Prayer Request Thread

[betsy]

Thank you so much for all of your prayers. I know that is what brought me through. I asked meems not to say anything, but Wednesday night my blood pressure dropped to 40 over 10 and my oxegen had dropped so low that the doctor said if it had gone any lower I would not be here. I do not remember much about it but as soon as they stabilized me I was OK. When they told me what had happened, I said that there were so many prayers going up for me that that is what brought me back. I can't tell you all how much I love you all for being there for me. Now I still have a lot a recuperating to do as the surgery was quite extensive so I may not be online as much as I would like, but know that I am here for you guys too.

[jmb]

Welcome back, Betsy! Wow...that was a close call! I'll keep praying for you to have a swift recovery. :)

[proud MS-ian]

((((Betsy and Meems))))) God is Good! Thank you Betsy for taking the time ot post this am...knowing you must not feel like it...Please hug Meems for us as she was so faithful to report your condition and keep us up to date. Prayers continue...healing is on the way! Take good care!

[Maggie-Doodle]

:clap: Welcome back Betsy! I hope by now you are starting to feel much better...prayers are still going up for your swift recovery. Take care of yourself and don't "over do!" Let us know if we can be of help... I am sending you a big

:bhug:Hope it makes you feel better! Hugs always make me feel better! :)

[Scarlett O'Hara]

I'm so glad you are better, Betsy!

[Hermione]

Welcome back, Betsy! Keep getting better!

[birthdaybunnie]

God Speed Betsy........You have come to a loving place!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

I would like to request prayer for the family of Ret. HPD police Capt. Richard Bufkin. He passed away late yesterday afternoon. His passing has left a big void in the hearts of law enforcement...he was a good man who was fair with everyone.

[Fishing Girl]

Capt. Bufkin was a very special person. He will truely be missed by all who knew him. My office was right across the hall from his at HPD. God be with his family during this very difficult time.:cry::cry:

[rileysmom]

Prayers go out to Capt. Bufkin's family. May the Lord be with them.

[betsy]

I did not have the pleasure of knowing him but his family is in my prayers. Such a loss when we need all the good law enforcement officers we can get. I know we have several good ones here who probably knew him and I will pray for them also.

[amanda]

Please add SueScribe to your prayer list. She's on her way to the ER with what appears to be a re-break of her left arm. Thanks.

[betsy]

Oh dear! I hope she will be alright. Please keep us informed. I will pray for her.

[betsy]

Please add SueScribe to your prayer list. She's on her way to the ER with what appears to be a re-break of her left arm. Thanks.
Any updates, Amanda? I hope all is well with Sue by now and she is at home.

[amanda]

Any updates, Amanda? I hope all is well with Sue by now and she is at home.

Thanks Betsy. She is home, and she did rebreak the same arm, in the same place. She has an appointment Monday with a surgeon to set in a permanent cast. We'll see how it goes. I really hope they can get it set right so she can avoid surgery.

[birthdaybunnie]

FIrst time I ever had to do this... my beloved friend of 14 years met his maker today.....A pet, none the less, but a soul mate that pet lovers can appreciate. My poor little kitty that had a tumor, I came home today and decided, I cannot see him suffer anymore. I am ok, just sad as hell!! And for all the folks who have ever had to make this decision I give you a BIG OLE HUG!!

Actually tomorrow, I know I will feel a great relief......thanks to all my friends who have helped with this... you know who you are!:clap:

[betsy]

Poor baby. To lose a pet is terrible. They can be just like a part of the family and the loss is undescribeable. The grief is just as real as if they were human. I will certainly keep you in my prayers and just know that he is not in pain now and you did the right thing.

[virgo]

Betsy, I am so happy that everything went well and that you are feeling better!

Sue, I hope your arm will heal quickly so you won't have to have the cast on for too long.

birthdaybunnie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your pet. You are right. They are an important part of one's family.

Prayers going out to each and everyone one of you who need them. And here is a hug, too:

:bhug:

[Maggie-Doodle]

:cry: Oh Bunnie, I am soooo sorry! I am crying with/for you! I know how you feel...I have had to do the same thing with the love of my life. I know you made the right decision though.

You have to know your baby is in Heaven and is pain free and looking down on you. Cherish the good times you had with your "baby" and know that you were loved by your furry friend. Love and prayers go out to you.

