Prayers & Best Wishes

THANK YOU ALL OUR FAMILY & HCPD FAMILY SO MUCH  FOR ALL THE "PRAYERS"
Danny left to go to surgery March 25, 2004 at 7:00 AM this morning. They ended up doing a double off of a (Y) shaped vain instead of the one they thought at first. I didn't get to see him until about noon and then he was out of it at that time. The nurse had to give him a shot to knock him out because he was coming around to soon. You would really have to know the crazy guy Danny be to understand why they had to keep him under. He is always SHOUTING PRAISES TO THE LORD. The nurse said due to me having only two hours sleep in the past twenty four hours that he would be fine and I needed to go home and get some rest. I will return to the hospital in the morning unless they call me in first. Or: Danny update also on http://www.gloryway.com scroll down to. Danny & The Heart Center, Capital Regional Medical Center Prayers & Best Wishes Gloria

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Gloria, Thank you so much for this up date, I have been wondering and just got on
and find this report......... Praise the Lord Danny Boy will be with us as is his practice to Praise the Lord more and more.... Do tell him I care and am remembering him and lifting him up in prayer. May our Heavenly Father take you both in His loving arms and you rest and recovery be continual, aggressive, and complete.  May God guide and direct in Danny's care. Most lovingly,  Addie here

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UPDATE: March 26, 2004 "ALMOST LOST HIM"
WELL!! everyone after I got home last night and did the update I called to check on Danny before I went to bed. They had already taken the tube out of his throat after I left so they took a cell phone to him and he was able to talk fro a little bit telling me he
loved me and to take care of his boys in telling him I loved him back I got "NO I LOVE YOU MORE" "TAKE CARE & GET SOME REST". Rest "WHAT IS THAT"?? Things were fine as they could be at that point. Then at about 4:45 AM I get a call that his blood pressure is dropping and I need to get back up to the hospital as soon as possible "But be careful in doing so". I rushed on up with an hour and a half to think about what the heck was going on. When I got to the hospital a male nurse met me at the ICU door and took me to the nurses lounge and proceed to tell me what he himself had done for Danny in trying to get him stable and to wait while he gets the Dr.. WELL! by this time I'm picturing Dr. shows on TV and where I am at that moment in time is not a good sign at all. I sit writing down an account of things so far in a note pad. About that time in walks not one BUT two Dr. and a floor nurse and the male nurse. The Dr. proceeds to tell me as Paul Harvey says "THE REST OF THE STORY". At about 4:00 AM Danny started to show disturbing signs and all the while they were trying to get them under control, then by about 4:30 he started to crash, at that point one of the Dr's pulled at his blue scrub shirt top saying "Danny was at 4:30 AM this morning March 26, 2004 turning that color just before the point of "FLAT-LINE". They thought he may have internal bleeding so the rushed him back to surgery and found nothing except fluid in his lung so the pumped it out and brought him back to ICU where he continued to do poorly the rest of the day. His blood pressure dropped low enough that they called me back in twice to stay by his side, while there with him he was aggravated and having what looked  like epilepsy and was hooked up to everything in the world. They also brought in at that time am EKG machine and for one part of the test they had to lower his heart rate from 150 to about 125 to 130 which they did with a shot in one of the IV tubes. I saw Danny again after shift change at 8:00 PM by that time they had gotten him stabilized and mussel relaxes to calm the trimmers he was having. I gave the nurse both cell phone numbers so if I was on the road they could get me. Then I came on home it is now 11:30 and I still haven't stopped. GOOD NIGHT ALL Gloria

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Gloria, We will just renew our prayers but pray just twice as hard. Maybe the worst is over now. I pray so, God's Love to you Both, Carlisle

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Oh  Gloria, do you have anyone there with you?? I am so sorry you are having to go through this, just know I am praying for you, and I wake up every morning wondering how things are going!!  God bless you and Danny, my heart just breaks for you. HANG IN THERE!!! Katy

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Gloria & Danny, Our hearts and prayers go out to you both. What you must be going through! Trust the Good Lord to carry you through, Nell Stevens

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Dang girl.  You're both in our prayers.  People all over the world are praying for you.  Take care of yourself to sis.  We love you all. Debbie

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Gloria, I know this kind of trauma--it is very hard--these ups and downs.  It can take a toll on the caregiver--so take very good care of yourself--a walk, some exercise, good food and something to help relive the anxiety if necessary for the interim.  I believe God works through others and he is very busy with  these Drs.  LOL Alice K.

