The NIGH****CHMAN 6/15
Oleta's mom is not doing good at all. They stopped sedating her, but are pumping her with pain meds. She had two surgical procedures yesterday. One to remove the liquid in her lungs, the other to remove liquid around the lungs. The liquid around the lungs was infected, so they are pumping her with antibiotics. They are awaiting results on the liquid that was in the lungs, if it was infected also, they may have to add other antibiotics. Today was the first time I heard Oleta talk about IF her mother survives long enough for her son's wedding. Which is one month away. That is how bad she is. The docs say they can give antibiotics, but if the body does not accept them, there is nothing more they can do. Oleta is a very strong gal, but she is running herself down. She needs your prayers as much as her mother.
Prayer requests are listed below.
Also, please feel free to just visit here. Tell us about how your day went. Your successes. Your failures. Your fun. Whatever. When I post this thread, I do not have access to any chat programs, so this sometimes substitute as that vessel for me.
Continue to keep your thoughts and prayers for the members of our Armed Forces serving around the world, especially during this time of increased awareness. Please thank God for these men and women every day. In addition, please keep the wives and family members in your thoughts.
PEOPLE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT:
Vicki V.
Avis
Jennifer - (Cruise Director Julie)
Nina
Lynnette
Jeri
Those who are not yet unemployed, but layoffs are looming
Anne -(Lalocaweta) - Please pray for her as she undergoes treatment for a medical problem she is facing.
Brenda F. - her mother is 84 and in the hospital again.
Dana - requests prayer for her sister, Renee. She had tumor on her jaw removed. Now needs jaw reconstruction on 7/23 - (10 hour surgery scheduled).
Debra - has been put on no work by doctor due to memory loss that is related to recent hospitalization. Also, with the no work comes less pay. Prayers for the financial side of the situation.
George - prayers for Oleta J., Brad's MIL. She is in JPS with pneumonia and COPD among other health issues. On 6/14 they removed liquid from her lungs and the area around her lungs. Also pray for Brad's wife, also Oleta. She is a sweetheart. Give her strength at this time.
Janet (1divaatheart) says her husband doctors will be meeting to determine when they will be removing the kidney that has the tumor. Also, her mother is in a nursing home and is having problem with her Alzheimers.
Jill - pray for her daughter Heather who is taking driver's education. Pray for Jill's hubby, Paul, and Jill as they assist with the learning process.
Karen (Misty750342002) - A friend of Karen's from work (who is like a son to her), Dustin Murphy, is 24 years old and has been diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease.
SandiB - prayers for her as she has some personal concerns right now.
Vicki V. - husband Patrick has Ataxia and Neuropathy of the left side. Which basically means he has virtually no feeling in his left leg and foot. Experiencing fatigue.
Vanessa (Butterfly Reborn) - requests prayer for her family. There were no specifics, but I am sure the Lord knows.
Below are three of God's children that definitely need our prayers.
Gina J. - Pray for her 6 year old Marina, diagnosed with a terminal illness at age 2. She has improved, but still needs our prayers. Pray for this brave little girl.
Vanessa - We have all followed the story of Elizabeth. Here is her Caringbridge page:
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
GOOD EARLY EVENING GEORGE !!
You probably won't see me AFTER work tonight....gonna work out on the bike - hop in shower and then off to bed...............so I thought I'd say hello now
Give Mary a shout out from me too ((((((((Huggggggggs)))))))))
Not much going on in my world. James and I are pretty serious.........we are looking into pre-marital classes to take and then we do plan on getting married sometime between NOW and before the end of the year. I started having 2nd thoughts last week and just really shyed away from him and he noticed - so we had a nice talk this weekend and spent some much needed time together................We just so enjoy being together and it is hard during the week when we are apart................but I am getting bored too with the relationship - so that is NOT a good thing either.........not sure whats up with that....maybe that will come out during counseling.......better NOW than later !! lol
Anyway - not much else going on in my world. Just working.........haven't worked in the past 2 weekends........so I've cut those hours down a little. I guess that is a good thing.....I actually have time to myself......................
NOw what to do with that time.............
Talk to you all later
(((Huggsss))))))))
- Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
- Total Lost: 139 lbs
- Current Weight: 263
- As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
- RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199
Liz
When I was born, I cried and the world rejoiced. Now i wanna live my life so that when I die, the world cries and I rejoice
Avis
So sorry to read of your DIL's mother's health decline. I know how hard that can be on everyone. its absolute hell, there's no other way to put it. Praying for the family.
Still got the upper respiratory thing going here and sinus headache. Doin ok, just not feelin chatty tonite :)
Love and hugs to all
Liz
When I was born, I cried and the world rejoiced. Now i wanna live my life so that when I die, the world cries and I rejoice
Not much to report today. After I posted this morning, I went back to sleep and didn't wake up until 10:15. Eek!
I got up and went to apply for jobs and realized that Michael had never rebooted the server after we painted the game room on Saturday. I couldn't get to my resume, cover letter or any of my other job search records. I was able to get him on the phone in ATL and get it booted, but it still wouldn't let me into my files. He was able to remote in from his work computer and fix my access by shortly after 11. The exterior painter came by to give us a quote on having the exterior painted. It came in just under $4K, so I'm thinking no.
It took me until nearly 1pm to get motivated enough to actually do anything. I applied for six jobs and then later this afternoon finally started putting the family room and kitchen back together. Tonight, a gal from my social club came by to meet Coco and Cosmo and get the house key to come let them out while I'm in Grapevine on Wednesday. After she left, I went up to the RedBox and got my free movie. I got Last Chance Harvey. I hope it's good...if it's not, at least it was free.
Tomorrow, I've got to do my job search stuff, get the hallway and bathroom ceilings cut in, keep putting stuff back where it belongs, get my eyebrows waxed (I've not gone since I lost my job, but it's a necessity before my interview), call to make some doctor appointments, RSVP to my former boss's wedding reception and prepare for leaving for Grapevine at 5am on Wednesday.
I'm going to watch my movie, but will check in later before I go to bed. Prayers for all who need them including Oleta and her mom.
253 / 140 (below goal)
If I were lying, wouldn't my pants be on fire?!?
My dad will have to run Sarah to the first hour of vacation bible school, then I have to pick her up at 10:00, then off to her tennis camp at 10:30. ACK! Run, Run, RUN!!!! Hoping that goes smooth!Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow. Keep us posted, George, on Oleta's mom....
Happy birthday to Heather (and to my daughter Penny). It is now officially their birthdays.
When are you giving her the gifts? Just curious as to which phone you get for her too.
I don't feel old at all. Not any more. Sometimes I kid about it saying "I'm too old for this." or whatever. But truth be told, I haven't felt so young in a while.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
Not sure what phone she will get. They seem to change all the phones around so I have no idea what she will be eligible for. I think the two "freebie" and/or relatively cheap ones are either a little square LG one or the Rant. Those are the two "kid friendly" ones. Both have GPS capabilities, too, so I can run a locator on them when or if I need to!
