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**special-K** · 12-20-2020, 10:15 AM

I hope Beth gets through these issues soon and you two can have many good times ahead. I'm glad to hear you are doing well... as can be expected

**68 C10 Driver** · 12-20-2020, 10:45 AM

Prayers from Georgia for you and your family.

**HO455** · 12-20-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Thank you guys for your kind words and thoughtful prayers. My wife has been in the ICU at Oregon Health Science University Hospital for over 8 weeks now. It would seem that Beth takes three steps forward and two steps back. It's been a rough time for us lately, but I am drudging through. I try to make it back to my shop a couple times a week but these last few weeks has been difficult. Beth had her cardioblasion for her A Flutter and came through with flying colors and we thought we were on our way. However two days later she came down with A Fib. Two very similar conditions but in opposite sides of the heart. The doctors haven't even decided a plan on that yet, except to control it with medication but that's not a good long term solution. I almost lost her today with a heart rate that went up and down between 78 to 180 BPM. The doctors got control for now but not sure what's going to happen next. I also back in August had open heart surgery with a double bypass. It was a walk in the park in comparison to what my beloved wife has had to endure. Please keep us in your prayer and I will be shipping parts as quickly as I can. WES

Hoping for a turn for the good and quick recovery. OHSU has a great reputation as a good hospital. When you get time please update us.
Best Regards
Ho455

**Ricks1971** · 12-20-2020, 03:51 PM

Wes we are praying for a quick recovery. the lord bless you

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-21-2020, 02:11 AM

The day started out fairly smooth. However got more stressful as the day has gone by. Beth has been in and out of Afib at least 6 times and is in Afib as I write this report. It is proving to be difficult to weigh out what medications Beth needs and not give her too much of something that causes major problems somewhere else. Yesterday was a rather quiet day, but Beth had tremors and overall even though she was awake wasn't very aware of her surroundings. So a change in medications was made and today she didn't tremor so much, but she became extremely anxious and out of sorts. It doesn't help that she can not communicate effectively and breaks my heart to see her struggle with comunication. We have tried magnetic letters, writing, pictures, and asking questions you can answer by nodding her head. It doesn't help that they continually change her vent settings causing her stress coping with her breathing. I understand why, but that doesn't make it any easier.

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 12-21-2020, 03:04 AM

Thanks for the update Wes. Our prayers are with you.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-21-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbks_Cruiser

Thanks for the update Wes. Our prayers are with you.

X2, I hope they can get her comfortable soon. More prayers for you guys.

**Getter-Done** · 12-21-2020, 09:38 PM

Praying for you and your family.

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El Dorado Jim · 12-21-2020, 11:27 PM

i pray Beth gets better soon, tough times for sure but sounds like she is in good hands..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-25-2020, 07:00 PM

I was just given the news that Beth may not ever leave the hospital. I am so sick right now. The doctors haven't given up on her but they said they are close to all they can do for her. I pray for a miracle.

**Chevyland** · 12-25-2020, 07:07 PM

We will pray too !

Luvlegs · 12-25-2020, 07:11 PM

Prayers for you both.

flashed · 12-25-2020, 07:20 PM

Continued Prayers

KevinK7 · 12-25-2020, 07:22 PM

So sorry to hear this Wes, ...Prayers for sure, God Bless...

TexasLS1 · 12-25-2020, 07:45 PM

Wes - I’m so sorry to hear this and for the struggles and pain you guys are going through. Praying for you, for Beth, and for the doctors. Hang in there

chc1955 · 12-25-2020, 08:04 PM

Praying for both of you and your family. 🙏🏼💜
Cesar

Wizo · 12-25-2020, 08:05 PM

Dear Lord: We pray for a miracle now. A most kind and compassionate one. What ever you see fit to give. Please show it to Beth and Wes so they my get through these incredable trying times. Please show them your kind and loving way.
We Thank thee. Amen.

57taskforce · 12-25-2020, 09:36 PM

God bless you and your family Wes. Continued prayers for you and your family from New Mexico.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 12-26-2020, 01:55 AM

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

**68bowtie** · 12-26-2020, 03:16 AM

Praying for a miracle for your wife, and rest and peace for both of you.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-26-2020, 07:04 AM

Still praying for you to have a miracle, comfort and peace.

