Family and Friends,
Thanks so much for all the thoughtful posts and emails over the holiday! We are headed back to Phoenix on Friday and look forward to reading him the latest… we’ll let you know how it goes. We love seeing them, so we know dad will love hearing them!!
Dad’s 8th surgery took place on Tuesday, June 28th. The doctors were able to autograft all of his left leg and a portion of his right leg. We knew there was a possibility that some areas might not be grafted due to the large surface still needed to be covered. As you might expect, we are super excited to see the main grafts be completed. The doctors feel that dad will experience fewer complications when all the major grafts are done. Surgery #9 will be scheduled once dad’s donor sites are healed (typically 10-14 days).
The nurses replaced dad’s main lines on Sunday to prevent infection associated with long term access to a single area. As a result, he was removed from CRRT for 24 hours. There has been no improvement to his kidney performance. Although dad’s heart spent a majority of time in normal rhythm over the last week, it did drop to an abnormally low rate a couple times yesterday. These were very brief, but do concern us.
We appreciate everyone tracking dad’s progress. Please continue to keep dad in your thoughts and prayers.
Colin and Ian
Prayed for all of you in church this morning. Keep on healing!!
It sure shows what a tenacious fighter Colin is to go through all of this and keep swinging! It sure shows he is well loved by many, too who are supporting him in their thoughts and prayers. Obviously he is blessed and anxious to get on with this! Sending lots of love and healing his way.
Barb
Always thinking of you all. Thanks for keeping us posted – if you ever need anything, only a phone call away!
Keep gaining strength Mr MacDiarmid! You are an amazing MAN and Father!!!!!
Love you – Cristal
Had Colin on my mind early this morning and was glad to see an update! Remembering some of the hilarious stuff he used to do. We will continue to pray for his complete healing and for strength for all of you.
love, Heather and Rick
Colin Sr., Colin,II and Ian,
Your dad continue to be in my prayers and thoughts as well as for you both. Two month have gone by so fast. I do want to see Colin so bad, but I know in time I will. Please tell your father I have been thinking of him and continue to listen to the messages he left on my phone so I can hear his voice. That’s how much his friendship means to me and I’m sure I’m not alone.
May God watch over the MacDiarmid family and keep them strong. God place your gentle arms around Colin so he can rest and heal. Kiss his forehead so he will be at peace of mind knowing so many people care. Place your hands over his grafts and heart. to protect them. In his name we pray. Amen
Colin I’m here for you like always. It will take a lot more to get rid of my friendship.
Love Janet