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Requesting Prayers ....

Tabbycat — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:07:59 GMT

I know many caring and loving people come to these forums daily. Because of my own issues, I'm not very active poster anymore.

Last night we got email from my FIL, confessing he has been keeping a secret from us. He lives many hours away. SIL was just up there a few weeks ago. She noticed things, but didn't hassle him about it because he's easily irritated and always vague about health issues ... also overly independent. He is widowed, 88, and lives in OH. He is the only surviving parent for DH and me.

His reasoning for keeping this secret was not to interrupt our lives.

He confessed he has already had a cardiac catheterization December 20th. The result showed the Aortic valve is not opening as it should because of calcium build up. He has been advised not to wait any longer to tell his children.

According to his email, Wexner Medical Center (OSU) for 7 years, has been using the heart cath method to replace the Aortic valve in people who can pass a pre-operation testing. This type of surgery has a rapid recovery verses open heart surgery.

So, we are hoping and praying he will meet the testing requirements for this Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Sorry this ended up long, but is theraputic and I'm worried. I come here today asking any among you who believe in the power of prayer, if you would add my FIL to your prayers and/or positive healing thoughts.

Many thanks, Hugs, and much appreciation in advance. Tabby

edited to add: May God bless all of you here

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cherry — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:08:12 GMT

I just did @Tabbycat and I am wishing all the best, for all of you

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hckynut — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:12:20 GMT

@Tabbycat

Our thoughts are with you and your whole family. Best wishes to your father-in-law, who seems very concerned about his family members.

hckynut(john)

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Drythe — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:23:07 GMT

Sending, hope, love, and peace on the winds to all of you.

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3suwm5 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:25:18 GMT

@Tabbycat I'm sorry for the news you had from the last living parent. It is very stressful and probably why you didn't get the news sooner.

Please keep the faith and strength needed to get through this bump in the road. You will all need each other during this time.

My prayers go out to your whole family, asking that the repairs can be made. Happy, more sunny times ahead.

God bless you all.

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Apple Crisp — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:27:07 GMT

Sending prayers your way for your FIL and for your whole family.

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meallen616 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:29:59 GMT

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:49:05 GMT

{{{{HUGS}}} to all of you and healing thoughts and prayers!

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Tabbycat — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:00:18 GMT

Thank you, each of you. It means so much .... cherry, hckynut(john), Drythe, 3suwm5, Apple Crisp, meallen616, and IG.

Cherry ... I still make your "Grandma's White Cookies" now and then. They are so yummy! Gee my note on the recipe says that was in 2010!! Time does fly

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AKgirl2 — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 07:14:51 GMT

Prayers and well wishes for your FIL and family. I hope he passes pre-op testing and can have the cardiac catheterization. 🙏

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12andcounting — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:25:31 GMT

My prayers go out to your and your family. May God bless you all.

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circles — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:27:46 GMT

I will be saying a Rosary for your FIL later today.....

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dooBdoo — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:31:30 GMT

I said a prayer for your father-in-law, for you and your family, and for the medical team, @Tabbycat. He sounds like a loving, thoughtful person, and no doubt all of you mirror those fine qualities. (((cyberhugs)))❤️

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cherry — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:34:02 GMT

Ah @Tabbycat those cookies are just wonderful. They are more like a cake than a cookie. That recipe is over 100 years old

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Lilysmom — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:36:06 GMT

@Tabbycat, sending best wishes and payers to your FIL and your family. Hoping for a positive outcome! LM

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Pooky1 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:39:33 GMT

good luck tabbycat. we will all be thinking of your family and saying prayers for all of you. good luck.

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jubilant — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:59:47 GMT

I just prayed for your FIL. I will continue to pray. Please keep us posted. It is hard watching our parents get older. I am glad he told you.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 21:34:06 GMT

Prayers to you and your family. Continue to be strong with the love you feel for your family and the one above.

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Drythe — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 01:08:52 GMT

@cherry wrote:
Ah @Tabbycat those cookies are just wonderful. They are more like a cake than a cookie. That recipe is over 100 years old

@cherry

I NEED that recipe.

@Tabbycat

It's hard to know how much to hold back from family to protect them, and how much to share in order not to leave them out. DH and I are currently holding on to one because we have a diagnosis, no treatment plan. Really hard. Your FIL must love y'all a lot.

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cherry — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 23:32:30 GMT

@Drythe don't substitute margarine for butter , they won't taste as good

(cherry) Grandma's White Cookies

1c butter
2 1/2 c sugar
1 c sour cream
3 eggs
6 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1 tsp nutmeg

( I add ,because I like the taste, 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp almond extract)

Cream sugar butter add next 6 ingredients mix well.. chill (.. overnight if possible)

These can be rolled or drop..roll them about 1/4 to 1/2 in thick..do not over flour it will make the cookies tough bake at 350 8 to 10 minute