Thursday, May 11, 2006

2 days to Graduate and new heart update!

Hey all,Want to give a quick update of where we are at.
Remember you can keep tuned in at www.GregPhillipsFile.blogspot.com Sometimes I even stick a picture in!
I just returned from morning appointments at the lab for blood work, then to the leading Chiropractic Nutritionist in the nation, Dr. Brian Walsh at Care Chiropractic. He is taking me through my nutritional and supplemental end of things and then the Cardiolgist, Dr. Vicari.
They are trying without success to schedule the procedure (Radio Frequency Ablation). This gives us more time to pray for healing!
There is a Doctor Gonzalez at Gainesville who my guy prefers. His schedule is pretty full. What is going to happen if I understand it correctly is that they are again admitting me to the hospital Monday morning. (After Bethany’s graduation! I made it!)
Graduation is Saturday morning and the party is at the house at 4.
What will happen is that I will be given a toxic medicine to try to regulate/prolong regular rhythm. I will remain in the hospital for 2 to 5 days.
If we don't find an appointment for the procedure next week, they will do the same thing with the meds the following week and so on. Doc says the heart is in too much distress to shock it again into regular rhythm. I continue to be in A-Fib.
I hear people tell me I need to slow down. The doctor says this really isn’t about doing too much but about a “bad electrical system.” I appreciate everyone’s concern. Please remember I am trying hard to do just the things God gives me direction to.
I was recently reminded about the first time my heart acted up a number of years ago. I was talking to a dear friend of ours about “obsession!” I said if people couldn’t see what you’re obsession was you most likely didn’t have one. Miss Chris and I try to live that out.
Between Family, Kids Ministry, Missions, Evangelism and performing, those things obsess and possess us. I think God has created each of us for an “obsession possession!” Something that grips and pushes you. I pray you find what yours is. I know when things are “back to normal” and God has taken care of this current heart issue we will continue pressing on!
I thank everyone for their prayers and support. You guys are the best.
Remember the biggest thing the Doctor is telling me to avoid is stress. Get your kids signed up for camp, soon! : )
Pastor Greg

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