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Hi Gloria, Just want to let you know you have my prayers for both you and Danny.....it is a difficult time for both of you. God will prevail. Hang in there, and may God Bless all of you!! Love and prayers, Betty Robison

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Dear Gloria, Keeping Danny in my prayers, and pray that today will show a marked improvement in his condition.  These have to be difficult days for you, so I ask that Our Lord will pour out an extra measure of strength to see you through these tough times.  It is so difficult to see the ones that we love so much in distress.  It is my pray that they will be able to get Danny stable ASSP and that you and he both will be able to relax and have some quality time together.  Keeping you both in my prayers.  I'll watch for the next update and pray that it is positive. Much Love, and Many Prayers, Florence

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Gloria: Praying for you and Danny.  Hang tough! God's Blessings Jean Moffitt

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Just read your update, and am so sorry that Danny is having so many problems.  We are still praying hard, and know that the Good Lord will be right there with him, and we trust that he will be fine in a day or so.  It may be typical that they have some problems after surgery, as John had unbearable pain the second day, and it was Paracarditis, an infection in the sac around the heart, but it corrected in a few  hours. Want you to know that we are thinking of you, as we well remember the trauma after John's surgery, and it wasn't fun.  The caregiver (wife) suffers the most, as John doesn't remember much about the ordeal.  It was horrible.  John's brother died last night, so we are both sad and rejoicing today, as he now is with the Lord and his mom, who was killed in a car wreck, and his dad who died of a heart attack.  We have to look at the joyful side of death.  Love and prayers.  Betty and John

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Gloria, you are both so strong.  God bless you and I pray for you and Danny. To give you strength for what ever comes next. Joanne

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Aunt Gloria, After speaking with you I had to write you and let you know I love you and Uncle Danny very much! You take care of yourself and keep your strength up. God Bless You Both! I'll be calling. Love & Prayers, Nene

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Hang on Gloria....... praying here ...... May God hold Danny in His great physicians hands and minister to Danny's needs.  Much love,  Addie here

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Gloria: Bless your heart, you're going through so much and I know how frightening it is to see your hubby looking like something in an ER episode. Been there, done that! I certainly prayed for the both of you when I read my email.  (After Paul's second bypass surgery, I, too, was called back to the hospital in the middle of the night. I think God just wants wives to have gray hair from all the scares He gives us!) However, it sounds as though Danny has a marvelous medical team looking after him.  I had shared with you that my hubby has had bypasses on two separate occasions. What I didn't tell you was that a few years after his second bypass he had such a severe heart attack in his doctor's office that he had complete cardiac and respiratory arrest.  The paramedics brought him back' with the defibrillator (paddle shock) but he went into a coma....that few days that he was in a coma were so terrifying!  He came out of the coma, and now, six years later is sitting here in the living room enjoying reruns of old corny TV sitcoms.  And, at the age of 75, is looking forward to living to at least 98 (his Dad's age when he passed away). We went through hell for a few weeks until he could leave rehab-nursing home after his hospitalization, but I learned to take each day as it comes and appreciate every one. A month after he came home from rehab he had another cardiac episode, so back to the hospital to receive a pacemaker-defibrillator ... now he has his own little 'paramedic' in his chest to shock him out of trouble! It's been about six years since the scary episode....he's on his second pacemaker-defib has the new improved model. The old one saved his life several times....we thank God for giving wisdom to manufacturers of these lifesaving devices. Just hang in there....your HCPD buddies are praying for you and Danny. By the way, the note pad is an excellent idea....I took a note book with me to the hospital and wrote down EVERYTHING that anyone said to me, because I was so stressed that I could hardly remember my own name. When Paul was moved to his own room, they let me stay with him all the time.....24 hours a day!  I just feel better doing that as the nurses are so frantically busy. The last couple of times he's been in the hospital they even let me stay with him in ICU for several hours at a time.  A few times the nurses even ordered a food tray for me! (Out here in California they really appreciate help from family members.) His last defib surgery the hospital put a cot in the room so I could get a decent night's sleep. I keep a small bag packed for myself so if he has to go back to the hospital again I will at least have a toothbrush, toiletries, etc. Keep us posted on the list. We're all anxious for you and Danny. Pat Pulasky

