Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. - Page 5

MR DERBY CITY · 07-15-2025, 11:47 PM

Just got off the phone with one of Don’s close friends and was told that he initially had 2 stents and a few days later had heart bypass surgery. The doctor was pleased with the surgery but reminded the family that this is not a sprint, it is a marathon. Don is slowly on the mend and I ask that everyone please keep Don and Sharon and the family in your prayers.

John Osborne · 07-16-2025, 07:06 AM

We are praying for you, Don! Get well soon!
John and Cyndi

340Cuda · 07-16-2025, 12:30 PM

Another update from Facebook:

Well, today was a better day?last night dad started to respond to some commands and opened his eyes a little. After a couple episodes yesterday that looked like seizure activity and a resulting EEG, Neurology came by today and said that they did not see ANY seizure activity. His surgeon is also ?pleased? (whew! A positive word) with how his liver numbers are improving and his kidneys were stabilizing. We had some times of him opening his eyes and trying to look at us. He is working on waking up?it?s just taking some time. Once they get him more awake and able to sit up a little, they will get the breathing tube out. They keep reminding us that this is a marathon, not a sprint and Dr. Superman (his name is a long name that we can?t remember)reminds us that it is in God?s hand which is the best hands they could be in.

SS3860 · 07-18-2025, 07:16 PM

More good news posted by Don's daughter on Facebook today. They removed chest tubes today and heart assist device. Dr's are surprised how well he's improving. Keep the prayers coming.

Tom Flowers
E/SA 3860

GarysZ24 · 07-19-2025, 05:29 PM

Absolutely prayers are coming from me. This past spring hasn't been kind to my biological family, so I have to pray harder for my racing family.

Get Well soon Don, as I hope to race with you this coming November in Vegas!

07-15-2025, 11:47 PM	#41
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,634 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,919 Times in 1,515 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Just got off the phone with one of Don’s close friends and was told that he initially had 2 stents and a few days later had heart bypass surgery. The doctor was pleased with the surgery but reminded the family that this is not a sprint, it is a marathon. Don is slowly on the mend and I ask that everyone please keep Don and Sharon and the family in your prayers. Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 07-16-2025 at 06:38 AM.

07-16-2025, 07:06 AM	#42
John Osborne Junior Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Rineyville, Kentucky Posts: 23 Likes: 30 Liked 67 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. We are praying for you, Don! Get well soon! John and Cyndi

07-16-2025, 12:30 PM	#43
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,849 Liked 800 Times in 337 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Another update from Facebook: Well, today was a better day?last night dad started to respond to some commands and opened his eyes a little. After a couple episodes yesterday that looked like seizure activity and a resulting EEG, Neurology came by today and said that they did not see ANY seizure activity. His surgeon is also ?pleased? (whew! A positive word) with how his liver numbers are improving and his kidneys were stabilizing. We had some times of him opening his eyes and trying to look at us. He is working on waking up?it?s just taking some time. Once they get him more awake and able to sit up a little, they will get the breathing tube out. They keep reminding us that this is a marathon, not a sprint and Dr. Superman (his name is a long name that we can?t remember)reminds us that it is in God?s hand which is the best hands they could be in.

07-18-2025, 07:16 PM	#44
SS3860 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 88 Likes: 9 Liked 162 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. More good news posted by Don's daughter on Facebook today. They removed chest tubes today and heart assist device. Dr's are surprised how well he's improving. Keep the prayers coming. Tom Flowers E/SA 3860

07-19-2025, 05:29 PM	#45
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,266 Likes: 905 Liked 235 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Absolutely prayers are coming from me. This past spring hasn't been kind to my biological family, so I have to pray harder for my racing family. Get Well soon Don, as I hope to race with you this coming November in Vegas! __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021)