Category Archives: Blessings

First Anniversary

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Loren

This morning I am rejoicing and thanking our Lord Jesus for a significant day today. It was November 28, 2011 when they rolled me into the operating theatre at Royal Columbian Hospital for my mitral valve repair surgery.  One year … Continue reading →

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Woohoo! Back to Badminton!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Loren Warkentin

I was able to play two games of Badminton tonight.  I am not too worse for the wear – a little sore but feeling great.  Thank you Lord for your mercies!   …and thank you Dr. Latham and your team for … Continue reading →

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Met with my surgeon today – three month check

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Loren Warkentin

I received the “thumbs-up” from Dr. Latham today.  He reviewed my recent echocardiogram and indicated that I am well enough to go back to work – and even to badminton.  I will probably return to the office at Northwest on … Continue reading →

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Week 12

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Loren Warkentin

It is hard to believe how fast the time goes – when you are having fun.  Today marks 12 weeks since my surgery and I am doing well and feeling well. I have been doing a regular regimen of walking … Continue reading →

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Day 34 – New Year’s Day 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Loren

Once again it is hard to believe that we have closed out the old year and opened a new one!  I wonder what 2012 holds for us here on this planet we call Earth.  Will it be like other years … Continue reading →

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Day 33

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Loren

This is the last day of 2011.  Becky and I went out this afternoon and did a fairly brisk walk around our block.  The sky was clear and the temperature was about 3 degrees C.  It felt good to walk … Continue reading →

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Day 20

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Loren

Well, I made it out to church today – in Chilliwack.  My grandson Ben was playing the part of a sheep in their church children’s Christmas program and of course I did not want to miss that.  The 45 minute … Continue reading →

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Day 18

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Loren

Lab day today – to keep track of how the Warfarin is doing in my system.  My INR seems to be stable at the level the doctor wants it. I am very thankful for a dear wife who is willing … Continue reading →

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Days 13 to 16

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Loren

I have not posted much these past few days as my progress has been a bit discouraging.  I have had a number of ups and downs and may have pushed myself too hard that first week home. One of the … Continue reading →

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Day 12

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Loren

Well, the steri-strips came off today.  They were holding my incision together since all the staples were removed on day 4 (my release day).  They actually came off quite easily. So now I am left with a distinctive 20 cm … Continue reading →

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Caregroup! What a blessing…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Loren

What a blessing to be part of a Caregroup who really does care and really does pray.  This was going to be the last Tuesday evening meeting at our house for a while – at least until I have recuperated … Continue reading →

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