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Praying that tonight that you will have a good night's sleep and that Danny will be MUCH better in the morning.  Take care of YOURSELF.  LUV YA, BETTY   PS  our son's church in Houston, Lakewood, with Joel Osteen as pastor, has very inspirational messages on TV several times a week....the station is TBN, or Daystar.  They have a healing ministry, and I will ask my son if he will ask for a prayer request.  They have about 8,000 members and a tremendous ministry.  Joel's mother was healed of liver cancer about 20 years ago, so they are real believers in healing through God's power, not theirs. Betty Jones

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Hi Gloria, Just wanted to let you know that you and Danny are in our prayers.  This is a little reminder that you too need some rest.  Try to relax from time to time, so that you will have the energy to keep the pace. We pray that Danny will be restored to great health real soon, back to the computer, and happy. Take care, and May God Bless You Both. Much Love, Florence and Chuck   Many prayers from Southern California

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The hospital in FL called Gloria early this morning and told her to come to the hospital, but no details.  He had turned blue, so the doctors had already performed emergency surgery on Danny during the night.  He had fluid on his lungs.  He's still in ICU and is in stable condition.  Please continue to pray for them both.  Thank you, have a wonderful weekend and God Bless! Debbie

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Oh that poor soul and it was supposed to be a new procedure wasn't it, but I continue to pray and ask God's blessings and healing for Danny and family and I pray that I will soon receive good news that he has recovered and ready to go home and give God all the praises for his recovery from the surgery. Thanks for the update and please keep me posted. Have a good week and I pray for all of you Love & Lot's of Prayers for all Shirl

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Gloria: Yes, I too know about the weight loss!  And weird meals. But you keep on eating very important!  And keep that note book going, too!  Thinking of you and Danny often. Paul's coma wasn't medically induced as Danny's is, and it was SO scary.  The doctors hadn't much hope, but I had talked to the hospital chaplain who promised to go in to see Paul.  He went in on Sunday morning to pray with Paul; the doctor came in and was expressing some negative thoughts. The chaplain said, "Wait a minute, I just prayed with him, and I just saw LIFE in those eyes of his."  At that minute (coincidence??? HA) Paul came out of the coma....right in front of the doctor!  And from then on, every day he improved....was actually only in ICU a couple more days, then out to a Telemetry ward; a total of only a week in the hospital, and then on to rehab-nursing home....a few weeks there, and then home...to new adventures in healing!  A new life for him, as he 'came back' with a pretty amazing story.  I'll share it with you some time!  Almost forgot...you do know that anyone in a coma can hear EVERYTHING that's said around them, don't you? So, words of encouragement, Bible reading, etc. is very good. Try to prevent anyone saying anything around him that's a 'downer'. One funny thing...when Paul was in a coma, we all kept asking him just to squeeze our hand (so we'd know he could respond to us.)  He never did, which was heartbreaking.  But when he came out of the coma, he kept squeezing my hand, over and over he had heard us, you see, but couldn't respond. So when he was finally awake, he remembered our pleas and kept trying to reassure us he was okay! He came out of it with a memory problem...BIG TIME for quite a while. Anyway, he really didn't know most of his family when he came 'to', so he'd bluff his way out of it. He told EVERYONE who came in to see him that they were looking really good, and hadn't they lost a little weight! He couldn't remember my name, so would just say, "Hello, Beautiful", something he'd never ever said to me before. It got to be pretty funny. My daughter-in-law and I took two poster boards and put on them family photos so the nursing staff could see Paul as a person and not just a numbered bed! He aged so terribly at first that the nurses in the nursing home couldn't believe it was the same man as in the photos. When he first went in the nursing home, they called him "Grandpa".  After he was doing better and looked better, he became "Dad".  When he was well enough to wheel another patient around in a wheel chair I heard them calling him "Paul".  There's always progress, Gloria.    Pat Pulasky

