[nagdu] Update on David Anspach

Wed Jun 10 21:46:55 UTC 2009

Marion,

Thanks so much for keeping us updated.  this news is much better than the 
information I got this morning when I talked to Tammy.

Tammy mentioned that you and Merry had been there and that she was very 
thankful for your support.

Lisa

God grant me patience. And I want it NOW!
--bumper sticker

Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:46 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Update on David Anspach

> Dear All,
>    Merry and I are back home after a few days away to be with Tammy and 
> Dave. We continue to ask for healing thoughts and prayers for both Dave 
> and Tammy. For those of you who do not know Dave well, David Anspach is 
> employed at Freedom scientific, where he is a trainer. Dave is also the 
> President of the Pinellas (St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Largo/Pinellas Park) 
> Chapter of the NFB of Florida and serves as the Treasurer of the Florida 
> Association of Guide Dog Users.
>    Dave's current challenges are all related to his diabetes. From what I 
> understand, Dave's blood sugar levels soared over the weekend. the high 
> blood sugar levels created a great deal of stress to his system, causing 
> his kidneys to shut down and his heart issues. Dave's heart stopped on his 
> way to the hospital and the doctors are unsure how long he was without 
> oxygen. The anoxia may have caused his coma.
>    Dave is currently in a coma and breathing with a ventilator. The 
> ventilator is set to 14 breaths per minute, but is showing as many as 22 
> breaths per minute. His nurse says this is a sign that he is breathing 
> against the ventilator, and encouraging sign. Furthermore, Dave has a 
> fever and is sweating, further signs that there is enough brain activity 
> to attempt to keep his body functions regulated. Dave was also having 
> several seizures per minute and the neurologist has given him medication 
> to control the seizures.
>    Yesterday, the Neurologist, in typical "Doc speak", said there were 
> good signs and bad signs". I understand why the family didn't get more 
> information on what the "good and bad signs" were, since they were happy 
> to get some good news when they previously had thought they were going to 
> need to make the decision to take him off of life support. Now that they 
> are thinking more clearly, we may know more about the positive and 
> negative signs found by the Neurologist.
>    Dave is also getting dialized regularly, since his kidneys are not 
> functioning. His blood pressure seemed normal yesterday (about 140/70) but 
> his heart rate was rather high, in the 90s.
>    Again, please keep Dave and Tammy Anspach in your thoughts and prayers. 
> I will keep you updated as I get more information and permission from the 
> family.
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kirk" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Dave & Tammy
>
>
>> Debbie, Let's not forget that his kidney transplant has shut down as 
>> well! I had just talked with him about our mutual diabetes and how we 
>> have both had kidney transplants and how much our disease has affectted 
>> our health through the years! I worry that he has more to recover from 
>> than his tragic Heart attack! Your friend, Kirk
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Debbie Ryan" <RyanDebbie at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:09 AM
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Dave & Tammy
>>
>>
>>> Dear Ones, Dave & Tammy:
>>>   Tom and I are very saddened by the news of Dave's heart attack.
>>> As soon as I read the first postI burst into tears and began    to pray 
>>> for the situation.
>>> All to well I remember the agony of last year of waiting  when my Tom, 
>>> had his multiple heart issues. Trust in the love and support of friends 
>>> and family  .  As others have said if there is anything we can do let us 
>>> know. We shall continue to expect to see and hear of yet another 
>>> miracle.
>>>       Heaps of Love & Prayers,
>>>      Tom & Deb Ryan
>>>       Greater BrowardChapter
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