My Dad went into the hospital on Saturday due to heart valve problems. He has been degenerating 
for a while, now things have gotten critical. The doctors finished the angiogram finished this morning, and Dad will be needing his aortic valve replaced. The surgeons have warned us, this will be a very critical surgery, due to his extreme need and general weakness. The surgery is at 7:30 am, Feb 19 in Springfield, MO. I would appreciate prayers for him.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who during Your brief life on earth went about doing good to all men and women, be merciful to my father in this his hour of special need.
O Divine Healer, Your tender heart was ever moved at the sight of pain and affliction. I beg of you, if it be your holy will, to help him regain his strength. Send forth healing to all who suffer, as well, whether in mind or body. Grant to each of us that peace of mind which You alone can give.
Sanctify, O Lord, those whom You have called to the study and practice of the arts of healing, and to the prevention of disease and pain. Strengthen them by Your life-giving Spirit, that by their ministries they may sustain my Dad.
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to Your servant the help of Your power, that this illness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
My sister in the Lord,
My prayers for your dad and your family. I am so sorry you have to endure this trial, but your faith serves you well and is an inspiration to me, and I am sure to your family, as well.
Joseph Augustine+
Posted by: Fr. Joseph Augustine Menna, AIHM | February 25, 2008 at 02:21 AM
Blessings to your father, and best wishes for his full recovery, Br. T.
Posted by: bls | February 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Glad to hear it Monk.
Best wishes for a full recovery.
Posted by: Teresa | February 20, 2008 at 12:59 PM
My Dad had his aortic valve replaced yesterday.
They replaced the valve with a 'cow valve'. Who knew?
His surgery went very well, and I am really happy at his recovery so far. He was able to get off the breathing assist tube, and now, at 81, he 'just' has to recover from the surgery itself. That alone will be a long haul, but now at least, his body is getting good blood flow.
Thanks for the prayers. We had a lot of friends and family members around praying for him, Thanks be to God. :)
Posted by: Monk-in-Training | February 20, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I'll say a prayer of thanks for Doctors and skill and science and knowledge...and also the hope and courage that enables us to reach for the help the lord has already given us!
As well as thanks for the promise that we will have what we need to face whatever comes!
And you have my best wishes as well.
Posted by: Teresa | February 19, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I will pray for him. May God watch over him, over you and over the family
Posted by: BlueHour | February 18, 2008 at 11:24 PM