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Hi Gloria, Hope you are doing okay.  I will keep this short as I know you are under a lot of stress and worry. I'm praying everyday for Danny's recovery.  I told God that he has a lot of work to do here and we all need him very much. If you don't have time to respond to this email I certainly understand. Take care. Love and Prayers Always, Chris

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Gloria, thanks for all the updates, I read them all, best wishes and prayers to both of you. Jane Boucher.

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Gloria, I was so grateful to see this come on my screen as I just got on today.  I have been so anxious to know how Danny is doing. My My My you are still on that roller coaster. Tears here as I read the updates and the touch and go you are going through.  However little by little improvement and Pray God makes that improvement steadily and aggressively climb to recovery and you are home together again. Nothing so precious as having your mate beside you.  Nothing can compare with that.  Hold tight Gloria to each other and Jesus! "And surely I will be with you always" Jesus promise to us!  Matt 28:20 What counts in life is the presence of God. What we can count on is God is with us.  Whatever, Wherever, Whenever........ Praise the Lord! I will continue to remember and continue to be anxious to know how Danny is doing and your too!   Lovingly,  Addie here

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Hi Gloria, I just finished reading the last up date for Danny and wanted to let you know that we still have our prayer rockets going up from the west coast.  I am encouraged by what I am reading, and ask that God will be near you and provide the strength that you need to see you through each day. Praise the Lord for the nice people at he hospital that got you the lounge chair.  Glad that you can spend time with Danny each day.  REST well. Good Night, Florence and Chuck  Love and Prayers.

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Thank you. We pray for the best. Gary Hickman

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Hi Gloria, I don't participate much on the HCPD list anymore, but I've been following Danny's progress closely. After Joy, Danny was the first person to welcome me to the HCPD list back in '94 or '95 when there were only a handful of us. So there is lot's of prayers and juice coming your way. Please give him a squeeze from me. Take Care,   -Phil

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Dear Ms Husk: I saw on your family web site that your husband had surgery I just wanted to see if all turned out all right. Blessings to you all. Nelson R. Powers, PhD, MPH, Entomologist, Office of Epidemiology, New Mexico Department of Health, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Hi.  Just wanted to write and say hi and let you know I'm still praying and hoping for the best.  I just read your last update and I feel so bad for you and what you're going through.  You have really been through it, but it's the labor of love that keeps you going, and I know that you'll keep going on as long as you need to. Danny knows you're there, and he loves you so much.  Just hang in there.  He will be better soon, and back home with you and the boys.  Take  care of yourself and remember that I love you.  Pam

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Gloria, I just want to touch base, and let you know that I am keeping up with your updates, and we are praying hard that Danny will experience a healing that only God can give.  I hurt for you, as I can remember days of anxiety as I watched John in ICU, but not nearly so long as you have.   Also wanted you to know that I did send a note to Houston's Lakewood church, asking for prayers.  Take care, God loves you, and so do we.  Love, Betty and John