[birthdaybunnie]

Thanks everyone, and I really do feel better. I didn't have to get up and make sure he was still alive this morning. He is in a much better place....Hope everyone has a wonderful day and prayers are being said for all in pain and grief here.

[OLDLADY]

Take care to all.........

[Maggie-Doodle]

OK folks, PLEASE say an extra pray for Hawk and Ms. Elle..

Ms. Elle is having a heart cath done this morning and I know Hawk is worried sick...not only does he have Ms. Elle not feeling well, his mom is sick too. They need all the prayers they can get...so get on them knees and start talking!

[rileysmom]

Prayers going up for Hawk and Ms. Elle, and also for his mother!!!!

[betsy]

My prayers are with them all.

[OLDLADY]

My thoughts and prayers are with Elle and Hawk and their whole family.

[amanda]

Maggie, please let us know as soon as you hear ANYTHING about Ms. Elle's procedure. Been praying hard for them this am.

[phmom]

Prayers being sent up for ALL......

[Maggie-Doodle]

Maggie, please let us know as soon as you hear ANYTHING about Ms. Elle's procedure. Been praying hard for them this am.

I just talked to them a few minutes ago, the procedure wasn't scheduled until 11 a.m. so they were waiting...Elle said she felt ok but was anxious..I will check back later and post as soon as I hear something...:smt023

[virgo]

Just talked with OLDLADY, Elle's procedure did not go well.

It looks like she will have to go for a triple or quadruple bypass surgery....they are waiting on word on when to do it. The family is not holding up well and needs all prayers.....

Please, please, please keep them all in your prayers. They really need them right now.

[amanda]

Please everyone pray for Ms. Elle, Hawkeye and family. They have had some tremendous obsticales of late and this is a major one to go through. Still waiting on word from Oldlady, or Maggie if you find out, as to when they will schedule the surgery. I don't imagine they will wait around and I sure don't think they'll let her go home till this is done.

Prayers to the family and may God give each of you strength. PLEASE let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. I'm pretty good a waiting tables and bussing even.

[citygirl]

From my experience, when daddy had his, it happened over a Wed night/Thur morn. They did not let him go home and scheduled his surgery for the following Monday morning so he never left. Hopefully, they'll do it Monday, if not sooner, and she'll be home by the end of the week.

Prayers and thoughts going out to Ms. Elle and family.

[SueScribe]

Elle and Don are two of the most genuine, salt-of-the-earth people God has given me the privilege of knowing. There are angels who pass through our lives, and certainly Elle must be among them.

I spent this morning on my knees, and I've since gone down to them again.

I'm comforted by this, and I pray that the Almighty will touch the hearts and fill the souls of all who love these special people:

"I will say of the Lord: He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust"

. . .

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. . . "

. . .

Ye shall call upon him - and HE will answer, ye shall be with him in time of trouble, and he will deliver and honor ye.

. . . "Because he has set his love upon ye,"

Sue

Prayer:

God, keep them under your shadow, deliver them, cover them with the feathers of your Almighty wings. Send your angels to bear them up and always, Thy Will be done.

Amen.

[OLDLADY]

Thanks to all...I am going home to nurse a spayed dog so I will try the stupid puter at home...but as soon as we hear from Ande', I will call Amanda immediately...The latest is they are waiting for the surgeon to get out of surgery and then come talk to the family...will know more later...please keep praying....... I'll do the worrying, I am pro at it...ya'll pray, and I'll worry...thank you in advance. And Amanda, I have waited a few tables before also....

[betsy]

Thanks to all who are keeping us informed. My prayers are for Mrs elle, the family and all of their friends.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I just left the hospital...Elle will have surgery on Tuesday..they are keeping her until then...She THOUGHT she would go home then go back on Monday...NOT!

Shortly after I got there they came to take her down to x-ray, ande' was going with....ande' told me possibly 4 or 5 bypasses....I can tell you she has two of the best doctors in the south east U.S. and with their help and the grace of the Good Lord I think she will be ok...just pray like crazy in the mean time... Hawk is a mess...he has just left to go tell his sister and see about his mom.

I can tell you from experience love and prayers from their friends are what they need most...I really do not think I could have survived my hubbys surgery had it not been for my friends!

