Mary Beth Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 We received a call late last night that my brother-in-law was taken to the hospital because he had blacked out. They had to do emergency surgery and put in a pace maker. Jim is 42 years old, and has never had health issues. They said that if he had not been where he was the outcome would not have been so good. This is DH's sister's husband. They live in Park City, Utah and are back here in Iowa for his high school reunion and some vacation time. Evidently he has been having dizzy spells but they recently moved from Scottsdale, AZ. to Park City and he thought it was an altitude thing. Hopefully he will be in a regular room by tomorrow and out of the hospital in a few days (which amazes me!). So all of you who are Prayer Warriors...say one for Jim and Angie....thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 My prayers are with your family Mary Beth and Jim and his wife and family. What happened to him is exactly what happened to my husband Rick. I know exactly what they are going through.....God will watch over him and guide them through this. If you need to talk to talk feel free to call me anytime......I will listen or just want someone to be there, let me know. ((((((Hugs)))))) Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Gotta covered....blessings to DH as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Prayers being sent from me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Good thoughts from me too! Meg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 MB - 42 is sooo young for this to happen! Prayers to all of you for strength and health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I'll add my prayers along with the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 DH & I will add Jim and all of the family to our prayer list. God has His hands on Jim, or he wouldn't have made it. PTL that he did make it and has many more days to look forward to. Keep us posted, OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Mary Beth, You're right Jim is way too young to be having these kinds of problems! I'll keep him and his family in my prayers. I'm glad he was where he was in order to get the care he needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Mary, I will add Jim and Angie to my prayer list. It is so good that this happened close to family and support resources. Keep us posted on his status, won't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Mary Beth, Adding Jim, Angie and the families and Doctoers to my prayer list! Isn't it a good thing that they came to visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 praying for all of you! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 You are added to the prayer list. HUGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I will keep DBIL in my prayers and thoughts. Yikes-42. Makes me feel lucky to be navigating at 59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 So sad to hear this news. I hope they find out very soon what is causing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I have not heard from anyone today - at all!! I hate that. I have tried to call DH's mom - no news, and Angie's cell - no answer. I know they have a lot going on, but if they could just let one person know something....the others could find out from them. I do know that they questioned Jim a lot about family history, and there doesn't seem to be any record of heart problems in his history. Then they started asking if he has been to any foriegn countries, been bit by mosquitoes or tics.....they go to Mexico a couple of times a year, he rides bikes and jeeps in the mountains, and they go camping all the time at Lake Meade or Powell or whatever...anyway, they are very, very outdoorsy. If they are thinking bug bite, it could have been any where. Maybe it is just one of those things that happen that cannot be explained. Their daughter is 13 and a typical girl. She wanted to know why they didn't just give him a new heart so he could just get better...then her second thought was to ask if he was going to take her shoe shopping as planned when they get back home from vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Just wanted to let you all know, Angie just called and Jim is back at his parent's house. They are so thankful that they were home, surrounded by family when this happened. Jim is doing much better, joking about his "battle scar" and how he has been "recharged". They also wanted me to say "thank you" for the prayers while they were going through this time. Angie said that she is certain that is helped. They will be hanging around Iowa for another day or two, then starting the drive back to Park City, taking their time to rest along the way. Some vacation!! You don't know how much it means to me, to know you all are out there when we have needed you. I appreciate you all so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 MB, this is good news. I know this kind of stuff is scary. It is good to know that he is on the mend. God is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnysnowden Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Good news! Ginny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrat Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Mary Beth, That is wonderful news. I haven't been on in few days and then this. I too will be praying for his continued recovery. I agree, what a vacation!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think they all deserve to take another vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm so glad to hear Jim is doing so well. Prayers are answered so lets pray his recovery continues to go well. Take care, Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm also glad that Jim is doing so much better. Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 So glad this cam out good! Did they find out what the cause was? Did it have anything to do with their outdoor lifestyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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