all times in the Spirit with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all saints….” — Ephesians 6:18

“For the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11

Love and blessings! 💕