God Deserves the Glory: Mike’s Home
God deserves the glory. All of it. And always.
I’m sharing wonderful news and updates about Mike since the last time I posted.
Mike continued to do so well after open-heart surgery to place the LVAD heart pump, he soon moved to the step-down cardiac floor.
Praise the Lord! He finally moved out of ICU after nearly 5 weeks.
Over the last week and a half, they have removed chest tubes, staples, and stitches. And we’re thankful his kidneys remarkably improved so much that they removed the dialysis line from his neck.
This is another praise how he avoided dialysis. Especially since the possibility of dialysis followed him on this journey after his heart attack when the kidneys first took a hit.
Oh, but there’s more, so much more the Lord has done. And God deserves the glory.
Our family’s grateful Mike’s recovery has made leaps and bounds. So, to our excitement and joy, Mike went home this week. Yay!
After 6 weeks in the hospital and most of it in ICU, my husband's home. God deserves the glory. All of it. And always. Share on XBut before discharge we completed a 4-hour education on the heart pump care including dressing changes and equipment details. And we discovered what’s considered emergent when we need to call the clinic.
Now, the journey for recovery continues with family caregiving, home and outpatient therapy, and traveling to clinic appointments 4 hours away. These will be once a week for at least 2 weeks and maybe for the first month. Then traveling to the clinic once a month until it spreads out a little more.
But we couldn’t be happier to be home. We give God all the glory for:
Outpouring His love and mercy on us daily
Whether life is going along without a hitch or the days and nights turn hard and weary. God continues to pour His love and mercy over us every single day. God deserves the glory.
Whether life is going along without a hitch or the days and nights turn hard and weary. God continues to pour His love and mercy over us every single day. God deserves the glory. Share on XThe miracles we’ve experienced.
It’s a miracle Mike drove to the ER and walked in with his widow-maker, LAD artery nearly completely blocked. He survived the first major procedure for a temporary heart pump that kept him alive—along with God—for 4 weeks until open-heart surgery. And the miracles along the way of his recovery.
Answered prayers: God deserves the glory
So many of you stood with us in prayer, asking the Almighty to be with Mike and us, for his procedures, for the medical team, and for the miracles we experienced first hand. God deserves the glory.
Please continue to pray for Mike’s full recovery, 6 months total after surgery.
His strength in our weakness
Staying strong in our own power never works out. But God.
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Staying strong in our own power never works out. But God…His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9) Share on XGod deserves the glory.
His wisdom and Word guiding us: God deserves the glory
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:5 (ESV)
So thankful for the Lord’s Word that guides us through life’s valleys and mountain tops. Faithful and true guidance we need every day.
God deserves the glory
So while we spent Thanksgiving, my birthday, Christmas, and our sweet pug Winston’s 2nd birthday at the hospital and away from home, I’m so grateful for the gift of life.
Happy New Year everyone! So thankful for this community rallying around our family to pray and support us on this journey. It means the world.
Read my first post about our heart journey.
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Oh Karen the Martini’s are over the moon happy and praising God!
We’ve been praying so hard and totally believe in the power of prayer.
Happy new year to you both.
May this be the Friday’s year!!
Much love and continued prayers,
Bert and Michelle Martini
Thanks for all your kind and encouraging words here and on Messenger. We read each one and are grateful for your prayers and support.God bless, Bert & Michelle. Happy New Year!
What wonderful New Year News! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey! Praying your new year is filled with healing, hope, peace and laughter.
Angie, thanks for being a part of our journey and for the prayers. We are so grateful to the Lord and all of God’s people who supported us along the way. God bless!
Praise be to God for His healing and grace, Karen!!! Yes, we have been praying each and every day for Mike and for you and the family, and we are over the moon to know that he is finally at home. May he continue to heal with every passing moment. Blessings, my friend, and thanks so much for this positive update for the New Year!
