Rhet's Cuddles

[repchick]

Rhet's Hubby whom she calls Cuddles is not feeling well and refuses to see a doc. Rhet feels a doc is needed.

He is everything to Rhet .

Can we send a few prayers up for Rhet's Cuddles?

He's a hard headed man and feels he can fight off anything.

[rhet 2]

Rhet's Hubby whom she calls Cuddles is not feeling well and refuses to see a doc. Rhet feels a doc is needed.

He is everything to Rhet .

Can we send a few prayers up for Rhet's Cuddles?

He's a hard headed man and feels he can fight off anything.

Thank you for this, my beloved friend. He's just sitting in his chair trying to pretend he's not in pain-- but he can barely move! When he stands, he's all hunched over in the middle. I'm stupid with fear for him. :wall:

He's the Not-Me that makes me into Me. Without him, I should be so utterly totally pointless.

[bella-day]

Husbands...what can you do? We love them, try to take care of them, they take care of us in return...but are reluctant to take care of themselves.

You've got it rhet.

I'm going to pray that God will soften that hard head just a bit while easing his pain and your worries.

:hug:

[stoked]

Thank you for this, my beloved friend. He's just sitting in his chair trying to pretend he's not in pain-- but he can barely move! When he stands, he's all hunched over in the middle. I'm stupid with fear for him. :wall:

He's the Not-Me that makes me into Me. Without him, I should be so utterly totally pointless.

Sounds like emergency room visit time to me. It reminds me of when my FIL had colitis with infection going into his abdominal cavity. Does it hurt right across his belt line? Sometimes someone else has to make the call because we never realize how sick we really are.

[rhet 2]

Sounds like emergency room visit time to me. It reminds me of when my FIL had colitis with infection going into his abdominal cavity. Does it hurt right across his belt line? Sometimes someone else has to make the call because we never realize how sick we really are.

No, across the middle of his back, he says pulled muscles.

He also says, "Whatever it is, we will trust the LORD." And gave the same answer to his brother, a retired MD who called a little bit ago to tell us that an uncle has gone home to be with the LORD.

He will not allow me to make the call for him. I pray -- and do what little I can to make him comfortable.

Stephen, my SIL, is very little better today, also.

And I smashed the base of my big toe with a hammer this afternoon -- it didn't hurt a lot at the time, but suddenly, I can barely move the toe, so walking is not just a lot of fun.

[jwil59]

I'm praying about this Rhet................

Tell him that trusting God is also trusting in all the things God has given us to sustain ourselves, like medical science.

[rhet 2]

I'm praying about this Rhet................

Tell him that trusting God is also trusting in all the things God has given us to sustain ourselves, like medical science.

I did. He said something about not piling up a huge chunk of debts for the kids to have to pay off. And then asked me who knows more, the docs who'll charge an arm and a leg, or the LORD who saw fit to make us not rich enough to pay for all the dumb tests they'll run to determine what they don't know.

sigh

[jwil59]

I did. He said something about not piling up a huge chunk of debts for the kids to have to pay off. And then asked me who knows more, the docs who'll charge an arm and a leg, or the LORD who saw fit to make us not rich enough to pay for all the dumb tests they'll run to determine what they don't know.

sigh

He sounds like a man of much faith and that is the only kind of man that will work for you. I wish he would break down and do this your way but there is certainly something to be said about a man like that. Real men have faith, period.

[doodle5]

God gave us common sense, when we need help, we need help!!!! NOW!!! God expects us to use our brain, not our emotions!!! or excuses!!

What is he going to do when it is impossible for him to walk or crawl?

Better now than later!!!

I have faith, I also have common sense!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

He sounds like a man of much faith and that is the only kind of man that will work for you. I wish he would break down and do this your way but there is certainly something to be said about a man like that. Real men have faith, period.

This is true.

He has always seen life more clearly than I do, with the strength to rest in the LORD and much more discipline than I have. His knowledge of the LORD is sure and steady and constant, a strong foundation for our entire family.

But, as Carlene says, there is also common sense.

He slept on the floor last night and is some better this morning. We shall see what the LORD has in store for the rest of the day.

As Repchick suggested, he'll keep going till he collapses. Kate and I are watching like a hawk to intervene the second he does. IF he does. Pray God he does not.

[repchick]

Rhet's Cuddles is not doing well and she is beside herself with worry.

His brother a retired MD is trying to talk to him via phone.

I pray He can make him see he needs to see a Doc.

Prayers are needed here. :pray:

[doodle5]

ALL my family had back problems, seems sleeping on the floor relieves some pain!!
Sometines it takes something simple. When it gets severe, a professional needs to be seen!!
There is no pain NO PAIN, LIKE THE BACK, it affects the whole body not just part!!

RHET, YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS!!

Busy day now I am resting, husband asleep!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Rhet's Cuddles is not doing well and she is beside herself with worry.

His brother a retired MD is trying to talk to him via phone.

I pray He can make him see he needs to see a Doc.

Prayers are needed here. :pray:

Thanks, folks.

BIL suggested could be prostate, colon, or gall bladder -- or just impacted bowel. ONLY a doc can know and only after several tests. All possibilities require medical treatment.

No dice. He won't go in.

And all I can do is pray and pour him water and juice.

[Semi-Sweet]

Thanks, folks.

BIL suggested could be prostate, colon, or gall bladder -- or just impacted bowel. ONLY a doc can know and only after several tests. All possibilities require medical treatment.

No dice. He won't go in.

And all I can do is pray and pour him water and juice.

I checked awhile ago to see if anyone had heard from you rhet, this is not good and you can't make him go. I am feeling pretty helpless now, but I still have hope.

Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail;
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold;
And there be no herd in the stalls. . .
I will joy in the God of my salvation.

These lines from Habakkuk 3:17-18 may not exactly be a prayer, they speak that a life of faith will have its difficulties, sometimes severe difficulties, and that the answer is not to escape them, but to bear them with joyous fortitude.

:hug:

[Rhonda]

Thanks, folks.

BIL suggested could be prostate, colon, or gall bladder -- or just impacted bowel. ONLY a doc can know and only after several tests. All possibilities require medical treatment.

No dice. He won't go in.

And all I can do is pray and pour him water and juice.

aww..rhet love and prayers are being sent :pray:

[doodle5]

Whats the big deal about going to the doctor, they will order tests. Sooooooo!! At least all of you will know. Tests are to illuminate serious things.

Call BIL again!! I would call ambulance whether he likes it or not!! Put radio ears on!! May get loud!!

Keep us posted.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Whats the big deal about going to the doctor, they will order tests. Sooooooo!! At least all of you will know. Tests are to illuminate serious things.

Call BIL again!! I would call ambulance whether he likes it or not!! Put radio ears on!! May get loud!!

Keep us posted.

Carlene

Thank you so much. I wish I could. But the EMS team would just leave if he refuses treatment or transport.

Tomorrow, I explode in a deliberate controlled rage if he's not substantially better by noon. And I'll have 3 daughters here with me to back me up when I do.

I just pray that this is a wise thing to do -- and that it won't be necessary at all because he will be better by God's own healing Mercy.

[rhet 2]

I checked awhile ago to see if anyone had heard from you rhet, this is not good and you can't make him go. I am feeling pretty helpless now, but I still have hope.

Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail;
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold;
And there be no herd in the stalls. . .
I will joy in the God of my salvation.

These lines from Habakkuk 3:17-18 may not exactly be a prayer, they speak that a life of faith will have its difficulties, sometimes severe difficulties, and that the answer is not to escape them, but to bear them with joyous fortitude.

:hug:

Verses to remember, again. Thank you. I've been claiming the Isa. passage all day, plus the virse from Job, "Yeah, though He slay me, yet will I trust."

[doodle5]

Good for you Rhet!!!

Carlene

[Dancer]

Remind him that even Jesus said:

Matthew 9:12
"It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick."

If he is unwell, then cost is no object to keeping your cuddles healthy. Clearly Jesus considered going to the doctor a good thing if he compared himself to one.

[rhet 2]

Remind him that even Jesus said:

Matthew 9:12
"It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick."

If he is unwell, then cost is no object to keeping your cuddles healthy. Clearly Jesus considered going to the doctor a good thing if he compared himself to one.

He had a half decent night and is slightly better.

To the doc demand, he told us to remember Sarah and Hagar -- to which we replied David, Nabob and Abigail -- be grateful for the Abigails the LORD gave him.

Better or not, he WILL see a doc -- if it takes me the rest of his life to get him in there!

[Gregor]

Rhet's Hubby whom she calls Cuddles is not feeling well and refuses to see a doc. Rhet feels a doc is needed.

He is everything to Rhet .

Can we send a few prayers up for Rhet's Cuddles?

He's a hard headed man and feels he can fight off anything.

Oh no!!! I didn't realize this. If Rhet feels he needs a doc, he needs a doc....He better take care of himself because we need him to take care of Rhet!!!!!

[doodle5]

Rhet,

Get him to the doctor!! I don't care about the slew of verses!! Sounds like he is making excuses!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Rhet,

Get him to the doctor!! I don't care about the slew of verses!! Sounds like he is making excuses!!

Carlene

Yes, but how?

Holding the Mossburg pointed at his head won't work: he knows darned good and well I wouldn't actually fire it.

His brother the doc, all four girls, and I are working at the persuasion game just as hard as we can.

[doodle5]

We had a neighbor like that!! Three grown sons manually picked him up and drove him to the hospital.