[Mr.Poorman]

Hello everyone,
I am posting here for prayer requests on behalf of my wife and myself. It seems her job has decide to quit her and not only that, accused her of taking money from them, which of course she did not. We were existing on a very limited amount of money and then this happened. It looks like we may end up out in the street before all is said and done.
I am disabled and awaiting a hearing with social security and this place where my wife worked was a big portion of our income $ 155.00 a week.
It paid the cable/electric bill and some of the groceries. Hopefully she will get another situation soon enough, but our rent didn't get paid this month because the place where she worked cohearsed her into paying them the $380.00 that they say was missing. They intimidated her with a police officer being present when they told her she had to pay it immediately or be arrested. She is so shaken up by the whole situation that she is trying to hire an attorney to polygraph her and insist on an investigation of the incident. Please pray for us to regain our integrity and dignity that has been robbed from us. God knows we have not done anything to deserve what is happening to us currently. I just ask that you all pray that justice will come from all of this and that we don't have to suffer no more than we already have. Thank you to all who say a prayer for me and wife!
God Bless you all.

[Mr.Poorman]

Also my prayers to the Lord for all those mentioned here. Thanks for starting this important thread! Every prayer is useful in Gods hands to the help of those in need.
What a wonderful and thoughtful idea!
Thank you Jesus, for being there for me!

[dollfus46]

Please add SueScribe to your prayer list. She's on her way to the ER with what appears to be a re-break of her left arm. Thanks.
What?!! What happened, Amanda? I'm so sorry. Just saw this. How is she? I'll put her in my prayers tonight.:smt023

[dollfus46]

Elle and Don are two of the most genuine, salt-of-the-earth people God has given me the privilege of knowing. There are angels who pass through our lives, and certainly Elle must be among them.

I spent this morning on my knees, and I've since gone down to them again.

I'm comforted by this, and I pray that the Almighty will touch the hearts and fill the souls of all who love these special people:

"I will say of the Lord: He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust"

. . .

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. . . "

. . .

Ye shall call upon him - and HE will answer, ye shall be with him in time of trouble, and he will deliver and honor ye.

. . . "Because he has set his love upon ye,"

Sue

Prayer:

God, keep them under your shadow, deliver them, cover them with the feathers of your Almighty wings. Send your angels to bear them up and always, Thy Will be done.

Amen.
Well, Hi there you old cuss. How are YOU doing?

[dollfus46]

I've added Elle, Hawk and his Mom to my prayer list. Sure to pray hard for them tonight. You know I think life is merely the process of getting over one hurdle after another. This is just another hurdle and we're here to help clear it.

[dollfus46]

I just left the hospital...Elle will have surgery on Tuesday..they are keeping her until then...She THOUGHT she would go home then go back on Monday...NOT!

Shortly after I got there they came to take her down to x-ray, ande' was going with....ande' told me possibly 4 or 5 bypasses....I can tell you she has two of the best doctors in the south east U.S. and with their help and the grace of the Good Lord I think she will be ok...just pray like crazy in the mean time... Hawk is a mess...he has just left to go tell his sister and see about his mom.

I can tell you from experience love and prayers from their friends are what they need most...I really do not think I could have survived my hubbys surgery had it not been for my friends!
I think the good Lord already has a hand in if they caught this before something terrible happened. Let's be positive here.

[dollfus46]

Hello everyone,
I am posting here for prayer requests on behalf of my wife and myself. It seems her job has decide to quit her and not only that, accused her of taking money from them, which of course she did not. We were existing on a very limited amount of money and then this happened. It looks like we may end up out in the street before all is said and done.
I am disabled and awaiting a hearing with social security and this place where my wife worked was a big portion of our income $ 155.00 a week.
It paid the cable/electric bill and some of the groceries. Hopefully she will get another situation soon enough, but our rent didn't get paid this month because the place where she worked cohearsed her into paying them the $380.00 that they say was missing. They intimidated her with a police officer being present when they told her she had to pay it immediately or be arrested. She is so shaken up by the whole situation that she is trying to hire an attorney to polygraph her and insist on an investigation of the incident. Please pray for us to regain our integrity and dignity that has been robbed from us. God knows we have not done anything to deserve what is happening to us currently. I just ask that you all pray that justice will come from all of this and that we don't have to suffer no more than we already have. Thank you to all who say a prayer for me and wife!
God Bless you all.
My Lord. What a mess. Prayers for you and your wife.

