Saturday, 2 April 2011

Dad had a heart attack

For those of you who have not heard this may be quite shocking to you:

My father, Jack Hoeppner had a massive heart attack (with 2 arrests) this morning.

A very long story short….dad is on a ventilator, in induced coma and had a 100% blocked main artery.

The next 24 – 48 hours are critical to determine if dad lives.  Tomorrow evening they will try to bring him out of the induced coma to see if there is any brain activity or at what level there is activity.


Mom was with dad when this all happened and performed CPR on him as soon as she could safely stop the vehicle.

The doctors have told us that mom was amazing in her ability to think at that time and credits her greatly.



For those in the medical field……. I greatly apologize for my lack of medical terminology.
For those in the engineering field….dad had a complete reboot to his system today.

 For those of you who know my dad, he is very strong….AND can be stubborn.  Two things he
has going for him right now.

 Prayers are greatly welcomed.  I do not know how/when we will be able to provide updates….we will do

So when we can.



Thanks,
Colleen (the proud daughter of the humble Mennonite, Jack)
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4 comments:

  1. Thanks, Colleen. This surely simplifies the communication. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you at this time. maz

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  2. We are joining all who are praying for our dear friend Jack and The Lord is the great Physician and we pray for strength in time of stress and incertanty for all of you but for God nothing is Impossible and He sure answers our prayers, Elfrida and Gunars Minka

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  3. It was a shock to hear about Jack’s heart attack. We got to know Jack at the Altona High School. He served as an usher at our wedding, we were reacquainted with Jack when we purchased a Waterfront condo. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family and we hope for a good outcome.
    Thank you for sharing during this difficult time.
    Ernest and Elma Hiebert

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  4. Martha Dyck Martens11 April 2011 08:34

    Good Morning, Marilyn and family.
    Though I can't be there this morning, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Though the last years we have not connected as much but you always had a very special place in my heart. I can only say with Isaiah 'Fear not for I AM with you, be not dismayed for I AM your God I will HELP you and UPHOLD you with the right Hand of MY rightous hand' Martha Dyck Martens

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