Urgent Prayer and Help Request for MistyCA's Hospitalized Vietnam Veteran Brother

MistyCA

[Jim Robinson]

Here is the request from MistyCA:

I need help. My brother is in the hospital in Santa Barbara. He is dying. He has 10% heart capacity left after having (since Vietnam) three surgeries to replace infected valves and a resection to remove diseased tissue. The most recent surgery was done in Palo Alto by Dr. Burdin two years ago. He has chronic infections and needed a transplant but the VA denied the transplant.

Now he is sitting in the hospital in Santa Barbara waiting for the VA to get off their butt and get him in a VA facitility so he can get the care he needs. Here is his story in his own words.... dang...I can't remember how to make a link.. http://members.cox.net/jkk/vet.htm

This vet needs some freeper noise and help. Is there anything anyone can do here to get someone to move the VA to help him? Please. :( Can someone help me do a thread for my brother?

[JohnHuang2]

*Smiles*

[ellery]

That is wonderful, blessed news. May God continue to bless you, your brother and all our brave veterans!

[Twinkie]

Thank the Lord for some good news.

[larryjohnson]

Some GOOD news from CA!

[JustPiper]

I know prayer circles have immense power but Misty, somehow it seems God and his angels hear ever word her on FR ;) I am so glad to read this news about your brother and may God continue to watch over him and every Vet who is a blessed angel themselves.

[Jhoffa_]

Prayer Bump!

[deadhead]

"he is NOW a candidate for the transplant at Palo Alto. I am so happy about this."

Thank You Misty for sharing this wonderful news. Continued Prayers for your brother.

Colleen

[PhilDragoo]

Military-Industrial-Strength Prayers Continue in Force

[MistyCA]

I love it! Thanks for posting that special picture here!

[gonzo]

Prayers along, Jim. Stay well............FRegards, Barry/gonzo

[fightinJAG]

((prayers))

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great news, Misty. Praise the Lord!!!

[Republic]

I am thrilled for you and your brother. Please tell him that he is covered in pray and that so many of your friends on FR are so deeply glad to know that progress is being made. I thank our Father, I love him so much. Can't figure out why in the world he loves me sometimes, but I am sure glad that he does!

[TheCookMan]

Misty, might I suggest that you take this story to the media somehow. While through the good grace of God your brother is going to get a transplant, other veterans may not be so fortunate. Some public attention to the bureaucracy of the VA might get some things changed in the future.

Just my thoughts.

[Aracelis]

he is NOW a candidate for the transplant at Palo Alto. I am so happy about this.

This is great news! I am very happy for you!!!

[sheikdetailfeather]

I am so happy to be reading this thread first thing in the morning. What great news!!! YAAAAAAHOOOOO!!!!

[Sabertooth]

Fantastic, Misty. Prayers for a full success and recovery for your brother.

[MistyCA]

Your thoughts are excellent! Yes, this story needs to get out in order to help the many vets who are not so fortunate as my brother hopefully will be. Thanks for the suggestion. I have already been considering what can be done aside from the small local article that appeared in the Santa Barbara Newspress. More needs to be done on the national level. The VA can't audit me, right??? LOL.

[MistyCA]

I know why God loves you so much. Thank you for your concern. :)

[MistyCA]

Thanks, Saber! Good to see you and I am glad to report that my brother is actually sounding strong right now! I didn't really believe I would ever experience that again! What a blessing!

Everyone here has been so kind and caring. It's awesome knowing that FR provides us with a place we can find this kind of support.