"I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121: 1-2
Last night (Sun night) I was called by the hospital to say that they moved Nate back to the ICU (south) due to chest pain. By the time I arrived, he had already had an Echo, ECG, a ton of blood work, new medication and teams of doctors into see Nate.
Nate as far as they could tell did not suffer a heart attack, but they have confirmed that Nate has a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. This is often a genetic syndrome that someone has but does not show itself until stress on the heart. This syndrome is characterized by abnormal electrical pathways in the heart that causes disruption in the heart's normal rhythm. This can cause a very fast heart rate, dizzyness, shortness of breath, and many other serious things. Today (Mon.) they are sending Nate for a test to see if he has a blood clot in his lungs, they are also concerned the chest pain may be due to pericarditis, which is an inflammation of the lining around the heart.When I lef t early this morning Nate was resting comfortably and they weren't doing anything new through the night.
With all this we can see how fragile Nate's life still is. He is still very sick.
Please continue to uphold Nate in your prayers. Please continue to pray for us as family. Please continue to pray for the doctors and nurses and other medical staff, especially today as they do more testing.
Aileen,
ReplyDeleteEven though I havent commented I want you to know that on the other side of the world, you all are being carried in prayer. Our heart is with you all at this time, including your wider family. We hope that you continue to feel God's loving nearness to you at all times.
Love Joyce and Ryan van Duyn
Nathan, Aileen, and family:
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that we have been checking your blog regularly and have been praying for you often.
We will continue to pray that it be God's will that Nathan be healed but especially that God will continue to grant His peace to all of you as you go through this difficult journey in your lives. Continue to look to Him for your strength.
Rich & Cynthia VanderLaan
Flamborough
we continue to lift Nathan and your family in our prayers before the LORD. May He give you all the comfort and strength you need to support Nathan and care for your children! We pray for healing from our Heavenly Physician above all.
ReplyDeleteGod is our strength in time of trouble, He is our Rock and comforter. We will continue to pray for Nate, fo you Aileen, your family and the medical team.
ReplyDeleteIt is a roller coaster that you are on, the Lord and the communion of saints is right there beside you as you go up and down.
May He grant the healing that is so desired!
With love: Ben & Anita Poort
We still are praying for you all and especially for Nate's recovery.
ReplyDeleteJohn & Martha VanMiddelkoop
I have been reading your updates as well, we have kept your family, your husband especially, in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHenry and Marie Stad (Neerlandia, friends of Pete and Marg and family)
Nathan, Aileen, Taryn and Aiden.
ReplyDeleteI continually pray for you all that god will heal and give you all that you are in need of. Also remembering your families during these times as well, may you all find comfort in knowing that God is with you all.
Love Marion Overbeek
Although we don't know you personally, we do know relatives on both sides of your family.
ReplyDeleteWe are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cliff and Judy Welfing (Doorten)
Saskatchewan
Dear Nathan, Aileen, Taryn, Aiden;
ReplyDeletewe will continue to pray for you in this time, that you may continue to receive strength for the both of you.
Love,
Gus and Trish