A month ago Louise and I went to Vanderbilt Medical Clinic for a routine echocardiogram. I was more concerned for her as she had never had such an examination. But, lo and behold, it seems that my Trafecta Valve that was inserted eleven years ago had become defective.
Bottom line: yesterday I had a new heart valve operation – called TAVR. (For those interested Google TAVR procedure). Pioneered by Vanderbilt University, it is the newest operation for heart valve replacement. I am thankful to say that it was a complete success. I was kept in only one night. I am home now, looking forward to being on the road in a few days. I only had to reschedule one event. My next engagement is in Palm Beach, Florida, followed by a meeting in Sarasota. Next month I will preach at the Feast of Tabernacles in Israel. My daughter Melissa has never traveled with me (TR usually goes with me if Louise doesn’t), nor has she been to Israel. She will go with me to Jerusalem next month. I come back to preach for Michael Youssef in Atlanta, followed by my fifth visit to Shanghai, China with Pastor Daniel Ho.
We are so thankful to God for His goodness and mercy. I thank God for our Vanderbilt physician Dr. Anderson Spickard III who has wisely advised us over the past eleven years. My cardiologist said the operation yesterday will give me “another eleven years”.
God bless you all. Attached are photos of Louise and also Ricky Skaggs (member of my Board) following my operation yesterday (still under anesthetic)!