Carlene

[Calibabe]

Rhet's Hubby whom she calls Cuddles is not feeling well and refuses to see a doc. Rhet feels a doc is needed.

He is everything to Rhet .

Can we send a few prayers up for Rhet's Cuddles?

He's a hard headed man and feels he can fight off anything.

She can rest in the knowledge that when I do my rosary tonight I will include him in it so that Our Lord can heal him.

Men, why Lord did you make them so darn stubborn! :)) I am not better when it comes to going to the doctor but I do go. Dragging hubby however quite a different story.

Anyway, rhet, know that we are with you and that we will support you both in prayer. It is our most powerful weapon that God has given us and I believe in it more and more each day.

[doodle5]

Have strong men pick him up and take him to the car to be escorted to the hospital.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

She can rest in the knowledge that when I do my rosary tonight I will include him in it so that Our Lord can heal him.

Men, why Lord did you make them so darn stubborn! :)) I am not better when it comes to going to the doctor but I do go. Dragging hubby however quite a different story.

Anyway, rhet, know that we are with you and that we will support you both in prayer. It is our most powerful weapon that God has given us and I believe in it more and more each day.

Thank you so much!

I am comforted just knowing you are all praying for him.

Four strong men MIGHT be able to do it -- if they knock him down often enough and hard enough first.

Once, in the Sudan, his Arab driver rolled the jeep five or six times, ended up upside down -- cracked four ribs and his collar bone. He got out of his seat belt, kicked the front windshield out, hauled the Arab out with him, and walked 20 miles though the dessert to the oil rig, dragging the guy with him the whole way. And then worked for several days till the sandstorm let up enough for Halliburton to get a chopper out to pull him back to Cairo.

On second thought, four men might not be enough.

He's slowly improving. At least he ate some soup.

[repchick]

Oh no!!! I didn't realize this. If Rhet feels he needs a doc, he needs a doc....He better take care of himself because we need him to take care of Rhet!!!!!


You are so right. Rhet needs him very badly in many ways.

I wish they could get through to him.

How's Mr. G doing?

[Gregor]

Thank you so much!

I am comforted just knowing you are all praying for him.

Four strong men MIGHT be able to do it -- if they knock him down often enough and hard enough first.

Once, in the Sudan, his Arab driver rolled the jeep five or six times, ended up upside down -- cracked four ribs and his collar bone. He got out of his seat belt, kicked the front windshield out, hauled the Arab out with him, and walked 20 miles though the dessert to the oil rig, dragging the guy with him the whole way. And then worked for several days till the sandstorm let up enough for Halliburton to get a chopper out to pull him back to Cairo.

On second thought, four men might not be enough.

He's slowly improving. At least he ate some soup.
Call the police and say he attempted suicide and needs to be put on suicide watch!

[Gregor]

You are so right. Rhet needs him very badly in many ways.

I wish they could get through to him.

How's Mr. G doing?

We're in a holding pattern until the PET at the end of May...hopefully we'll get good news and then I'm off to London for a month!

[jwil59]

Yes, but how?

Holding the Mossburg pointed at his head won't work: he knows darned good and well I wouldn't actually fire it.

His brother the doc, all four girls, and I are working at the persuasion game just as hard as we can.

Yall persuade, we pray, it's a winning combination.

[repchick]

We're in a holding pattern until the PET at the end of May...hopefully we'll get good news and then I'm off to London for a month!

Praying for good news.

Have a great trip.

[jb1500]

I did. He said something about not piling up a huge chunk of debts for the kids to have to pay off. And then asked me who knows more, the docs who'll charge an arm and a leg, or the LORD who saw fit to make us not rich enough to pay for all the dumb tests they'll run to determine what they don't know.

sigh


How frustrating--I will be praying for both of you.

If it would be any consolation to him, I don't see how your children will be responsible for debts you incur. And I do believe they would prefer his company to any inheritance he might be trying to stash away for them.

[doodle5]

Rhet,

You take authority and call the ambulance, You start making decisions. You are too easy going.

doodle

[rhet 2]

Rhet,

You take authority and call the ambulance, You start making decisions. You are too easy going.

doodle

Can't.

Doesn't work that way in our family. Never has. He has twice the strength of heart and mind I have.

And, legally, if he refuses treatment, the EMS walks away -- I am not allowed to make medical decisions for him -- neither is any spouse unless there's a legal ruling giving custody BEFORE the medical need arises.

Our rule has always been, if we don't BOTH agree after prayer, then we do NOT do it but wait for the LORD to show a better way that we BOTH agree on.

This is the first time in 40 years we've been head-locked like this. :((

His brother is coming. The Bear MIGHT listen to BIL. Maybe.

[jwil59]

Can't.

Doesn't work that way in our family. Never has. He has twice the strength of heart and mind I have.

And, legally, if he refuses treatment, the EMS walks away -- I am not allowed to make medical decisions for him -- neither is any spouse unless there's a legal ruling giving custody BEFORE the medical need arises.

Our rule has always been, if we don't BOTH agree after prayer, then we do NOT do it but wait for the LORD to show a better way that we BOTH agree on.

This is the first time in 40 years we've been head-locked like this. :((

His brother is coming. The Bear MIGHT listen to BIL. Maybe.

I will be in prayer about that converstaion with his brother.

Bear's heart is after God. He will be just fine.

[Dreamy]

Rhet's Hubby whom she calls Cuddles is not feeling well and refuses to see a doc. Rhet feels a doc is needed.

He is everything to Rhet .

Can we send a few prayers up for Rhet's Cuddles?

He's a hard headed man and feels he can fight off anything.

I am honored to send prayers for our dear Rhet and that stubborn dear man called Cuddles. May His wisdom and love reach this much loved dear man and guide him to where he needs to be. Please Dear Father,ease the furrowed brow of our much loved friend Rhet. Keep her strong and patient and at peace.

[rhet 2]

I am honored to send prayers for our dear Rhet and that stubborn dear man called Cuddles. May His wisdom and love reach this much loved dear man and guide him to where he needs to be. Please Dear Father,ease the furrowed brow of our much loved friend Rhet. Keep her strong and patient and at peace.

Thank you so much, Jeff, Dreamy.

He is slowly regaining his strength.

BIL now says it's probably just a massive bowel blockage coupled with muscle injury from toting my birdseed for me the same day this started.

Yes, he needs a total physical.

But that isn't likely to happen.

However, and here's the MIRACLE part: he's now saying this was God's way to shake him up about his eating habits -- that he has been a glutton, especially for cheese and red meat -- and HE"S ASKING MY ADVICE ABOUT DIET -- for years, I've wriggled and squiggled and squirmed to change his eating habits -- and made very little headway. NOW he's listening!

For months now, I've been worrying about his diet and his weight and stuff like prostate and heart attacks -- and praying, praying, praying for the LORD to spare him to me, take me home first, because I truly don't know how I'd survive without him, I just don't.

Perhaps this is the LORD's way of changing his habits so I get the yes I've hoped and prayed for.

One step forward, anyway.

Next, that total physical he's been avoiding for years!

With God, truly, all things are possible -- including reformation of my Bear's lifestyle.

Anyway, thank you all so much for being here for me. Just being able to dump the stress, knowing your prayers and kind thoughts, has been all that's kept me from cracking up.

[Gregor]

So glad that he is on the mend!!!!!!:D

[super cool ski instructor]

Men can be so stubbourn, and so frustrating.
I am praying not only for Cuddle's health, but for you as well. Continue to be strong. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Men can be so stubbourn, and so frustrating.
I am praying not only for Cuddle's health, but for you as well. Continue to be strong. :hug:

He has, after one HUGE row, agreed to go into the ER -- tomorrow morning after the Sat nite crowd clears out.

Please pray!

[repchick]

Will be praying very hard about this. :pray::pray::hug:

[rhet 2]

Will be praying very hard about this. :pray::pray::hug:

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.

[doodle5]

I have been praying all week about this!!

So glad he has agreed to go Rhet!!! This causes extra stress on you!!

This could be more serious than any of us think!! Glad he is going!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

I have been praying all week about this!!

So glad he has agreed to go Rhet!!! This causes extra stress on you!!

This could be more serious than any of us think!! Glad he is going!!

Carlene

Thank you. I think only my Hannity friends and my daughters are keeping me glued together.

His brother, the retired oncologist, agrees. Whatever it is, it's serious. It has taken much prayer from many to get him to go in.

[doodle5]

Update...How are you holding up Rhet?
What did they find?

doodle

[LouC]

Thank you. I think only my Hannity friends and my daughters are keeping me glued together.

His brother, the retired oncologist, agrees. Whatever it is, it's serious. It has taken much prayer from many to get him to go in.

Still praying for you Rhet.

Did you mention my tests and how close I came to having waited too long?

As a child with aging parents I would gladly trade risk of a debt burden in my life to keep them with me and healthful as long as possible as they chose to risk so many burdens for me in their lives.

Good luck.

[madasheck]

Thinking about ya, Rhet. Glad he finally agree to go. Hope everything works out OK.

[rhet 2]

Update...How are you holding up Rhet?
What did they find?

doodle

We leave for the ER as soon as he's got the energy to walk to the car -- insisted on a shower, which left him exhausted.

I'm holding on, praying for the wisdom to rest in the LORD and deal with whatever He chooses for me and my greatest treasure, my brother the Bear who Cuddles.

[rhet 2]

Still praying for you Rhet.

Did you mention my tests and how close I came to having waited too long?

