Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, August 4 2010
I have not made any recent updates on the web site since there have not been any significant changes in Pat's progress. Due to insurance problems, he has not received any therapy in a while. He continues to use a quad cane when walking. Although Pat recently has not made much headway, he has come so far from his original status.
We have decided to close the web site in the near future. We have had some outside tampering with the site, plus there are not any updates at this point to share on a regular basis. We can always restart the site if we ever need it for any reason.
Thank you to everyone for supporting the Murray family during these difficult times. I have printed out the guest book for them of all your thoughtful comments and well wishes. I enourage you to contact Pat & Terri directly at any time. Continued support and visits mean more than you can know!
Thank you!
Peg Warfield
Update -- Posted by Peg on Sunday, January 31 2010
Pat is continuing with his therapies. He has started working with a new occupational therapist which has been a positive change.
My daughter, Katherine, is involved in a fundraising project at her school called Jump Rope for Heart. She is eight years old and in second grade. When Kate found out that the money goes to the American Heart Association to fight heart disease and stroke, Kate really wanted to participate and raise money in honor of her Uncle Pat. If you would like to support her in this endeavor, please visit the website below and click on "Donate to Katherine" before February 8. If you have problems making the connection, you can email me at swarfield1@comcast.net and I will send you an email with the direct link. Thank you!
http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/JumpforHeart/JRFH-MWA?px=1844473&pg=personal&fr_id=1284&et=_OuU_-JYsIse1dYboK2utQ..&s_tafId=3919
Update -- Posted by Peg on Monday, January 4 2010
We have decided to take the calendar off the web site due to outside interference with the site. I know that occasional meals are always greatly appreciated. If you would like to provide a meal, please contact Terri directly or email me at swarfield1@comcast.net. Thanks so much!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Saturday, January 2 2010
We are aware that there are some technical difficulties with the web site. It seems that the FBI web site pops up and interferes with the access to the site, especially if you click on the Calendar. Although my husband is an agent, I assure you there is no connection. :) I will keep you updated as to the status of the site.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Saturday, January 2 2010
Happy New Year! It is wonderful to start off the new year with some good news. Pat has just started having feeling in his right arm. This is an important break through for Pat.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Monday, December 21 2009
Pat is continuing at home with his therapies. Pat and Terri decided to forgo Christmas cards this year, but asked me to pass along the following message:
We would like thank all our family and friends for their incredible support this past year. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives. We wish everyone a happy and joyful holiday season.
Love,
Pat, Terri, Mike, Katie, Shannon & Meaghan
Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, November 11 2009
Pat saw the neurologist last week for the research study and all went well. Today he was evaluated by the physical therapist. He will soon start receiving his speech, physical and occupational therapies at home again.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Sunday, November 1 2009
Pat's visit with the cardiologist went well. He will be starting back with his therapy tomorrow. On Wednesday he sees the neurolgist for the research study. Pat will then see the neurosurgeon on November 19 to go over his recent Cat scan.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, October 27 2009
Pat will be seeing the cardiologist tomorrow for his first follow up visit since the surgery. He should be getting the okay to resume therapy. He also goes in on Thursday to see the neurosurgeon for a routine cat scan.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, October 6 2009
Pat is now home and resting. The procedure was successful and the hole in his heart is now closed. He will have to take it easy for the next few weeks until he has a checkup with the cardiologist at the end of this month.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Monday, October 5 2009
Patrick is now in recovery. He needs to lay flat for six to eight hours. The cardiologist said that they were able to repair the hole in his heart and that things went well.
So far so good!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Saturday, September 26 2009
Pat's surgery is set for 12:00 on October 5th at Mercy Hospital. He will be in the recovery room for a long period of time, so no visitation is necessary for this surgery. It should be just an overnight stay.
If anyone would ever like to provide a meal, the calendar is still in operation. With Terri now working, in addition to seeing to the needs of Pat and the kids, I know that occasional meals would be a great help. If you can think of anything else to lighten the load, please feel free to let me know.
Thanks!
Peg
Update -- Posted by Peg on Thursday, September 17 2009
We have just learned that Pat has been approved for the heart study. In this study, the participants are split into two groups: those that will receive just medication and those that will undergo surgery as well as receive the medication. Pat was placed in the second group. Therefore, his treatment will consist of both medication and surgery to repair the hole in his heart. The surgery is scheduled for October 5th. We will keep you updated as we learn more.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Thursday, September 3 2009
I apologize for the lapse in updates. These last few weeks of the summer have been very busy!
Pat is now going to St. Joseph's for occupational and physical therapy. Hopefully, he will soon start to receive speech therapy at home again. Terri will be working part-time at Marilla Primary and starts next week. Katie, Shannon and Meaghan will start school as well. Mike is attending UB full-time, as well as working part-time at Hanes Supply.
