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.
 

[freema]

Gotta call ‘em as I see ‘em...a girl can look, can’t she!?!

: )

[bannie]

It's probably ok...I'll bet his wife's used to it.

(Plus, we're admiring him with the utmost respect!)

[trussell]

It is so good to hear that you are doing good Jim!

As for the visiting freepers, could you please share a hug from me and the kids with him?

[pandoraou812]

Prayers for you & the hope you recover as soon as you can. WE all miss you...Pandy

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you each for the excellent reports.
Amy, Kathy in Alaska just posted the P.O. box address for mailing cards, so..... get ready:)

[JustAmy]

GReat ..... Did she post the PO Box or the Hospital address.

I’ll go check it out.

I don’t think Jim knows yet how long he will be in the hospital.

[La Enchiladita]

Jim, we thank the Lord God for prayers answered
in your good post-surg reports

[La Enchiladita]

Hold on, here’s the post... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2017845/posts?page=16#16

[WVNan]

If you know them, could you Freepmail the name of the hospital and the address to Me? I’d like to send him something if he is going to be there another day or two.

[JustAmy]

Boy ..... how did I skip half of your post, Dita?

Anyway .... great, I’m going to the PO tomorrow and again Thursday. Thanks for alerting me.

I’ll get the cards to him.

He still has his wonderful sense of humor so funny or cute cards would be great.

[knittnmom]

Cool! Thanks for the good news!

[WVNan]

Jim, it’s really a relief to know that you are handling your post-op so well, and I’m sure that you attribute your peace and strength to the prayers of so many Freepers. You can truly say what Casey Stengel said when the Yankees won the 1958 World Series: “I couldn’t have done it without my players.”

[Yossarian]

Jim & Family-

I’m a bit late to this thread, but I’ve been praying for you. I know first hand the power of prayer when it comes to dealing with tough things, hospital stays especially. I also know how it feels to leave the hospital a bit differently than how you entered....

All I can say is to have faith, do all that the doctors ask of you, and to continue to pray to the big Doctor upstairs. Best of luck and get well soon from the Bay Area FReeper contingent!

[3D-JOY]

What good news!

It seems like his attitude is good and he is taking it all in good humor.

Thank you for keeping us posted.

Now to read your other report too......

[#1CTYankee]

Thank you for the update, prayers for Jim and thanks for checking up on him.

Eagles up!

[3D-JOY]

It all sounds good.

Thanks for posting the news from Syncro.

I, like many Freepers, check several times a day and hope for news of our FEARLESS LEADER and his improvement.

[skinkinthegrass]

thanks, for the updates...Get well soon, Jim. :)

[3D-JOY]

Jim’s screen gets blurry?

If we put into words how we feel about Jim in every reply, we would all have blurry screens.

I have started the snail mails from the East Coast but expect that they will take a while to catch up with Jim.

[Fiddlstix]

If we put into words how we feel about Jim in every reply, we would all have blurry screens.

Ditto That.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I’d highly recommend doing just that. TWO posts, right in a row. He’s NOT going to be happy!

I can’t tell you (well, yes, you know...) how incredibly HAPPY I AM to read all of these reports!!! Honest to gosh, WHAT a miracle this has all been.

I just pray now, that this makes him feel better and he can go back to posting and being...Jim. :)