As a child with aging parents I would gladly trade risk of a debt burden in my life to keep them with me and healthful as long as possible as they chose to risk so many burdens for me in their lives.

Good luck.

I did. My greatest fear is that he DID wait too long.

Very much part of why he decided to listen to his family.

Major hugs to you, Lou. I'm glad you did not wait so long.

[rhet 2]

Thinking about ya, Rhet. Glad he finally agree to go. Hope everything works out OK.

Thank you. As much as you and I disagree about, that means a lot to me.

[repchick]

Update:::::::

They have inserted a catherter and Cuddles is off to X-ray.

Rhet is worried really worried. She's thinking the worst.

Please pray and pray hard.

Rhet is one of my dearest friends . I don't like to see her like this.

I live in VA she lives in TX . I can only be there for her in spirit. Wish I could be there holding her hand and helping her.

She has the same relationship with Cuddles as I have with my Ronnie. Our hearts and spirits are so one that we feed off each other. Without the other we are nothing.

[LouC]

Update:::::::

They have inserted a catherter and Cuddles is off to X-ray.

Rhet is worried really worried. She's thinking the worst.

Please pray and pray hard.

Rhet is one of my dearest friends . I don't like to see her like this.

I live in VA she lives in TX . I can only be there for her in spirit. Wish I could be there holding her hand and helping her.

She has the same relationship with Cuddles as I have with my Ronnie. Our hearts and spirits are so one that we feed off each other. Without the other we are nothing.

Thanks for the update and the continued prayers are forthcoming.

[rhet 2]

Update:::::::

They have inserted a catherter and Cuddles is off to X-ray.

Rhet is worried really worried. She's thinking the worst.

Please pray and pray hard.

Rhet is one of my dearest friends . I don't like to see her like this.

I live in VA she lives in TX . I can only be there for her in spirit. Wish I could be there holding her hand and helping her.

She has the same relationship with Cuddles as I have with my Ronnie. Our hearts and spirits are so one that we feed off each other. Without the other we are nothing.

Well, lunch is over and I'm headed back to check on the Bear.

Why is everyone afraid of the Cancer Ghost that hides in the closet?

I NEED to know the worst case and the best case scenario, so I can prepare for the worst and hope/pray for the best.

Yet the nurses and the doc -- his name is Dr. Gonzales, God give him -- and me -- and the Bear -- wisdom! -- will not even discuss what the symptoms of such a nightmare might be, doesn't even want to hear the word said.

Why in the name of the LORD of Truth deny the possibility? All I want to know, NEED to know, is what are the potentialities, so I can prepare my heart and mind to deal with whatever they may be, whether good, bad, or somewhere in between.

As the LORD decrees, so let it be, for, in His Love and His Omniscience there is safety and balance and hope and DELIVERANCE from all evil.

My Bear Who Cuddles is guaranteed life everlasting. He SHALL most surely see the deliverance of the LORD, whatever comes between now and then.

Well, having said such to my soul, I go to find out test results. Full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes, for the LORD is my shield and my deliverance, too.

Thank you, most beloved soul sharer. Your love for me and mine means the world to me.

[stoked]

My FIL had what they said was an intestinal blockage and it turned out to be colitis possibly due to diverticulitis. An infection had permeated into the abdominal cavity, which was the worst of it, but the good news was that it wasn't cancer (my MIL kept worrying about the 'C' word too). The thing is, all kinds of stuff can go wrong there, in the intestinal tract, and although most of it isn't good, it doesn't necessarily mean cancer. He probably would have been much sicker and needing to go into the ER much sooner if it was cancer because there probably would be a lot more leakage into the abdomen. So he'll probably be stuck there awhile with some heavy duty antibiotics.

[rhet 2]

My FIL had what they said was an intestinal blockage and it turned out to be colitis possibly due to diverticulitis. An infection had permeated into the abdominal cavity, which was the worst of it, but the good news was that it wasn't cancer (my MIL kept worrying about the 'C' word too). The thing is, all kinds of stuff can go wrong there, in the intestinal tract, and although most of it isn't good, it doesn't necessarily mean cancer. He probably would have been much sicker and needing to go into the ER much sooner if it was cancer because there probably would be a lot more leakage into the abdomen. So he'll probably be stuck there awhile with some heavy duty antibiotics.

I pray so.

The xray and MRI revealed an extremely enlarged prostate, so surgery IS coming. Plus his bladder was distended to the size of a 4 liter bottle -- surgeon said he'd just broken the hospital record for that one. The catheter has already drained over 4000 ml and is showing some old blood and beginning to leak some long standing infectious material. So, infection plus the prostate is the likeliest -- one is surgery and the other MEGA antibiotics IV style.

Now that we know more, my heart is much easier.

Thank you for caring.

[LouC]

I pray so.

The xray and MRI revealed an extremely enlarged prostate, so surgery IS coming. Plus his bladder was distended to the size of a 4 liter bottle -- surgeon said he'd just broken the hospital record for that one. The catheter has already drained over 4000 ml and is showing some old blood and beginning to leak some long standing infectious material. So, infection plus the prostate is the likeliest -- one is surgery and the other MEGA antibiotics IV style.

Now that we know more, my heart is much easier.

Thank you for caring.

Whoa... :eek:

I am hurting just reading about it.

Mega prayers Rhet, mega prayers! :pray:

[repchick]

Rhet's home trying to take a nap.

She'll be going back to the hospital later.

Rhet has her own health issues so she needs to take care of herself too.

:hug::hug::pray::pray:

[stoked]

I pray so.

The xray and MRI revealed an extremely enlarged prostate, so surgery IS coming. Plus his bladder was distended to the size of a 4 liter bottle -- surgeon said he'd just broken the hospital record for that one. The catheter has already drained over 4000 ml and is showing some old blood and beginning to leak some long standing infectious material. So, infection plus the prostate is the likeliest -- one is surgery and the other MEGA antibiotics IV style.

Now that we know more, my heart is much easier.

Thank you for caring.

They probably won't do anything until they've kept him on the antibiotics to see how everything shakes out. It's even possible that once they treat the infection, maybe he won't need the surgery (just a thought). It worked that way with my FIL and he had a big urine build up too, at least a liter and a half. They did put in a drain to drain the infection (infection permeates through inflammed tissue easier and that's a problem). It's just wait and see now sweetie, hang in there. Make sure they keep him warm and comfortable.

[rhet 2]

They probably won't do anything until they've kept him on the antibiotics to see how everything shakes out. It's even possible that once they treat the infection, maybe he won't need the surgery (just a thought). It worked that way with my FIL and he had a big urine build up too, at least a liter and a half. They did put in a drain to drain the infection (infection permeates through inflammed tissue easier and that's a problem). It's just wait and see now sweetie, hang in there. Make sure they keep him warm and comfortable.

He's sleeping now, thank the LORD.

Dr. Hanes will do surgery sometime tomorrow.

Thank you soooooooooo much for your encouragement. It means the world to have such loving friends to dump the stress on. I'd apologize for dumping on you guys -- but I don't -- because, without the dump, I wouldn't get through this. :hug:

[repchick]

He's sleeping now, thank the LORD.

Dr. Hanes will do surgery sometime tomorrow.

Thank you soooooooooo much for your encouragement. It means the world to have such loving friends to dump the stress on. I'd apologize for dumping on you guys -- but I don't -- because, without the dump, I wouldn't get through this. :hug:

Glad to hear he's resting.

Dump anytime you like. :hug:

I'm praying about this my dear friend.

[Dancer]

:pray: Still praying for you and your Cuddles, Rhet!

[Semi-Sweet]

He's sleeping now, thank the LORD.

Dr. Hanes will do surgery sometime tomorrow.

Thank you soooooooooo much for your encouragement. It means the world to have such loving friends to dump the stress on. I'd apologize for dumping on you guys -- but I don't -- because, without the dump, I wouldn't get through this. :hug:

I am praying that all goes well rhet. I don't want to think of how much misery your Bear was in, he is a tough Bear, your Cuddles. Dump all you want dear sister.

"Full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes"!!!

:hug:

[jwil59]

He's sleeping now, thank the LORD.

Dr. Hanes will do surgery sometime tomorrow.

Thank you soooooooooo much for your encouragement. It means the world to have such loving friends to dump the stress on. I'd apologize for dumping on you guys -- but I don't -- because, without the dump, I wouldn't get through this. :hug:

Ok I will be praying about this.............

Pm me with the time of the procedure if you get a chance before it happens.

[doodle5]

Rhet!!

Take care of yourself!! The doctors and nurses are taking care of Cuddles. And the Lord most of all is watching every move and every breathe.

I'm praying for the surgery tomorrow.

Carlene

[czzzaar]

My prayers are also with you and your family, Rhet. God Bless you all.

[rhet 2]

Thank you all so much.

He is MUCH improved already.

Surgery scheduled for between 11 and 2 today.

[LouC]

Thank you all so much.

He is MUCH improved already.

Surgery scheduled for between 11 and 2 today.

Great news!

Prayers continue.

[doodle5]

Praying for you cuddles and family!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

update: no surgery after all -- his kidney function was not strong enough to run the risk -- especially with the bladder NOT shrinking.

They will probably send him home in the next day or two with a portable catheter -- which may be necessary for the rest of his life.

Prostate CANNOT safely be dealt with until we know about how much damage was done to the kidney and the bladder, and what repairs will occur naturally in the next long while -- maybe 4 weeks, maybe never.

And the entire day has been one long series of tests after another, from an EKG to colon to lungs to you name it.

