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I just got off the phone with a very dear friend. He's in Buffalo, NY and I'm in Detroit, MI. Early tomorrow morning (June 26th) he's having quadruple bypass heart surgery. It's extremely hard being far away from someone I care deeply about.
DJ came into my life in 2002. Over the years we have spent countless hours sending emails, IM's and chatting on the phone. He's my constant through all the twists and turns of life. It's hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that we have never met in person, as he's so much a part of my life and so deeply ingrained in my heart. For many years we talked every single Sunday morning. We referred to our conversations as our "Sunday Chats". Lately our phone calls have been less frequent as DJ's been going through a rough patch, forcing him to part with his phone and computer. DJ is my best friend and the only person I have ever met that I could totally be myself with.
This evening our phone conversation lasted almost two hours. DJ in his hospital bed ... I hearing the beeps and noises common to a hospital in the background. I was glad DJ seemed relaxed, calm and in good spirits. He had met the cardiac surgery team and felt comfortable and confident with them. Of course he's a little worried about how much pain he will experience post surgery. Everything has been explained to him in great detail. A former heart bypass patient visited, giving him a first hand patient account. The hospital chaplain stopped by twice. Their conversations helping to ease a few things DJ had been pondering in his mind.
DJ's daughter has been kind enough to call me with updates on her dad's condition. She has promised to call tomorrow after the surgery.
I know everything will be OK ... but I sit here feeling fearful and afraid. I so need this man in my life and don't know what I would do if the unthinkable were to happen tomorrow. No surgery is without some risk. So if you're reading this please say a prayer or send along a good thought on DJ's behalf.
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DJ, my thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow. I love you and wish I could be there, in person, to hold your hand. I will be there in spirit and prayer.
Dear God - Please guide the doctors and each person on the surgical staff. Give them the knowledge and expertise to bring about a successful surgery. Comfort, DJ and give him the peace and calm that surpasses all understanding. Heal him physically and emotionally. Return my friend to me healed and well again. Amen.
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My prayers for DJ... Hope everything will be ok!
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Posted by LuckyJulia
on 2008-06-26 06:06:58
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Colarado, this is a tough one for you. All I can say, and mean, is to pray and trust. As I say time and time again, 'faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of wht we do not see'. I really look forward to hearing that the operation is over, that your friend is beginning the journey of recovery and, finally, that you will get to see him in person very soon. God bless, E
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Posted by overthehillandfar...
on 2008-06-26 12:30:09
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Received an update from DJ's daughter. DJ came through the surgery and all went well. The bypass ended up being a quintuple (5) instead of a quadruple (4). Thanks for all your prayers, good thoughts and wishes. Peace.
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Posted by ColoradoDreamin
on 2008-06-26 22:39:48
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Well I'm a bit late here but I hope recovery is going well!
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Posted by anotherdaze
on 2008-07-01 21:40:19
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