Sunday, April 26, 2009

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To Family and Friends,

My parents Larry and Pearl Heringer mailed the following to each of us: Pearl and Larry Heringer health 1971, with the exception of Janice. Although Cyndi and I are no where near the health problems that had developed in our parents life, I would like to keep everyone among our vast family and friends updated.

As you may know or not know when I was still living in California, back in the late 80’s our doctor at the time detected a heart murmur, which is not all that unusual, so sent me to have an echo cardiogram performed. This showed that I had a Mitral Valve Prolapsed, for the un--informed, this means my Mitral Valve was not closing all the way and thus leaking blood back into that chamber of my heart. At that time I was told that I probably should wait and see what happens down the road. Well down the road has occurred, my current doctor was concerned, because that valve was more pronounced then it had been. My doctor here in Kentucky sent me for another echo cardiogram and it showed that the prolapse was even more pronounced then it had been with a significant Mitral Valve regurgitation.

An appointment was set up with the cardiogist here in Kentucky and he ordered a Heart Catheterization to be done. The heart catheterization was done three weeks ago and it showed that the valve was not closing completely. Together with all this and his observations it was determined that it is now only functioning at 25% of what it should be doing.

A Trans Esophageal Echo Cardiogram was performed  last Friday and it showed a small tear in the aorta, but with a flap, which is a good thing. I have appointments this following week to have two more tests done. The following week I have an appointment to see the surgeon again. After this the plan is to have the operation in early summer, perhaps as early as June. This in no way affects my seizure disorder, diabetes and poly neuropathy.

Then this last Tuesday, I had a carotid artery echo cardio gram and a pulmonary function test. Both of these turned out real good.

Today, May 6 I met with my Cardiac surgeon to review the tests and set my surgery date. At present that is to be on Monday, June 1, 2009, with a pre op being done on the previous Friday.

Cyndi, had an accident at home on March 20, for those of you who do not know that also happens to be our wedding anniversary.

For a present we got to spend our day in the emergency room at University of Kentucky. She tried to toboggan down the 12 steps of our stair way without the toboggan. She wacked her for head against the metal door that goes into the garage at the foot of the stairs.

I had been upstairs and was pulling on some clothes because we were going to go and do some shopping, when I heard a thump followed by a much louder BANG. I looked over the banister and saw her on her stomach with her forehead against the door. I went down to see if she was OK and found her mumbling something.

Unfortunately for me I had left my phone in the car after I had dropped Peter off at his work.

I had to carefully move her around so that I could get out the door so I could get my phone. With my phone in hand I called 911 while watching to make sure that Cyndi was still breathing and trying to keep her awake. At this point I noticed a softball size lump on the right side of her head. These last three months have had more health events then any time before.

We have been having some fun with a lot of snow here in Kentucky. We thought that maybe our family would like to see some of the pictures we took yesterday. We have made the national weather news again. Here is how it went down, first it snowed and that was OK. Then we had freezing rain on top of the snow. Then it froze that way making a great big mess. Then it snowed again on top of that and then froze some more that way. Then we have a had a little more snow last night and more is expected.

  The water that has frozen to trees has now caused a lot of trees to come down. Fortunately ours are a little to small for that to be a problem.

It is very hard to drive in this mess and I imagine the police and state troopers have a never ending job during this week. Schools are out and in some places so is the electricity. We have been very fortunate that so far we have electricity. Then we have all underground utilities and that helps a lot.

Here is the view from our back yard, you can see most of what the snow looks like on this side.

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Well this year has been to say the least unusual, a new high for gas prices and then a record drop in gas prices. Here in Kentucky the gas situation has improved in the last few weeks.

(This is Lady right after we got  her)

Tom’s health has been up and down this year, between a sprained ankle and diabetes he has had enough. Cyndi was diagnosed with a cyst on her spine, but the doctor does not want to operate because it could cause more problems then it would help. Also it is thought that the cyst would go away on its own, which we think it did, although she is still sleeping in a recliner.

We have adopted a new dog to replace our much loved “Baby”, her name is Lady Girl and she is a handful. We got her when she was three months old and she is now six months. She looks a lot like one of the dogs in Homeward Bound, the one that Michael J. Fox provided the voice over for.

We have had very few real hot days this summer, but were made up for by being on the humid side.

Hurricane Hanna hit the Florida area  where Cyndi’s aunt lives, but everything turned out OK!
                                                                                                                         (This is a recent picture of Lady)

Larry is having “teen” problems it seems that they are in such a big hurry to grow up, that they forget to enjoy the moment of being young. Please keep him and his family in prayer.

Samantha is back in school and spent her birthday this year with Tim in San Diego, CA.

Peter is still working for Kroger’s and notices that the teens who are working with him have no pride in the quality of their work.

If you have any news, pictures or articles to submit please let us know. This includes birth announcements, weddings and anniversaries.

Hopefully we will be able to get back to you next month until then God Bless!

Some very interesting things have happened since our last newsletter. Tom has been diagnosed with kidney stones. Now I know why dad seemed to be in such excruciating pain. The CAT scan found them on both sides. Now not only do I have to limit my intake of fat and sugar, but calcium as well. This diet sucks all the good things I use to like I can not have. This leaves only the things that I do not like. I have the letter that dad sent to all of us in 1973 or 74.
Cyndi is still experiencing a lot of pain, but this time it is in her hands. The last flare up of arthritis was so bad that any movement of her hand hurt. The doctor put her on steriods and it seemed to help, but you can not take them all the time. It seems that most of her problems have to do with nerves. We are looking into some way that we can have an excersize program.
Peter is looking forward to an oppurtunity to become a department manager in his store. The man that is the manager of the dairy section is going into the store management program. Peter found out that when he came back to the store, he and the man that got the grocery managers job were the only ones to apply.
Samanthas husband Tim is traveling a lot. Visit times website sometime: http://web.mac.com/eodtim69/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html he gets around a lot.

Larry and April are busy with kids and work

Tommy is doing well in California. Any of you when you are in the area can call on him.
      
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For those who are not aware, Lexington, KY is the horse capitol of the world. You do not have to go very far out of town to find horses. Keenland is one of if not the largest of the horse auction locations in the state, if not in the whole country. Celebrities come here to by thourough breeds. Man O War is buried here and we actually have a cemetary for horses. The amount of money that flows through here during September, during auction time,  of every year is unbelievable. We live right down the street from one of the horse van operations in the city of Lexington. 

Tommy is still living with his mom in California and working full time.Samantha's husband Tim is out of the military and working in the private sector. We are real glad to have him back and out of harms way. His new job has him traveling a lot. Sam is looking forward to going to school full time this coming April.
Larry and his wife April are still living in Florida and they have a new baby our 6th grand child. Asline Anastasia Heringer is such a long name in a family with long names. She is a beautiful little girl and we are so proud of her. Larry is working a lot in Florida, with several teaching jobs and some property he owns and manages.

Spring seems so far away, but it really is only three months or so from us now. Februrary brings Valentines day and remember to keep our friendships and family close to heart.

We are looking forward to visiting Cyndi's family in Florida this coming Easter week. That is if the Lord makes it possible for us to do it.

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