Prayers needed for 857 Horse (Howard)

[squonk 41,153]

I kept yelling HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!! across the infield at the show to let my little buddy know I was thinking of him. Everytime I jump on my 857 I think of this picture.  The short time we spent together at the Bus Stop was priceless. All the best Howard and see you next year! 

Edited July 13, 2021 by squonk

[dclarke 4,032]

Sending prayers, Howard for a full and speedy recovery and good health. 

[Zeek 2,286]

Get well soon Howard! I miss seeing you and all your show contributions!!

[Pullstart 62,911]

Prayers for healing and health for you and your gracious donor, Howard!  I’m heading in today to toss a double red blood pint at the local blood bank, hoping it makes a difference with under the knife procedures like this.  You’ll be in my thoughts all day Buddy!

[Ed Kennell 38,225]

[Ed Kennell 38,225]

[rjg854 11,385]

I pray for a full recovery and a blessing on all those involved for your surgery.

[Racinbob 11,093]

Our prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery are with you Howard. Signs above the garage service door that adorned your mash pole are a reminder of some of the fun. Let's do it again next June. 

 

[cschannuth 3,816]

My family has you and the donor in our prayers. We’ve never met but I hope to someday. 

[953 nut 55,316]

Dear Lord, Howard will be undergoing delicate kidney transplant surgery soon. The blessing of a new lease on life is the result of a loving selfless act of the organ donor. .Please guide the surgeon's hands to be steady and effective to do the task at hand, and not create any further damage

 

We pray against any infection or complications. Calm the heart of both their families. Give Howard and the donor your peace so their bodies can heal under the best conditions. In the name of Jesus, bless them both to be healthier after this procedure than before. Lord allow this temporary trial to bring these families closer to you and each other.

 

When they is coming out of surgery, let the side effects be minimal. Work a miracle in this whole situation and bless it from beginning to end.

 

Thank you Lord for your blessing on these families. We praise you as we know we are in good hands- the very hands of God.

 

In Jesus name, we thank you for each day.  Amen.

[wheelhorseman 3,211]

UPDATE ON HOWARD....

 

I received a message from Kevin, Howard's son early this morning.  Howard's surgery was cancelled.  The doctors ran more tests this morning and found out that Howard has a touch of bronchitis.  Howard was given an antibiotic for his bronchitis.  He is on an antibiotic and was sent home.  The medical team has rescheduled his surgery for August 2, 2021.  I called and spoke to Howard himself and he is in great spirits and informed me that he is glad that they are postphoning the surgery until his touch of bronchitis clears up.  Howard has not started dialysis and will not start dialysis because of the wonderful individual that stepped forward to donate one of their kidneys, so Howard has a chance to continue living a normal life.  Please continue to light up this forum for Howard, Howard's family, for the Donor, and the Donor's family.  Howard's son will let the donor and their family know of the love and prayers that are being sent to them by all of us.  God's love is unending and he is amazing.  

Edited July 15, 2021 by wheelhorseman

[Horse Newbie 7,075]

2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Dear Lord, Howard will be undergoing delicate kidney transplant surgery soon. The blessing of a new lease on life is the result of a loving selfless act of the organ donor. .Please guide the surgeon's hands to be steady and effective to do the task at hand, and not create any further damage

 

We pray against any infection or complications. Calm the heart of both their families. Give Howard and the donor your peace so their bodies can heal under the best conditions. In the name of Jesus, bless them both to be healthier after this procedure than before. Lord allow this temporary trial to bring these families closer to you and each other.

 

When they is coming out of surgery, let the side effects be minimal. Work a miracle in this whole situation and bless it from beginning to end.

 

Thank you Lord for your blessing on these families. We praise you as we know we are in good hands- the very hands of God.

 

In Jesus name, we thank you for each day.  Amen.

In Jesus's name, Amen.

[oldredrider 2,548]

Howard, wishing you all the best! Need anything, let me know. Got your back!!

"Live to ride...Ride to live!"

[stevasaurus 22,764]

Howard...you are always in Chris's and my thought and prayers.  Hang in there my friend.  

[formariz 11,987]

Been away from here and just noticed this. Hopefully all goes well for Howard. My prayers are with him. A genuinely great human being. For those of you that never met him do so next year.It will keep a smile on your face. Nothing but the best for you Howard.

[Howard dellapuca 39]

Hello guys..its me....The.attending.doctors.did find a.small infection..one they will.overcome....thank you everyone for all the kind.prayers and words...I recognize many of you as brothers and best of friends  Many of the younger guys i would be proud to have as sons...

Thank you joette and.lowelle..this is just a.brief break in my rythm..

All my love to my frinds new and.old..always

[rjg854 11,385]

9 minutes ago, Howard dellapuca said:

Hello guys..its me....

And we all love ya, Howard. 

God Speed, buddy.

[David Star 85]

Howard, we will get you through this rough spot. You have many more Big Shows to share with us younger guys.   Take care, kick that infections butt and let's get on with the transplant.

 

Dave

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Howard… I was born with just one “working” kidney. Did not find this out until a a high school football injury. Kidneys are valuable!! I know you will be just fine. Get better and get back to life as you know it. Prayers for you and the donors family. 

[RandyLittrell 3,884]

I can tell from the photos that I will enjoy meeting you some day!! You will be in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!! 

 

 

 

 

Randy

[wheelhorseman 3,211]

UPDATE on Howard...

 

I received a text message from Howard on Friday night informing me that he has a follow up appointment on Monday to check the "touch of" bronchitis that the medical team found.  As many of you can recall, he was going in for a kidney transplant surgery when the doctors made the call to cancel Howard's surgery because there was a small chance that he may have bronchitis.  The medical team and the doctors sent Howard home with a vast variety of antibiotics.  Well, his antibiotics are done and he is going in on Monday to see if the "touch of" bronchitis is gone.  Please keep Howard and his donor in your thoughts and prayers, that they both are infection free and that the medical team can schedule Howard's kidney transplant.  A special thank you to all of our Red Square Family.  

[wheelhorseman 3,211]

UPDATE ON HOWARD

 

I just received a message from Howard's son this morning, stating that Howard's kidney transplant surgery is set for this Wednesday.  He is doing all of his final testing today.  Please continue to keep Howard, Howard's family, the special person who stepped up to give Howard one of their kidneys, their family, the medical teams for both patients, the surgeons and most importantly for a recovery for both individuals that would be smooth and infection free.  Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, and as always I will keep you all posted with updates as I get them.  

[stevasaurus 22,764]

Thank you Lowell for keeping us in the loop.  Howard is always in our prayers.  

[Horse Newbie 7,075]

Thank you for the update @wheelhorseman...prayers for Howard !

[Stormin 9,981]

 Wishing all goes well for all concerned.