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To: Brad's Gramma

I knew Freepers were wonderful, loving people, but reading all the responses to my post brought tears to my eyes. You all are amazing. Bless you and thank you for your prayers!

Yes, I do have updates and they are good! Debra had surgery today to reconnect her intestines. She only has about 5 feet of small intestine left, but the doctors say that will be OK. They did not have to remove her spleen as they thought they might, so that is also good news.

While being prepped for surgery, Debra was awake and responsive. She even frowned when she was tired of her husband’s rubbing her forehead. The nurse said she had never been so thrilled to see someone frown before.

The doctors told Debra’s family that her blood volume has been replaced 12 times! It truly is a miracle that she has survived all this, and I have no doubt it is attributable to God’s mercy and the power of prayer.

The baby is doing well, and her grandmother brought her older sister to see her because the little girl wanted to sing to her new baby sister. I hope they let mom and baby see and touch each other soon, too, because I think that would be beneficial for both.

Debra is still a very sick lady. Her kidneys are not functioning and she is on dialysis. Pray that will not have to be permanent and that her kidneys will heal. After the surgery to repair Debra’s intestines, the doctors put her on a stomach tube for feeding. She also has had some severe swelling in one arm, but they have that under control for now.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and concern for Debra and the family and please keep praying! Freepers are the best!

Being tech challenged as I am, I don’t know how to reply to all, so I hope everyone sees this update.


84 posted on 05/31/2012 3:11:21 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX ( The state is the great fiction by which everybody seeks to live at the expense of everybody else. ~)
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To: Pining_4_TX; Texas Termite; .30Carbine; 68 grunt; 8mmMauser; admiralsn; Aggie Mama; al_c; ...

Hey everyone! We have a great update in #84.

PLEASE continue to pray for Debra, her hubby and her two precious babies, as she’s far from being out of the woods.

I love it that Big Sister was allowed to visit..!! What a BOND that alone will create.


86 posted on 05/31/2012 3:52:54 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (PRAY for this country like your life depends on it......because it DOES!)
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To: Pining_4_TX
I hope everyone reads the update.

I pinged 'em. I'll beat them all up if they don't read it. :)

87 posted on 05/31/2012 3:53:35 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (PRAY for this country like your life depends on it......because it DOES!)
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To: Pining_4_TX

We have been praying Pining_4_TX.Thanks for the update.((((Hugs))))


88 posted on 05/31/2012 4:29:12 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Pining_4_TX

Thank you so much for the update! Prayers continue...


95 posted on 05/31/2012 8:19:26 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Pining_4_TX

That is really good news. Thanks for letting us know. I realize there is more to be concerned about, but it sounds like she is in good hands in that hospital. And prayers continue that our Lords hands are there guiding the medical team and in keeping Debra so strong. (((((gentle hugs))))) for her FRom us!


96 posted on 05/31/2012 8:20:41 PM PDT by Exit148
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To: Pining_4_TX; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; LUV W; fatima; Allegra; StarCMC; David Isaac; ...
Pinging to an update on Debra for any who may have missed her current condition.

My prayers are again offered up to our Lord and Savior for His Healing Grace for Debra, and His comfort to her family.

97 posted on 05/31/2012 9:00:21 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: Pining_4_TX; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; LUV W; fatima; Allegra; StarCMC; David Isaac; ...
Pinging to an update on Debra for any who may have missed her current condition.

My prayers are again offered up to our Lord and Savior for His Healing Grace for Debra, and His comfort to her family.

98 posted on 05/31/2012 9:01:17 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: Pining_4_TX

Prayers on the way.


99 posted on 05/31/2012 9:06:39 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Pining_4_TX; SoldierDad

Thanking God for encouraging news about Debra.
May God guide her medical providers and place His healing hands on Debra.

Thank you for the ping SD


100 posted on 05/31/2012 9:10:09 PM PDT by MEG33 (O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
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To: Pining_4_TX; SoldierDad

Prayers up for this family.


105 posted on 06/01/2012 5:25:21 AM PDT by BykrBayb (Somewhere, my flower is there. ~ Þ)
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To: Pining_4_TX

Holy Lord,

We exalt You and thank You for Your wonderful watchcare over Debra. We know You want her well for You provided her healing through Your Son on the Cross of Calvary. Now we speak that healing into her body, confessing that her kidneys and intestines shall be restored to full function and her blood content shall return to normal. May the Resurrection power of the Savior bring complete restoration to every cell in her body. Lord, we thank You that this little baby is basking in the arms of the family until she can rejoin her Mama. We praise You for Your faithfulness and Your amazing grace. May this family bring glory and honor unto You through their victorious testimony. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.


107 posted on 06/01/2012 11:22:52 AM PDT by Faith
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To: Pining_4_TX

Praying for all


190 posted on 07/18/2012 7:13:54 PM PDT by mojo114 (Pray for our military)
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