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Gloria, As you say, it is in God's Wonderful Hands! His Will WILL be done. It may not be what we want, but GOD knows best. If it is Danny's appointed time, he will go and we will be here to support you. If it is not Danny's appointed time, he will slowly heal and return to being a human, and we will still be here to support you. We continue to pray for what WE WANT, but we should be Praying for What GOD wants for he is a Merciful GOD. Please know our hearts and minds, and PRAYERS are with you both "Cuz" Carlisle

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Gloria: I read your latest post and just wish I could be back there to hold your hand.  So cyber hugs {{{{}}}}} will have to do instead.  Keep your chin up...and keep that prayer line open to our dear Savior and Lord.  Pat Pulasky

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Hi. I hope you slept well last night and that you, Johnny and family got some time to visit before crashing. I just read the update. You are one remarkable lady. With everything else that is going on you still manage to keep the site updated and everyone informed. Danny would be real proud of you and the way you are dealing with all this. As I looked down over your site I thought just how much knowledge and talent you and Danny have when it comes to computers. You're both real guru's. And then I thought about his remarkable faith and his eagerness to share it with anyone and everyone who will listen.  He's a good man and I'm praying that God will touch him in a special way and bring him out of this whole and better than ever. You guys take care of yourselves and enjoy your visit. That's good.  Even though it appears he's sleeping, I'm sure he can still hear what's going on around him and will enjoy hearing the valentine thing and the bible being read to him. Take care, and hope your day goes well.  Love Ya, Me Love, Pam

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Thanks sweetie for keeping us updated through your website.  I copy/pasted the updates & am forwarding them to my email lists.  Everyone has been asking for them, and are continuing to pray for you all.  I'm so glad the kids are coming around.  Try to take care of yourself and always remember that we love you all. Debbie

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Thanks so much Gloria for finding the time to post on your 'gloryway.com' daily updates on Danny.  I know you do not have that much time as so many things going on and running through your mind.  I am glad your son could be there. I keep you both in my prayers.  I like to think it sounds a little better to me today.... right?  You will have to be awfully careful that you do not pack him a cold.  The last time my husband had [heart] surgery [1981] I had a cold and did not go and it really upset him as he needed me with him at all times and somehow he could not understand and thought I just did not want to come.  So really you are having to do a balancing act.  May God guide and direct you in all things. And may He take Danny in His loving arms and give peace and steady recovery! As I feel he is needed here a while longer. Praise God Danny has come this far. 'The joy of the Lord is your strength' Nehemiah tells us in 8:10,  If it does not last too long..... most of us are capable of most any sacrifice; but it is the daily ness of life itself that requires the best we have, or ever hope to have but with God at our side we can endure. He will lift us up! I like to think of the poem and picture where two pair of foot prints show and then one pair at times....in the sand......... Jesus carries us when it gets too heavy a load for us. May God bless you dear Gloria!  Most lovingly, Addie here

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Hi Gloria Jean, I just got on your website...the first time in a few days.  Bless your heart, you sure have been going through it!  I've been praying for you both.  Hang in there and be careful driving back and forth.  I hope your cold hasn't gotten any worse.  I'll be praying for you, Danny & the doctors tomorrow.  Remember this... God teaches us in the light, but tests us in the darkness. Just as film is developed in darkness, so is our faith. Instead of asking, "God get me out of this!", ask "God, what can I get from this?" These thoughts were from a Wednesday night message a few weeks ago.  Is sounds like you're handling it quite well from the Christian aspect!  Just keep on keeping on! Love,  Connie Nelson

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My prayers are with your sister and her husband.  They have really been  through the mill!  I hope he recovers soon and all of the struggles can be put behind them.  I hope your sister is taking care of herself also as she needs to keep up her strength also. I will also be praying for Marissa.  My son Dustin was in the hospital when he had just turned 4.  We were in the Women, Infants and Children Hospital in Charleston and then in the Children's Hospital in Columbus.  It was a nightmare, but everything turned out o.k.  Prayers and Gods help are the only things that pulled us through. Take Care and thanks for keeping me updated. Robin

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Just checked in on Danny as I do every evening. . . and I'm checking in with our Lord about him too.  My thoughts and prayers are with you both.  I know how you must feel, not being able to go to the hospital.  You have a great day too. Joy

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Dear Gloria, So sorry to learn that you have a cold and can't get down to see Danny.  That has to be so hard. Just offered a prayer that God will be near both you and Danny during this Beautiful Holy Week.  May you feel His touch of healing, and know that He is with you both.  I know that these are difficult times for you, and God is near.  May you just rely on His strength, and He will see you through.

