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.
 

[Dianna]

Prayers for Jim’s continued healing.

[Syncro]

Actually by alone, it was meant that his roomie is gone.

Quite a delightful fella, but it's nice to have a suite now

I been here most of the day

Yea it would have been nice if you could have been here, with that guy with the cool name

Thanks for the comments kiddo

[glock rocks]

Imagine how noisy it would be in that room if Free Republic had audio.

Free Republic in audio would likely be more effective than waterboarding :o)

Still praying for Jim and the family.

[Ramius]

Great pics, Syncro...

Jim... Glad to see you doing well. You gotta stay in the fight! Get back out there on the front, OK? :-)

But dude... You got flowers from ~Ann Coulter~??

Really??

You so rock.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

OH thank you for that update (and thanks to all who have gone to see JimRob and bring reports)...and the great pictures....

I hope maybe the docs might consider changing the antibiotics - because there are some good antbiotics that do NOT make a person’s tummy upset.

If that doesn’t fix the stomach troubles...maybe it’s just the effect of all Jim has been through - catching up with JimRob’s system.

Surely they could also try some anti-nausea meds.

Will be praying specifically for resolution of digestion issues.....and for all continued healing.

By the way, Jimrob - thank you again for net-oasis....and thank GOD for His good work on your behalf at this time...and on our country’s behalf....through YOUR GOOD WORK!

[Syncro]

When he told his wife that Ann Coulter “brought” him some flowers, she said “She brought them to you?”

I picked up the flowers and said, “I can still smell her perfume on the vase.”

: >)

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

Quite a delightful fella, but it's nice to have a suite now

LOL

[Billthedrill]

Jim, lookin' great! Now relax, build up your strength, and ease back into the saddle. That one almost got you, didn't it?

But it didn't, did it? ;-)

[cubreporter]

Thank you. Continued prayers for him.

[Ramius]

[Sigh]

“I can still smell her perfume on the vase.”

Oh. Jeez. :-)

[WVNan]

My profile is woefully outdated. I never go to my own profile, much less everyone else's. I can't even keep up with this one prayer thread. LOL.

BTW, where did you go to high school? I went in Tenn. at least a hundred years ago.

[MEG33]

Healing prayers ongoing..but will specifically pray the stomach upset problem is resolved.

[Fudd Fan]

Thanks for the update and the photos.

Of course, my prayers for Jim’s recovery continue.

[WVNan]

Tell me you'll warm up in July.

I promise that it will warm up by July. Remember your last visit? If it's still cold in July you can pretty well determine that another ice age has arrived, and Algore will be a laughing stock........oh, he already is a laughing stock. Oh well. I'm late to Jim's party again. I can't keep up for having to run off.

[hocndoc]

For the upset stomach: Try popsicles and sherbet, maybe frozen (real) yogurt. In a study with kids with upset stomach done in the ER, the ones who got frozen fluids did better.

[Tribune7]

prayers continue

[WVNan]

Awesome profile page don-o. I am somewhat surprised to see that shape note singing is still being taught. I guess as long as there is a Tennessee (my home state) there will be shape note singing. Good for you.

[Cicero]

Thanks for the great photos.

God bless!

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you for the photos, Syncro; they’re all grate:)

It is very moving to see all the love being shown to this man, the FR founder.

God bless you, Jim.

[WVNan]

We figured there would be some rough patches after the drugs wear off. The tummy problem could be from the Morphine. Bad stuff with lingering effects. Yogurt, if he can keep it down. Prayers continue for better days ahead.