prayers for oldest son

[doodle5]

Tremendous pain nothing helps!! Surgery not until March because Kaiser is a cheaper insurance. He has a tron ligament on the side of his knee.

I start new job 2/9/2009 training class I won't be on the phone until following Monday. If I could have a commission and it will be high, I could pay for insurance for him so his operation could be sooner!!

The first check is gone before I get it.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

First checks always are, aren't they?

I'm praying for your son.

Damned insurance companies are killing us with their "bottom line" -- since when does human health equal mega profits for somebody you don't even know?

Anyway, I'm praying for pain reduction, speeding up the date of that surgery, and, best of all, HEALING by the Word of the LORD himself so that, by the time "science" gets around to fixing the problem, there won't be a problem left to fix.

Hang in there, dear one.

I know it bites hardest when it's one of your kids hurting -- but this will pass in time. The LORD's good time. Just as soon as you and yours have learned whatever it is He wants you to learn in this Faith 101 course we've got to take before we can graduate. Toughest course in the known universe, Faith 101, but we've got to get through it to graduate into the Kingdom of the LORD and get a new job in the New World to Come.

:hug:

[blazer]

praying! :hug:

[johnrocks]

bump and a prayer!

[ExDem]

Tremendous pain nothing helps!! Surgery not until March because Kaiser is a cheaper insurance. He has a tron ligament on the side of his knee.

I start new job 2/9/2009 training class I won't be on the phone until following Monday. If I could have a commission and it will be high, I could pay for insurance for him so his operation could be sooner!!

The first check is gone before I get it.

Carlene

Praying...hard.

[rhet 2]

Nine days into this battle.

Any positive developments at all?

'Cause none of us are stopping our prayers for your son, that's for sure!

[doodle5]

It will be March before surgery, after this will change insurance.

I had the same surgery, didn't have it done until the pain became numb something was up so they speeded everything up mucho pronto!!

I swam the seventh day after surgery a massage for the pain, threw crutches away and codeine away bought extra strength tylenol did the job with swimming everyday.

I taught all our kids courage no babies reason there's going to be circumstances no time for tears instead action solve the problem!!

Thanks for the prayers

ps there was a problem external whe Tim was teenager, I said something Mom knows ho to solve her problems that's my life.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Surgery scheduled for March 27th, some technical problems with Summer House, I will call them Monday.

Thanks to everyone for praying and encouraging me and family.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Surgery scheduled for March 27th, some technical problems with Summer House, I will call them Monday.

Thanks to everyone for praying and encouraging me and family.

Carlene

Just keep feeding your faith in the LORD so it stays strong and healthy, dear one.

And we'll keep praying. Including for a resolution of the snaffu with Summer House.

:hug:

[doodle5]

Oldest son has been approved for 25 hours including to and from Sacrament, therapy also.

Thanks for prayers.

Carlene

[itsrea]

Oldest son has been approved for 25 hours including to and from Sacrament, therapy also.

Thanks for prayers.

CarleneCharlene - you're in Southern Ca right? how come clear to Sac for the surgery?

I'm praying for you and family..

[jwil59]

Oldest son has been approved for 25 hours including to and from Sacrament, therapy also.

Thanks for prayers.

Carlene

Good, the therapy will be important, it was for darlene. her problem was they started the therapy the day after the surgery and that was just too soon for her. That night we wound up at the ER for pain relief after that therapy.

How is his pain?

[doodle5]

Itsrea,

Son lives in Woodland, CA that is why surgery in Sacramento. His insurance would not cover a hospital closer.

Not long until the 27th.

When I had my therapy same operation, they had the mechanism linked to a computer, it was too fast!! I took my leg out, didn't go to therapy any more, physician and I worked out therapy in the swimming pool and walking daily my own pace.

Joann and Jamie staying home. More convenient than at hospital. Only takes a couple hours as out patient.

If I hear any more news I will let everyone know.

Thanks for encouragement and prayers.

Carlene

[itsrea]

Thanks for the response Carlene... do you know what hospital? I might be able to tell you if it's a good hospital.. my husband had his surgeries at a hospital in Sac.

:)

[doodle5]

itsrea,

I will call him tomorrow and I will ask him.

Thanks for your concern.

Worked a lot in the back yard and pruned and weeded.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Pray for oldest son and Joann. An attack from woman at work towards Joann. I told them to ignore her since nothing she says is true. Joann is very talented and has done so much for all of us. I have never seen Gary so content!! He has his reason to be.

Thanks

Carlene

[jwil59]

Pray for oldest son and Joann. An attack from woman at work towards Joann. I told them to ignore her since nothing she says is true. Joann is very talented and has done so much for all of us. I have never seen Gary so content!! He has his reason to be.

