Ameraucana Breeders Club
The Official Forum of the Ameraucana Breeders Club => Ameraucana Marketplace => Topic started by: Mike Gilbert on February 09, 2010, 09:51:09 AM
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Our president, John Blehm, is currently hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat stemming from another, as yet undetermined, medical problem. Please join me in praying for a full and speedy recovery. It is possible he may be gaining the use of a laptap while there, and I know he would appreciate knowing that many of us are concerned. John\'s mailing address and e-mail can be found on the last page of the winter ABC Bulletin.
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Sorry to hear that.
Will be praying.
Bearpaw
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Must be catchy, I\'m wearing a heart monitor as we speak......
Will pray for a full recovery. :)
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John,
We will certainly be paying for you. God is in control, he will not say, \"Gee, I didn\'t see that one coming.\" Heart issues can be scary, but your cardiologist will become a good friend; I know that I love mine. Hopefully you will be able to find a wonderful cardiologist to work with.
Jean, are you doing the holter moniter test? I have to do that one every year- hate the medical tape- really breaks down your skin. Hope that you get positive results on yours.
Patty
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John
Us ameraucana beginers love you and hope you have a full recovery!
WE love you For your honesty, Integrity and willingness to share your Knowledge & birds with us.
GET WELL SOON!
robin in california
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John, you are a big part of what makes this organization special. Newcomers aren\'t talked down to or made to feel dumb for asking questions. The \"extended family\" atmosphere of the ABC is a reflection of the leadership and we are lucky to have you.
We pray for your speedy recovery and good news for you and your family.
Nita Owens at Cedar Pond Farm in Milton, Florida
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Prayers coming to you from all of us here in Iowa!
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Thanks guys...you\'re very kind.
Just got home a while ago and plan to rest a bunch. I\'ve got more meds to take and have to take it easy to avoid a stroke or heart attack. Atrial Fibrillation or A Fib is what they call it. I had another heart problem a dozen years ago that required a catheter ablation, so I\'m familiar with the Holter monitor and stuff.
I\'m sure Jean, Patty and you others know what it\'s like.
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Glad to hear that you are home and doing well. Take care of yourself and get a full recoverey.
Jerry
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John,
I\'m glad you are home.
Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.
Better let someone else shovel the driveway.
Ours prayers are with you.
Curtis
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John,
I just read a post on BYC that you were hospitalized and immediately came here to see if there was anything posted. I\'m sorry I didn\'t hear about it sooner as I would\'ve certainly added my prayers to the many who were already lifting you up. Things have been super busy and as you can see I haven\'t been to the Forum for quite some time.
I know you to be a man of faith so I am certain that you were comforted by the certainty that you were in God\'s hand and in good care during this ordeal.
My prayers are with you for a full and speedy recovering and I, for one, am glad that you didn\'t decide to bail out on us here just so you could go enjoy paradise with our Lord a little sooner! :D :p
God Bless,
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glad you made it back home o k and will keep you and your family in my prayers
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Hope you are feeling better now that you are home again. Don\'t overdue things and make your family mad. You\'ve probably scared them enough already! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Good to hear you are home! I would repeat the \"take it easy\" part, but want to add \"not too easy\". My dad is 91 and he still chops wood. We are sure that is what keeps him young. I say reduce the stress in your life, but keep moving - maybe WALK to catch those chickens... ^_^ might need slower chickens.
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Sorry to hear about this John, but glad you\'re home now and hope you\'ll listen to the doctor\'s advise and take it easy. Will be praying for you and your family.
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Glad you are okay John.
My continued prayers are with you.
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I guess I\'ve still got a pulse so I\'m doing OK.
FYI, the heart is in constant \"a fib\" (atrial fibrillation). They had a 30 day monitor on me, but discontinued it early since there wasn\'t any change. I\'m on Coumadin (blood thinner) and other meds. Some folks make the meds permanent and live with it. From what I understand the biggest concern is a clot that can cause a stoke. I\'ve got an appointment later this month to see what the other options are. I went thru another similar heart condition several years ago and had a catheter ablation to somewhat correct it. My Dad\'s two youngest brothers had thier first heart attacks when they were 37 and my Dad was on Coumadin for his last few years...so it\'s in the genes.
Other than talking about genetics this had nothing to do with birds, but with so many great friends on the forum I thought it was appropriate.
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John, sorry to hear about your heart attack, I know that you are a man of strong faith in the Lord, I am thankful to hear that you are home, and hope the doctors make life a little easier for you. Know that we are here praying for you for good health, and for those who are ministering to your health needs, and the love and support of your church community.
Blessings in His name......
phil
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you John.
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Likewise....our thoughts and prayers are with you also. Thank you so much for all your help. Please take care, I know you will...
April
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heart attack
Just to keep the story straight, it wasn\'t a heart attack. The plumbing is OK...the electrical system is haywire.
Thanks for all your kindness,