Much Love and Many Prayers, Florence and Chuck

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We are with you.  Hope you're feeling better.  Danny is in Gods hands.  Please keep the updates coming.  Love you.  Us = The DuMond's

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Poor Danny, he sure is having a time of it and know that he remains on our prayer list as does his family members and I know it's a trying time for all, but we know he is in the hands of the great healer now, and thanks for all the updates too. Love & Many Prayers; Shirl

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I'm still on watch.  I'll stand by.  I love you both. 

I know your days are so hard.  I love you. 

You are on my mind continually.  I check your website as often as I sit down to see the latest. I don't know if I could be still and wait.  I would hope I could.  I love you.  

Thank you for being faithful to share with us. Patty Sue Cook

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I have been following along with Danny's struggle. It must be very tough on you Gloria both physically and emotionally. I wish we lived closer. This reminds me of when my dad was in the hospital for a five way bypass in Phoenix. I was down there alone to be with him. I know a few people that have ventilators with a tracheotomy. They have had them for years and are quite used to them. I use a ventilator at night but with nose pillows so I do not need a tracheotomy. It is a shame that the children live so far away. I remember even when the nurses and doctors were working on my dad full time in ICU I didn't want to sit in the waiting room. I sat at the nursing station across from his bed so I could watch. I know it is so tough especially when you can't be there. A lung infection or cold for Danny is dangerous though. You and Danny are continually in our thoughts at this time. Wayne & Angie Nesbit

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Hi Stan,
Danny going to the hospital this afternoon to get ready for the triple by-pass.
And he will be laid up fro quite a while after that. I'll see how it goes with Danny. Maybe he won't be as bad off as he was the last time, he was laid up for months. Love & Prayers Gloria

Hi Gloria, I sure have been checking the web site every few days, been driving back and forth from Palm Beach to Springhill were I will be moving too next week. Spring Hill is about an hour west of Orlando close to Weichi Wachi. I have been keeping him and you in my prayers and pray that he get through all of this and gets home. I am working for two hospitals one here in Spring Hills and one in Naples.

Will be more back on line within the week. Thanks for checking on  me. God Bless, Stan

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Aunt Gloria, Just wanted to see how things are with you? Mom said you have the flu on top of everything else, just wanted you to know I am thinking of and praying for you and Uncle Dan. I love you, Nene

Aunt Gloria, I know U. D. (his nickname for Uncle Dan) will really appreciate that. He's a great man, and I will be really thinking of him, I have been since this begun, now more than ever. I wish I had something I could say to you to help more. All I know is he has more faith in the Lord than any one person I have ever known and touched my heart in more ways than I could ever say the Lord will take care of him. And, he loves you so much and you him, he will feel you if you concentrate on him, as I know you do. I hope that cold goes away soon so you can go be with him, until than take care of yourself and keep the faith in the Lord taking care of U. D. I love you! Nene

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My thoughts and deepest prayers continue for Danny and for you. My same day surgery for left carpal tunnel syndrome is Thursday at 12:30 p.m. I will do fine bedcause3 God will be with me and guiding the surgeon's hand. Your "Cuz" Carlisle

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Gloria, I don't know if it will be an answer or not but the last 4 years I have used Coricidin 'D'.  It is sold over the counter and is for both people with or without high blood pressure.  I will leave it with you and the Lord.  I know He has a plan.  I love you.  I was up praying and lifting you and Danny before the Lord at 2:00 my time. Patty Sue

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