Thanks

Carlene

You've got it my friend.............

[rhet 2]

You've got it my friend.............

Yeah.

Have been, too.

I wish I understood why people are driven to be so blasted NASTY MEAN to others.

[itsrea]

Yeah.

Have been, too.

I wish I understood why people are driven to be so blasted NASTY MEAN to others.It's the belief that a couple of generations of being raised on 'rights' instead of responsibilities.. some people think if they are feeling ugly they have a right to feel that way, and so a right to try to make others feel that way...

You have my prayers too doodle.

[itsrea]

Copied and pasted from Jwils thread...

itsrea,

Very wise suggestion!!

Everyone needs to relax and breathe fresh air!! We miss it when we don't go to El Dorado Park here, sometimes it does happen tho. Today it was warm then it turned icy cold, unusual for Long Beach.
I have had an infection for two week, nearly over it, I managed to walk some, tomorrow more, I only missed four or five days walking.
After Sunday, back to the exercise program.

A month ago I suggested to Jeff and Darlene to take a break from all the pressure, they need it. I was thinking about hospice or something similar.

itsrea,

How are you? Post me.

CarleneI'm hanging in there Carlene, thanks for asking.

Where do you walk in Long Beach? I had to give it up when I lived there... we never could find a place where I wasn't accosted by some weirdo.

[doodle5]

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and encouragement!!

itsrea,

We walk in the Nature center or the third park of El Dorado Park. No weirdos, we don't go on the weekends instead there is a park across form Long Beach City College. Long Beach has more parks and Libraries than any place we have seen!!

Thanks also to Rhet and jwl.

Our oldest son saw the physician yesterday and they took the a stress test, everything is great.

We have to explain some things to Joann at times. When I receive my first paycheck, I will pay for her a professional driving school, one suggested by AAA, they also have discounts. I want her in the best!!

The surgery is the 27th, Summerhouse will drive him to and back home.

Carlene

[jwil59]

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and encouragement!!

itsrea,

We walk in the Nature center or the third park of El Dorado Park. No weirdos, we don't go on the weekends instead there is a park across form Long Beach City College. Long Beach has more parks and Libraries than any place we have seen!!

Thanks also to Rhet and jwl.

Our oldest son saw the physician yesterday and they took the a stress test, everything is great.

We have to explain some things to Joann at times. When I receive my first paycheck, I will pay for her a professional driving school, one suggested by AAA, they also have discounts. I want her in the best!!

The surgery is the 27th, Summerhouse will drive him to and back home.

Carlene

Thanks back at ya!!

[doodle5]

Son will go for an EKG Early today in Sacramento. Blood panel will be next.

He sounds good.

I have two interviews so far this week. Very hopeful.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Son will go for an EKG Early today in Sacramento. Blood panel will be next.

He sounds good.

I have two interviews so far this week. Very hopeful.

Carlene

Then we know where and how to pray. Interviews, EKG and blood panel.

Three days and counting down to surgery. Lay down that prayer barrage to soften up the ground for the surgical teams to go in and fix the problem better than old Solomon with all his wisdom could have done.

[doodle5]

Jamie Joann have had colds for a couple of weeks. Jamie is nearly over with hers. Now Joann has temp and throwing up. Gary and Joann taking all precautions. Surgery 11:30am Friday.

I will call him Tuesday.

Another interview Tomorrow the 26th.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Called Gary a 9:30am California time, he was getting ready to take Joann to the doctor. Haven't called she is probably taking medication and needs sleep, she can sleep while the surgery is going on. It will take five plus hours including Summer House taking him to and from surgery. I will let him call us. Surgery at 11:30am 3/27/2009 tomorrow.

It gets quite cold there, if i were rich I would move them warmer weather. His job at UC DAVIS.

Had interview waiting for Solar company to call us.

We had fun lifting logs from park into the car, we drove home by the ocean beautiful!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Called Gary a 9:30am California time, he was getting ready to take Joann to the doctor. Haven't called she is probably taking medication and needs sleep, she can sleep while the surgery is going on. It will take five plus hours including Summer House taking him to and from surgery. I will let him call us. Surgery at 11:30am 3/27/2009 tomorrow.

It gets quite cold there, if i were rich I would move them warmer weather. His job at UC DAVIS.

Had interview waiting for Solar company to call us.

We had fun lifting logs from park into the car, we drove home by the ocean beautiful!!

Carlene

I'll be with you tomorrow in heart and in prayer! Hang tough in the faith, sister in Christ, for surely, no evil will befall either you or those you love.

[rhet 2]

Now I begin to worry just a tad bit.