AND listening to one stupid technical goonie bird, including docs, after another do their damnedest to obfuscate and confuse and duck direct blunt questions. Thank God my BIL was there for some of it. Hard for one doc to ******** another one.

He and I are both exhausted just from the battery of tests -- and the office folks who needed this and that and the other in the way of forms.

If I have to sign my name to one more thrice damned bureaucratic form, I may immigrate to Jupiter -- traveling as far as possible on scream of frustration fuel.

Right now, I just want him home so we can sit down in some dark corner and die in peace, surrounded by the soft sound of SILENCE and our own whispered prayers.

I am very tired. He is even more tired.

[doodle5]

Bless both of you!! When you go home then you will have peace and quiet!! Hospitals not the place for rest!!

Peace be with you both.

I hope both of you get the rest you deserve.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Bless both of you!! When you go home then you will have peace and quiet!! Hospitals not the place for rest!!

Peace be with you both.

I hope both of you get the rest you deserve.

Carlene

Thank you, sweet luv.

We dare not rest yet -- there are still tasks undone. Not yet.

[Loyal American]

Hang in there rhet, get your rest so you can be there for Cuddles!

Got ya both at the top of my prayer list. :pray:

[rhet 2]

Hang in there rhet, get your rest so you can be there for Cuddles!

Got ya both at the top of my prayer list. :pray:

Thank you.

I've got to go back and make sure he's tucked in, fed and as comfy as may be for the night.

Major hugs.

[Calibabe]

update: no surgery after all -- his kidney function was not strong enough to run the risk -- especially with the bladder NOT shrinking.

They will probably send him home in the next day or two with a portable catheter -- which may be necessary for the rest of his life.

Prostate CANNOT safely be dealt with until we know about how much damage was done to the kidney and the bladder, and what repairs will occur naturally in the next long while -- maybe 4 weeks, maybe never.

And the entire day has been one long series of tests after another, from an EKG to colon to lungs to you name it.

AND listening to one stupid technical goonie bird, including docs, after another do their damnedest to obfuscate and confuse and duck direct blunt questions. Thank God my BIL was there for some of it. Hard for one doc to ******** another one.

He and I are both exhausted just from the battery of tests -- and the office folks who needed this and that and the other in the way of forms.

If I have to sign my name to one more thrice damned bureaucratic form, I may immigrate to Jupiter -- traveling as far as possible on scream of frustration fuel.

Right now, I just want him home so we can sit down in some dark corner and die in peace, surrounded by the soft sound of SILENCE and our own whispered prayers.

I am very tired. He is even more tired.

Oh rhet,

How I wish I could be there for you just to give you a small respite time of 15-20 minutes so that you could take a walk, go to a chapel (most hospitals have them) or anything else just so that you had time to recharge your batteries as you will need them on full charge. I am glad at this point that there is no surgery. Having a leg bag (catheter) is not so bad. I was sent home with one after my second pregnancy when they stuffed my bladder with 2 pitchers of ice water and then didn't cath me until 4 hours later. I was absolutely miserable. I was having a problem going to the bathroom. Well I go home with the leg bag, then a couple of days later I go to the urologist and he give me a bag (must have been about 50 catheters) in there and told me that I was going to have to teach my bladder because it had been stretched out so much to learn how to go to the bathroom again. What a trip. Not something anyone would want to do. Lets just say I still have nightmares of my legs and a large mirror--enough said.

Anyway dear, know that you and your husband are in our prayers. We will pray for a cure to this problem he is having and we will also pray that things get back to normal for the both of you.

With :hug: and :pray:

God bless you both.

[doodle5]

Hospitals have a seperate room with bed for the loved ones of the patience? Seperate from the cafe and sitting room.

Go take a 20 minutes of relaxing not sleep, it is so refreshing when you do that.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Oh rhet,

How I wish I could be there for you just to give you a small respite time of 15-20 minutes so that you could take a walk, go to a chapel (most hospitals have them) or anything else just so that you had time to recharge your batteries as you will need them on full charge. I am glad at this point that there is no surgery. Having a leg bag (catheter) is not so bad. I was sent home with one after my second pregnancy when they stuffed my bladder with 2 pitchers of ice water and then didn't cath me until 4 hours later. I was absolutely miserable. I was having a problem going to the bathroom. Well I go home with the leg bag, then a couple of days later I go to the urologist and he give me a bag (must have been about 50 catheters) in there and told me that I was going to have to teach my bladder because it had been stretched out so much to learn how to go to the bathroom again. What a trip. Not something anyone would want to do. Lets just say I still have nightmares of my legs and a large mirror--enough said.

Anyway dear, know that you and your husband are in our prayers. We will pray for a cure to this problem he is having and we will also pray that things get back to normal for the both of you.

With :hug: and :pray:

God bless you both.

Thank you, dearest. In the first four hours, they emptied 4000 ml -- before they started letting him have anything to drink or started the iv. His kidneys are still seeping a little blood this evening, and he is VERY weak.

But, he's insisting on getting up and walking and taking a shower, etc., so he's fighting back, not giving up.

I did get a bit of time in which to exchange pms with Repchick and Loyal, and read this thread -- and some of the others

-- amazing how much the prayers of you all -- and praying for you all in turn -- restores my strength and determination not to collapse.

And that re-energized me, got me out of the Black Hole of Despair and Hopelessness, able to do what needed doing.

Tonight, I just sat and held hands while we watched Bones together. He was sound asleep when I tip-toed out. He doesn't talk a lot, but just sitting in silence together while he dozes is wonderfully good.

Perhaps tomorrow, they will let him come home.

[stoked]

Not peeing is supposed to be bad for the kidneys. Hopefully, now that they are draining him his kidney function will return. Maybe he wasn't meant to have the surgery. I thought they were rushing it too much. Wait and see....maybe God has a better plan!

[Semi-Sweet]

Thank you, dearest. In the first four hours, they emptied 4000 ml -- before they started letting him have anything to drink or started the iv. His kidneys are still seeping a little blood this evening, and he is VERY weak.

But, he's insisting on getting up and walking and taking a shower, etc., so he's fighting back, not giving up.

I did get a bit of time in which to exchange pms with Repchick and Loyal, and read this thread -- and some of the others

-- amazing how much the prayers of you all -- and praying for you all in turn -- restores my strength and determination not to collapse.

And that re-energized me, got me out of the Black Hole of Despair and Hopelessness, able to do what needed doing.

Tonight, I just sat and held hands while we watched Bones together. He was sound asleep when I tip-toed out. He doesn't talk a lot, but just sitting in silence together while he dozes is wonderfully good.

Perhaps tomorrow, they will let him come home.

Counting our blessings. Cuddles is able to rest now and he is in the hospital and we all know what would have happened if he hadn't gone, that is a blessing. I have been reading up on this condition and it can reverse. So let's not give up on that. God is in control, and that is a blessing. Let's muster up some grit here and trust the Lord.

Don't you dare give up. :hug:

[rhet 2]

Counting our blessings. Cuddles is able to rest now and he is in the hospital and we all know what would have happened if he hadn't gone, that is a blessing. I have been reading up on this condition and it can reverse. So let's not give up on that. God is in control, and that is a blessing. Let's muster up some grit here and trust the Lord.

Don't you dare give up. :hug:

You are all very right.

I shall not, not with such valiant spiritual warriors to keep me strong.

[jwil59]

Thank you, dearest. In the first four hours, they emptied 4000 ml -- before they started letting him have anything to drink or started the iv. His kidneys are still seeping a little blood this evening, and he is VERY weak.

But, he's insisting on getting up and walking and taking a shower, etc., so he's fighting back, not giving up.

I did get a bit of time in which to exchange pms with Repchick and Loyal, and read this thread -- and some of the others

-- amazing how much the prayers of you all -- and praying for you all in turn -- restores my strength and determination not to collapse.

And that re-energized me, got me out of the Black Hole of Despair and Hopelessness, able to do what needed doing.

Tonight, I just sat and held hands while we watched Bones together. He was sound asleep when I tip-toed out. He doesn't talk a lot, but just sitting in silence together while he dozes is wonderfully good.

Perhaps tomorrow, they will let him come home.

Perhaps they will, I pray it will be so.

His plan is perfect my dear sister in Christ. I am praying about this constantly.

You have to hang tough and keep reminding yourself that He is in control. Don't get me wrong though, I know it isn't easy. I don't know why we have to feel the pain, all I know is that His plan is perfect and for our good. God bless you both.

Get some rest friend.

[doodle5]

Rhet,

When cuddles is sleeping during the day, take a walk get acqualinted with the other patients loved ones or the cleaning people.

If I am in the hospital I have met some enjoyable people. When I delivered our sons, the doctor came and couldn't find me, I was having fun!!

Prayers as always.

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Perhaps they will, I pray it will be so.

His plan is perfect my dear sister in Christ. I am praying about this constantly.

You have to hang tough and keep reminding yourself that He is in control. Don't get me wrong though, I know it isn't easy. I don't know why we have to feel the pain, all I know is that His plan is perfect and for our good. God bless you both.

Get some rest friend.

I slept through the night and woke not once, a rare event for me.

And at dawn, the robins came to my window to tell me their feeder was empty. The blue jays were waiting in the oak tree.

By such small gifts -- and by your love for me and mine -- He strengthens me.

Today, I must focus on finishing final semester grade reports. So, daughters will visit him for me, a heavy trial by itself, since I am very much control oriented: if I'm doing it, things are somehow more secure. :wall:

But, the birds of His art and the faith and hope and charity of my brothers and sisters shall see me through that, too. I just MUST learn to relax and let the Good LORD run the show His way.

