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.
 

[Marylander]

Thank you, Mama_Bear. God bless you, Jim.

[nutmeg]

GREAT to hear from you, Jim! Our prayers for a quick and complete recovery for you continue... God Bless You.

nutmeg & zelig

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, Sous Chef!! You do have September 13th marked on your calendar, right? Jk is counting on you to help him serve up the tri-tip again.

Amy says she has reserved the picnic pavillion at Kearney Park this year. Hope to see you there!

[stand watie]

chuckle. i'm just glad that he's OK.

free dixie,sw

[Marysecretary]

Wonderful news. See what prayers of the faithful can do? Hallelujah. What a Saviour!!!

[American Quilter]

Thanks for the great report, Mama_Bear! I’m so glad to hear Jim’s doing well. Continuing prayers for his health....

[nutmeg]

I was out of town for a few days, but wanted to be sure you are all updated on Jim's condition. Several updates are posted on this thread (see thread title), including a personal message from JimRob himself (@ #1556), and an update posted by Mama_Bear (#1878), including photos of flowers sent to Jim by Ann Coulter, Melanie Morgan and flowers for Jim from all FReepers!

Please continue to keep Jim and his family in your thoughts and prayers...

(Thanks, stanz, for the pings)

[indcons]

Thanks, Nutmeg. I’ve been following this thread thanks to pings from Fiddlestix, Just Amy, and you. Great to hear from Jim himself.

Praying for your quick recovery and your return to action, JR.

[JustAmy]

Hmmmm .... didn’t we change the date to the 6th?

I’d better check.

[Mama_Bear]

Hmmmm .... didn’t we change the date to the 6th? I’d better check.

We did??? LOL. Man, my memory is awful! Let me know if we did change it to the 6th. I've told a whole bunch of people the 13th and need to correct the day with them.

*sigh*

[afnamvet]

I don’t even remember the month. LOL

[SoldierDad]

Ping for later so I can see the pics when I’m on a different server. Thanks for the update.

[stand watie]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

free dixie,sw

[JustAmy]

LOL

I just checked with the Parks Department.

Originally, I made reservations for the 13th; JKphoto has something else on the 13th, so I changed the reservations to the 6th.

I’ve told a bunch of people the 6th .... (smile) you get to contact your bunch of people. I don’t know what I would have done because I told a bunch of people the 6th; and I don’t remember all of their names. LOL

[pollywog]

Thankyou MamaBear for the wonderful update. What beautiful flowers!!!
Continue to get well Jim! Sounds like you are doing JUST THAT!!!

God Bless YOu and FR...
Polly

[Mama_Bear]

Ah..........yes, I remember now. LOL. Sheesh! I thought that whole thing about changing the date because of jk's previous commitment was for LAST year's picnic.

Okay, I will contact my bunch of people and correct the date. LOL

[fanfan]

You got him his salad?

Oh, Thank You!!!
Hospital food usually sucks, and when you see anything green on your plate, it’s often a mistake. LOL.

jk photo, I was going to order a salad by phone, so I could pay for it. (Hi, I’m calling from Canada, and I’d like to place an order for delivery. LOL!) I didn’t mean for you to have to do it.
(FReepmail)

Thanks again to all of you for being there, when the rest of us can’t.

Jim, It’s wonderful to hear you are doing so well. *HUGS* to you and your family!

[JustAmy]

I’m sure that Jim knows the salad is for him from you, Fanfan.

If not, I will let him know again that you bought him a salad.

[Mama_Bear]

jk photo, I was going to order a salad by phone, so I could pay for it. (Hi, I’m calling from Canada, and I’d like to place an order for delivery. LOL!) I didn’t mean for you to have to do it. (FReepmail)

LOL! It is not a problem at all. Actually, it went down like this.....I didn't want the salad that came with my dinner last night, so Syncro asked the table server if she could make it "to go". He said that fanfan wanted to get Jim a salad. The salad WAS from you.

(That earlier post that my husband, jkphoto, made to Syncro regarding paying for a "deluxe" salad had he known it was for Jim was in jest. He was teasing. It's best to just ignore him. LOL) ;-)

As Amy said, Jim knows that the salad that Syncro brought him was from you. :-)

[Joya]

Re. post #1878

Mama_Bear, thanks for the account of Jim’s status and of your visit with Jim.

Thanks even more for the pictures!

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Ping to Quix.