Pastor's Blog

Spent most the day at the hospital with Phil Sims.  They finally took him in for a heart cath.  Here are the results – his aortic valve will have to be surgically replaced which will involve open heart surgery.  He is also in afib which they plan to address while doing the valve replacement.  There were no blockages.  Phil is very, very grateful to God for His watch care over him.

In my first post today I wrote that Phil’s problem stemmed from a birth defect.  I was wrong!  (Let that sink in for a moment!).  This is not birth defect related.  I also said that Phil would be sent to Houston, Texas for surgery.  Again, I was wrong.  (Is it sinking in yet?).  He will be transported to a local hospital either this afternoon or tomorrow.  Surgery could take place on Monday, 4/24, but that has not been definitely decided at this point in time.

Let me say a few quick words about the military hospital where Phil has been a patient.  In my opinion, an excellent facility with excellent health professionals.  The nurses were great and the cardiologists were extremely informative and compassionate.  Obviously, I was impressed!

Tried to visit with Bill Goff this afternoon but he was not at home.

Got to go keep a promise and then attend a machine pitch baseball game today – I am so excited!  LOL!