Prayer Request

FRmail | January 20, 2006 | Brad's Gramma

[Brad’s Gramma]

Hi everyone...I received this in a FRmail tonight, and am pinging Logan's Prayer Warriors to a call of prayer.




My father (his name is Dusty) was taken to the Emergency room yesterday afternoon complaining of not being able to breathe. He's been sick for ~ 3 days, but we didn't think too much of it. But when he started falling out of his chair, it was time to go see the doctor. His doctor took one look at him and admitted him to the hospital. (This is ~3:30pm)

Around 8:00, he was admitted to the ICU.

I haven't gotten any information yet, 'cause I couldn't get away from work last night. (Hubby was there for me, tho.)

Now comes the really fun part: He was unemployed at the time, with no health insurance. (But that will be dealt with if he makes it through this.)

Would you make a post and ping others, since I won't be able to do it, and won't be back for some time to write it out either? I'm needing some reinforcements on this one, because it's looking something serious.

You can post my name, and his, with my permission.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

prayers up!

[trebb]

You all have my prayers. The financial situation can cause stress, but "render unto Caesar, what is Caesar's" helps us understand that money is a human thing and of no value when it comes to leaning on God. I pray he pulls through and that the money issue is dwarfed when compared to this precious life.

[Maigrey]

As we discussed last night (or should I say, this morning, since it was 12:30am) we'll deal with it one hour at a time. His focus is to get better; mine is focus him on getting him better.

I have no fear that we'll make it through this. I might be physically and mentally exhausted, but spiritually, I am resolute and I am sooooooooooo uplifted right now, I'm floating.

I'll also admit I'm frightened, but I am also exhilerated that I am growing ('cept physically) into the person I am supposed to be. It is incredible......

[trebb]

I'll also admit I'm frightened, but I am also exhilerated that I am growing ('cept physically) into the person I am supposed to be. It is incredible......

I praise God for your wonderful outlook!

Heavenly Father, You spoke the Heavens and the Earth into existence because You already loved us and wanted a place for us to reside during our journey back to Your loving arms for Eternity. You are the Provider, the Healer, the Comforter, who only asks that we believe in You and hold our puny faith up to Your awesome magnificence. Father, I pray that you continue to pour Your Love, Mercy, and Grace on Maigrey and help him to put all his trust in You. Father, whenever You sent someone on a mission or task of Your Divine Will, You told the person that they shouldn't fear because You would be their rearguard. Father, I pray that You be Maigrey's rearguard as he goes through these trials. I pray that You comfort and strengthen him that he doesn't suffer the doubts or spiritual lethargy that so many of us go through when challenged by life on this temporary earth. Father, please display Your awesome Love and Grace to Maigery and his loved ones that they all be comforted and become examples to others of Your Holiness and Love.

In the name of Your Son, Jesus, our Saviour, our King who died that we might never perish, I send my prayers and thank You and praise You for whatever response You give. Amen

[Tribune7]

Prayer bump

[MontanaBeth]

Prayers for your father and for financial blessings going up.

[franky]

The Lord be with him and your family

[not-alone]

prayers sent

[AirBorn]

Just heard about it all before.

May God's intervention and mercy come to aid with blessings and better fortunes.

DAB

[no more apples]

Prayers offered. Sounds like things are looking heavenward!

Regarding the money...when my m-i-l had to go in (same situation) I found out that our hospital had a Foundation set up whereby if a patient's bills were denied by Medicare (and her's would be - she was too young), then she could apply to the foundation and they would (because she and her hubby had no income) be eligible for 100% coverage from the Foundation. Check and see if your hospital has something like that. Maybe they will only cover some - but that's better than Dusty paying it all on his own.

BTW, my son is Dusty (14 years old) and he's praying, too.

((hugs))

[bootless]

Prayers up!!!

[kstewskis]

Prayer BUMP!

(and keep up that good "PT!")

[Nazarene]

Prayers to the most high for your father and his speedy recovery!

[Maigrey]

'Nuther update, and my apologies to those I forgot to mention.

The challenge has changed from a sprint to a marathon, and we're now from a minute by minute situation to a day-by-day situation.

My father's situation is improving day by day, and it's such a blessing. He's dropped ~50lbs of water weight, so he's sleeping much better. (This is the course over 10 days) and his lung doctor came in this afternoon (while I was there with my husband) and said his lungs sound 100% better, and that most of the infection seems to have cleared out of his system. And after seeing the remains of the infection -looking like a combination of apple sauce, strawberry koolaide and chocolate pudding- that was wonderful news.

I haven't had a chance to speak with his cardiologist, to ask about how his heart is doing. It seems that when he was brought in last Wednesday, he was tachycardia, and they ran some tests, and it showed that his left ventricle was operating at 20% efficiency (as opposed to 50-60% for normal people) so that is why the fluid was backing up into his system. Hopefully, they will run another Monday to see how it's looking now.

He's been sitting up in a chair, and complaining of being hungry most of the time. Until we get his weight down another 30lbs or so, his diet will continue to remain a strict one.

His internal medicine doctor said that he would like to keep him in there until the middle of next week, so they can finish his antibiotics, and also let him continue losing his water weight. The one drawback on all this is that he has absolutely no strength in his legs right now. He needs an attendent (or me!) to help him up out of the bed, or the chair, or to take him into the lavatory. So, this is difficult, since he is still 270lbs.

So, the next step in his personal therapy (and his hospital therapists are a joke, since all they are working on are his arms, when it is his legs and hips that need it the most.) is getting him to stand, and walking around the room. That will do him 10x the good for him.

I've also convinced all of the nurses in the hospital wing of the benefits of Udderly Smooth for his poor legs.

Gratutious non-paid endorsement of product

He has cellulitis, and his legs get soooooooo dry and flaky. After washing his legs, I massage that creme in, and it holds the moisture in for 8-12 hours. (Which is perfect for my schedule for him.....)

Lastly, he has acknowledged that it was't luck that brought him through all this, but grace. So, I've been giving him "food for thought" before I leave at night, or when I leave for work, to give him something to think on.
He doesn't understand why he had to go through this, (and I haven't asked, since it was meant to be...) but I am trying to help him see that he was meant to go through it, and that he does have continued purpose for his life. What that is, isn't up to me to see. I'm just there as a humble servant, using my gifts, and following my calling.

Finally, my heartfelt thanks to all, (including Cingular, which having their mobile to mobile plan has allowed me to call my sister and my husband daily for multiple minutes at a time and it not cost any additional money!) from those who have made a difference, and those who have remained in the background to silently support. You have (or maybe you do) no idea how much your support and prayers have bolstered my faith, and gave me support during this crisis. I couldn't haven't done any of this without G_d's blessing, and JC's sacrifice.

May your lives be blessed 10x over.

---Maigrey

[r9etb]

Thanks for the update. Prayers for strength and healing.... and patience ;-)

[Fawnn]

Thank you for the update!

Prayers continue....

[Maigrey]

No. My thanks to you for helping carry me through all this. And, you are right. My patience does wax and wane. Then I call my sister, and she calls me a goober for thinking I am Wonder Woman, and I'm relieved. All in all, a days' efforts.

[MEG33]

May God be with you and your Dad..Thank you for the update..Continued prayers for you both. ((((Hugs)))

[Brad’s Gramma]

Ping to an update, by an angel, in post #74. Maigrey...you're something else.

:)

Thank you dear Lord for what you're doing in Maigrey's Daddy's life....

[Alamo-Girl]

PRAISE GOD!!! Thank you for the update! Prayers continue...