Prayer requested by snykerz

[trussell]

 

Urgent prayer request
From Snykerz | 07/16/2008 12:56:06 AM PDT

Dearest Prayer Warriors:

It’s been a long time since I have posted here on Freerepublic, but I remember how much you had helped me out with the prayers I had requested for my older sister Sherryl, and she is doing well. Now here I am again asking for your help.

My younger sister “Lori” needs all the prayers that anyone can spare. She was admitted to the hospital ( Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, Ca) a little over a week ago with a kidney infection, which turned into Gram Negative Sepsis with E-Coli, and developed Adult Respiratory Arrest Syndrome. That in it’s self was bad enough, but then on July 12th when they took her off the sedation medication, and she was not responding they sent her for a CAT scan and found that she had had 2 major strokes that affected both sides of her brain. The back of her brain was the part affected and there is still activity in the front of the brain. The doctors told me that if she survives this that she will most likely be paralyzed on both sides of her body with little or no sight.

I am in such a state of shock, and just numb, but cannot and refuse to accept that this is happening to my sister. I am in North Carolina, and being so far away from her makes it even worse, the doctors have told me that even if I were there, there is nothing I could do. Her children and hubby are with her and we are in constant contact. Please pray for Lori, the last I heard tonight was that her vital signs are stable and she responded a bit to stimulation by the nurses and moved her right side.

I have not given up hope or faith... I want her to come home and be whole again. I have called so many prayer lines asking for help because I know the power of prayer. If you know of any prayer line that is international, please let me know. I will forever remember the prayers you sent for “Sherryl” and the power those prayers had, will you please do the same for “Lori”? God Bless you and Thank you for listening to me. Her name is Lori Bruno and she is at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles..ICU.
In Faith,
snykerz

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UPDATE

Urgent prayer requested through Pegita
From Snykerz | 07/16/2008 4:06:45 PM PDT

Dearest Pegita,
Thank you so much for letting all the Prayer Warriors know what's going on with my sister Lori. I have been waiting all day for an update and just got off the phone with her oldest son “ Freddie “... He said that there has not been much of a change, BUT she does respond to pin pricks and pinches (which tells me that she has feelings in her limbs and is not brain dead).. her oxygen level is down to 35% compared to 100% she has been on for the last week, and she is breathing a little on her own, her temp is down to 99.7. I told my nephew not to let the doctors discourage him as they have approached him about making arrangements to take her off the ventilator and feeding tube. He said he told the doctors that there is no way they are taking her off of anything, and that we just know that she is going to come out of this. The fact that she is responding to anything at this point is testimony that the prayers are at work and God hears them all. So, please keep the prayers going Lori’s way for a full recovery. I don't know how to respond to each wonderful prayer and email that is being sent, is there a way to let everyone know how she is doing at the same time? instead of trying to answer each one separately? I want to Thank each and everyone of you for your support and prayers, they mean so much. I will keep all of you updated as I hear the news, it’s hard because of the time change as I am 3 hrs ahead of Calif, and waiting for news is so difficult.
May God Bless all of you, you are truly Angels.
Marianne

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Urgent prayer request
From Snykerz | 07/17/2008 12:17:57 PM PDT

The latest update I have at this moment, since I spoke with Jon last night, is that Lori has beat the Sepsis! The infection is gone! I am waiting to hear more as it is still early in Calif.. but I am so amazed at the healing that has taken place in such a short period of time, the power of Prayer is amazing. Thank You all so much, please keep the prayers going up for Lori as she not out of the woods yet, but everything looks better with each passing moment. I will update later tonight after Jon calls me and will let everyone know what's going on. They still don't know how much damage was done due to the strokes, so I am praying that she retains her eyesight.
Blessings to all of you
Marianne

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers continue for Lori, her doctors, and her family.

[EDINVA]

Prayers going Lori’s way.

[Fawnn]

Lori and you remain in my prayers!

[Alamo-Girl]

I’m sorry to hear about this and I continue to join with the others here lifting your sister up to God for His healing!

[Dianna]

We hold your family in our hearts and prayers are sent heavenward.

[dandelion]

Deep in the night, I am praying for Lori; Father, You love her and You hear our prayers. Give us the faith to look to You and know You are God...

[Allegra]

Prayers continuing for Lori. Will pray several times a day for her. and for you.

[Texas Termite]

Our prayers continue for Lori.......

“TT”, Beth & Nana

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Judith Anne]

Praying right now for Lori, for Christ the Great Physician to restore her to health, for her comfort, for her speedy recovery, for all blessings for her and those who love her.

[8mmMauser]

Have been praying this morning for Lori...

8mm

[MarineMom613]

My prayers up going up for your sisters’ condition to be corrected with medical intervention. Prayers out to your entire family. Please be strong for your own health. May God watch over your sister at this critical time.

God Bless.
MM

[Pegita]

Morning prayer for Lori, that her recovery will be made sure by the touch of His healing hand ...

[CDHart]

May God watch over Lori and guide the medical people who care for her. May He give her and her family peace and strength to endure this trial. May He restore her to complete health in His service, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[Pathfinder]

Prayers for all of you to endure this terrible trial and keep you strong.

[Freedom2specul8]

am thankful they did the ultrasound and found the clots! You’re all in my prayers!

[Grammy]

Father I pray for mercy for both these sisters!

[Kitty Mittens]

Going to Pray Right Now!

[Pegita]

Evening Update on Lori ... Prayer Warrior Alert ...

Update on “Lori”... August 13 2008
From Snykerz | 08/13/2008 2:32:27 PM PDT new

I just spoke with Jon on the phone (he was at the hospital)... The doctors were able to get 80% of one of the blood clots and circulation seems to be improving on her right leg. The doctors are afraid to mess with the other blood clot as it may cause her to have an embulisim (sp) they are hoping it will dissolve on it’s own. They are going to do another angiogram tomorrow and see what more needs to be done and will know more about what they need to do as far as amputating... it could just be her toe tips, half her foot, or whole foot, and worse case scenario they would amputate just below the knee.I have been praying that with the improved circulation, that surgery will be minimal.

Other than that she is stable and alert (well as alert as she can be) But she knows when Jon is there and seems to understand what he is saying to her, she just cant talk because she has on a trach collar, but is breathing on her own. She is back in ICU for the next few days. I will let you all know more tomorrow.

Please keep praying for my little sister. The power of Prayer never ceases to amaze me. Thank you all for the support you have given me and my family, it’s means so much. More tomorrow. {{{{Hugs to everyone one you}}}}

In Faith
Marianne