[Hermione]

My prayers are with all, Elle, Sue, Betsey, Mr. Poorman -- I lived through that by-pass scenario with the ex. Let's pray for Hawk some extra patience, extra strength, and the ability to get enough rest. Blessings, y'all.

[58ford]

What he said.

[betsy]

Mr. Poorman, I am so sorry to hear of your troubles and hope things get better. I am praying for you and your wife along with Mrs Elle and her family and Sue. Know the Lord is with you through all of your troubles and you can lean on Him.

[SueScribe]

Well, Hi there you old cuss. How are YOU doing?

. . . just staggered in from the screened porch, where the woodland's night music gave way to the rain. Wanted to check on Elle - am going to see her tomorow. And, wanted to find YOU so that I might aggravate you, but - I just can't peck out my one-handed best right now. See surgeon on Monday. Can't wait.

Sue luvs Dof. :attack:

[betsy]

. . . just staggered in from the screened porch, where the woodland's night music gave way to the rain. Wanted to check on Elle - am going to see her tomorow. And, wanted to find YOU so that I might aggravate you, but - I just can't peck out my one-handed best right now. See surgeon on Monday. Can't wait.

Sue luvs Dof. :attack:

Good luck.:smt023

[jmb]

Prayers being said for all of you. :bhug:

[Maggie-Doodle]

I talked to Elle earlier this morning...she said she was feeling a little better than yesterday...she had to go this morning to get vein mapping done on her legs...that is so they will know which veins can be harvested for the surgery. Hawk had gone downstairs to get a bite of breakfast. She said he had calmed down a little bit from yesterday but of course he is still worried sick. Elle said she did ok last nite but complained about how uncomfortable the beds are... :) She is on a heart healthy diet. Will post more as I hear.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I spoke with Elle and Don today around lunchtime. Elle sounded good..much better than the last couple of days...Don sounded better too. Elle said the doc told her the veins in her legs look good for the surgery...No blocks in the neck. He said she appeared to be in very good health other than the blockages in her heart and that she was young and he didn't anticipate any problems with the surgery...at this point they are planning on taking her to surgery about 6-6:30 a.m. Tuesday...he told her she would hate him for a couple of months... :) Said she should be up and back to normal within about 5-6 weeks.

Ya'll keep those prayers going...we know pray works wonders! :smt023 I will post more when I hear more.

[luvnlife]

Thanks for the update MaggieD! I will certainly be thinking of her and Don. Special prayers going up Tuesday morning!!

[XC9]

Prayers are being said as was in church yeasterday for Elle and all who are ill. Prayers are also being said for all who are having other problems also. Thanks for the update.

[proud MS-ian]

Knee mail going up....Hugs for EVERYONE!!!!!!
This is the thread God reads everyday! *grin*

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just talked to Elle, she sounded good and upbeat...said she had to go for chest x-rays earlier...they have brought her a special antibacterial soap she has to shower with tonite before they start the prep for surgery...

Hawk is doing well so far and she said he seems to have calmed down a good bit...tomorrow will probably be another story. Just keep the prayers going.. I will post more when I hear.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Thinking of Ms Elle today and praying all goes well.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers have gone up for Don and Elle today....May the Good Lord be with both of them and guide the doctors throughout the procedures. I will post as soon as I hear how things are going.

[OLDLADY]

They took her back around 645 and called the family around 830 and was getting started all is well so far...........

[fuzzis]

I'll be sending some healing energy in that general direction today.

[amanda]

Many prayers for steady hands of the surgeons, healing strength for Mrs. Elle, and overall strength for her family right now. Maggie-D and Oldlady, let us know as soon as you hear something. I can imagine it will take a lot of time to do this surgery given the complexity.

[SueScribe]

Heavenly Father, may your angels watch over them, keep and sustain them. Fill them with thy lovingkindness and tender mercies. Touch their hearts, and keep your earthly daughter's days long and filled with your love and strength.

Amen.

Jan

[betsy]

Thank you Oldlady so keeping us informed. My prayers are with all of the family and the surgeons. I know that God is with her and will keep her from harm,

[OLDLADY]

So far so good on Elle....they said surgery is suppose to go til about 1:00 or so....

