Prayers for Jim Robinson

May 14, 2008

[trussell]

 

Prayer Request

Jim Robinson is having surgery tomorrow, May 15th

See the posts below for information about this procedure.

Jim Update:

It has been a frustrating day, I finally have a update for everyone.

I called Jim at the hospital. The nurse was in his room and gave him the phone. Sheila took his cell phone to him so I will be able to contact him easier. Also they took his laptop.

Due to major pain killers, he was able to sleep in the bed last night and was in bed when I called.

He sounded better than he has for the past few months.
He will be there for at least one more night; maybe more depending on decisions being made tonight.

They may remove Jim's left leg at the knee tomorrow. The docs have told him that the poison in that leg is going to continue causing problems.

Jim is really reluctant to let them remove the leg but I told him that if it will relieve the pain and stop all the damage it is doing to his internal organs, he should let them take it. Jim cannot use his legs now. He only has limited use of his right leg and no muscle remains in his left leg. The muscular dystrophy has done a number on his muscles while he has been ill.

I hope this makes sense.

When I hear what the decision is, I will let you know. In the meantime, Jim needs our prayers tonight and tomorrow.

Father, hear our prayers.
 

930 posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:55:24 PM by JustAmy

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Thanks for all the updates, Amy

I just talked to Chris and he said that Notpoliticallycorewrecked is visiting with Jim at this time.

He also said that the Doctors have decided that tomorrow Jim has to make the decision about his leg

The Doctors believe, as you stated, that it has to be removed to keep the infection from spreading.

So I imagine that is the decision he will make.

Don't worry about him getting online, he has an “air” card so he can get online anywhere.

He misses being able to read and post here tremendously naturally. This is his baby.

Good news that the swelling has gone down dramatically in his left leg and that for the first time in months he is not in pain 24 hrs a day and was able to sleep more than usual.

Chris had no idea how long he would be hospitalized, but I would imagine it will be several more days, especially if the operation on his leg is done soon.

Good advice you gave Jim, Amy.

Yes, Mama Bear don't hesitate to visit, it will be highly appreciated and encouraging to see such good friends as you and that jk I'm sure

Jim is blessed indeed to have family that are watching over him closely and taking care of his needs, getting him to the hospital and other numerous tasks

And the legion here that are pulling for him.
 

990 posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:43:49 PM by Syncro

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Today's short update:

I just talked to Jim; the surgery will be performed tomorrow. He doesn't know what time yet. He said he is feeling pretty good. Also, he slept off and on last night. May have been due to the stress.

I am going to try to see him this afternoon. He has some tests scheduled but he doesn't think they will take very long.

He is not allowed to have his laptop in the patient area so he cannot get online until he can get down to the lobby.

His words ..... "Please tell everyone how much I appreciate their thoughts and prayers. Oh Yeah ..... tell them I'll be back online as soon as I'm able.

Anyway, thank you for your prayers.
 

1,070 posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:24:33 AM by JustAmy

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Jim Update:

It has been a frustrating day, I finally have a update for everyone.

I called Jim at the hospital. The nurse was in his room and gave him the phone. Sheila took his cell phone to him so I will be able to contact him easier. Also they took his laptop.

Due to major pain killers, he was able to sleep in the bed last night and was in bed when I called.

He sounded better than he has for the past few months.
He will be there for at least one more night; maybe more depending on decisions being made tonight.

They may remove Jim's left leg at the knee tomorrow. The docs have told him that the poison in that leg is going to continue causing problems.

Jim is really reluctant to let them remove the leg but I told him that if it will relieve the pain and stop all the damage it is doing to his internal organs, he should let them take it. Jim cannot use his legs now. He only has limited use of his right leg and no muscle remains in his left leg. The muscular dystrophy has done a number on his muscles while he has been ill.

I hope this makes sense.

When I hear what the decision is, I will let you know. In the meantime, Jim needs our prayers tonight and tomorrow.

Father, hear our prayers.
 

Thanks for all the updates, Amy

I just talked to Chris and he said that Notpoliticallycorewrecked is visiting with Jim at this time.

He also said that the Doctors have decided that tomorrow Jim has to make the decision about his leg

The Doctors believe, as you stated, that it has to be removed to keep the infection from spreading.

So I imagine that is the decision he will make.

Don't worry about him getting online, he has an “air” card so he can get online anywhere.

He misses being able to read and post here tremendously naturally. This is his baby.

Good news that the swelling has gone down dramatically in his left leg and that for the first time in months he is not in pain 24 hrs a day and was able to sleep more than usual.

Chris had no idea how long he would be hospitalized, but I would imagine it will be several more days, especially if the operation on his leg is done soon.

Good advice you gave Jim, Amy.

Yes, Mama Bear don't hesitate to visit, it will be highly appreciated and encouraging to see such good friends as you and that jk I'm sure

Jim is blessed indeed to have family that are watching over him closely and taking care of his needs, getting him to the hospital and other numerous tasks

And the legion here that are pulling for him.
 