Surgery should be over by now.

I so pray it went well!

[repchick]

Now I begin to worry just a tad bit.

Surgery should be over by now.

I so pray it went well!


:pray::pray::pray:

[doodle5]

Gary called us I think it was 4ish or 5ish from home. In pain naturally, he probably has pain medication, still in pain.

Joann is taking anti biotic, I sent her to bed she answered the phone.
I told them to place the phone on do not disturb, the messages will still be there, they need 1. to take care of themselves!! and Jamie.

I will call them Monday.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Gary called us I think it was 4ish or 5ish from home. In pain naturally, he probably has pain medication, still in pain.

Joann is taking anti biotic, I sent her to bed she answered the phone.
I told them to place the phone on do not disturb, the messages will still be there, they need 1. to take care of themselves!! and Jamie.

I will call them Monday.

Carlene

We continue to pray for healing and relief of all these trials and stresses.

The LORD shelter every last one of you under His own Wings! :hug:

[doodle5]

Gary is better!! Joanne can't hear, doctor tomorrow.

Said Hi to Jamie through all the giggles.

Thanks for all the encouragement.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Talked to Gary, Joann is on anti biotic for five days for ear. She feels better. Gary not in as much pain. He is off work for six weeks.

Summerhouse should have helped him from the van to the apartment. Scared me.

Carlene

[blazer]

still praying! :)

[jwil59]

still praying! :)

Me too.

Prayers and well wishes for C and family

[Seanachie]

Hello Doodles,

My prayers for You and Yours were offered up yesterday at the 'Fall Bridge' to the Good Lord. I hope and pray that what I offered up to God will help in some way, shape or form.

Be well Lady,

Jim

[doodle5]

Thanks to all of you for your prayers.

There is a care page for our son.
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Carlene

Personally hard week, I have been sore for two days, never been like this before. Better much improvement needed.

Thanks again

Carlene

[USMCmom]

Carlene...am praying for all of you!
God Bless

[doodle5]

Our son had an extremely serious operation on his knee, found out from him yesterday. If I had known that I would have gone a day or two before his surgery. I could have lifted some of the pressure off of him. I could have taken Joann to the doctor and helped her with the toddler and cooked so she could rest more.

Update: Gary has two sets of pain medication one for am another one for pm. Exercising the knee very slowly! Walking some. He had major repair behind the knee cap and other repairs. Mine was not that serious only tear.

Mailed him some dates and books to the toddler today.

I am so proud of all of them and how they handle their problems.

doodle

[rhet 2]

Our son had an extremely serious operation on his knee, found out from him yesterday. If I had known that I would have gone a day or two before his surgery. I could have lifted some of the pressure off of him. I could have taken Joann to the doctor and helped her with the toddler and cooked so she could rest more.

Update: Gary has two sets of pain medication one for am another one for pm. Exercising the knee very slowly! Walking some. He had major repair behind the knee cap and other repairs. Mine was not that serious only tear.

Mailed him some dates and books to the toddler today.

I am so proud of all of them and how they handle their problems.

doodle

He learned from his mother, who would not have yelped for help herself, now would you have? :))

Good people struggling to do the best they can to carry their own weight and make the world better for others!

:clap: and God smooth the Way for every last one of you! :pray:

[Calibabe]

Tremendous pain nothing helps!! Surgery not until March because Kaiser is a cheaper insurance. He has a tron ligament on the side of his knee.

I start new job 2/9/2009 training class I won't be on the phone until following Monday. If I could have a commission and it will be high, I could pay for insurance for him so his operation could be sooner!!

The first check is gone before I get it.

Carlene

Carlene,

I apologize profusely for not getting to this thread sooner. Work has just been heavy.

I hope that things are progressing well with your son. If not then I will say a prayer for him, your daughter-in-law and baby at Mass this Sunday.

I always keep you and your family in my prayers so hopefully they have been helping. You should see the list of people on the list. I usually say them after Holy Communion. That is when I have the most time.

Anyway God bless you and your family and hope all is well. Things here are hectic as usually but that is a good hectic.

[doodle5]

Thanks to all of your for prayers and encouragement!!

Son better today!! Sounded better, took walk around the complex where they live once! Tomorrow twice progressing better now.

Jamie is weened, she needed this called independence. I will buy her a cup, she can only drink goats milk and soy.

I would prefer to see them when everyone is well and we can really treat the whole family out to eat and the Redwoods. Our younger son will meet us there and take middle son.

