it was out of site. He was bent over double with his chest hurting,1 leg swollen and had no feeling and his left arm had no feeling in it. His throat and jaws were killing him. The Hospital is just about 1/4 mile from my house. I carried him to the emergency room and his wife met us there. They have been running test on him for 7 hrs. Transferring him to Piedmont in downtown Atlanta in the morning. I am still in shock! He is doing some better right now & Gail is staying with him tonight. 42 yrs old! He works too hard, does not eat right and keeps weird hours. He is in the heating & air conditioning business. I am terrified. He is my only child & he did not leave home until he was 37. He is my whole life! He is in ICU at the hospital in Fayetteville, Ga. right now. My whole life is in the Lords hands right now. It has been just Brian and myself since he was 11 years old. I just came in from hospital. My back and legs would no longer hold me up. My cart is in the house and I can not get it down the steps by myself. I am hoping I can get a neighbor to help me get it in the car tomorrow so I can go to Piedmont. There is no way I can walk all through that hugh hospital. They are going to run a cather(sp) to his heart to see if there are any blockages and insert a stint if there is. He can use all of your prayers & so can Gail and I! Thanks so much. Linda

Linda, I will keep you and your son in my prayers. God will be with you and help you through this trying time.

Linda, you are all in my prayers! I went thru this a few years ago with my brother and nephew. My brother was 40 and my nephew was 33. My brother had a stint and my nephew had a triple bypass. They are both ok now. I pray the same will be for your son.

Linda I am so sorry but our God is an Awsome God & He hears the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man, He says so n the Bible, we will pray that
God's will will b done n Brian's life & yours & Gails, gently reminding him this is your only son. Know this, God's grace will help all of u through this & give u strength. Lay it all out to Him, He already knows but likes to hear it from you. *

You are all in my thoughts and prayers Linda...take care of yourself as you will need to be strong for Brian and Gail...hugs and much love Glenda x0x0x0x

I pray God will touch your son and have Faith he will heal.

Linda, you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless both of you.

Linda, I am new to this site, and my prayers are with you. Have faith in God. God doesn't give us anything that we can't handle.
Don't worry have faith , your son is in good hands.
God Bless You and Your Son
I will be praying for both of you. For God to give you streigh and for God to cure your son.

Linda truly Jesus is a MIRACLE WORKER. Your situation is NOT too hard for him. He specializes in HEALING and resurrecting dead things. Lord, I ask that you take authority over this situation and that you bind everything that is not of you. Touch every tissue, organ, blood vessel, limb, etc. in her sons body. Lord allow this to be a testimony of how you can part any red sea. Lord open doors that the family get every need met. Lord bring that heart, bloodpressure and all it's cohosts into command of your word and that is "BY YOUR STRIPES WE ARE HEALED". Lord allow healing to come into this young man life. Lord you said where two or more are touching and agreeing in your name you are in the midst. Lord I thank you for the vicotry because you are the ALPHA & OMEGA, the BEGINNING & END. In JESUS NAME it is so that the BLOOD stops every attack from the enemy. AMEN!!!

Be BLESSED LINDA and let not your heat be troubled.

His Humble Servant,
Monica

My prayers are with you, you obviously have faith and that will see you through. I have a son 42 who works too hard, does not eat right, and has high blood pressure (which was tested in the mall) so not reliable, so I know just one tiny bit of what you are going thru. I will add you, your daughter-in-law and your son to my prayer list.

Dear Linda ,That must have been a shock for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless
Hugs
Yvonne Castelyn

I wil pray for all of you that God will put His healing hand on Brian and give you the strength that you need to get you through this.
God bless,
Becky

oh, Linda, I'm so sorry! I cannot imaagine what you must be feeling. God is in control and I will pray and send you my hugs through Him.;)

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I'm so sorry, Linda, I just saw this. My brother had 4 bypasses at 42, so it can happen to young people. I will pray for healing for your whole family, and your ability to get there and have your cart & be able to get help in the hospital. I hope this is a wake-up call to everybody (Cuties included!) to take care of your heart, and keep an aspirin in your purse or pocket to chew if you're getting a heart attack. It may save your life. Big hugs, many prayers, Marji

Oh linda, just read your post,what a shock this must have been. Prayers for your son and you.please take care yourself too.Hope you get a lot of help and support of the neighbors.For now all I can do is, give you a hug and a flowers and my prayers for the both of you.