[OLDLADY]

Surgery is over and went well....Elle is on her way to ICU.............yippee.

[amanda]

Surgery is over and went well....Elle is on her way to ICU.............yippee.


Thanks for the update Oldlady. Bless her....the tough part is fixing to start. Keep those prayers going, they are going to need them to get through the recouperation part now.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I just came from the hospital...I have sat with Don for a good part of the morning. Elle came thru surgery without any problems. She is now in ICU. They took her there about 2:15 or so.

When the doc came in to talk to everyone, he said everything went as planned...no problems at all. He used a couple of veins from her chest as well as the ones from her legs. There were 5 bypasses all together. He told us that she would be totally out of it until probably midnite. After that they will start cutting back on the meds so she will "wake up." He said at that point they will start asking her questions and get her to blink at them so they will know she is understanding them. At that point they will remove the breathing tube. She is already off of the heart/lung machine. THAT is a good thing in itself.

She MAY be in ICU two days but then will be moved to a regular room. Probably have her up by the weekend walking.

Don and Ande' are doing good so far...Don looks reallllly tired...which I am sure he is...you just can't sleep very well at the hospital...especially in chairs. He and Ande' were going to the ICU to see Elle' then they were going home for awhile. Ande' had stuff to get together for the restaurant and Don said he wanted to walk around in his garden and piddle a little bit to help relief the stress. He will go back about dark so he can do late visiting hours.

Don wanted me to tell each of you THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the prayers and good wishes. He said it means more than you will ever know. Thanks too to Honey who took a home-made pound cake to the waiting room this morning...it was delicious! Everyone was enjoying it! He said he will not be online (his site) until Elle goes home but asked me to continue to keep everyone informed. The prayers are working so keep them going... Elle had wonderful doctors both are good christian men...the Good Lord worked wonders thru them and Elle should be good as new in a few weeks.

[virgo]

Thank you so much for the update, Maggie. I will continue praying for her full recovery.

[amanda]

I'm so glad to hear Hawk and Ande will be going home for a while. He needs to go home after the last ICU visiting tonight and sleep in his bed. No point in sitting in the ICU waiting room waiting. His health isn't very good either and he sure doesn't need to get down now. They still have a ways to go and he's got to be in good health to get her in good health.

Keep praying everyone - it works. Besides, you can't keep a good woman down for long. :)

[Ted]

Thanks MD!!! :smt023

[OLDLADY]

Elle's daughter said she went to the 6am visit and Elle was sitting up in a chair and they are talking about having her up and walking by this afternoon and possibly out of ICU by tonight...........Amen!

[amanda]

Elle's daughter said she went to the 6am visit and Elle was sitting up in a chair and they are talking about having her up and walking by this afternoon and possibly out of ICU by tonight...........Amen!


Wohoo!!! That's EXCELLENT news! :clap: Thanks Oldlady.

[IBB]

Great News!!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just came back from FGH...Elle is doing really well. As Old Lady said she is sitting up in a chair and will be walking shortly. She will stay in ICU until late this afternoon and then should be moved to a private room. Walking will be prescribed. It will be hard on her but that is part of the recovery. Of course she is on pain meds so hopefully that will dull the pain.

It is a miracle that the docs can open up someones chest and legs and do such procedures and the person be sitting up and walking in less than 24 hours from the surgery. I am sure she will be cussing for a day or two because it will hurt like hell to do the prescribed walks but each day will be better. I will post more as I hear.

[countrygirl]

Glad she's doing ok....Believe it or not she should be out of the hospital soon barring no complications. They should give her one of those little red pillows to help when she's walking.

[Conveyor Belt]

I never read this thread, but caught wind of what was going on and thought there might be more information in here. Pentouple bypass. Wow.

Send my best to both Elle and Don when you see them. I don't know them well enough off site to visit... it would just be odd, but my thoughts are with them right now.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

glad Ms Elle is doing well.............thank you for keeping us up to date and please tell her that we are all thinking of her.......

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just talked to Don...Elle is doing great! She has been up sitting in a chair some more and has been walking. He said when the doc comes in he will remove the lead wires from her chest and she can get a shower. Elle is not eating much but is getting a heart healthy diet.

