Personal Update

Just in case you've been wondering where I've been this past week or so, I'm typing this post to let you all know what's been going on. Last Tuesday, we had to take my dad to the ER. He was having chest pains at work. He ended up having to get a stent put in one of the major arteries of his heart -- it was 90% blocked. The doctors said the pain he was having wasn't caused by the major artery but rather a smaller blood vessel that isn't really treatable. Needless to say my dad is still in some pain, which they say will eventually subside, but at least he's home now. As you can imagine blogging was the last thing on my mind. Just driving back and forth an hour everyday to the city was tiring. Add to that worrying and sleepless nights and you're... well... too pooped to do much of anything! Thanks everyone for sticking with me here and for being patient with me. If I owe you a book review, I promise I'll get to it as soon as I can. I'm working on them now! In the meantime, if you could keep my dad in your thoughts and prayers for complete healing and a speedy recovery, I would really appreciate it. Thank you all again! xoxoxo


Comments

  1. SukoMay 6, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Renee, I will keep your dad in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery!

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    1. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)May 6, 2014 at 9:44 PM

      Thank you, Suko! I really appreciate it and I'm sure my dad will too! xo

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  2. collettakayMay 6, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Prayers for your Dad!

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  3. RissiMay 6, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Thinking of you and your whole family, Renee. Hope your father recovers fully and begins to feel better. Sending you LOTS of virtual hugs. Prayers, too.

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  4. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)May 6, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you so much, Rissi! Hugs back atcha! ;-)

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  5. Brooke @ i blog 4 booksMay 6, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    So sorry to hear about your dad. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery and peace and strength for your whole family.

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  6. UnknownMay 7, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Thinking of you Renee and praying for your Dad and all of you guys! Praying for the pain to go away and for a speedy recovery! A few years back my mom had a heart attack and ended up having quadruple by-pass - so I definitely know the fear and stress! Glad he is on the mend :) Hugs!

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    1. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)May 9, 2014 at 4:01 PM

      Thank you, Jamie! I hope your momma is doing well! Thankfully my dad hasn't had to have any by-passes! My uncle had to have SIX two years ago! It's so crazy and amazing what doctors can do today.

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  7. Tales of WhimsyMay 7, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Oh honey. I was wondering. I'm so glad they caught it. I will definitely say a prayer for you right now. Keep us posted. We'll be thinking about you. *hug*

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    1. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)May 9, 2014 at 4:02 PM

      Thank you, so much, Juju! So far he's doing well and has even driven to the store and walked around for a bit. He's on the mend!

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  8. LindaMay 7, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    I've been there. Take care of yourself. It can be very hard.

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    1. Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)May 9, 2014 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you, Linda! It has definitely been a stressful time but it looks like he's on the mend!

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  9. AnonymousMay 8, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Praying for him!

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