[rhet 2]

He's home!

They'll do the prostate by open abdomen, out patient, in a couple of weeks.

[LouC]

He's home!

They'll do the prostate by open abdomen, out patient, in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for the update.

Open abdomen outpatient prostate surgery, wow, amazing what is being done in out patient these days.

Glad to hear you got some rest.

Prayers are continuing.

[Semi-Sweet]

He's home!

They'll do the prostate by open abdomen, out patient, in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for letting us know rhet. God bless this family! :pray: without ceasing!

[rosiegirl]

Prayers sent your way Rhet....

[jwil59]

I slept through the night and woke not once, a rare event for me.

And at dawn, the robins came to my window to tell me their feeder was empty. The blue jays were waiting in the oak tree.

By such small gifts -- and by your love for me and mine -- He strengthens me.

Today, I must focus on finishing final semester grade reports. So, daughters will visit him for me, a heavy trial by itself, since I am very much control oriented: if I'm doing it, things are somehow more secure. :wall:

But, the birds of His art and the faith and hope and charity of my brothers and sisters shall see me through that, too. I just MUST learn to relax and let the Good LORD run the show His way.

I am happy to hear you are both home togehter. I will continue to pray about this though.

It is a mature faith that recognizes the simple gifts that God sends. We can all learn from that.

God bless you both. Hang tough my friend, God has answered our prayers and for that we are filled with gratitude and humility. Where would we be without Him, I cannot fathom.

[rhet 2]

I am happy to hear you are both home togehter. I will continue to pray about this though.

It is a mature faith that recognizes the simple gifts that God sends. We can all learn from that.

God bless you both. Hang tough my friend, God has answered our prayers and for that we are filled with gratitude and humility. Where would we be without Him, I cannot fathom.

The LORD hears and my Cuddle Bear is improving -- very slowly, but it's happening.

I thank God with all my heart for every tiny move forward -- and for all the prayers that make each tiny improvement possible.

[SarahG]

I've been following this thread and praying for you and your hubby. Thank God you can see signs of improvement.

Continued good days for Cuddles and hoping for a speedy recovery...

Sarah

[repchick]

I'm so glad Cuddles is doing some better.

Just think how long it took him to get in that shape. It may take that much time or more for him to get better.

Prayers going out. :hug::pray::pray::hug:

[jwil59]

The LORD hears and my Cuddle Bear is improving -- very slowly, but it's happening.

I thank God with all my heart for every tiny move forward -- and for all the prayers that make each tiny improvement possible.

Good news, we just keep on praying and having faith.

[jb1500]

The LORD hears and my Cuddle Bear is improving -- very slowly, but it's happening.

I thank God with all my heart for every tiny move forward -- and for all the prayers that make each tiny improvement possible.

So glad to hear it, and am happy to see that maybe now you will find some peace for a while. God is good.

[repchick]

Rhet said Cuddles was up putting clean dishes away out of the dishwasher.Before she got up this morning.Slowly but he was doing it.

:dance::dance:

[jwil59]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Good news

[wonderingrover]

Just wanted to let you know I will be praying as well. It is good to hear that he is making progress.

[rhet 2]

Just wanted to let you know I will be praying as well. It is good to hear that he is making progress.

Thank you all!

This morning, I got up to him having done one of the morning chores he's done for years, emptying the dishwasher for me.

Mind you, he was exhausted afterwards and has spent most of the day recuperating from that one small gift of his time and energy, but wow! it was good to see him able to do even so small a thing for us.

And now he is talking about holding our usual prayer and Bible time together tonight! I hope he is up to that one, too, because, given a choice between dishes and devotionals, I'd rather have the devotionals. sigh

Oh, and he's showering and changing the catheter bag without my help! Another step forward for him, poor love. He's always been the self-sufficient Strong Man who rarely asks and always gives to others. Asking for even my help with so small a thing as finding him a blanket has been very difficult for him to do.

[super cool ski instructor]

Any progress is good progress!
I am so glad to hear how Cuddles is doing.

Continue to be strong, and lean on the Lord :hug:

[Semi-Sweet]

Thank you all!

This morning, I got up to him having done one of the morning chores he's done for years, emptying the dishwasher for me.

Mind you, he was exhausted afterwards and has spent most of the day recuperating from that one small gift of his time and energy, but wow! it was good to see him able to do even so small a thing for us.

And now he is talking about holding our usual prayer and Bible time together tonight! I hope he is up to that one, too, because, given a choice between dishes and devotionals, I'd rather have the devotionals. sigh

Oh, and he's showering and changing the catheter bag without my help! Another step forward for him, poor love. He's always been the self-sufficient Strong Man who rarely asks and always gives to others. Asking for even my help with so small a thing as finding him a blanket has been very difficult for him to do.

This is good rhet, give him a hug for me. :hug: I hope he doesn't overdo it.

[rhet 2]

This is good rhet, give him a hug for me. :hug: I hope he doesn't overdo it.

I did! He laughed a bit shyly. I think he is a bit embarrassed at the knowledge that so many know about this. He's the strong, silent, never ask for help type.

But, he is, I think, secretly pleased and hopeful, knowing so many are praying for his recovery.

I KNOW he approves of my praying for others and has joined me in several situations.

Bless his heart. He has forced himself to walk a bit around the garden and the house every so often -- and he just asked for some hot rice socks to help his legs stop with the "twitchy itchy jumpy stuff." I'd roll laughing if I didn't worry about him so much.

I wish I could give thanks and relax and just leave this up to the LORD. I know I'm supposed to. But he is everything to me, short of my own salvation, and I find it so very difficult to just ......... "lie still upon thy bed and know that I am God," I suppose is the best way to put it.

[jwil59]

I did! He laughed a bit shyly. I think he is a bit embarrassed at the knowledge that so many know about this. He's the strong, silent, never ask for help type.

But, he is, I think, secretly pleased and hopeful, knowing so many are praying for his recovery.

I KNOW he approves of my praying for others and has joined me in several situations.

Bless his heart. He has forced himself to walk a bit around the garden and the house every so often -- and he just asked for some hot rice socks to help his legs stop with the "twitchy itchy jumpy stuff." I'd roll laughing if I didn't worry about him so much.

I wish I could give thanks and relax and just leave this up to the LORD. I know I'm supposed to. But he is everything to me, short of my own salvation, and I find it so very difficult to just ......... "lie still upon thy bed and know that I am God," I suppose is the best way to put it.



This is good news. You know what I'm gonna do, I think I am gonna start emptying the dishwasher every night before I go to bed.

My friend your husband is a wise man. I mean Proverbs wise.

Silent is good, I wish I were more like him. My boss has a poster hanging in his office that says Never Miss The Chance To Shut The Hell Up. I admire your husband's wisdom in that area and his desire to get back into the Word, and to build into the life of his wife while doing that like the Bible teaches. I think I'll shut the hell up and empty the dishwasher.

God bless you both

[rhet 2]

This is good news. You know what I'm gonna do, I think I am gonna start emptying the dishwasher every night before I go to bed.

My friend your husband is a wise man. I mean Proverbs wise.

Silent is good, I wish I were more like him. My boss has a poster hanging in his office that says Never Miss The Chance To Shut The Hell Up. I admire your husband's wisdom in that area and his desire to get back into the Word, and to build into the life of his wife while doing that like the Bible teaches. I think I'll shut the hell up and empty the dishwasher.

God bless you both

Thank you, brother, with all my heart.

PRAYER IS WORKING.

This evening, he was able to drive for the first time in 3 weeks. He took me to Lowes and bought me several bags of potting soil and mulch that I needed -- I nearly died when he insisted on loading those heavy sacks by himself -- though he then let me push the cart and asked the clerk to load it into the pickup -- something he would NEVER have allowed before.

But, after he rested a bit, he actually helped me finish one of the planter boxes and, after I planted the chives and the carrots, he was able to mist the beds for me.

I was so thrilled!

The LORD is truly gracious to bring him so far so fast. I pray this is not a fluke but will continue to complete restoration. AND I pray that he won't REALLY build the next planter box he's been talking about all night. I don't want him to over do it, trying too much too soon!

We started this garden on our 20th wedding anniversary -- his gift to me, actually, since he knew how much I yearned for the one we had had on the farm before we moved because of my job situation.

And it has been so EMPTY without him working with me in it, without him sitting in his own chair to watch the sunrise or the sunset and share the birdsong.

I can live without more improvements, I really can, as long as he's there in his chair to enjoy the LORD's own handiwork with me.

[Semi-Sweet]

I did! He laughed a bit shyly. I think he is a bit embarrassed at the knowledge that so many know about this. He's the strong, silent, never ask for help type.

But, he is, I think, secretly pleased and hopeful, knowing so many are praying for his recovery.

I KNOW he approves of my praying for others and has joined me in several situations.

Bless his heart. He has forced himself to walk a bit around the garden and the house every so often -- and he just asked for some hot rice socks to help his legs stop with the "twitchy itchy jumpy stuff." I'd roll laughing if I didn't worry about him so much.

I wish I could give thanks and relax and just leave this up to the LORD. I know I'm supposed to. But he is everything to me, short of my own salvation, and I find it so very difficult to just ......... "lie still upon thy bed and know that I am God," I suppose is the best way to put it.