Don said the doc would not be in this morning but the last time he was in he said IF Elle kept progressing like she is she "may" get to go home either Friday or Saturday...certainly by the first of the week.

Don said tell everyone THANKS for all the love and prayers that are being sent their way...lets all keep the love and prayers flowing for continued good health. We know it is working!

[betsy]

Oh, what wonderful news to start the day. Thank you for the posts. They are still in my prayers and will continue to be until this is way behind them.

[amanda]

Just talked to Don...Elle is doing great! She has been up sitting in a chair some more and has been walking. He said when the doc comes in he will remove the lead wires from her chest and she can get a shower. Elle is not eating much but is getting a heart healthy diet.

Don said the doc would not be in this morning but the last time he was in he said IF Elle kept progressing like she is she "may" get to go home either Friday or Saturday...certainly by the first of the week.

Don said tell everyone THANKS for all the love and prayers that are being sent their way...lets all keep the love and prayers flowing for continued good health. We know it is working!


Wohoo!! Friday or Saturday!?!?! That's one tough cookie. I know she can't wait to get out of the hospital. No surprised by the appetite probs though - who likes Hospital food anyway? Yuck. She'll recover a WHOLE lot better once she can get to her own home and her own bed. With all the ins-and-outs in hospitals, it just isn't condusive to resting. Just about the time you close your eyes, somebody is flipping on a light to "check something". Thanks for the update Maggie-D!!

[citygirl]

Please keep my daddy in your prayers. I had a call this morning and he's been involved in an accident. He's in x-ray right now and they plan on doing a CAT scan. When I first spoke with the man that called, (he's in Loxley AL) he said there didn't seem to be an broken bones; however, it cut his head up pretty good.

He was in a S-10 Chevy and from what I understand was hit by an 18-wheeler. He hit the windshield. I'm more than positive he wasn't wearing his seatbelt, he never does. He had 6 by-passes in August of '07 and while recuperating the dr told him to be careful driving as he couldn't wear a seat belt because of the surgery. He was never much of a seat belt wearer to begin with. Now he just thinks he can't wear it at all.

I did get to speak with him for a minute and he sounded thick tongued. I just hope there aren't any internal injuries that could be life threatening. He's all I have left.

I am supposed to be going on a trip this weekend, leaving for Jackson tonight. Guess I'll have to wait and see...

[OLDLADY]

My friend, Citygirl.....I am praying for you and your daddy...Hollar if you need anything....

[proud MS-ian]

(((((Citygirl)))))) knee mail going up....good thoughts going your way....

((((((Elle and Don)))))))) Way to go!!!!! Thank you prayers going up...esp for the medical staff and the good friends who keep us informed!

God is good.....let's also remember the ones who are suffering due to the accidents we've had lately....so sad. So much pain and anger....Thank you Father for hearing us when we pray...

[citygirl]

Proud, you are so right. God is good! Xrays and CAT scan came back good. Drs. were pleased but also add he is a very lucky man. Luck may have had something to do with it, but I say the Man upstairs is the reason.

I know my daddy knows Him, he just hasn't visited Him in awhile. I know they have daily conversations, at least at meal time, anyway.

But, still not knowing the whole story, the details are kinda sketchy, what I have been told, was that it was a head-on collision with a transporter and the impact flipped daddy several times. The truck is totalled, and daddy is banged up pretty good, head especially.

When they called me the 2nd time, he'd just come from xray and still had to clean and bandage him up. My stomach had settled down some, but I'm still alittle nervous.

I've asked for a shot of whiskey and xanax, but have gotten neither as of yet. :-)

[Fire Extinguisher]

Blessed are you all

[betsy]

I know you are very worried citygirl. He and your family are in my prayers along with ms elle, poorman and their families. If there is anything I can do to help any of you please let me know.

[citygirl]

I've just talked to my daddy. He's at home, had some lunch and is pretty sore. He was wearing his seat belt, left collarbone is swelled up, but at least he wasn't thrown from the vehicle.

The paramedic told him the only thing left of the truck is the seat where he was. He does remember what happened. The 18-wheeler was going too fast to stop for the red light. Daddy's light had changed and he was creeping along (cause there was another car in front of him). As he proceeded to turn the truck hit him. Had daddy been going any faster the truck would have caught him broadside and he would not have been here to share the story with any of us!