Today's short update:

I just talked to Jim; the surgery will be performed tomorrow. He doesn't know what time yet. He said he is feeling pretty good. Also, he slept off and on last night. May have been due to the stress.

I am going to try to see him this afternoon. He has some tests scheduled but he doesn't think they will take very long.

He is not allowed to have his laptop in the patient area so he cannot get online until he can get down to the lobby.

His words ..... "Please tell everyone how much I appreciate their thoughts and prayers. Oh Yeah ..... tell them I'll be back online as soon as I'm able.

Anyway, thank you for your prayers.
 

[stanz]

Thanks for the ping. I’m relieved to know he’s on the mend.

[SueRae]

Dear Jim,

I wish you well.

Prayers for a comfortable recovery.

[gitmo]

Thanks for the update. We owe a lot to Jim and will continue to pray for him and the family.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for posting that picture, JustLori. I am proud to say that my husband, freeper jkphoto, took that photo of Jim. :-)

For those who might be interested in the history behind it; it was taken during a Gary Condit "Where's Chandra?" protest rally in Modesto, probably eight years ago. Jim was in front of a glass storefront window and jk wanted to create a "professional" photo for him (since that's what my husband does and we knew we couldn't convince Jim to come down to our studio, which is an hour south of Fresno). We had nothing we could use to to cover the window except a flag, so that explains the red and white striped background.

This photo of Jim is my husband's favorite and a gift to Jim, FreeRepublic and FreeRepublic members. In fact, jkphoto e-mailed this photo to me from work yesterday so that it could be posted on this thread.

Since I am so proud of Jim and FReeRepublic and all that Jim and this website has done to promote and protect our conservative values over the ten years FR has been on the internet, I am going to post it again! :-)

Get well soon, Jim!

[stevio]

Great news Jim. A special thanks to all the FReepers and others who are doing the updates. Flowers from Ann & Melanie? You dog! God bless and get well soon.

[CitizenM]

Well, I was glad to read that you are recovering so nicely, but I hadn't been on line for a couple of weeks and was surprised to learn of the leg surgery you have gone through. Jim, you know I am always so long winded in my posts...but all I can say now is: May God's hands hold you tightly and lift you up - out of your bed, and in good spirits!! Continued Prayers for you!

[mountainbunny]

Continued prayers for your speedy recovery.
Focus on getting well so you can return to your important work.
You are surrounded with heartfelt prayers & the good thoughts of so many!

Feel better soon!

[JustAmy]

Thank you, MamaBear.

I love that picture.

JK gave me a few wallet sizes of that picture.

Didn’t JK enlarge and frame this as a special prize at one of our Fresno FReeper picnics? Seems that Texas Cowboy won it for traveling the furtherest to attend.

Hope my memory serves me right. ;~ )

[streetpreacher]

Praise God. Glad to hear from you Jim. Still praying.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, MamaBear. I love that picture. JK gave me a few wallet sizes of that picture. Didn’t JK enlarge and frame this as a special prize at one of our Fresno FReeper picnics? Seems that Texas Cowboy won it for traveling the furtherest to attend. Hope my memory serves me right. ;~ )

You are right on all points. Texas Cowboy did win it. :-)

We are still firming up our schedule for today. I will be contacting you soon re: our eta.

[JustAmy]

Have you heard anything for Syncro or Dr Zoo this morning?

[Mama_Bear]

No, I haven’t.

[Fiddlstix]

Hi Y'all

Just logged on to see the latest news.
Any idea when we'll have another update?

[JustAmy]

I called and left a message on Jim’s cellphone.

I also tried to call Syncro but I didn’t leave a message.

I didn’t try calling the house; Sheila sleeps late and if she was up late, I didn’t want to wake her.

I’ll try Syncro again soon.

MamaBear and JKphoto are going to visit this afternoon. I’m not sure whether PrissyMissy and I will join them or not.

The Riverdale Assembly of God Church will say a prayer this morning for Jim. This is the Church that brought the Youth Group to several Troop Rallies in Fresno.

[SweetCaroline]

So good to hear from you!

We miss you, please hurry back!

[do the dhue]

Prayers work!

Amen!

God bless you and yours.

Get well soon.

[Fiddlstix]

Thank you Amy

Prayers for Jim ongoing.

[wagglebee]

Great news from Jim! Hopefully he will soon be back full time.

Thanks for all the continued prayers.

God Bless

[Mama_Bear]

We are going to try to get up to the VA hospital between 2:00 and 2:30. Jk is having severe allergy problems, so he isn’t feeling real well and wants to get back home by dinnertime. Freepmail me if you can meet us at the hospital, okay?

[Mama_Bear]

If you talk to syncro, let me know we are going to be up there around 2:00. I would be nice to get to see him and hug that rascally Dr. Zoo. :-)