Thanks again

doodle

[itsrea]

I ****tered the cartlidge in both knees doing hard arobics on a cement foundation (didn't know it wasn't a raised foundation) when I was 38... started just sore, ended in a wheel chair... we don't even breath without our knees.. they balance us, we shift with them, turn over in bed with them, even use them on the toilet.. I'm telling you that NOTHING you do doesn't require your knees.. so when they're messed up so are we... recovery is not easy Carlene, but I'm sure glad they did the surgery and that he is already up and around... I hope the need for pain medication will back off real fast too...

you all remain in my prayers :)

p.s. I lived in the redwoods at Patrick's Point State Park.. they ARE lovely!

[davetexas]

[quote=itsrea;52070951]I ****tered the cartlidge in both knees doing hard arobics on a cement foundation (didn't know it wasn't a raised foundation) when I was 38... started just sore, ended in a wheel chair... we don't even breath without our knees.. they balance us, we shift with them, turn over in bed with them, even use them on the toilet.. I'm telling you that NOTHING you do doesn't require your knees.. so when they're messed up so are we... recovery is not easy Carlene, but I'm sure glad they did the surgery and that he is already up and around... I hope the need for pain medication will back off real fast too...

you all remain in my prayers :)


The angle of your shoes/insoles effects your knees. See a pediatrist.

Hyaluronic acid builds and replenishes cartledge and is a youthafier.
My mother takes walks now. Before she got on HA she could barely make it to the car. Google it and you will see Japanese in their 90's that act like 50 yr olds. Heavy HA diet

[itsrea]

I ****tered the cartlidge in both knees doing hard arobics on a cement foundation (didn't know it wasn't a raised foundation) when I was 38... started just sore, ended in a wheel chair... we don't even breath without our knees.. they balance us, we shift with them, turn over in bed with them, even use them on the toilet.. I'm telling you that NOTHING you do doesn't require your knees.. so when they're messed up so are we... recovery is not easy Carlene, but I'm sure glad they did the surgery and that he is already up and around... I hope the need for pain medication will back off real fast too...

you all remain in my prayers :)


[The angle of your shoes/insoles effects your knees. See a pediatrist.

Hyaluronic acid builds and replenishes cartledge and is a youthafier.
My mother takes walks now. Before she got on HA she could barely make it to the car. Google it and you will see Japanese in their 90's that act like 50 yr olds. Heavy HA dietmy injury happened 26 years ago... I do ok now cept for some arthritic damage..

but thanks for the info.

Now, I'm NOT saying HA is bad for you, but before anyone takes any of this I'd suggest you google it.. I did.. it comes up at Wiki.. and talk to your dr cause it is believed to progress some kinds of malignant tumors.

[doodle5]

Son still in pain, middle son called today. Pain expected for all the repair done.

Thanks for prayers.

It's the kind of work he has done for years, Janitorial. 8 weeks therapy, he exercising slowly and walking slowly.

doodle

[TheFallGuy]

We're praying for him hon.

[doodle5]

Pain will probably subside little by little Friday. The more he can use it the better. I explained to him he had major surgery, pain will not go away until he uses it more more.

I was raised around an excellent diagnostician when small, so I think like a doctor. Didn't have to take kids a lot to doctor when small, the process of elimination and common sense. Now I go to mayo clinic.com.

Thanks for prayers .

I have mostly comforted him and made him realize this is only short term not for life. Every week will be better and better.

Carlene

[itsrea]

Pain will probably subside little by little Friday. The more he can use it the better. I explained to him he had major surgery, pain will not go away until he uses it more more.

I was raised around an excellent diagnostician when small, so I think like a doctor. Didn't have to take kids a lot to doctor when small, the process of elimination and common sense. Now I go to mayo clinic.com.

Thanks for prayers .

I have mostly comforted him and made him realize this is only short term not for life. Every week will be better and better.

Carlene:hug: Carlene :hug: I honestly do not know which is worse.. being the mom of a hurting child or being the mom of a hurting adult... you can only physically comfort the child because expanations aren't understood, but attempting to comfort the adult-child is sometimes a lot harder... or so it seems to me - wanting to pick up my son and rock him when he almost died a year ago and instead staying where I was as the Lord told me to do was theee hardest thing I've ever had to do.

you all remain in my prayers...

[doodle5]

Fortunately he and I are close and I have helped him through a lot of crises in his life.

He listens to me and especially today and last week, I ask him questions like a doctor would as to how much pain, when it hurts and what time of day he takes his medication. The more he uses the knee however slow the better. He sounded better.

I comfort my sons and if they need help they call me, I never have pushed I hate that. There are times to comfort and times for a listening ear.

I may send him a DVD ONE CAN WATCH DVD so long.

I sent Joann outside she needs the sun.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Someone took him to the doctor today and the bank.