I can see why you love him rhet, and I can see why you call him Bear and Cuddles. He sounds like a big ole Cuddly Bear. I understand why you are anxious, he is so precious to you, and I know that he is precious to God. :prayers:

[mboncher]

ACK! I had missed this thread! Rhet, retroactive prayers and wishes for a quick and successful recovery for both Cuddles AND yourself! That explains why I hadn't seen or talked to you around here much lately. God seems to be watching out for you and him giving you the strength you need to carry on, even though it is some serious heavy lifting.

On a sleightly humorous note, the first thing I thought of when I heard his bladder was distended that large was: 'well, at least if you have to do any long distance driving, he won't have to make a pit-stop for a day.

It's funnier I guess when you're not so close to how bad the situation is, or maybe you can use the laugh... I dunno.

Either way, much love and prayers to you and Cuddles.

[rhet 2]

ACK! I had missed this thread! Rhet, retroactive prayers and wishes for a quick and successful recovery for both Cuddles AND yourself! That explains why I hadn't seen or talked to you around here much lately. God seems to be watching out for you and him giving you the strength you need to carry on, even though it is some serious heavy lifting.

On a sleightly humorous note, the first thing I thought of when I heard his bladder was distended that large was: 'well, at least if you have to do any long distance driving, he won't have to make a pit-stop for a day.

It's funnier I guess when you're not so close to how bad the situation is, or maybe you can use the laugh... I dunno.

Either way, much love and prayers to you and Cuddles.

He rolled laughing when I repeated the joke to him! We're both amused -- greatly.

[TheFallGuy]

I missed this thread. Crap. Makes me feel negligent in my duties to my friends.

Add a couple more prayers into the mix. We're going to cover our end here.

I'm glad he's up and about and still keeping at things. Just make sure he knows not to overdo it. If necessary, I'll come down and put him in his place. Even if I have to knock on every door in the southern states and ask "Are you the cuddly bear of one of my favorite grandma's who goes by the internet name of rhet?" :mrgreen:

Our prayers to you and cuddly bear and the rest of your family. :hug:

[bella-day]

Thank you, brother, with all my heart.

PRAYER IS WORKING.

This evening, he was able to drive for the first time in 3 weeks. He took me to Lowes and bought me several bags of potting soil and mulch that I needed -- I nearly died when he insisted on loading those heavy sacks by himself -- though he then let me push the cart and asked the clerk to load it into the pickup -- something he would NEVER have allowed before.

But, after he rested a bit, he actually helped me finish one of the planter boxes and, after I planted the chives and the carrots, he was able to mist the beds for me.

I was so thrilled!

The LORD is truly gracious to bring him so far so fast. I pray this is not a fluke but will continue to complete restoration. AND I pray that he won't REALLY build the next planter box he's been talking about all night. I don't want him to over do it, trying too much too soon!

We started this garden on our 20th wedding anniversary -- his gift to me, actually, since he knew how much I yearned for the one we had had on the farm before we moved because of my job situation.

And it has been so EMPTY without him working with me in it, without him sitting in his own chair to watch the sunrise or the sunset and share the birdsong.

I can live without more improvements, I really can, as long as he's there in his chair to enjoy the LORD's own handiwork with me.


I'm so happy to read that the Love of your life is improving.

I haven't posted a great deal in this thread but you and your Cuddles have remained in my prayers.

I pray that you and he have many, many years of sunrises, sunsets and birdsongs to share.

[rhet 2]

I missed this thread. Crap. Makes me feel negligent in my duties to my friends.

Add a couple more prayers into the mix. We're going to cover our end here.

I'm glad he's up and about and still keeping at things. Just make sure he knows not to overdo it. If necessary, I'll come down and put him in his place. Even if I have to knock on every door in the southern states and ask "Are you the cuddly bear of one of my favorite grandma's who goes by the internet name of rhet?" :mrgreen:

Our prayers to you and cuddly bear and the rest of your family. :hug:

Not negligent at all -- just very busy raising the NEXT generation of Cuddly Bears for some newly born future Grandma to circle her days around.

He's being cautious. Knowing how much to do and when to NOT do is difficult. Best I can do is caution and advise and stand by to pick up the pieces -- if the LORD says no to the prayers whispered deep in my heart.

This is a major adjustment for him. I hired a kid to mow the lawn yesterday and we were talking about somebody to trim the ash tree and take down the old sycamore ( weep! love the old dear, but it's dying of sheer old age!) -- my Bear overheard and said no, he'd take care of it himself like he always does. That, I'm pretty sure, would be a DUMB idea -- so I pray for him to get cured by the LORD -- and for the LORD to provide both cash and wisdom to hire somebody younger for some of the heavier tasks.

[rhet 2]

I'm so happy to read that the Love of your life is improving.

I haven't posted a great deal in this thread but you and your Cuddles have remained in my prayers.

I pray that you and he have many, many years of sunrises, sunsets and birdsongs to share.

Thank you. It is the deepest desire of my heart these days.

[jwil59]

Thank you, brother, with all my heart.

PRAYER IS WORKING.

This evening, he was able to drive for the first time in 3 weeks. He took me to Lowes and bought me several bags of potting soil and mulch that I needed -- I nearly died when he insisted on loading those heavy sacks by himself -- though he then let me push the cart and asked the clerk to load it into the pickup -- something he would NEVER have allowed before.

But, after he rested a bit, he actually helped me finish one of the planter boxes and, after I planted the chives and the carrots, he was able to mist the beds for me.

I was so thrilled!

The LORD is truly gracious to bring him so far so fast. I pray this is not a fluke but will continue to complete restoration. AND I pray that he won't REALLY build the next planter box he's been talking about all night. I don't want him to over do it, trying too much too soon!

We started this garden on our 20th wedding anniversary -- his gift to me, actually, since he knew how much I yearned for the one we had had on the farm before we moved because of my job situation.

And it has been so EMPTY without him working with me in it, without him sitting in his own chair to watch the sunrise or the sunset and share the birdsong.

I can live without more improvements, I really can, as long as he's there in his chair to enjoy the LORD's own handiwork with me.

Praise God Almighty.............Great news

[itsrea]

My Gosh :hug: Rhet :hug: I just read through the whole thread.. I am so sorry I haven't been around for all that has happened, and so grateful that your Cuddles is getting better... please know you and yours will be in my prayers from here on out.

[rhet 2]

My Gosh :hug: Rhet :hug: I just read through the whole thread.. I am so sorry I haven't been around for all that has happened, and so grateful that your Cuddles is getting better... please know you and yours will be in my prayers from here on out.

Thank you so much.

Surgery tentatively scheduled for sometime next week. His office, which is in the hospital, outpatient basis.

[Calibabe]

Thank you so much.

Surgery tentatively scheduled for sometime next week. His office, which is in the hospital, outpatient basis.


I have sent you a PM.

Please know that I care and that I am there.

God bless you both. He will do fine. Our Lord will see him through. Just trust in his power to heal.

I know that you do. :hug::pray:

[itsrea]

Thank you so much.

Surgery tentatively scheduled for sometime next week. His office, which is in the hospital, outpatient basis.You're very welcome my friend.. take care and rest in the Lord's hands... Sometimes men try to force the Lord's hand by insisting that He take care of something when He (the Lord) actually intends that we take advantage of those OTHER little miracles He has created (the miracles of modern medicine).


.... so tell hubby REA said that (if he gets sick again) the Lord will give you BOTH peace if He intends the miracle of a healing by His own hand.

:razz:

[rhet 2]

You're very welcome my friend.. take care and rest in the Lord's hands... Sometimes men try to force the Lord's hand by insisting that He take care of something when He (the Lord) actually intends that we take advantage of those OTHER little miracles He has created (the miracles of modern medicine).


.... so tell hubby REA said that (if he gets sick again) the Lord will give you BOTH peace if He intends the miracle of a healing by His own hand.

:razz:

Thanks, love.

Blood in the catheter bag -- no sleep all night -- doctor and ER this morning.

:pray:

PLEASE, LORD of Lords and Author of All Life. I know we are as wildflowers who bloom for only a day or two in the desert sun. I know the day must come when I must yield and move from what has been to what must be, give up the short and partial beauty of this life for the greater glory and beauty of Your Own Kingdom.

Help me accept what must be -- but NOT YET NOT YET NOT YET, please, NOT YET!

Please, strength and grace and wisdom and courage to do what must be done, to face whatever and cope with whatever You, in Your Infinite and Perfect LOVE, see fit to place before us.

[LouC]

Thanks, love.

Blood in the catheter bag -- no sleep all night -- doctor and ER this morning.

:pray:

PLEASE, LORD of Lords and Author of All Life. I know we are as wildflowers who bloom for only a day or two in the desert sun. I know the day must come when I must yield and move from what has been to what must be, give up the short and partial beauty of this life for the greater glory and beauty of Your Own Kingdom.

Help me accept what must be -- but NOT YET NOT YET NOT YET, please, NOT YET!

Please, strength and grace and wisdom and courage to do what must be done, to face whatever and cope with whatever You, in Your Infinite and Perfect LOVE, see fit to place before us.

Still in my prayers Rhet!

[doodle5]

WOW!! my husband is in his chair joking about MALT O MEAL. i TOLD HIM" DID YOU FIX ME SOME? i DIDN'T KNOW if you wnated some. Now he is making me some as I type.

Rhet you have survived many circumstances this year and you and CHRIST will more than survive this!!

I cleaned out alot of stacks of papers and leads early this morming. I came across a semon you can get on line. type in Frnak M Kepner go to semons, this one you need!!!