Now, I know everything is good, KC look out....Citygirl gonna be in da howse!!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

City girl, sorry to hear about your dad...THANK GOD he is ok. Prayers going up for the both of you. Just make sure you keep in touch and check on him...after my bad car wreck in 2002, they couldn't find anything at the time wrong with me either...yet I kept constant pain. I found out later my left knee was tore up as well as I had a couple of disc that were messed up. Like your dad though, at least I am here to talk about it.

Some old geezer hit me broadsided out in front of Wesley....I had a brand new car! Can we say "pissed?" I am still having problems with my knee and the disc but at least I am here to bitch about it....my doc told me the whiplash alone was enuf to cripple me for life. Good luck, if I can be of help, please let me know. Be careful on the trip and have a good time...you need the relaxation after all of this! :smt023

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Glad Ms Elle is doing well....................will be praying for your dad, CityGirl

[XC9]

Glad your daddy is okay citygirl. I know you had to be a nervous wreck getting a call like that. I would have been thrown into a panic attack big time. Hope all stays well with your family. Someone please tell Ms Elle I am still praying for her and Don, as well as his momma. God be with all. Poorman, y'all are in my prayers too. Good luck to you and the family.

[Mr.Poorman]

Top of the morning to all! Thank you community for your prayers. I am still here, however, I am separated from my wife for a little bit. We have been put out of our trailer, non-payment of the rent. I am in FL. now and she is staying with relatives until we can recover from the evil that has befallen us. With Gods help we will recooperate and get back together. I would be with her, but I do not sit well with her family peoples. They like me ok, I just don't feel comfortable around them. She would be here with me, but she has obligation to drive schoolbus, so she is hanging with it for the kids sake. God Bless her! God willing, justice shall be served to them that have created this scenario that put us in this bind. Again thanks for the prayers!

[proud MS-ian]

((((mr poorman))))) I'm so glad that you are a man of faith...we've all been where you are in one form or another...please know that you and Ms. P are in our thoughts and prayers and in Matthew 10:29-30, when Jesus talked about the sparrow. He said, "Yet not one [sparrow] will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father..." please know He is in control...

Blessings to all who are praying for our MH families....and thank you for sharing!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers going up for you and your wife Mr. Poorman...hang in there...things WILL get better!

Has anyone heard from Hawk today? I was gonna call but I can't get a word out edgewise for coughing...I feel like crap.... I hate to get this mess...I cough so hard I get sick to my tummy! Cough syrup doesn't help. IF it isn't alot better by tomorrow I will be going back to the doc...I would have though the breathing treatment, the antibotics, the selestone shot and the inhalers would have helped by now....NOT!

[Baloo]

I am just getting caught up after about three weeks of not being online and just want to tell everyone thanks so much for the updates on Ms. Elle and everyone else... My thoughts and prayers are with you all...

[betsy]

Maggie-Doodle I hope you feel better soon. I will add you to my prayer list.

[proud MS-ian]

Me too ((((Maggie-D))))) We need you up and at em....Hope today is MUCH better!
Blessings on our MH families....

[birthdaybunnie]

Hope everything gets better for everyone...Prayers for all.

[Hermione]

Good news about Elle and City Girl's dad! Maggie, the problem with celestone is that it gets you better and then drops you like a rock and then you have a rebound (sometimes, at least with me) and end up worse. That said, hang in there -- maybe when the dratted lingustrum is done you'll feel better.

Remembering you all in my prayers . . .

[amanda]

Maggie, hope you are on the upswing. There sure have been plenty of people sick lately. :(

[Maggie-Doodle]

Thanks for the prayers...PLEASE keep them going...I havn't slept 8 hours since Monday...I have just been misrable. I havn't been able to get the fever down past 99 so today I went over to Dr. Weible's clinic...I just could not breath...she gave me another breathing treatment, more antibotics and so predisone pills. She said my oxygen level was low...."well, I reckon so since I CAN'T breath in air!" Seems like I am coughing some of the crap out a little bit since the second breathing treatment. I am exhausted and sooo sore from coughing...

Hope all the other sick folks are doing better...I will keep you all in my prayers.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Thinking of you, Maggie

[Baloo]

Hang in there Maggie-Doodle and get better soon! :bhug: My prayers are with you all...