Pat & Terri are looking for a new renter for their double rental property in Derby. Please pass this on to anyone you know who may be interested in renting an upstairs, one bedroom apartment. For that matter, if anyone is interested in buying the property, reasonable offers would be considered. Feel free to contact Terri or myself with questions or information. Thanks!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Thursday, July 30 2009
Pat was evaluated today by the trial study doctors to see if he is eligible for the heart study program. It may take up to a few weeks before we are notified of the decision. This will be the last update for the next two weeks since my family and I will be visiting family, including the Murrays, in New York and Michigan.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Monday, July 27 2009
Pat's check-up with the neurosurgeon went well.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, July 21 2009
Pat will have his check-up with the neurosurgeon on Thursday.
Pat has made a real breakthrough in that he is starting to take some steps without his cane!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, July 15 2009
Pat had his TEE test today. It was determined that his heart has a fairly large hole with a flap. We are waiting for the cardiologist to review the test and determine the next step. Tomorrow he has a CT scan with the neurosurgeon.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Sunday, July 12 2009
We were wondering if anyone in Terri's area is familiar with an earth pool filter. They have been unable to get it started this year since Pat is the only one familiar with how it works. It would be a great release for the kids if they could use the pool. Feel free to contact Terri or I if you might be able to help. Thanks!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Thursday, July 9 2009
Pat is doing very well with his therapy. Visitors are always welcome.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, June 24 2009
Pat saw the cardiologist today as planned. He is scheduled to take a test, called a TEE, on July 15. The purpose of this test is to examine the hole in his heart and to determine the next step.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, June 23 2009
As planned, Pat went home on Saturday. He will see a cardiologist tomorrow to examine the hole in his heart which originally caused the stroke. Also, his therapy visits at home will resume later this week.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Friday, June 19 2009
Pat will be getting out of the hospital tomorrow afternoon after he finishes up with his therapy for the day. He is looking forward to going home.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, June 17 2009
As of today, Pat will tentatively be going home this Saturday. Since he has been making good progress, he will be released earlier than thought.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, June 16 2009
It looks like Pat may be released next Thursday, June 25th. We'll let you know if this changes.
-- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, June 16 2009
Update -- Posted by Peg on Monday, June 15 2009
Pat is still in rehab and will be in there for at least a few more days. It is still unknown as to the exact length of his stay there. Pat & his family celebrated Shannon's 14th birthday today.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Saturday, June 13 2009
Thanks to ongoing cable issues at our home, I was without any internet service for the last 24 hours. I therefore apologize for the delay with the update.
Pat has been moved to rehab and is in room 674. He will remain there until at least Monday. His stay at the unit will then be reevaulated. Pat and Terri have truly appreciated the warm welcome back he has received from all the staff in the rehab unit.
Pat and Terri also celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary yesterday!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Thursday, June 11 2009
Pat is doing well. There is a possibility that he will be moved to rehab within the hospital tomorrow.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, June 10 2009
Pat is now in room 804, which is semiprivate. He is in some pain, but they seem to be managing it at this time.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, June 9 2009
Pat made it through the surgery okay and is currently in recovery. At this time, they are waiting for a bed. Eventually, he will be on the surgical floor, which is 8 East.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Monday, June 8 2009
Pat's surgery is still scheduled for tomorrrow. As I receive any news from Terri or Mike, I will add it to the updates. The calendar is still available if anyone would like to provide a meal. Since it will be a hectic few weeks, I'm sure any meals would be greatly appreciated.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Thursday, June 4 2009
Pat is now off the coumadin. Terri is now giving him shots of heparin. In preparation for his surgery on Tuesday, Pat receives two shots in the morning, as well as two more in the evening.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Wednesday, May 27 2009
Pat's surgery has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at 10:30 AM. If anything changes, we will let you know. In the meantime, Pat would love the company of visitors! Plus, it would be a great break for Terri!
Update -- Posted by Peg on Friday, May 22 2009
Pat saw the vascular surgeon this week and has been cleared for surgery. Now it is a matter of the doctors connecting and getting the surgery on the schedule.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Friday, May 15 2009
Pat is scheduled to see the vascular surgeon on Tuesday. He will have dopplers performed on each arm to check the status of the clots. This is the next step in clearing him for surgery. Pat & Terri went to see Meaghan's school play yesterday.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Friday, May 8 2009
Pat saw the neurosurgeon yesterday. He was pleased with Pat's progress. Pat will need to see the vascular surgeon soon to check the clots in him arm and clear him for surgery. Right now, they are looking at the end of May or beginning of June to operate. However, this can change at any time. We will let you know when the actual date has been determined.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Friday, May 1 2009
Pat's family is getting ready to celebrate Meaghan's 9th birthday and her First Communion this Sunday.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Tuesday, April 28 2009
Pat's therapy schedule has now been set. On Mondays & Wednesdays, he sees his speech, PT & OT therapists. Thursdays are filled with doctor appointments and blood draws. Feel free to call when you like to visit.
Update -- Posted by Peg on Saturday, April 18 2009
Pat is glad to be back home and is doing well. Visitors are welcome and encouraged. However, since a therapy schedule has still not been set, please call Terri ahead of time to arrange a time to visit. Also, Pat went to Shannon's soccer game today!
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