Thursday, February 15, 2024

Prayers Requested for Me, This Time!


Ok, most of you know I've been offline for a while. I've had 3 falls in 4 weeks.

The first one was Saturday, Jan. 13th. I had been having a low back pain/ache for about 5 days but kept thinking I was sitting on my computer chair wrong. Then, that Sat. morning, I couldn't stand up straight without pain, and by 5pm, I was in the kitchen and my legs just slid out from under me and I went down on the floor.

I was on the floor for 2 nights and a day, dragging myself through the house by my elbows and hands, my legs useless, dragging behind me, trying to find a way to get up or a way to reach a phone. By then, my knees and elbows had scabs/abrasions on them.

Thankfully, a few months ago, neighbors across from me, and I, swapped keys. After they saw my porch light night and day, they came to the back door and let themselves in and got me up Monday morning.

For the following day I found my family friend's (who I did caregiving for in her final 3 years here with me and her son) old 2-wheel walker which is very big but works. For Sunday, I was fine, but by Sunday night, that pain came back, and Monday morning, once again, I couldn't stand up straight, and that was followed by another fall. Those friends, by now, were watching for signs from their home and came once again and got me up.  This time they talked me into calling 911 and they got me to Sunrise hospital's ER. They admitted me and I also had a kidney infection and was there a week, during which time they never said what the cause was for my two falls. They sent me to rehab and I was in rehab for 3 weeks, again without incident, but my activity level was minimal because you only get OT and PT for a short time each day, never more than 1-1/2 hours total. So rehab sent me home on Wednesday, Feb. 7th, with a walker that was smaller than the big one.

Wed. night I was okay, Thu. evening I began having the back pain again, and the next morning, Fri., again I couldn't stand up straight without pain, and fell again. This time I had my prepaid not-smart cell phone in my pocket - I only use it for when in the car for roadside emergencies. I was able to call my friends and I went back to the ER. The ER doctor didn't take me seriously and wanted to send me home but my ER nurse and I were able to convince him to admit me at least for observation.

Up in my room, THIS time, I finally got a doctor who took me seriously, and also wanted to find the cause and ordered an MRI.

Results yesterday: no spinal injury but I've got "degenerative arthritis of the lower back" - they sent me home yesterday, and I will ask my PCP when I must see him for a follow-up visit, whether a back brace will help. I learned that I must keep better posture, I must rest in between household tasks (I'm not 39 any more), perhaps lose a little weight. Home health care will begin twice a week next week and hopefully she/he can help me do better with posture, etc.

I also think I weakened those lower back muscles, etc., from my really old "sunken seat" couch which I used to nap on or sit and crochet on. I'm going to ask my one neighbor who is our MH Park's maintenance man and also a friend, whether he has a big hard piece of wood, maybe even cut down an old door, and see if that will make the couch usable.

For now I'm using an old recliner which is not comfortable.

The neighbors who found me are also cat people and came in every day and evening to feed Silkie and do litter duty for me. They ran to my pharmacy today to pick up Rx's from the hospital, one for "spasms."

I'm sorry this is so long but it was a complicated month...

So, please keep me in your prayers for wisdom on my end for resting and posture, etc., and for some strained back muscles which my Dr. said will take some time to heal.

I must see my PCP for a follow up visit a week from now and will ask him if a back brace will help. My insurance will cover the ride to and from his location and I'll use a walker when I get there.

That's it for now - again, I apologize for the long post but it was a complicated 4 weeks.

Rolling along...

Friday, January 12, 2024

New Prayer Request for Cancer Victim

A friend's brother-in-law has prostate cancer and it seems to be in an advanced state, and she asked for prayers.

She said they don’t know if it’s already spread through his system. He was tested and now they have to wait for the results. The way her sister said, they are afraid that it’s going to be too late for treatment. Her sister said the doctor told him that if it spread, at his age he didn’t recommend any kind of surgery or treatments.

Please take a moment to send up a quick prayer for the best medical team and a surprise turnaround for this man in finding a treatment that will work.

Sweet Lord Jesus, our healer, we know that even if we just touch the hem of your garment, you can cure. Please look compassionately upon this man and help him in any way you can, and help his family, as well, to be able to deal with this. Please also bless those who pray on his behalf. Jesus, we trust in you!

Friday, December 22, 2023

Prayers Needed Again for Little Adam

Remember that toddler with the seizures and other issues along the way the past year? Well, he's having troubles again. He's in the hospital with RSV and is not doing well. His family is very worried about this.

Prayers for this little fellow much appreciated!

Sweet Lord Jesus, you love little children as we all know. Please continue to look after this little boy who is having so many medical issues at such a young point in his life. And please bless those who offer a prayer for his recovery. Jesus, we trust in you!

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Another Distribution of Our Handmade Items


Yesterday, Baby's Bounty picked up several big white 13-gallon bags of crocheted baby blankets, hats and jackets for mothers/babies in need.

We were happy to be able to pass along the following:

Baby Hats 57

Baby Blankets 9

Baby Jackets 39

This organization supplies mothers/babies in need with diapers and many other things that are donated from local companies/businesses but they tell us that their mothers always love the handmade items especially.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Prayers Needed Again for Toddler with Breathing Issues

Back on 10/25/21, we asked for prayers for little Ella who was only 1-1/2 at the time and is now 3 years old. She is once again in the hospital with breathing issues!

Back then, she was in the hospital, on a ventilator, from RSV with pneumonia plus urinary tract infection which is a lot for a baby to handle.

But your prayers at that time were answered and on 11/17/21, not quite a month later, she was off the ventilator.

I don't know much about RSV but it would appear that either this is a long-term side effect of it, or the double whammy of RSV and pneumonia weakened her lungs. She needs your prayers big time once again!

