Update on Julie’s Dad

Last week Tuesday, Julie’s 84-year-old father suffered a heart attack. Fortunately, it happened in the morning while he was still in bed. The doctors found that Paul had 90% blockage and 100% blockage in two of his arteries. In two separate procedures, the doctors cleared the blockage and inserted stints. He returned home from the hospital yesterday.

We are also thankful that one of Julie’s sisters was visiting from Florida at the time. She extended her stay. Julie’s other sister was able to come down from Wisconsin and has been helping out as well. Julie’s mom is 76 and does not drive.

Julie’s brother-in-law Mark retired as the West Dundee fire chief this past winter and it has been a blessing that he has given of his time so freely to help.

Paul and Joan attended the same Baptist church for four decades. (Joan actually attended for over fifty years.) Last summer that church closed. Before leaving, we were able to help them transition to our church. Paul and Joan were already well known around our church since they have been attending various church services and assorted Sunday school performances. The members of the church have been very generous in their offers to help. For example, our friends Don and Sara and their two boys came over and spread wood chips for Paul and Joan.

As a nurse, daughter, and (until recently) next-door neighbor, it has been difficult for Julie to be away from her parents in their hour of need. She has talked with them at least once a day for the past week. Currently she is planning to fly back in the next few weeks in order to be home for a month to help out and to be an encouragement.

Please continue to pray for Paul and Joan. Please pray for Julie.

-Jack