Update on Tommy…

I just received the following e-mail from Charles Stolfus, updating Tom Nelson’s condition…

Good Afternoon Everyone

I just returned from the hospital and wanted to give everyone an update on Tom’s condition. Most of the Elders as well as several of the pastoral staff were there in prayer and in support of Teresa and her family. Tom was in good spirits even though a little groggy from the medicine he is receiving.

The details in the previous messages have been confirmed by the latest tests and doctor’s briefings. Tom had a heart attack this morning about 10:15 am here at church in his office. He was taken to Denton Regional Hospital where he underwent a procedure that placed a stint in one of his arteries that was 100% blocked. The insertion of the stint was successful in restoring blood flow to that portion of his heart. He is recovering well from the procedure and is expected to make a full recovery.

We are rejoicing in the obvious hand of God in all of the circumstances surrounding Tom’s heart attack and the excellent care he has received. We thank the Lord for

• The fact that David Boots was present and able to assess the situation with skill and professionalism;
• The rapid response of the Denton Fire Department and Emergency response team;
• The ambulance team that took him to the hospital;
• The excellent care he has received from the Doctors and nurses at Denton Regional Hospital; and

We are also thanking God that it took only 27 minutes from the time the 911 call was made until Tom was at the hospital and undergoing the procedure to insert the stint in his artery. We have been told that this was critical in the positive outcome we have seen.

Many prayers have been offered up throughout this whole ordeal. The Lord has heard our prayers. DBC staff and Elders have literally been contacted by concerned friends from around the world. Tom and Teresa are grateful for everyone’s prayers and expressions of love and concern.

We will continue to pray for Tom as he recuperates in the hospital. He should be there for approximately 72 hours and then he should be able to come home. Let’s also pray for Tom’s wife Teresa as well as their sons Ben (and his wife Amanda) and John Clark (and his wife Jenni).

We serve and worship a living God.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Charles
Executive Pastor,
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