More than conquerors. He references Romans last of the verse"We are mre than conquerors to Him that loved us so.

I have alot of errands now. This pm I will place it here for everyone to read. Not only for you to read but every now and then we need a refresher course.

Hug cuddles for me and read him that verse I was talking about.

Carlene

[TheFallGuy]

Thanks, love.

Blood in the catheter bag -- no sleep all night -- doctor and ER this morning.

:pray:

PLEASE, LORD of Lords and Author of All Life. I know we are as wildflowers who bloom for only a day or two in the desert sun. I know the day must come when I must yield and move from what has been to what must be, give up the short and partial beauty of this life for the greater glory and beauty of Your Own Kingdom.

Help me accept what must be -- but NOT YET NOT YET NOT YET, please, NOT YET!

Please, strength and grace and wisdom and courage to do what must be done, to face whatever and cope with whatever You, in Your Infinite and Perfect LOVE, see fit to place before us.

:hug::hug::pray::pray::hug::hug:

Prayers sent. Be strong woman, strong as you love.

[Rhonda]

:hug::hug::pray::pray::hug::hug:

Prayers sent. Be strong woman, strong as you love.

I can assure you that love is indeed where rhet gets her strength...God Bless rhet!

[repchick]

Thanks, love.

Blood in the catheter bag -- no sleep all night -- doctor and ER this morning.

:pray:

PLEASE, LORD of Lords and Author of All Life. I know we are as wildflowers who bloom for only a day or two in the desert sun. I know the day must come when I must yield and move from what has been to what must be, give up the short and partial beauty of this life for the greater glory and beauty of Your Own Kingdom.

Help me accept what must be -- but NOT YET NOT YET NOT YET, please, NOT YET!

Please, strength and grace and wisdom and courage to do what must be done, to face whatever and cope with whatever You, in Your Infinite and Perfect LOVE, see fit to place before us.

I'm with you all the way.:pray::pray::hug::hug:

[rhet 2]

I'm with you all the way.:pray::pray::hug::hug:

Okay, no insurance, right?

So, his doc is going on vacation next week. His nurse spent a grand total of 5 minutes with him -- after we wait for 3 1/2 hours -- drink more water, come back on the 5th of June, tentative surgery date on the 10th.

Are we being shafted or is this normal procedure?

The Bear thinks Dr. Haynes just couldn't care less. I fear my Bear is right.

Somebody PLEASE tell me this is normal sop practice these days.

[Dancer]

Okay, no insurance, right?

So, his doc is going on vacation next week. His nurse spent a grand total of 5 minutes with him -- after we wait for 3 1/2 hours -- drink more water, come back on the 5th of June, tentative surgery date on the 10th.

Are we being shafted or is this normal procedure?

The Bear thinks Dr. Haynes just couldn't care less. I fear my Bear is right.

Somebody PLEASE tell me this is normal sop practice these days.Still praying for Rhet's Cuddle Bear. May the Lord lay his hands upon you both and give you peace and healing. May you remember that he is walking with you at this very moment and wants you to lean upon him. Cast your fears upon him. He is walking with you right now and loves you both. Keep your trust in him. Give his doctors wisdom and clarity and the words to ease your mind. We ask these things in Jesus name. Amen. :pray:

[doodle5]

I was busy all day it is now 9:03pm California time.

Many prayers sent you way.

Carlene

[doodle5]

Originally Posted by Rhet 2 View Post
Ok, no insurance, right?

So, his doc is going on vacation next week. His nurse spent a grand total of 5 minutes with him -- after we wait for 3 1/2 hours -- drink more water, come back on the 5th of June, tentative surgery date on the 10th.

Are we being shafted or is this normal procedure?

The Bear thinks Dr. Haynes just couldn't care less. I fear my Bear is right.

Somebody PLEASE tell me this is normal sop practice these days.

Rhet,

There are committees in hospitals!! Second opinion. Go to the administrator. Keep going until you are satisfied!! Don't quit!! He should not be left in his present condition!! This sounds serious. Do not let them send him home!!!!!!

post me.

This concerns me!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

Today, we fight the Medicine is Big Profits machines to find another doc and get a second opinion.

[doodle5]

Excellent decision!!

Carlene

[bella-day]

Thank you so much.

Surgery tentatively scheduled for sometime next week. His office, which is in the hospital, outpatient basis.

I was just catching up on the thread.

Rhet you and your Cuddles are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God grant you both peace and the strength needed for what lies ahead.

:hug:

[bella-day]

Today, we fight the Medicine is Big Profits machines to find another doc and get a second opinion.

Second opinions are a great thing. The best decisions are informed decisions.

Prayers continue for you and Cuddles.

[jwil59]

Today, we fight the Medicine is Big Profits machines to find another doc and get a second opinion.

I agree with that. Keep givin them hell until you guys are satisfied that you have the best possible care.

Hang tough sis, I am praying and He is in control

[rhet 2]

Update: amazing how suddenly concerned for my Bear this doc and his nurses got when Bear insisted they should send lab report copies to BIL, the doc. :wall:

And BIL has a urologist in Colorado ready to advise as soon as the Blood Urine Nitrogen and some other lab results get to him.

[doodle5]

Place pressure where is needed!! Now we will see results!! Another Doctor envolved they all at once have ears!!

Carlene

[jwil59]

Update: amazing how suddenly concerned for my Bear this doc and his nurses got when Bear insisted they should send lab report copies to BIL, the doc. :wall:

And BIL has a urologist in Colorado ready to advise as soon as the Blood Urine Nitrogen and some other lab results get to him.

Good enough. I am praying bigtime about this sis.

[rhet 2]

Good enough. I am praying bigtime about this sis.

Thank you so very much. Just knowing my friends here are praying means more than I can say.

He has so little energy. Just taking a shower exhausts him -- and that frustrates him so greatly.

He is NOT one to sit and stare at a tv screen.

Especially when, if he doesn't work, there's no money coming in -- the drawback of being self-employed, I suppose.

But we're claiming the promise: "Why give you thought for what you shall eat or what you shall wear. Consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air, how they toil not nor do they reap. Yet I say unto you, Solomon in all his glory was not clothed as one of these." Surely, the LORD will continue to provide just as He has done all our lives.

And my Bear Who Cuddles is no longer in pain for the most part -- very uncomfortable with zero endurance and energy -- but not hurting. Which, in my book, counts for a great deal.

[jwil59]

Thank you so very much. Just knowing my friends here are praying means more than I can say.

He has so little energy. Just taking a shower exhausts him -- and that frustrates him so greatly.

He is NOT one to sit and stare at a tv screen.

Especially when, if he doesn't work, there's no money coming in -- the drawback of being self-employed, I suppose.

But we're claiming the promise: "Why give you thought for what you shall eat or what you shall wear. Consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air, how they toil not nor do they reap. Yet I say unto you, Solomon in all his glory was not clothed as one of these." Surely, the LORD will continue to provide just as He has done all our lives.

And my Bear Who Cuddles is no longer in pain for the most part -- very uncomfortable with zero endurance and energy -- but not hurting. Which, in my book, counts for a great deal.


This is an example of praising Him through the storm. We can all learn from this. This is the way the Bible says do it. This looks very good on you my friend


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji2rLXr3cEU

[TheFallGuy]

Okay, no insurance, right?

So, his doc is going on vacation next week. His nurse spent a grand total of 5 minutes with him -- after we wait for 3 1/2 hours -- drink more water, come back on the 5th of June, tentative surgery date on the 10th.

Are we being shafted or is this normal procedure?

The Bear thinks Dr. Haynes just couldn't care less. I fear my Bear is right.

Somebody PLEASE tell me this is normal sop practice these days.

Either your doc doesn't think it is that serious, or he's got vacation on his brain. You might want to see if there's another doctor available. Make sure you get the best doctor you can. Thank God for capitalism. If your doc leaves you can take your business elsewhere. This is cuddle's life we're talking about.

Update: amazing how suddenly concerned for my Bear this doc and his nurses got when Bear insisted they should send lab report copies to BIL, the doc.

And BIL has a urologist in Colorado ready to advise as soon as the Blood Urine Nitrogen and some other lab results get to him.
Put that armbar on!!!! Get it on tight!!!!! Cuddle's life is more important than anybody's ego.

Still praying for both of you. Be strong woman, strong as you love.

Have courage and faith and know that the Lord God hears your prayers and supplications. He will bless you.

[doodle5]

BE OF GOOD COURAGE DO NOT FEAR!! JU.1:9

God is working for you!! Wait and see what THE LORD DOES!!

CARLENE

[rhet 2]

This is an example of praising Him through the storm. We can all learn from this. This is the way the Bible says do it. This looks very good on you my friend


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji2rLXr3cEU

May it look good on HIM !!!!

That is one HUGELY uplifting film. Thank you for the link, my friend.

[rhet 2]

Either your doc doesn't think it is that serious, or he's got vacation on his brain. You might want to see if there's another doctor available. Make sure you get the best doctor you can. Thank God for capitalism. If your doc leaves you can take your business elsewhere. This is cuddle's life we're talking about.


Put that armbar on!!!! Get it on tight!!!!! Cuddle's life is more important than anybody's ego.

Still praying for both of you. Be strong woman, strong as you love.

Have courage and faith and know that the Lord God hears your prayers and supplications. He will bless you.

Thank you, brother of my heart.

Your prayers and words of encouragement help me stay strong.

