Friday, May 21, 2021

A Long, Long Day

 


Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. ~James 5:16

As promised, here is a brief update on my husband, Danny, after his surgery on Thursday.  

We arrive at the hospital an hour ahead of schedule, but they take him back to prep him almost immediately, 8:30 in the morning to be exact.  I don't see him again until 6:00 p.m. that night when he's coming out of the anesthesia.  Yes, the actual surgery lasted over five hours!!!

Needless to say, it is a long, long day for both of us, but it has all paid off.  Danny is discharged this morning (Friday) before noon, and looks to be the very picture of good health.  Both of couldn't be more relieved and grateful to the doctors and nurses who performed the procedure and looked after him in the hours that followed.

And we can't thank you all enough for your prayers.  I could feel them.  They kept me strong and hopeful throughout my hospital vigil.  I wouldn't have made so calmly and collectedly without them.

May our loving Father in Heaven bless each and every one of you, and keep you safe and secure in His comforting arms!

Amen!

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    1. Absolutely, Linda! Our God is an awesome God, indeed.
      Love and blessings!

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  2. Great news Martha! Thanks for the update

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    1. You are so welcome, Bill. Yes, there will be things Danny can't do for a while, but he's really made a comeback, thanks be to God.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. Dearest Martha Jane,
    Oh, such an about 6 hour wait is quite tough. Had to live through that while Pieter had his quadruple bypass and stent placed in his neck... that lasted longer and longer. But prayers certainly do work!
    So happy for you both, being home is such a blessing and only there you can really REST.
    Big hugs to you both,
    Mariette & Pieter

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    1. Oh, Mariette, I didn't know that Pieter had to go through such a tough surgery, too. The good news? He made it through! Yes, the wait while a loved one is in surgery seems interminable, but with prayers, we can make it through, too. Hugs right back at you both!
      Love and blessings!

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  4. Great news, Martha, for Danny and you!

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    1. Oh, yes, Glynn, it's the best news ever. Thanks again for your prayers!
      Love and blessings!

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  5. So happy to see this! Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!

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    1. Amen, Myra, let us praise Him always!
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Thank you thank you all for the prayers, it was indeed a long storm, but God was with me all the way till the calm.

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  7. I am so thankful to hear the wonderful news! I'm so glad to Danny was already discharged and back at home too. Take good care of him and good care of yourself too. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you, Martha. Rest assured, I'll take good care of him!
      Love and blessings!

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  8. Answered prayer. Our God is mighty to save.

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    1. Yes, Terra, our God is absolutely mighty to save.
      Love and blessings!

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  9. Praise God! I am so happy to read this wonderful news, Martha! Prayers will continue for your sweet Danny as he heals completely!! God is good! xo

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    1. Thanks so much, Terri, for your continued prayers for Danny. Let the healing begin!
      Love and blessings!

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  10. Praise the Lord.

    Praying for you all. God bless.

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    1. Oh, yes, Victor, you know I'm praising and thanking our awesome God!
      Love and blessings!

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  11. Oh how wonderful that Danny came through his surgery so wonderfully and is already at home! What an answer to prayer! I can imagine what a long day that was for you, waiting and praying...but God was certainly with you both, and now hopefully Danny will be feeling so much better! And maybe you will be able to finally make that trip to see the grandkids when he is ready to travel again. Praying for you both as he recovers and rests. God bless you dear friend.

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    1. It is all wonderful, Pamela, and my heart is so full of gratitude to the Lord and all He has done in bringing Danny through this ordeal. I think it will be some time before he can drive again, but I'm praying for the best.
      Love and blessings!

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  12. This is wonderful news! Thank You, Heavenly Father, for successful surgery and for keeping my friend through it all as she waited.

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    1. Thanks so much for your prayers, Barbara!
      Love and blessings!

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  13. Boa tarde minha querida, Deus é louvado pela sua grandeza, espero a recuperação total da saúde do Danny. Muita saúde para vocês.

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    1. Thank you, Luiz, for your prayers and well wishes. Danny is doing well!
      Love and blessings!

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  14. Marth, that was a long day. So glad the surgery was a success and Danny is feeling better. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

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    1. Oh, yes, Karen, praise God without ceasing!
      Love and blessings!

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  15. Ohhh sis...
    🎼🎶praise God from Whom all blessings flow,
    🎼🎶Praise Him all creatures here below,
    🎼🎶Praise Him above ye Heavenly hosts,
    🎼🎶Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost!
    So glad and grateful!!
    Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
    Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X

    {Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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    1. Yes, Shaz, I'm praising God each and every day.
      Love and blessings!

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  16. Answered prayers sweet friend. So very happy for you guys. God's blessings; and continued prayers for a full and fast recovery.

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    1. Thanks so much, J. D.! Yes, Danny is doing great and we feel so blessed by our loving Father.
      Love and blessings!

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  17. Praising the Lord with you and Danny!
    Continued prayers for a complete recovery.
    💜

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    1. Thanks so much, Beckie! Our God is an awesome God, that's for sure.
      Love and blessings!

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  18. Than you for the update. I’m so thankful that it was a good one too. God was working in the OR for sure. Hope he continues to improve daily. Love and blessings to both of you.

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    1. God worked His wonders for Danny, Nells, through the hands of competent doctors and nurses. Yes, we are so very grateful!
      Love and blessings!

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  19. My experience was the very same when my husband underwent a liver transplant. I knew many people were praying and felt comforted and upheld by them. The peace and calm of those hours surprised me as God proved himself faithful and caring throughout the long vigil. Hallelujah! SO glad Danny is doing well--praise God, Martha!

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    1. Nancy, I'm so encouraged by your words here, as you, too, experienced the absolute power of intercessory prayer. The peace and calm are unmistakable. A liver transplant sounds so scary, and I'm so thrilled to know your husband made it through!
      Love and blessings!

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  20. SO glad to hear that Danny is doing well. Praise God for the skill and knowledge he gave the doctors and nurses. Thank you for keeping us updated. I will keep both of you in my prayers.

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    1. Thanks so much for your prayers, Laurie, and well wishes for Danny. He is doing extremely well, and for that, I'm eternally grateful.
      Love and blessings!

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  21. Thank You, God! Love and blessings to both of you, Martha!

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    1. Thank you, Trudy! Danny is doing remarkably well, and we are so thankful.
      Love and blessings!

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Christmas Joy!

  From our house to yours, Merry Christmas! And may joy, health and peace abound in the  New Year. Love and blessings, Martha and Danny