Asking for prayers. For myself.

[DaytonRickster]

Dear Lord, We pray for the successful surgery and recovery of our brother (fairgambit). Please comfort him and his family as they navigate this difficult time. May your presence be a source of comfort to him and his family. Guide his surgical team, give them the strength, skill and wisdom to bring our friend back to health.
Until we communicate again in a few weeks!

From time-to-time posters make prayer requests on this Board for family, friends, or for themselves. When I read them, I try to respond as best I can. Today I humbly ask for prayers for myself.
As I have mentioned in the past, Mrs. Gambit is a stickler for our privacy, so I will not provide the date or place, but in the coming days I will be undergoing open heart surgery, primarily to repair a badly leaking heart valve. The operation is serious, but my surgeon is among the very best and the chances of success are over 90%. Still, there are no guarantees. I have always been a strong believer in prayer and I will need all the help I can get going forward, so I ask that if you have a brief moment, and are so inclined, please ask the Good Lord to grant me a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
I don't want to put a burden on my wife in providing a post-surgery update and so I will just say that if all goes well I will let the Board know as soon as I can. If you don't hear from me by the middle of August...well, lets not even think about that.
Thanks in advance for all who might answer my plea.
My best wishes to all who post here. May God Bless us, every one.

Respectfully,
fairgambit

Heavenly Father, you are the greatest physician, you created our marvelous bodies, as we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" as you tell us in Psalm 139. You said in Jeremiah 33: 3, "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not". We ask for your guiding hand upon every surgeon, OR Nurse, those administering and monitoring anesthesia, and OR technician for a successful outcome without complications, and a full recovery. Grant a calm and peace for his wife and family. I ask this in Jesus name.

 

[rudedude]

you will get through this, Fair.

 

[RolexKong]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy, complete recovery.

 

[step.eng69]

From time-to-time posters make prayer requests on this Board for family, friends, or for themselves. When I read them, I try to respond as best I can. Today I humbly ask for prayers for myself.
As I have mentioned in the past, Mrs. Gambit is a stickler for our privacy, so I will not provide the date or place, but in the coming days I will be undergoing open heart surgery, primarily to repair a badly leaking heart valve. The operation is serious, but my surgeon is among the very best and the chances of success are over 90%. Still, there are no guarantees. I have always been a strong believer in prayer and I will need all the help I can get going forward, so I ask that if you have a brief moment, and are so inclined, please ask the Good Lord to grant me a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
I don't want to put a burden on my wife in providing a post-surgery update and so I will just say that if all goes well I will let the Board know as soon as I can. If you don't hear from me by the middle of August...well, lets not even think about that.
Thanks in advance for all who might answer my plea.
My best wishes to all who post here. May God Bless us, every one.

Respectfully,
fairgambit

My friend fairgambit,

Think of all the tough moments you've overcome in the past; this will be another one you'll conquer.
You've got this fair and may peace fill your heart as you and Ms. fair prepare for this critical venture into the unknown. We're all rooting for your strength and a beautifully smooth journey.

My grandparents, from "The Old Country", essentially raised me and enshrined in me their values in God and our Nation. I make my prayers every evening and you'll be on my list of family and friends.

Godspeed and God Bless Mr. & Ms. fairgambit

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

All the best and prayers to you. You’ll be back on here in no time.

If things go bad, everybody on this board will throw a challenge flag and the play will be overturned on review.

And Tom will make sure Witvoet is not in the replay booth! We owe that to Fair!!

 

[Nits1989]

Best wishes, prayers to you and your family.

 

[Midnighter]

From time-to-time posters make prayer requests on this Board for family, friends, or for themselves. When I read them, I try to respond as best I can. Today I humbly ask for prayers for myself.
As I have mentioned in the past, Mrs. Gambit is a stickler for our privacy, so I will not provide the date or place, but in the coming days I will be undergoing open heart surgery, primarily to repair a badly leaking heart valve. The operation is serious, but my surgeon is among the very best and the chances of success are over 90%. Still, there are no guarantees. I have always been a strong believer in prayer and I will need all the help I can get going forward, so I ask that if you have a brief moment, and are so inclined, please ask the Good Lord to grant me a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
I don't want to put a burden on my wife in providing a post-surgery update and so I will just say that if all goes well I will let the Board know as soon as I can. If you don't hear from me by the middle of August...well, lets not even think about that.
Thanks in advance for all who might answer my plea.
My best wishes to all who post here. May God Bless us, every one.

Respectfully,
fairgambit

We’re in this with you pal. Chat soon!

 

[haveyoumethoward]

You are being lifted up before the Throne of Grace, Brother.

 

[Fac]

Best wishes for you and I will be thinking of you Fair.
Can't wait until the 2026 Christmas tree story gets written.
Keep us posted.

 

[SleepyLion]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Will be sending Diane Lane to help you in your recovery.! She will make sure that valve is working properly!! Prayers for you Fair!! Godspeed

He should probably keep the heart rate and BP low. Diane visiting won't help that!

 

[Parkland Fan]

On July 16 I celebrate 19 years with a mechanical aortic valve.
Trust your surgeon and have faith in them.
You and they have this, my friend.

And I am 5.5 years into an aortic valve replacement. I opted for the bovine replacement. Moo!

 

[Shepdogg]

First of all, I am a man of faith, and anyone who knows me, knows this. I am print for you my friend.

 

[LMTLION]

Praying for you good sir.

 

[razpsu]

From time-to-time posters make prayer requests on this Board for family, friends, or for themselves. When I read them, I try to respond as best I can. Today I humbly ask for prayers for myself.
As I have mentioned in the past, Mrs. Gambit is a stickler for our privacy, so I will not provide the date or place, but in the coming days I will be undergoing open heart surgery, primarily to repair a badly leaking heart valve. The operation is serious, but my surgeon is among the very best and the chances of success are over 90%. Still, there are no guarantees. I have always been a strong believer in prayer and I will need all the help I can get going forward, so I ask that if you have a brief moment, and are so inclined, please ask the Good Lord to grant me a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
I don't want to put a burden on my wife in providing a post-surgery update and so I will just say that if all goes well I will let the Board know as soon as I can. If you don't hear from me by the middle of August...well, lets not even think about that.
Thanks in advance for all who might answer my plea.
My best wishes to all who post here. May God Bless us, every one.

Respectfully,
fairgambit

Prayers to you. Tell me how it goes. I may have to go through the same thing as soon as I get over this cancer.

 

[LionsAndBears]

Praying right now Brother!

 

[o_AlienWedge]

Prayer's up for you too RAZ!

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Thanks for reaching out for prayers and well wishes. Mine have already been requested.

You are fortunate to live so close to what I consider the best medical area in the northeastern part of the USA.

Your surgery has become fairly common and I'm certain that you will do really well.

By mid-December Bambi in the Mercedes will be chasing after, but unable to catch, you at the tree lot.