Please remember my uncle in prayer

[JetMaxx]

My uncle Larry was rushed to Wellstar Douglas hospital around dinnertime suffering from severe chest pain (he has congestive heart failure). I just came home from the hospital to catch a nap, and will greatly appreciate your prayers on his (and aunt Millie's) behalf.

Thanks in advance, and may God bless you!

Perry

[weatherlover427]

Got it covered Perry. If you need to talk, just PM me.

[JetMaxx]

Thanks Josh! Other than being tired and worried, I'm okay.

[weatherlover427]

Not a problem! Sounds good.

[deb_in_nc]

I'm ready to listen if you need to talk, too. You have my e-mail or you can pm me. My Uncle Junior had that also. God Bless you and yours, Perry.

Debbie

[ColdFront77]

I am very sorry to hear about your uncle Larry, Perry. Thoughts and prayers to him, you and your family.

[Miss Mary]

Perry - your uncle and your family are in my prayers. Please keep us posted.

Mary

[JCT777]

Perry - I will pray for your uncle, and for your family.

[Stephanie]

I'm sorry to hear about you uncle. You are both in my prayers!!

[TexasStooge]

No problem.

[GulfBreezer]

Consider it done my friend!! If you need ANYTHING just yell!

[Pburgh]

Perry, you're definitely covered from the Burgh.

[Lindaloo]

Consider it done Perry!! Hope all goes well for your Uncle.

[Skywatch_NC]

God Bless You, Perry. I will certainly be praying for your uncle, too.

Eric

[Colin]

Thoughts and Prayers are with him Perry!

[Rainband]

Prayers from NPR on the way. God bless your uncle and you Perry!!

[JetMaxx]

Thanks so very much for the kind words and prayers. The news isn't good, but uncle Larry does seem to be a little better this evening...

His problem is twofold....his heart is badly damaged, only beating efficently enough to barely keep him alive. Uncle Larry is also suffering from gallstones and an infected gall bladder; and all doctors agree there's no way he would ever survive surgery to remove the gall bladder.

Doctors don't give us much hope...they've done all they can. They are trying antibodics to reverse the infection in his gall bladder, but the cardiologist told me this evening he doubts my uncle will survive to leave the hospital...his heart is too weak to live long; and if the gallstones block the bile ducts, the infection and resulting gangrene will end his life

I believe in miracles, and uncle Larry has cheated death before....surviving two serious heart attacks, triple bypass surgery in 1996, a ruptured aorta; and being blown off an asphalt tanker truck during an explosion (before I was born)

As for me, emotionally I'm actually doing much better than a few days ago. I love my great uncle very much (he's the grandfather I never had); but unlike Susie's situation (only a few years older than me and her cancer spread so rapidly), I've known for several years uncle Larry was living on borrowed time (was diagnosed terminally ill in 2000), and have come to terms with it.

Again, thanks for your kindness, support, and prayers

God bless you,
Perry

[breeze]

Get some rest, Perry. Your friends here have
you, your Uncle Larry, and your family
covered in prayer!

[weatherlover427]

You need to be with your family right now, Perry. I noticed you've hardly been on today, which is a good thing. Your family needs you as much as possible in this time of need.

[vbhoutex]

Perry, we've ramped up the prayers here in Houston!!! You know how to get in touch with me. Use it if you need it. TAKE CARE OF PERRY and let the doctors take care of your Uncle!!!