Hey Martha, we felt all the prayers and grateful to you and Danny for covering us in prayer daily during this time. Happy New Year and God bless! “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Praising God with you for Mike’s remarkable journey that led him back home. I will continue to pray for daily improvements for a complete recovery. May 2026 be a wonderful year for you both and for all your family including Winston filled with God’s abundant blessings!
Susan, your comment means a lot to us. Praising God and appreciate your continued prayers for us. Happy New Year and God bless.
Praise the Lord! What a wonderful and blessed way to start the New Year! There are so many miracles in y’all’s story. Continued prayers for healing and strengthening of body, mind and spirit. God is good!
Miracles indeed, Regina. We’re so grateful for the new year and how God has brought us here today. Thank you, God bless.
So thrilled to hear Mike is doing better, Karen😊.
May God continue to guide and direct those proving medical care. May He place His healing hands upon Mike😊🙏.
Hey Amy, grateful for your prayers and praising God with us. God bless.
SO SO Happy for you and your family, Praise God
Sally, thank you for praising the Lord with us. God bless.
Happy New Year Karen and Mike I am so happy that Mike is home now,Praise God God is Good all the time
Happy New Year, Martha. Thanks for rejoicing with us. Praise Jesus! God bless.
So glad he’s finally home after such a long, frightening stretch. What a blessing that he’s on the mend after all he’s been through. Holding you both close in thought and prayer.
Prayer: May God continue to watch over him, strengthen his heart and body, and surround you both with peace, comfort, and hope in the days ahead. Amen.
Hug Winston for me. -:)
Awe, thank you, Lisa. Your note and prayer is comforting to us. Just hugged Winston for you, he’s on my lap. 🙂 God bless and love and hugs to you.
Hello. Mike and Karen. We are from Toledo, Ohio. We watch and listen to your vlog all the time. And joyed in to conversations. We’ve got and our church are continuously praying for sucuess on the Heart Journey. We will be in Pigeon Forge from. Oct 7- 12, 26. At Christmas Inn. Of the Lord allows and Mike’s health cintues to improve. We would love for you to come there and have dinner with us. We also invited Derrick an Shawnaci b, NC Mamemory Makers to come joy u that Day our treat.. if all goes well fur Mike!! Email: dorothynorthrup2023@gmail.com. Phone 567 277 6135
Thank you both for the kind note. We have appreciated the prayers so much and everyone’s care, love, and concern for Mike. He is getting stronger everyday. Your invite is so generous too. I will save your information and mark a notification on our Google calendar for this in October. God bless you both. Oh, and thanks for watching our content.
Good Morning! I came upon your story this morning. God is so good! I was really encouraged reading your story of God’s faithfulness, grace, and strength. I am an open heart surgery nurse who assists with Impella insertion, LVAD’s, and all manner of open heart procedures ! We don’t always get to hear the stories with good outcomes so this is truly a blessing to read!
Thanks for your comment, Jane. So nice to hear and grateful for what you do. It’s been a journey, but the Lord has been with us and my husband is on the road to recovery. It was great to read your encouragement. God bless.
Praising God for His love and mercies. Continuing to keep you all in my prayers. Blessings.
Thanks so much, Melissa. We are rejoicing. And appreciate your prayers for a full recovery. God bless.
Praise the Lord
Yes, we praise you Lord, for you are worthy!
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🌺🌋Aloha from Hawaii As joy fills my soul for our Lord Jesus Christ has been faithful in answering prayers for restoration and deliverance for Mike. I am sending warm love in hugs your way as God continues to do an agape work in Mikes, Your, mom Friday and your entire families lives. Winston as well. Be encourage Mike God has you in the midst of this trial. You already have His victory. Embrace it fully and continue to walk by faith and not by sight. Hallelujah
Thank you for this encouraging message. Yes, we are victorious because Jesus Christ won the victory for us. We are grateful for His goodness, love and mercy in the midst of any hardship. God bless!
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