Due to the genetic connection of Heath's diagnosis of restrictive cardiomyopathy, the doctors recommended that Ella Brooks be examined for any cardio issues. Following an echocardiogram today, they received the VERY good news that Ella Brooks heart is strong and healthy.
Dr. Genie Martin and crew are taking the final items left in the Greensboro house to the new house in Durham. Carrie and Chris as SO grateful for this help. Genie will pass along hugs from everyone.
Carrie is to call and give me a more complete update this afternoon. More updates to come....
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
A Way to Help!
Bob and Pat , Chris's parents, posted this note today to let folks know of ways they can help during this time. Bob wrote the following:
So many of you have asked how you can help and I've come up with a way.
You may use the following mailing address:
Chris, Carrie, Ella Brooks and Heath Tuttle
c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church
3639 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
Cards and notes are all wonderful....don't expect a reply but know that as they have time and emotional energy, they will open them and know of your love and prayers.AND, if you have the means, why not stick a gift card in the envelope to one of these businesses that are nearby..whether it is to a store that you know that they will be buying all of the little things a different house needs or to a carry-out restaurant where Chris can pickup supper on the way home from church. Some of these offer links where you can order the cards and just have the store send the card to them with a message from you. Here are some that are in the neighborhood.
Maggianos restaurant: http://www.maggianos.com/giftcards/
Firebirds restaurant: http://www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com/f_cards.html
Ted's Montana Grill: http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/store_card.php
California Pizza Kitchen: http://www.cpk.com/gift-cards/
Chick Fil-A: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/#cardsandgiftcertificates
McDonald's: http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/shop/certificates.html
Chili's: http://www.chilis.com/giftcards/
Target: http://www.target.com/giftcards
Boston Market: http://www.bostonmarket.com/card
Costco: http://www.costco.com/
Those of you who are emailing updates on the family to others, please feel free to copy the contents of this note. This is the longest I've been on email in a week!More later....and I can't tell you how good it feels to all of us to hear of your prayers and support! Love, Bob and Pat
So many of you have asked how you can help and I've come up with a way.
You may use the following mailing address:
Chris, Carrie, Ella Brooks and Heath Tuttle
c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church
3639 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
Cards and notes are all wonderful....don't expect a reply but know that as they have time and emotional energy, they will open them and know of your love and prayers.AND, if you have the means, why not stick a gift card in the envelope to one of these businesses that are nearby..whether it is to a store that you know that they will be buying all of the little things a different house needs or to a carry-out restaurant where Chris can pickup supper on the way home from church. Some of these offer links where you can order the cards and just have the store send the card to them with a message from you. Here are some that are in the neighborhood.
Maggianos restaurant: http://www.maggianos.com/giftcards/
Firebirds restaurant: http://www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com/f_cards.html
Ted's Montana Grill: http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/store_card.php
California Pizza Kitchen: http://www.cpk.com/gift-cards/
Chick Fil-A: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/#cardsandgiftcertificates
McDonald's: http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/shop/certificates.html
Chili's: http://www.chilis.com/giftcards/
Target: http://www.target.com/giftcards
Boston Market: http://www.bostonmarket.com/card
Costco: http://www.costco.com/
Those of you who are emailing updates on the family to others, please feel free to copy the contents of this note. This is the longest I've been on email in a week!More later....and I can't tell you how good it feels to all of us to hear of your prayers and support! Love, Bob and Pat
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday, November 12
The Tuttle family continues to settle in to their new home. Unpacking boxes continues amid the necessary doctor appointments. Today, Baby Heath and Ella Brooks went to visit their new pediatrician and Chris and Carrie were pleased to have established care close to their new home. Monday, Baby Heath goes back for an important follow up appointment. They continue to finalize details for placing Heath on the transplant list. The picture was taken on Monday, Nov. 10 prior to his release from the hospital.
Carrie says that Baby Heath continues to play and just be his happy, sweet self. Ella Brooks is thrilled with her new green room and walk-in closet for her kitchen toys.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Baby Heath
Friday, November 7 as Carrie and Chris and the movers were packing their home for the move to Durham in preparation for Chris's new call, Chris took Heath to his regularly scheduled pediatric appointment. Upon examination, the pediatrician referred Heath to a pediatric cardiologist who suggested immediate hospitalization.
Once Heath arrived at UNC Children's Hospital, following a heart catheterization, Heath was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Carrie and Chris were given the very difficult news that Heath would need a heart transplant.
Heath was released from the hospital on Monday, November 10 and they are relishing the family time but in the midst of unpacking and moving into their new home. In the coming days they will also be finalizing all the necessary lab visits to place Heath on the transplant list by the end of November. So, right now they are in a "holding pattern". They are requesting no visits or calls but cards may be sent to the following address:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3639 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
Once the time for transplant arrives, a central contact person/point will be posted from Westminster Presbyterian if you would like to help with meals for the family. Currently, meals are scheduled for the next two weeks.
The family is grateful for your well wishes and earnest prayers. I will continue to update as new information is available.
Blessings, Sarah Beth
Once Heath arrived at UNC Children's Hospital, following a heart catheterization, Heath was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Carrie and Chris were given the very difficult news that Heath would need a heart transplant.
Heath was released from the hospital on Monday, November 10 and they are relishing the family time but in the midst of unpacking and moving into their new home. In the coming days they will also be finalizing all the necessary lab visits to place Heath on the transplant list by the end of November. So, right now they are in a "holding pattern". They are requesting no visits or calls but cards may be sent to the following address:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3639 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
Once the time for transplant arrives, a central contact person/point will be posted from Westminster Presbyterian if you would like to help with meals for the family. Currently, meals are scheduled for the next two weeks.
The family is grateful for your well wishes and earnest prayers. I will continue to update as new information is available.
Blessings, Sarah Beth
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