**special-K** · 12-26-2020, 08:32 AM

Wes, I just sent a strong prayer for Beth and will keep it up until I hear better news. This must feel like hell on earth for you. Sending prayers for you as well. You've been given such a hard row to hoe

**NewBayColony** · 12-26-2020, 10:16 AM

Prayers for you and your family from the east coast.

Andy4639 · 12-26-2020, 11:02 AM

Oh man I just realized this is W. Hepp on face book! I have been reading his updates on his wife (BETH) and just now put it together. My prayers go out to him and his family. 18hrs ago he posted this.

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I was just given the news that Beth may not ever leave the hospital. I am so sick right now. The doctors haven't given up on her but they said they are close to all they can do for her. I pray for a miracle.

Prayers, for Beth. She needs them more than ever.

Happy_dan · 12-28-2020, 10:10 AM

Oh no, so very sorry to hear this. I will also be praying for Wes and his wife. So hard to even read.

12-20-2020, 10:15 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Classic Heartbeat? I hope Beth gets through these issues soon and you two can have many good times ahead. I'm glad to hear you are doing well... as can be expected __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-20-2020, 10:45 AM	#27
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 625	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Prayers from Georgia for you and your family.

12-20-2020, 03:51 PM	#29
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,781	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Wes we are praying for a quick recovery. the lord bless you

12-21-2020, 02:11 AM	#30
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Classic Heartbeat? The day started out fairly smooth. However got more stressful as the day has gone by. Beth has been in and out of Afib at least 6 times and is in Afib as I write this report. It is proving to be difficult to weigh out what medications Beth needs and not give her too much of something that causes major problems somewhere else. Yesterday was a rather quiet day, but Beth had tremors and overall even though she was awake wasn't very aware of her surroundings. So a change in medications was made and today she didn't tremor so much, but she became extremely anxious and out of sorts. It doesn't help that she can not communicate effectively and breaks my heart to see her struggle with comunication. We have tried magnetic letters, writing, pictures, and asking questions you can answer by nodding her head. It doesn't help that they continually change her vent settings causing her stress coping with her breathing. I understand why, but that doesn't make it any easier. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-21-2020, 03:04 AM	#31
Fbks_Cruiser Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 334	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Thanks for the update Wes. Our prayers are with you. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 Super Custom Matt

12-21-2020, 09:38 PM	#33
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,010	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Praying for you and your family. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-21-2020, 11:27 PM	#34
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Classic Heartbeat? i pray Beth gets better soon, tough times for sure but sounds like she is in good hands..

12-25-2020, 07:00 PM	#35
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Classic Heartbeat? I was just given the news that Beth may not ever leave the hospital. I am so sick right now. The doctors haven't given up on her but they said they are close to all they can do for her. I pray for a miracle. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-25-2020, 07:07 PM	#36
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,708	Re: Classic Heartbeat? We will pray too !

12-25-2020, 07:11 PM	#37
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Prayers for you both. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

12-25-2020, 07:20 PM	#38
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Continued Prayers

12-25-2020, 07:22 PM	#39
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 631	Re: Classic Heartbeat? So sorry to hear this Wes, ...Prayers for sure, God Bless... __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

12-25-2020, 07:45 PM	#40
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Wes - I’m so sorry to hear this and for the struggles and pain you guys are going through. Praying for you, for Beth, and for the doctors. Hang in there

12-25-2020, 08:04 PM	#41
chc1955 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 33	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Praying for both of you and your family. 🙏🏼💜 Cesar

12-25-2020, 08:05 PM	#42
Wizo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 274	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Dear Lord: We pray for a miracle now. A most kind and compassionate one. What ever you see fit to give. Please show it to Beth and Wes so they my get through these incredable trying times. Please show them your kind and loving way. We Thank thee. Amen. __________________ 1970 3/4 ton long box GMC !968 C10 short stepside (Papa's Old Lorry) 2006 2500 HD Silverado Duramax/Alison



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12-25-2020, 09:36 PM	#43
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12-26-2020, 01:55 AM	#44
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12-26-2020, 03:16 AM	#45
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12-26-2020, 07:04 AM	#46
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12-26-2020, 08:32 AM	#47
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Wes, I just sent a strong prayer for Beth and will keep it up until I hear better news. This must feel like hell on earth for you. Sending prayers for you as well. You've been given such a hard row to hoe __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-26-2020, 10:16 AM	#48
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12-28-2020, 10:10 AM	#50
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: Classic Heartbeat? Oh no, so very sorry to hear this. I will also be praying for Wes and his wife. So hard to even read.

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