Saturday

Dear Friends.....

Another family emergency this week.
My father had to have emergency surgery to insert a pacemaker.
He was walking around and DRIVING with a heart rate of 30. NOT a good thing.
While in surgery it dropped as low as 26. We are thankful that the surgery
was a success and that he is doing well.
I have been staying with my parents for the last few days...just home
today long enough to do some laundry and get my family ready for next week.
I will be heading back over today and stay with my parent's until Friday when my
brother and sister will be continuing the care.
Once I get back I'll catch up with all of your blogs.

Remember to: Cherish every sunrise, cherish every sunset, and cherish
every moment in between.
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34 comments:

  1. CherryOctober 31, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    thank you for your reminder, Kerri. i will. i hope and pray your dad will recover from the surgery soon. take care.

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  2. JuneOctober 31, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Boy, what a year it's been for you! Sorry to hear this, but relieved that your dad seems to have passed the critical point. Yes, every day is to be cherished...we can never get too many reminders!

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  3. JayneOctober 31, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Glad to hear all went well Kerri. You and your dad will be in my prayers.

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  4. HappyKOctober 31, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Sorry to hear about your dad but glad things seem to be going good now. Of course your dad will be in my prayers.

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  5. Country GirlOctober 31, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    So much in one year, girl! But that's the way it goes sometimes. A pacemaker is wonderful. It will do him a world of good. Lucky for them that you are able to help.

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  6. ZenserlyOctober 31, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Hi! go and spend as much time as you can with your dad....i recently lost mine...praying for your dad now....

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  7. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Hi Kerri... I'm just up the road in Roanoke. Love your photos as they absolutely shine in comparison to many other photo blogs.

    Sorry to hear about your dad. My husband used to write test programs for the Medtronic Pacemakers. I'm sure your dad is in good hands and it's nice to know that the device can make such a great change in his life.

    Take care and Happy Halloween
    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  8. MimiOctober 31, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Sorry that your father is unwell, he was lucky to be caught on time, and I hope all will go smoothly from now.
    Don't forget to take care of yourself, Kerri.

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  9. Jo-AnnOctober 31, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Everyone I've known that has had a pacemaker has done very well and I trust your dad will too. -- I just spent a month and a half with my dad (91) while my mom (87) had lumbar surgery after they were both in an automobile accident -- he has problems with a high heart rate! God bless.

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  10. HilaryOctober 31, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Sending my very best thoughts your way.

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  11. Ruth's Photo BlogOctober 31, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Kerri,I know it may be a while before you get to read this,but I am praying for you and your Dad.God will give you the needed strength to carry on.Thanks for sharing this update,it's the only way we can help each other.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  12. imacOctober 31, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Glad to hear the opp went well, speedy recovery.

    Have a scary Trick n Treat evening.Kerry.

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  13. Robin's Nesting PlaceOctober 31, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he continues to do well.

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  14. NCmountainwomanOctober 31, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Thoughts are with you and the family. Hope all continues to go well for your dad.

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  15. GayleOctober 31, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Thinking of you and yours and sending good healing thoughts. Thanks for checking in, we have missed you. {{{}}}
    Gayle
    San Diego

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  16. CarlettaOctober 31, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    A wonderful reminder you have left us. Time is not promised, we must live in the moment.
    Take Care.

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  17. marcuNovember 1, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Ii doresc tatalui tau sa se faca bine!

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  18. CGNovember 1, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Love and thoughts to you & your family xxx

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  19. TomNovember 1, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    You will all be in our thoughts Kerri...

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  20. RosamariaNovember 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Hope your father is well now. I'll pray for him.
    Be well, Kerri.

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  21. imacNovember 1, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Hope all turns out well for all.
    Godbless and take care.

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  22. LaurieNovember 2, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with your dad, you, and your family as you deal with this crisis. I hope life will return to normal and your dad's health will continue to improve quickly. Such a scary event.

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  23. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Let us hope everything works out and your dad stays well with his new device.

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  24. HaddockNovember 2, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Cherish every sunrise, cherish every sunset, and cherish
    every moment in between. .........
    Some thing we fail to do.

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  25. photowannabeNovember 3, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Yes we need to cherish everyday and those that make each day complete. Sorry to hear about your Dad's surgery but thankful it is successful. Take care.

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  26. Appalachian LadyNovember 4, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I am sorry to hear about your dad. Hope he recovers fully.

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  27. MedaMNovember 4, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I am sorry to hear about your dad but I am glad things are going good for him now. Your parents are happy to have such caring children. I wish for your dad speedy recovery and for you and your family good health and enough strength to take care of your parents.

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  28. EG CameraGirlNovember 4, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    All the best to you and your parents, Kerri!

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  29. BeckyNovember 5, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    So sorry for the problems with your Dad, but it seems like he will be OK now.
    Take care, and I'll be sending prayers for all your family.
    B.

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  30. WillardNovember 5, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Take Care, Kerri. I wish you and your family the best and hope that the situation improves.

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  31. HollyNovember 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  32. AndyNovember 5, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I hope all is going well with your family

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  33. Jeannette StGNovember 6, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Thank you for the reminder! I'm sure you are more aware of it now your father is hanging on for dear life.
    In the hub of life we forget to enjoy all the "gifts" that are given to us every day like a sunset, etc.

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  34. Magia da InêsNovember 8, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Olá amiga!
    Passei para conhecer seu cantinho... tudo de bom!
    Lindo, criativo e inspirador!
    Belas fotos!!! Inspiradoras!...
    Parabéns e sucesso sempre!..
    Aguardo a sua visitinha...
    magiadaines.blogspot.com
    Uma ótima semana!
    Beijinhos carinhosos.
    Itabira - Brasil

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