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That must have been a shock for you. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Your sun is in good hands and doctors are so clever these days. Stay strong en keep confidence.

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Oh my goodness, this must have been a big shock to you, I had that happen to my Father when he was already 80 years old, and I know how you feel. As a mother of two sons I also know that I would be lost should something happen to any of them, but I know God is looking over them, and so he will over your son.
My father is now 85 years old (Young as he will say), and has two stents. He is living a lovely active live. The doctors are so good today.
Of course I will keep all of you in my prayers. Huggs for you all. Marietta

What a very scary time for you ... try to get some rest if you possibly can - you need to take care of yourself also. The doctors will take good care of your son and God is watching over you and your family. You and your family will be in my prayers.

OH LInda, I've only just seen your post. Please know you have my prayers for your Son's speedy and full recovery.
I could not imagine one of my sons having a heart attack. You need to be strong, you need to stay positive and you need to have Faith.
All your Cute family will be praying for Brian.
Sending you Angels to watch over you all.
hugs n blessings, Meg

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Will be praying for him.

Linda...You have heard the saying "been there, done that???" My brother had the same thing at age 30...he had a quadruple bypass 3 days later..(didn't have time to do the 5 he really needed) It was a great wake up call to him and the rest of the family to eat right and exercise...YOU and ALL of you family are in MY thoughts and PRAYERS. Don't be afraid to CALL someone for help, maybe somebody from community services in your town or from a local church sould come and help you get your cart loaded. DON'T be afraid to ASK! Barb

My thoughts are with you, your son ans his wife in this difficult time. Your son seems to be in the right place and may completely recover and change his lifestyle to a more healthy one. I wish you and your DIL all the strength you need to cope and feel loved and cared for by the Lord.

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by lflanders 10 Mar 2009

Thank You so much! Linda & Family

Dear Linda, just came on site it is 9.00pm here in Australia (east coast) and I have read your request for prayers. I certainly will hold you and your family up to the Lord. I know what you are going through and I can empathise with you. God is right beside you and he has His Angels watching over you and Gail. Brian by the sounds of things is in good hands. We must pray also for the doctors and nursing staff who are looking after your son. Get some rest dear lady and I pray tomorrow will be better for you. May God's light shine all around you and through you. Love and blessings from Chris, Newcastle Australia.

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by lflanders 10 Mar 2009

I did go to bed about 4:00 A.M and Gail called Just before 6:00 A.M. She did not know anything more than what we did when I left but I think she needed someone to talk to. She has been outside of ICU stretched between 2 chairs since I came home.
You can't imagine how special all the prayers and good thoughts are to me. It is so hard to know your only child just had a heart attack and not be able to help. It is left in the Dr's hands with guidance from the Lord. I know He hears our prayers. Thank you for caring. Linda

by pennifold 10 Mar 2009

God bless you Linda - isn't it wonderful to know that someone on the other side of the world is upholding you in prayer? I know how powerful the power of prayer is and I just pray that you keep your spirits up too. Just being you is a mighty witness and all who see you will know how wonderful our God dis. Praise God always. Love Chris

Oh Linda, dear one - you have my prayers for you, Brian, and the whole family - it is times like this - that you realize how small the world is - when you can stop by and get someone to respond to your need.

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by lflanders 10 Mar 2009

You are so right! Thanks so much! Linda & Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord hold you all till you are strong enough to stand again.
And on a practical note I hope just now you are getting some much needed sleep to help you cope with the days ahead.

