Just found this and am humbled by the support and prayers. My wife went through major surgery and the post-op care was botched. I have been in and out of the hospital, doctor's offices and surgeon visits multiple times over the last 3 weeks. Among other things my wife has a blood clot that thankfully was caught. She is currently on blood thinners for the next 6 to 12 months until her body dissolves the clot. She will still be in the danger zone for another 5 to 7 weeks. I have been home for 3 weeks taking care of her as she was unable to get herself in and out of bed, feed herself, go to the bathroom alone, etc etc. It is an interesting place to watch your wife go critical with doctors talking about scenarios that could lead to death. She's only 44 and has always been in good health. One of the hardest things I've ever gone through but I trust God is sovereign and trust He has the outcome under control. We had elders from our church come over and pray for her/us. As my wife was explaining the situation and events she turned and looked at me with tears in her eyes and said, "And Tom has never left my side". For me, that's what it is all about. For richer or poorer, in good times and bad, in sickness and in health. As much as we fight and get on each other's nerves, she is still the love of my life that I will stick with until death parts us or Jesus takes us.
My specific prayer requests:
1) The blood clot doesn't move and dissolves quickly. If it moves, it could go to her lung or brain and kill her.
2) Wisdom to discern what the next steps are and how to wade through the inconsistent medical information.
3) Comfort and understanding for my 5 year old son who struggles now and then as to why mommy has all of daddy's attention right now.
4) That I would forgive (not release from accountability) but forgive those who were negligent with her care so I don't pick up the burden of resentment.
5) Lastly, full and complete healing for Melanie so she can be the mother she desires to be.
Thanks gentlemen. I truly have enjoyed and appreciated being a part of the dual sport community. Some of the coolest guys I've spent time with.