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

Posted on 07/15/2003 6:55:03 PM PDT by 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?


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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
I have not contacted AmVet. I will give it a try. Thanks, Tonk.
41 posted on 07/15/2003 7:56:11 PM PDT by MistyCA (For some...it's always going to be "A Nam Thing!")
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To: Jim Robinson; ofMagog; Pippin; Scuttlebutt; TexasCowboy; Fred Mertz; humblegunner; Flyer; dix; ...
Jim,

There is nothing that I can do unless you have an idea of what I can do.

I will pray for him, I can do that. If you can think of more please let me know.

Please let me know brother!

As always, sorry for double pings.

Eaker

42 posted on 07/15/2003 7:56:31 PM PDT by Eaker (This is OUR country; let's take it back!!!!!)
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To: MistyCA
God Bless your brother and you and Prayers all around.

Whereabouts in Minnesota is he from? How old also. Thanks.

43 posted on 07/15/2003 7:59:08 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...&&&&&&&&&... SuPPort FRee REPublic)
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To: All
You are amazing. Thank you all. I am reading here between phone calls and messages. You have given me a second wind. :)
44 posted on 07/15/2003 8:01:04 PM PDT by MistyCA (For some...it's always going to be "A Nam Thing!")
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To: Jim Robinson; MistyCA
Prayers done
45 posted on 07/15/2003 8:01:56 PM PDT by ChefKeith (NASCAR...everything else is just a game!)
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To: MistyCA; RonDog; ALOHA RONNIE; Nam Vet; Mango Chutney
Misty, Freepers may be able to reach a few caring California radio hosts with clout....like these three:

hhewitt@hughhewitt.com
roger@rogerhedgecock.com
dennisprager@dennisprager.com

Freeper brother, California Veteran needs emergency help, ping!

46 posted on 07/15/2003 8:02:19 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl (We're in a global war on terrorism..If you want to call that a quagmire, do it. I don't.*Rummy* 6-30)
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To: Jim Robinson
Prayers coming your way. I do hope someone gets the mess with the VA straightened out!!!!!

47 posted on 07/15/2003 8:06:10 PM PDT by armymarinemom
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To: Jim Robinson
Prayers to all,

God bring peace and understanding to all that have a need. Also Lord, bring help to those of your children, to uplift them and comfort them.

in your son's name..Amen
48 posted on 07/15/2003 8:11:18 PM PDT by Refinersfire
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To: MistyCA
Joining your FReeper family in prayer ... Father, we pray that You go before Misty and open the doors that are needed. We thank You that You, alone, are the Great Physician, and we look to You for Your healing touch. May this search on behalf of Misty's brother be one that enriches the care that other veterans receive. For his sake, Father, we thank all those who have served their country, and in Your name we pray that You will be honored and glorified ... Amen
49 posted on 07/15/2003 8:13:17 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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To: Jim Robinson; MistyCA
I can't help with the VA, but I can offer my prayers.

Like Jim, I can't help with the former either, but prayers lifted for your brother and your family.
50 posted on 07/15/2003 8:16:42 PM PDT by Fawnn (typophobia: the morbid fear of forgetting to preview and proofread before you post)
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To: NormsRevenge
The Twin Cities. :) But it was just wishful thinking when I associated Frist with Minnesota! LOL. Duh. We should have someone so capable here! :) I am, btw, in Minnesota caring for two elderly relatives who needed our help. I have to tell you, other then my kids and relatives, I don't miss California one bit! I love it here.
51 posted on 07/15/2003 8:18:50 PM PDT by MistyCA (For some...it's always going to be "A Nam Thing!")
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52 posted on 07/15/2003 8:19:13 PM PDT by rface (Ashland, Missouri - FReeping polls since 1998)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Prayers the angels help your borther in his needs!
53 posted on 07/15/2003 8:22:08 PM PDT by JustPiper (Far-right screecher and Proud of it !!!)
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To: Jim Robinson; MistyCA
We will pray.
54 posted on 07/15/2003 8:29:13 PM PDT by fatima (Our troops are the best and we support them.)
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To: Jim Robinson; MistyCA
I suspect my Congressman (who wrote the recent Gulf War Syndrome legislation) will be horrified that the VA is treating the man this way. Will call first thing in the morning. Also, I'll read through the thread and see if anyone else has any ideas.
55 posted on 07/15/2003 8:35:08 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (I had to give up jogging, the ice keeps falling out of my glass.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; MistyCA
Lord, remember MistyCA's brother. Amen
56 posted on 07/15/2003 8:38:09 PM PDT by onedoug
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To: Peach; AFPhys
There is a Freeper called something like AFphys (close but not quite right) - she is an Air Force physician I believe - she would be able to help work through the VA. Does anyone know her exact Freeper name so we can ping her?

Found AFphys, but he/she is a physicist, not a physician. Still, posting this reply in case AFphys knows somebody in the VA or Pentagon who can help.

57 posted on 07/15/2003 8:38:36 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (I had to give up jogging, the ice keeps falling out of my glass.)
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To: Jim Robinson
Prayer Sent..
58 posted on 07/15/2003 8:38:55 PM PDT by Jhoffa_ (BREAKING: Supreme Court Finds Right to Sodomy, Sammy & Frodo elated.)
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To: MistyCA; Jim Robinson; Ragtime Cowgirl; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
A Prayer of Healing for MistyCA's Brother:


"Almighty GOD,

If it be Your will...

please Heal him with Your LOVE.

If it not be Your will...

then please Heal his Fear"


AMEN
59 posted on 07/15/2003 8:42:21 PM PDT by ALOHA RONNIE (Vet-Battle of IA DRANG-1965 www.LZXRAY.com ...)
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To: Jim Robinson; MistyCA
I do not have the patience to read all this but as you know me trust what I tell you. Contact both your US Rep and your brothers, plus both (or all four) of your Senators. Freepmail me with who they are and I will take the details to Tom DeLays office. Also contact the American Legion, the VFW, news media and any large charity groups he was ever a member of (Rotary, etc) because they generally have great contacts. Also his church if he has one.

I assure you I will see what can be done here and pray.

60 posted on 07/15/2003 8:54:25 PM PDT by HoustonCurmudgeon (PEACE - Through Superior Firepower)
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