Linda, Hang in there, Sweetie. He appears to be in very good hands and all the prayers being send from here will be heard. You have to hang in there so that your not in there with him. I understand, I would be in the same tizzy that your are, but God is in Control. Calm down, close your eyes, take a deep breath and watch the power of God. Hugs and Blessings to you and yours

Let's hope that because events conspired to have you there at the right time, that it means the Lord is not ready to take him home yet. Maybe this is sort of Brian's 'wake up call' to get his act together. Prayers are for him and the family through this tough time. Let's hope he gets the message and starts taking better care of himself. He has a new wife to think about and not just himself. After 41 years, it is hard to get used to the idea that he has a responsibilty to someone other than himself.

Prayers for everyone and a million * 4U (if only in my thoughts)

Brian, Gail, and I thank all of you for your wonderful prayers and thoughts. I know poor Gail feels like her world has been shattered. Just 2 months ago her MoM(80) had 3 heart attacks in a row & actually flatlined 1 of those times and they finally gor her Mom stable & she came home. Then just a few days ago she found out her sister's cancer had returned & they are just giving her 2 to 3 months max. Now on top of that her husband(My son) has a heart attack at work at 42. This is so scary! It is like everything is happening all at once. I have gotten to the point where I am scared to answer the phone. I'm scared & hurting but I can not imagine how Gail is feeling right now. She is a very good religious person and tries to live her life right. She has had 3 awful things happen to her family in just 3 months time. She & my son seem to be a match made in heaven. All of this seems like a nightmare! Poor Gail is like a walking zombie tonight. Gail made a world of difference in my son's life. He waited until he was 41 to get married and if I could have gone out & hand picked a wife for him I could have done no better than Gail! She is just a kind and loving person. She spent all day today cleaning her sisters house for her. That is where she was when Brian called her. Her sister is going home with a hospice nurse taking care of her as soon as possible. It is 3:25 A.M. and sleep does not come. I am so scared! I am so glad to have someone to talk to at this hour. I am going to lie down for a few minutes. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. Thank you for your prayers and for just being there for me. Linda

I am sure the LORD is watching over you son, but I want to let you klnow that not only am I going to aid them in my prayers, I will lift you up to Jesus also for you to feel the peace you need also....I HAVE WRAPPED AN ARM AROUND YOU and hope you feel our love and strength when you need it....deanna

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by lflanders 10 Mar 2009

Deanna, this means so much to me! Thank you for caring. Linda

My prayers are for Brians healing. I also pray for you and Gail. Please keep us informed about him and take care of yourself as best as you can. Angie

Thinking of you all at this horrible time and as someone else has said that he is in the right place, now, try and stay calm,

MY Prayer and thoughts are with you know he is in the best place to get all the help he needs.take care XXX

Prayers are with you and your family. God is with him and you..............let us know how he is doing.

Prayers going up for Brian right now. Take care of yourself too. Please keep us posted on how he is doing. Thank goodness he came to your house when he did and you acted on it right away. We are so blessed with modern science and medical care.
Linda

my thoughts and prays are with you today. and all goes with him tomorrow also heres hopeing your nabour will help you with your cart a *4 u also

You got my Prayers for him and all of you.!! God be with you and yours.

Oh my goodness Linda! My Thoughts and Prayers are with you ALL during this stressfull and worrying time!!! Take Special care of yourself too!!!
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I will be praying for him. *4U

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by lflanders 10 Mar 2009

Through the tears, I say thank you to everyone saying prayers for Brian. Please continue to remember him throughout the coming days with your prayers and good thoughs. He has always been a good person although he does give me a hard time sometimes. That is because he is my SON. That is what they are supposed to do. He has never been in trouble in his life and a couple of years ago he started going to church regularly and joined the church & he tries to live like he is supposed to. When he met Gail & brought her to meet me I just knew she would be the one. She was his soulmate. They think as one. He waited until he was 41 to get married and he married a wonderful person. He is happy like he was as a child. You can just see it when they are together. She came with a Special package also. She has 2 grown daughters and 3 small grand-children, 4, 3, & almost 7 months old. He adores children. It is so hard for me to believe that the Lord would take this away from them so soon. I am also praying that he has a long and happy life and this was just a wake-up call for him! Thank all of you for your prayers and pleaseeeee continue to pray for him. I will keep you informed. Linda