Randall Says....

I just spoke with Randall. He said to please tell you all that he Loves you and appreciates all that you are doing for him. He misses the board, but wants you to know that he is receiving messages about all the post and well wishes for Joie and his family. He says that the love he is feeling is helping to keep him going during this time. He appreicates your Prayers and ask that you continue to remember Joie and the family. Randall learned today that his Mom is going to be able to take the time needed to go to his home and stay with his Children until he is able to care for them again. This has been a tremendous relief to him. The children did see Joie tonight and handled the situation well. He is very proud of them for the way they are dealing with this. Becky is at the hospital tonight and taking care of her Brother well! Earlier he said that he wanted some coffee, so off Becky went in search of Joe Muggs. She came back with him some Skinny Mocha and now the thinks he has died and gone to heaven! I enjoyed the talk with Randall tonight and while he is realistic and understands that there is a long way to go towards Joie's recovery, he is proud of the accomplishments that she has made so far. He is trusting that God has this situation in his hands. Again Randall asked that I convey to you all the appreciation he has expressed for every thing that you have done for him and his family. So on behalf of Randall...here is a huge THANK YOU to all of you!

Carolyn, does Joie have a surgery page? I am a newbie on this board and am trying to get familiar with names and such. Thanks, Suzzette

Suzzette, Thanks for asking about Joie. She does not have a surgery page. Joie is not a WLS patient but is the wife of Randall Culpepper who has had WLS and is a great source of inspiration to everyone on Obesity Help. You can view Randall's profile at: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=C1085542878 Joie's illness began as an apparent viral illness with admission to the hospital one week ago yesterday. She was kept in the hospital until Sunday and released to go home. A short time after arrival at home, she developed respiratory distress and an ambulance was called to take her back to the hospital. She was readmitted and then her condition worsened that evening and she was transferred to another facility that could provide more acute care for her. On Monday of this week, she suffered a full cardio/pulmonary arrest and required resuscitation. She has been diagnosed with ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) and with strepto****al/pneumo****al pneumonia. The road to recovery will be a long one and this family can use all the support and prayers that we can offer for them. Again, thanks for asking about Joie. Carolyn~

Carolyn, Thanks for the info about Joie and Randall. I will certainly begin lifting them to the Father! Suzzette

Hi Carolyn. Thank you so much for your updates. Even though I don't know Randall and Joie and Becky, they are in my prayers constantly. I guess that's the way it is with brothers and sisters, and that's what we are...brothers and sisters in Christ. We will continue to lift each other up in prayer. I'm sending love and prayers for Randall and Joie and their family and for you and all their friends too. I know how draining this is for everyone, and I know the Lord will carry them during this very difficult time. Love and prayers, Peg