Show Victor and Deanna we love them!!

My husband and I are long time friends of Victor and Deanna’s. If you know them, they are always the first to lend a hand when any of us need it. With everything going on with Victor, I want all of us to bless them and show them that they are loved. So give if you can, pray if you will and share for all of our friends to see.

Victor’s story

Many people are unaware of the events that have unfolded in our little world in the last 39 hours.

What was supposed to be a routine follow-up appointment for Victor at the doctor's turned into a frantic call from the doctor, saying he’s calling the squad - meet him at the ER.

The EKG report revealed alarming signs of AFIB/A-flutter, along with extremely high blood pressure and a resting heart rate that’s causing concern.

Our lives have been turned upside down in a matter of moments. With barely three hours of sleep in the almost 40 hours, I’ve been overwhelmed with emotions - tears, anger, fear, and uncertainty.

There are too many unanswered questions, too many unfamiliar medical terms, and I’m REALLY struggling to come to terms with WHY God is putting me through this living hell AGAIN after the exact same thing I went through with my dad.

Tomorrow morning, we’ll finally get some answers when Victor undergoes further testing to determine the next steps. I’m reaching out for good thoughts and prayers, hoping that this can be treated with medicine and we can return to our normal lives, albeit with a new normal to adapt to.

Thank you to those that have reached out, offered help, sent positive vibes, lent a shoulder to cry on and prayers- you’ll never understand how much it means. I apologize now if I haven’t responded back to phone calls, texts or messenger- I’m just a little beside myself right now- don’t take it to heart- literally.

community, friends and family…near and far…. love them and appreciate all that they are to us. Please continue to pray for Victor’s health and Deanna’s mental health as she is always right by his side!! He will no longer get away with what he has in the past because she is a strong woman!!

2/14/25

My love was taken down at 7:20am this morning to be prepped for his cath procedure at 9 (they prep him and of course cardiologist doctor wasn’t here yet- so a hurry and wait deal), they started at 9:10 and was told approximately 1 hour until he was done.

9:20 we were informed his arteries looked beautiful and clear and he was in recovery!

I cannot begin to tell you how relieved I am along with his family. We are unsure whether we will be able to go home today, or tmw. While they adjust his meds.

Today begins a new and hard journey- but hopefully a wake up call that life is short- don’t screw it up and take it for granted.

Thank you for all the prayers, calls, and good vibes!

2/15/25

We're finally home! Tucker is zonked out on the couch, snoring away, while Victor is catching some Z's in the recliner. Our feline friend gave me the stink-eye, meowed loudly, and has retreated upstairs to enjoy our bed solo for the last time. As for me, I'm cleaning because, well, what else is there to do? I'm feeling out of sorts, like I'm running in circles, and I'm obsessed with checking on Victor to make sure he's not using his right hand for anything for the next five days. I’d say this has truly been an eye opening experience and a lot is about to change in this household.. starting- NOW.

2/19/25

The saga continues:::

Victor had a stat ultrasound order on Monday, but due to insurance issues (dont even get me started on that!), it wasn't done until Thursday at 12. The test went smoothly, but the doctor called for an immediate consultation with his cardiologist.

The cardiologist found one main artery causing severe pain, its narrowed, diminished and failing to circulate sufficient blood, along with a small blood clot. The other artery is working twice as hard, and there is blood sitting under the skin trapped which too is causing the pain. The cardiologist stated that 13% of ppl have this issue after a heart cath- Victor just happens to be in that %- the cardiologist anticipates full recovery within 3-4 weeks.

He listened to his heart with his stethoscope and said he didn’t hear any abnormalities and wanted an EKG done to see if his heart went out of AFIB.. after the results showed he was still in it, the nurse attempted to get his BP, which kept failing.

Not sure what happened but Victor said he needed to lay down, he was going to pass out and was extremely dizzy. Table went back, feet went up, and the nurse brought him water to drink. Another nurse came in and finally got his BP which was 86/64 and a higher heart rate. Whatever happened wiped him out. Now it’s continuous taking of his BP, a call waiting to schedule his heart shock, and tons of dr visits in the near future.

It sure was scary seeing him like that and not knowing or being able to help him. I have begged and pleaded with God to let this be over, I just want my boring life back, I promise I wont complain about it.. at least for 2 days. Max.

I’m exhausted mentally, physically and emotionally, I try to sleep, but I’m constantly waking up to check on him. I’m scared to death to leave him home- just running to get his meds gives me such high anxiety that something will happen when I’m gone due to him being dizzy most of the time..

There are so many of you out there I’m beyond thankful for that have got us food (that’s the last thing on my mind is grocery shopping ), stopped in, called or text to check up on my guy. I am truly sorry if i dont respond, just know i read it and truly appreciate you for thinking of us- but my phone goes off all day long and it just becomes too much.

And my work… smh,,, I have no friggin clue how I got so darn lucky to have such an amazing and caring boss, Michael Baker- truly one of a kind. Nicole and Laurie checking in on me and i can finally feel “normal” for the moment and forget what is happening, so in that aspect of life right now, I’m truly blessed.

It’s just another fork stuck in the road, It’s just a test and don’t ask why…