Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Joye's Update 4/23/08
Hi all . . . I'm so sorry I did not update you in the last 2 days; it's been a rough couple of days, but we're doing okay now. On Monday afternoon, we learned Andrew had gotten well enough with his breathing and would be moved out of the CCU and moved into the rehab place. We were referred to Select Specialty Hospital at Good Samaritan Hospital; however, since his doctor is a Barrow's doctor, he thought it would be more convenient for him to be moved to the Select Specialty Hospital at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was moved out at 6pm and arrived at this new place at 6:30pm. The following 24 hours were the worst you can imagine. This place is a separate business within St. Joseph's and this place should be shut down. I could go on for hours and we have 2 pages of notes as to what was done wrong. Anyway . . . long story, short . . . we contacted his doctor, he got him out of there and put him into the ICU at St. Joseph's. How he managed that, I do not know . . . but doing this may have saved Andrew's life because in this place, they found that he has 2 blood clots. One that is not so serious in his arm and the other that is quite serious in his leg. He will be having yet another surgery tomorrow to have a filter put into his vessel through his groin area. This filter is opened up like an umbrella and will filter any clots that try to pass that area, which prevents them from traveling to the lungs, heart, and/or brain. His surgery is tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 7:30am. Please pray for him during this time. He is then scheduled to go to a different Select Specialty Hospital at Good Samaritan. This is a different owned business with different management, etc. My sister and brother-in-law and I visited every place that can take him (as he is on a vent and acute) and we liked this place the best. They are fully aware of our terrible experience with the one at St. Joseph's and they are accommodating our needs well so far. It was a bad deal getting him into that first place, but yet a blessing in disguise as this was how he got into St. Joseph's to find the blood clot. God put Andrew here for this reason, I'm sure of it. I will do my best to post again tomorrow, but may not be able to as Andrew will be moved again. Thank you all for your prayers. Good night and God Bless. Joye
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Hi Andrew and Joye. I am sorry for the mess you had to go through, but I am with you on it may have been a blessing to find the clots. I'll pray during your surgery. Joye, stay strong, and Andrew, once again, stay stronger. And I will say it again, Joye, Andrew is so lucky to have you by his side. Like everyone else has said to you, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. We all will go to any length to help you with whatever you ask. Andrew, keep making progress and we are all waiting for you to come home.
Lots of Love,
Dawn and Anthony
Good Morning Joye and Langley, so very sorry to hear of all that you had to go through. We'll be sure to be lifting Langley in prayer, during his surgery. You have all of our prayers and support. We're here for you. Lots of love, Nick & Marie
hi guys, over all it sounds like you are in a good place now. I do have to admit we are selfish, a couple of days go by and here we are paniking... I can say that we are all greatful that you keep us informed of how you guys are doing. We are still praying daily... Heaven sends a big hello and she wants you to know that she too is praying for you.
I am so sorry to hear that you are all going through such a traumatic experience. I knew Drew a long time ago and as you wrote in your blogs he was loved by everyone that I knew who knew him at the time. I am praying for you all and hope that Drew's recovery is speedy and complete. Joye you are a true testiment of what God has purposed for a husband. I pray for your strength and faith as well.
God bless,
Coleen Wright
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Joye & Drew,
Thanks for the update, praise be to God for putting you in the right place at the right time. Everything works in his time. My prayers to you Drew for a constant and speedy recovery and Joye keep your faith strong, your a very strong woman and Drew is very lucky to have the true love of a wife many blessings, God surley blessed him when he sent you. Both of you take care and keep your eyes on God.
Alway
Robbin
Hang in there Drew. You are on the right track now and I know you will continue to improve. Please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to hear you complaining about work issues again real soon! xoxo Always, Kathy
Langley, my friend, my brother: You know how much I value you and our friendship. You mean so much to me, I will miss you greatly. . . when you come back to work. . . .and I do mean WHEN!! I am not a religious person but I do believe we are put here to do good things. You have done that here with all of us. You have shared your joys and heartaches; your bitches and omplaints!!! That is what friends are for. Because without friends we are nothing.
"There is a destiny that makes us brothers, none goes his way alone. All that we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own" Edward Markham
Without even knowing, you have given so much to all of us. It will come back into your life.
I look forward to seeing you soon,
Love you very much my brother, Suz
Hi Andrew, hope that you are doing good and that you surgery when well, we keep praying, stay strong.
Monica & Keith C.
Big Dog,
Sorry to hear about the issues with the move, however, God works in his own ways and they found the blood clots there.
Keep on fighting we will keep praying for you daily.... Joye as alway if you need anything give us a call...
Hi Andrew and Joye. I know I posted earlier, but I want you to know that i have kept you in my thoughts throughout the day and have checked in periodically to see if there is anything new. Know that I have prayed for you Andrew to gain your strength. I keep you both close to my heart and know that every day will bring a new miracle. Joye, if you need to, dblake@courts.az.gov. From here, I can just give you words of strength. But sometimes it can be a great comfort. Take care, both of you.
Lots of Love,
Dawn
Goodmorning Joye & Drew~ So much has gone on in your lives recently, I can't imagine the emotional turmoil you are both faced with daily. Remain strong and focused, no matter how hard that may become and always remember---within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible.
Michele Sundwall
Hi Joye,
Remember to give me a call as soon as you need anything, take care.
Rebecca
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