Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Praying for Dad

Yesterday my dad with diagnosed with Arrhythmia while undergoing a standard medical exam for chronic benefits. The dr. was concerned enough to tell him that he needs to get to Jhb asap to a heart specialist for further testing. They live in Piet Ritief which is a good 3.5 hours out of Jhb and my sister and brother-in-law (who live in Jhb) insisted on fetching them (pretty heavy going for them) but they did not want to hear of my father driving all the way. They all arrived back safely in Jhb at 9pm last night.
Anyway my sister got hold of a good specialist at Carstenhof clinic who will be admitting my dad today at 2pm. Until then I will not have more news but I am confident that all is well after speaking to some lovely ladies on OPM.

Please keep us in your prayers and I will update just as soon as I have more information.

xoxo

9 comments:

Evelyn said...

He will be fine! Praying for him!

Bel said...

Praying for your Dad! & you and the rest of your family.

Nikki said...

We're all praying for him.

Nix
XOXOXOXO

Paula said...

Irene, my hubby practises in Carstenhof. Who is your specialist> Let me know if I can do anything or if you'd like hubby to look in on him OK?

Irene said...

His name is Dr. Badhesi - have you heard about him before? That really is kind of you to offer hubby to check in on him.
My sister will call me just now with more details but as it stood yesterday his appointment was 2pm and he will more than likely be admitted.

xoxo

For all you other ladies - thanx for your kind words too xoxo

Paula said...

Yes I know him he is an excellent dr - he also checked me out when I had a bit of heart trouble in my pregnancy. Just give me a shout OK? Thinking of you!

Irene said...

Thanks so much - now I feel better - You're a star

xoxo

Karien said...

Thinking of all of you! Praying that your dad will be A-OK!

xxx

Martie xxx said...

Any news yet?! Been thinking of your Dad and hoping everything went well.

Stay strong. xxx