Hi Sharon,
I will continue to pray and you know that it is a true miracle!  Hang in 
there girl.
Hugs and blessings,

Virgie and Lady Hoshi
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From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:51 PM
Subject: Please Continue to Pray


> Hi,
>
> Well, my dad had to have another surgery, to take out part of a hematoma 
> near the other surgery site that was opened yesterday.  this is what I 
> understand it, so I'll correct myself if I learn anything otherwise later. 
> The artery they cleared out is smaller than some, and it was more 
> difficult than expected to get it cleaned.  And get this.,  Both, carotid, 
> arteries, were, blocked, 90, 5, %, and/or, more!!!  Is that a walking 
> miracle or what? Anyway, he swelled up so much that they had to insert a 
> tube down his throat and put him on (Would it be a respirator, or a 
> ventilator?), for breathing until the swelling goes down.  The last I've 
> heard, he has stabilized, and his mind is clear, though he cannot speak 
> yet.  He is expected to recover, but it sounds like he'll still be in the 
> hospital over the weekend.  Can you tell us more about these things, 
> Sandy?  Is it a typical complication for vascular operations?  According 
> to Judy, who is herself an RN, they didn't see the need to put stints in 
> the arteries.
>
> And again, thank you all for your prayers and support.
>
> Sharon