Carlene

[doodle5]

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[rhet 2]

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doodle

Your son is truly blessed in having a Godly mother.

I'm glad things are improving for him and his bride and his child.

My prayers continue for you all.

[doodle5]

Thanks to everyone!!

It helps me that I was highly trained to be a doctor when small!! That thinking kicks in and I say in my heart" Doctos can do so much and no more!! "at that point I pray as never before and place son or sons in the hand of God and at the foot of the cross. Because of this God watched over Gary in a special way and literally carried him by His power the 27th to his apartment. All is well now, healing.

Carlene

Hebrews 1:3

Thanks again

[SherryAnn]

I will pray for your son and that you are able to afford the operation. God's blessings on you....!!!

[doodle5]

Thanks SherryAnn!

He is progressing!!

doodle

[doodle5]

Beautiful picture of Grand Daughter inside card.

This is getting to be fun.

doodle

[Seanachie]

Hello Carlene,

You and Yours were included in my Easter prayers to the 'Big Guy' today at the Falls.

I hope this missive finds you ALL well and in good spirits.

Jim

[doodle5]

I'm sending older son a pedometer so he can monitor how far he walks, he walked tooooooooooo far and had to take the Taxi home.

He is in good spirits adore their toddler!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

I'm sending older son a pedometer so he can monitor how far he walks, he walked tooooooooooo far and had to take the Taxi home.

He is in good spirits adore their toddler!!

Carlene

Praise be to the LORD Above!

This is very good to hear.

He is, indeed, progressing. :clap:

[jwil59]

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I'm praying my friend


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[doodle5]

He my son has to learn, he will never forget the episode of the Taxi.

Christ will guide him.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Son driving car now and had therapy today.

Carlene

[itsrea]

Son driving car now and had therapy today.

CarleneDriving? :dance: WOW!! WTG!! :dance:

[doodle5]

Goes back to work May 3rd. In good Spirits today.

I will send him the latest "CAMELOT" BORED OF HIS TAPES.
HE WAS BATHING JAMIE WHEN i CALLED.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Goes back to work May 3rd. In good Spirits today.

I will send him the latest "CAMELOT" BORED OF HIS TAPES.
HE WAS BATHING JAMIE WHEN i CALLED.

Carlene

He's thriving!

I'm so delighted for you, luv. :clap:

[doodle5]

rhet,

more than thriving!! He is in estacy about the other one coming.

Thanks everyone for your prayers.

Carlene

[jwil59]

rhet,

more than thriving!! He is in estacy about the other one coming.

Thanks everyone for your prayers.

Carlene

Great news Carlene

[doodle5]

I called Gary and Joann today.

Gary back to work May4th
Exercise bike at work.
Activity limited at work (doctors instructions.)

Needs another area of work something light like telecommunications plalyground director.

Joanne is tired most of the time, next month better.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

I called Gary and Joann today.

Gary back to work May4th
Exercise bike at work.
Activity limited at work (doctors instructions.)

Needs another area of work something light like telecommunications plalyground director.

Joanne is tired most of the time, next month better.

Carlene

I always found the first trimester the worst.

But, you know what the Old Wives Club claims: fatique in the first 4 is a sure sign of a boy to come.

Your family knows the value of hard work and eating "by the sweat of your brow." True Americanism, that is. I pray for easier prosperity and victory for your loved ones. And for that precious child the LORD is busy creating.

:hug:

[jwil59]

I called Gary and Joann today.

Gary back to work May4th
Exercise bike at work.
Activity limited at work (doctors instructions.)

Needs another area of work something light like telecommunications plalyground director.

Joanne is tired most of the time, next month better.

Carlene


Good news about going back to work. mitch is supposed to be released that Friday, it will be a good week for us :lol:

[doodle5]

They will having TWINS in November!!

carlene

[rhet 2]

They will having TWINS in November!!

carlene

Just before Jaimie's 2nd birthday!

I'm so excited, I could bust a gusset!

May the LORD protect and deliver -- literally. I soooooo pray Joane has a much easier time in November than she had with #1.

Do they know if it's boys or girls or one of each, yet?

:dance:

[jwil59]

They will having TWINS in November!!

carlene


:clap:

[doodle5]

I found out from http://mayoclinic.com (http://mayoclinic.com/) the pregnancy is harder than single. More weight gain, she is still vomiting. there is a particular article at Mayo clinic called"http://twinpregnanaciesformom.com (http://twin%20pregnanaciesfromom.com)
Learning a lot!!

They are looking at duplexes now so they be occupying it soon. Jamie needs a place to play, she is running now.

Son is elated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carlene :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap: or maybe a jig.