Brief (Hopefully) Hiatus (UPDATE 01/18/23)

I’ll be taking what I hope is a brief hiatus from posting (and commenting elsewhere) due to a sudden health issue. Three days ago I suffered what turned out to be a heart attack. Subsequent tests revealed sufficient damage to the heart that a bypass operation is required. I’ll probably be going under the knife within 72 hours of this posting. The overall prognosis is good, but this is the first major surgery I’ve had since childhood. I suppose that has me more on edge than usual, notwithstanding the fact that I already feel the power of those I know are praying for me. Any prayers that my readers can spare will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all, God bless you, and with His blessing I’ll see you again in a few weeks.

UPDATE: I’m happy to report that my surgery on Monday, January 16 went swimmingly. It was a triple bypass that the cardiothoracic surgeon said was completed in just four hours, meaning that there were absolutely no complications. I’m feeling great, all things considered, and got in four walks up and down the CVICU borridor yesterday (yes, they start exercising you the day after the surgery to get the heart muscles back into shape). The only pain I’m feeling is from the chest tube, which makes deep breathing painful, but other than that I feel fine. The care team says I should be out of the hospital in a few days.

Thanks again for all of your prayers, which our loving Lord clearly heard and responded to. I’ll keep you all posted over the next few days.