The Prayer List

[sandytn]

I'm also thinking of little Morgan today, and praying that the surgery is successful. Also praying for Mom!

Our "baby," (at 30!), had his surgery last night to clean the infection out of his knee joint. The wound will be left open to drain and heal from the inside-out. They are doing tests to determine what kind of infection it is. Looks like he'll be laid up for 3 weeks; he was supposed to give a big presentation today! (That's not going to happen). Thank you for your prayers.

[QuilterLynn]

Prayed for all the requests as I read them above this post. I'm reminded with the worries and concerns that each of you (us) has and that in the midst of our every day lives, a crisis can develop - and for that space and time, the rest of the world goes away.

That is life. And God is GOOD, ALL of the time!

Lynn

[QuilterLynn]

Thank you all for your prayers! Morgan's surgery went very well and she's back to her old self! She will go back in two weeks for a couple of tests to make sure the surgery was successful and then we're in the clear! I blogged about it if you'd like more details....

community/my-profile/Bridget473

Thank you all again for your prayers!

[PattiSure]

Yeah I was really restless today. It seemed there was so many things happening on this thread. I kept sneaking on all day to see if anything was happening. Glad to hear all went well with Morgan's and Kevin's surgeries. Make sure everyone washes their hands who treat them. Will still pray of course for their recoveries.

[PattiSure]

I am praying for all of you especially little Morgan. Sx is never easy for lil ones or thier parents. I am glad to hear that kevin is doing better. As for our Alzhiemer loved ones, it is never easy when the body starts acting up. Thickened fluilds, or altered textured foods can be expected at these times. I know it is awfully difficult to see this happen. My best advise is to consult a speech therapist. They are specialist who know the best way to treat your loved one and how to react in case of an emergency. For those of you who have loved ones looking for work; How's it going?
I hate to sound so general but I am shaking and we are about to have a thunder storm so I want to submit this and turn off the machine :? Still out here
RAchel

[sandytn]

Rachel - The speech thearpist is the one who spoke to me about adding the thickening to mom's liquids. Mom is one of the patients she works with at breakfast and lunch to make sure they eat their food properly. They can no longer retain what they are being told but they eat as a group so they can be reminded.

[QuilterLynn]

Ritzy, thinking about your DD#2. Haven't noticed a f/u on that. How is her step brother doing?

Glad Morgan is doing well! Praise God.

Judy, wondering about your daughter and moving to new school. Scarry.....both my daughters are teachers and I wish I could say they have never had a threatening situation, but it would be a lie! One actually had school security on watch for a certain parent who had threatened my daughter because of a reading evaluation that the parent didn't like! That was years ago, but still a vivid memory for me!

[QuilterLynn]

No change on Jordan. They have tried to lay him down to do tests but the pressure in his brain keeps rising and so they can't do much. They did a mobile CAT Scan and said there isn't much change from the first one. That is about all I know. DD#1 is back at home trying to work when she is exhausted and fretful. DD#2 will probably stay until the weekend and if there is no change go back home as she also needs to be working.

[Judymc]

Thank you all for asking about my daughter. Lynn, her problem was with a parent, much like the situation your daughter went through. She's doing fine. Thank you all for your prayers. I'm still praying for you all, too. Judy in Torrance

[Judymc]

so glad to see some Praise The Lords on this forum. Also I keep praying for the ones we haven't heard from, and for the ones that are still in trouble.

My DH was so much better yesterday, and for some unknown reason he is in bad pain today, like a month ago. What could have happened??? So keep praying, please.

Judy, I just heard that my granddaughter's 4th grade class this year is a "dilly" to put it mildly. These kids have evidently been bad news ever since first grade and now it's her turn. She is so discouraged...many kids undisciplined, quite a few with 1-on-1 helpers which just clutters up the room. Please pray that she will somehow be able to turn these kids around.

Nancy in NC

[PattiSure]

Nancy sorry to hear about your husband. My back did a little snap yesterday that scared me silly but fine today. I will be praying for your 2 concerns.

[WandaM]

Patti, sure hope your back is okay. Nancy, I hope your husband improves. Ritzy, how is Jordan doing? I am so happy that Morgan is doing well. Am praying for all situations going on here.

I have an update on my back. I decided not to wait a month to see how things would go and called the doctor and asked for a physical therapy order. I started pt last Tuesday and am having pt 3 times a week. I have been doing the pt exercises on my own on the days that I don't have pt. Kevin, my pt, also gave me exercises to do in the pool on my own. I am doing this everyday after work. All these exercises are keeping me very busy, but I can't get on the treadmill so the pool is a good workout. The good news is that I have had very little pain the last 2 days!!! Praise God!!!

Thanks for all your prayers.
WandaM

[WandaM]

Wanda, I hope you continue to improve. My DH is some better today but his pool therapy was cancelled because the therapist is home sick. Maybe it's just as well. He can stay home and rest.

Talked with granddaughter teacher today. She said the kids were some better...the first day was terrible. She had some of these kids in summer school so she knows them.

Nancy in NC

[WandaM]

Wanda don't you just love water therapy. It was the only time I didn't hurt after pt and it felt so good to be in the water and able to move.
Ritzy I feel so for your daughters brother Have they done any kind of meassures to take the pressure off his brain like a shunt? I will continue to pray for him and your daughters.
Nancy, I figured that there was a speech therapist at work in your dear hubby's life by the way. I just want to be sure that there was and that you knew there were people out there who could help you. I didn't realize that your hubby was in assisted living though. I am happy to hear that you are getting help from several people. caregivers can get burned out so quickly. I was so worried before when I was reading your post.
Judy and Lynn I feel for your situations and your daughters. It really irritates me to no end how some of these parents are. They do not discipline or punish their child at any age then they complain and wonder why they have no control over thier child and why they are a juvinile delinquint. High on drugs, running around having sex with whoever, when ever, drinking and driving, and getting poor grades. Then they have the nerve to say it is the schools fault! :evil: I pray for every teacher but I will keep you daughters in mind especially.
Rachel

[WandaM]

By the way Please remember to pray for my back and my brother's head. He is having another brain procedure this coming tuesday. This is like 35 or something. I don't remember I quit counting at 25. He has a very large atriel venous malformation (AVM) That broke off into 2 separate large AVMs. He has been having these surguries now for over 3 years. It keeps growing and they have done the Gamma Knife twice. That slowed it but did not kill it. So please keep Steve in your thoughts tuesday.
Rachel