Sweet Lord Jesus, you love the little children. Please shower your compassion and your healing power on this little one. And please bless those who say a prayer for her as well. Jesus, we trust in you!

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Latest Distribution of our Handmade Items for the Local Homeless


On Sunday, the 12th, we were happy to drop off 4-1/2 big white 13-gallon bags filled with crocheted hats, scarves, and gloves to our contact. Diane and her friend will now take them to the priest(s) before Thanksgiving. It is already cold out there on the streets at night.

I paced myself and packed those big stuffed bags into the trunk of the car yesterday and today it was an easy drop off. The priest(s) hand them out directly to the homeless. Sorry to say I forgot to take photos this time.

This time we donated:

Hats                74

Scarves           38

Gloves            45 pr

We really love passing these along to them. Thanks for the items made for this drop by Louise, Evie, Malinda, Rosemary and Randi...

Rolling along...

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Update on Request for Prayers for Patient with Lung Mass


Back on September 29, we asked for prayers for a friend's high school friend who had a lung mass they feared was cancer.

We are happy to report that they have since confirmed it is NOT cancer, but it is still serious and we ask that prayers for healing and great treatment be continued.


Sweet Lord Jesus, we thank you for easing our fears for this person in that it is not cancer. However, please hear and answer the continued prayers for a great medical team and safe resolution to this person's illness, and please bless all those who take a moment to say a wee prayer. Jesus, we trust in you!

Friday, November 3, 2023

More Prayers Needed for that Preemie


Back on October 22, we asked for prayers for a mom who had a C-section and a preemie who wasn't due until January and who arrived at only 1 pound, 3 ounces.

The little boy went through surgery this morning. No news yet about how that went - such a tiny little baby.

Sweet Lord Jesus. who loves the little children, please watch over this little one and bless him with a great medical team and great healing and a full life ahead. Jesus, we trust in you!

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Prayers Needed for Preemie and Mom

A friend asked for prayers for her friend's granddaughter and her baby. The friend had an emergency C-section done today. The baby wasn't due until January. It's a boy and he only weighs 1 pound, 3 ounces.

Thank you for any prayers you can find the time to send up on their behalf.


Sweet Lord Jesus, our healer, you who loved the little children, look kindly on this mother and son and bless them with a great medical team and great progress for the baby's health. And please bless those who pray on their behalf. Jesus, we trust in you!

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Prayer Request for Friend Facing Triple Heart Bypass

A dear friend and neighbor has suffered AFIB for a long time and had some ER visits along the way. But now he's facing a triple bypass. 

It will be in a few days while they get the medical team together and while they try to stabilize his blood pressure and some other labs to the point where surgery is safer.

He is a good man who has often helped others and is active in his church. Please say a prayer for him if you can spare a moment?

Sweet Lord Jesus, our Healer, please look kindly upon this man and bless him with a skilled medical team and a favorable outcome. And please bless all those who take a moment to pray for him. Jesus, we trust in you!

Friday, September 29, 2023

New Prayer Request for Friend of a Friend


A friend just asked for prayers for her high school friend who is dealing with a lung mass, possibly cancer.

We all know the fear that word stirs up in each of us. 

Please take a moment to send up a prayer for a favorable outcome.

Sweet Lord Jesus, please look compassionately on this woman's health situation, and send your healing spirit her way. And please bless all those who pray on her behalf. Jesus, we trust in you!

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

New Prayer Request for Family with Family Issues

 

I'm not at liberty to be specific with this request, but please pray for the whole family of a friend of mine. In any family, there can be many different issues but it's hard to deal with them when they all happen at once or pile up on one person.

Please pray for my friend and her whole family!

Sweet Lord Jesus, you totally understand what family life is like here on earth. Please look lovingly upon this family and heal where healing is needed, whether emotional or physical. Jesus, we trust in you!

Update on Prayer Request for Sick Child



We have been asking for prayers for little Adam for a long time, most recently at this post (link here). He has recurring seizures, he is autistic, he is 3 years old and regressing to babyhood. He was beginning to talk but has now stopped talking.

He is, however, now beginning once again to try to walk! Thank you all for your continued prayers on his behalf! And, please, if you can spare the moment, please continue them along the way.

Sweet Lord Jesus, you love the little innocent children. Look after little Adam and his struggling family. Please bless those who pray on his behalf. Jesus, we trust in you!

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Prayer Request for Friend's Brother

A dear long-time friend asked for prayers for her brother. He had open heart surgery 3 weeks ago Friday and is not recovering well. The breathing tube was taken out and he was slowly making progress. However his blood pressure dropped drastically and he is being sedated again, the breathing tube back in and is on dialysis.

She is very worried about him and would appreciate any prayers you can send on his behalf.

Sweet Lord Jesus, our healer, you lived among us and you know family ties. Please look upon this family and help them in any way you can, from a great medical team to whatever they need to deal with this. Jesus, we trust in you.

Monday, September 4, 2023

Prayers Still Needed for Suffering Child

A while back, we asked, a few times, for prayers for a friend's grandchild who was having seizures multiple times. This has never stopped. The little boy is now 3 and has been having effects from whatever is causing this.

He only just started to sit by himself. He’s trying to stand up but looks like he has no feeling in his legs. He finally left the hospital, again, but is still not doing well. He needs a lot of therapy because he’s not walking and his left arm is paralyzed.

Unfortunately, there is no facility near his home for the therapy and the family must lose time from work for these hospital stays and therapy, which is an hour from their home.

Please keep this little boy and his family in your heart and prayers. The family will appreciate them.

Sweet Lord Jesus, you loved the little children. This child is suffering in ways that don't seem to have a solution. Please bless him and his family with a great medical team, easy access to therapy, and whatever they need to deal with this. Jesus, we trust in you!