[rhet 2]

BE OF GOOD COURAGE DO NOT FEAR!! JU.1:9

God is working for you!! Wait and see what THE LORD DOES!!

CARLENE

Thank you. A verse that I shall meditate upon all day. :hug:

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you, brother of my heart.

Your prayers and words of encouragement help me stay strong.

You are strong. I'm just the cheerleader on the sidelines.

Where are my pom-poms? Rah rah rah. Shish boom bah. ;)

[rhet 2]

You are strong. I'm just the cheerleader on the sidelines.

Where are my pom-poms? Rah rah rah. Shish boom bah. ;)

:))

I needed the laugh. You in a cheerleader's skirt with pom-poms and hairy legs dancing around the world in cute little tennies with bells on the laces is a GOOD one!

Update: to change docs would delay the procedure by at least two weeks. BIL says. We trust the LORD to give Haynes greater smarts and dedication than he's ever known before.

[monkeymom]

Rhet,

I have not been able to read through the entire thread, so I may be a bit off track but it sounds like your cuddles has sought treatment and you are waiting for tests and treatment.

I pray for continued strength for you - you are really a shinning example to us all on this board! No wonder everyone so gladly offers support and love to you and your cuddles. I pray that the Lord will guide your husband's doctors, nurses and all others involved in his case to the correct diagnosis and proper treatment in a timely manner. And I pray that your cuddles will know God's peace during all that is ahead of him.

[rhet 2]

Rhet,

I have not been able to read through the entire thread, so I may be a bit off track but it sounds like your cuddles has sought treatment and you are waiting for tests and treatment.

I pray for continued strength for you - you are really a shinning example to us all on this board! No wonder everyone so gladly offers support and love to you and your cuddles. I pray that the Lord will guide your husband's doctors, nurses and all others involved in his case to the correct diagnosis and proper treatment in a timely manner. And I pray that your cuddles will know God's peace during all that is ahead of him.

Thank you so very much!

Knowing that so many are praying makes me able to endure this horrible NOT KNOWING!

I'm not very good at waiting, I'm afraid. If something's got to be done, I want it done yesterday.

Definitely short of the patience -- which is part of what James chapter 1 says trials of our faith are all about, building patience. But I have a sad tendency to tell the LORD that I don't really need to be quite that strong, surely.

sigh........... My Bear Who Cuddles is definitely stronger in the faith than I.

[doodle5]

You sound like my aunt that said to the effect" yesterday would be fine for me, fix it!!

Where are you? You mentioned Colorado.. Are you home waiting for an appointment?

Carlene

[rhet 2]

You sound like my aunt that said to the effect" yesterday would be fine for me, fix it!!

Where are you? You mentioned Colorado.. Are you home waiting for an appointment?

Carlene

Texas. Have two appointments with a doc none of us trusts all that much -- one on the 2nd, surgery on the 10th.

BIL, the retired oncologist, and his wife, the retired radiologist, are in Colorado, now -- trying to get a new doc means waiting still longer for a new schedule and treatment to actually begin. So, given late June or early July for another doc to get to him, we've opted to stick with this one and trust the LORD to motivate/teach/guide the young squirt -- IF he ever gets back from his vacation.

The sooner the procedure is done, the sooner Cuddle Bear starts recovery -- right now, we're in a holding pattern, waiting for the tenth, when we'll finally know just how bad this is and what can/cannot be done to fix it.

[jb1500]

Thank you so very much!

Knowing that so many are praying makes me able to endure this horrible NOT KNOWING!

I'm not very good at waiting, I'm afraid. If something's got to be done, I want it done yesterday.

Definitely short of the patience -- which is part of what James chapter 1 says trials of our faith are all about, building patience. But I have a sad tendency to tell the LORD that I don't really need to be quite that strong, surely.

sigh........... My Bear Who Cuddles is definitely stronger in the faith than I. May God bless you both and keep you strong and at peace through this.

[jwil59]

:))

I needed the laugh. You in a cheerleader's skirt with pom-poms and hairy legs dancing around the world in cute little tennies with bells on the laces is a GOOD one!

Update: to change docs would delay the procedure by at least two weeks. BIL says. We trust the LORD to give Haynes greater smarts and dedication than he's ever known before.

OK, so we bombard Haynes with prayer. We beg and plead for intervention here

Haynes can do it, God WILL help

[repchick]

Texas. Have two appointments with a doc none of us trusts all that much -- one on the 2nd, surgery on the 10th.

BIL, the retired oncologist, and his wife, the retired radiologist, are in Colorado, now -- trying to get a new doc means waiting still longer for a new schedule and treatment to actually begin. So, given late June or early July for another doc to get to him, we've opted to stick with this one and trust the LORD to motivate/teach/guide the young squirt -- IF he ever gets back from his vacation.

The sooner the procedure is done, the sooner Cuddle Bear starts recovery -- right now, we're in a holding pattern, waiting for the tenth, when we'll finally know just how bad this is and what can/cannot be done to fix it.

Praying on this sister.:hug::hug::pray::pray:

[rhet 2]

Good news is he's definitely stronger -- actually slept in the water bed last night -- and when I woke, he was up, reading his Bible as usual. Still tires too damned easily -- but slowly getting his stamina back.

The LORD is answering your prayers, my friends -- with a Yes, too.

I thank you all so very much.

[bella-day]

Prayers continue for you and your loving husband rhet.

[jwil59]

Good news is he's definitely stronger -- actually slept in the water bed last night -- and when I woke, he was up, reading his Bible as usual. Still tires too damned easily -- but slowly getting his stamina back.

The LORD is answering your prayers, my friends -- with a Yes, too.

I thank you all so very much.


So we keep praying and having faith. His being in the Word is very very important.

[rhet 2]

So we keep praying and having faith. His being in the Word is very very important.

Thank you, brother. As long as we can remain faithful to the LORD and to each other..........................

[mboncher]

May God and all his angels martial to keep watch over you and Cuddles. Been sporadic here lately, so I'll keep you in my prayers and wish you the best of love and luck.

And here. My herd of cats sends you and Cuddles this to cheer you up. It seems vaguely appropriate:

[rhet 2]

May God and all his angels martial to keep watch over you and Cuddles. Been sporadic here lately, so I'll keep you in my prayers and wish you the best of love and luck.

And here. My herd of cats sends you and Cuddles this to cheer you up. It seems vaguely appropriate:

:)) Totally apropos!

Doc's office on the 5th, surgery on the 10th, unless the schedule changes unexpectedly.

Thanks for the prayers and the love. Helps, it does.

[mboncher]

Okay good. TTYL

[TheFallGuy]

:))

I needed the laugh. You in a cheerleader's skirt with pom-poms and hairy legs dancing around the world in cute little tennies with bells on the laces is a GOOD one!

Update: to change docs would delay the procedure by at least two weeks. BIL says. We trust the LORD to give Haynes greater smarts and dedication than he's ever known before.

;) Anytime. I'll even stuff a bra. :eek: :shifty: :mrgreen:

The 10th. Alright. We're keeping you (both of ya) lined up in our prayers. You keep us posted, otherwise some people here'll have to hop on their menstrual cycles and run your ass over. [Time=3:50] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kXOg23pGeA&feature=related)

[jeepers]

Why is he so 'tired'? Is he anemic? (If so, you'd want to build him up before surgery.) None of my business, questions. Just don't understand where the fatigue is coming from. Unless there is something else going on (like the infection hasn't cleared or he's got other condidtions). Is his kidney function now considered normal?

Missed this because I did. :( Tell him that I'm impressed about his capacity. ;) I'm sure that that nurses were impressed, too (and that can be hard to do). :lol:

Btw, one thing about second opinions...That doesn't automatically mean switching doctors. It means you make an appt and get a second opinion. Phone calls are good. More likely to get soemthing sooner if you make one in a large urban area. You can keep the appts that you've already made while getting a second opinion on the side.

Feeling twitchy about this. Part of it is what I'm going through right now, but I wish to God my FIL had a followup with some other surgeon after the first round of his own stuff. Had he done so, he might not be in the position that he's in right now.

You can't have too many opinions in my book, especially with something that involves surgery.

[rhet 2]

Why is he so 'tired'? Is he anemic? (If so, you'd want to build him up before surgery.) None of my business, questions. Just don't understand where the fatigue is coming from. Unless there is something else going on (like the infection hasn't cleared or he's got other condidtions). Is his kidney function now considered normal?

Missed this because I did. :( Tell him that I'm impressed about his capacity. ;) I'm sure that that nurses were impressed, too (and that can be hard to do). :lol:

Btw, one thing about second opinions...That doesn't automatically mean switching doctors. It means you make an appt and get a second opinion. Phone calls are good. More likely to get soemthing sooner if you make one in a large urban area. You can keep the appts that you've already made while getting a second opinion on the side.

Feeling twitchy about this. Part of it is what I'm going through right now, but I wish to God my FIL had a followup with some other surgeon after the first round of his own stuff. Had he done so, he might not be in the position that he's in right now.

You can't have too many opinions in my book, especially with something that involves surgery.

I wish I knew why the fatique -- I'm pouring healthy stuff and vitamins and minerals and everything I can think of down his throat -- and his energy levels ARE gradually increasing so he's doing a bit more every day. FAR from what it was, though -- way too damn far.

With no money and no insurance, options are viciously limited.

So, I keep telling myself that, with God on our side -- which I KNOW He must be -- options are actually infinite -- His infinite.

[jeepers]

I wish I knew why the fatique -- I'm pouring healthy stuff and vitamins and minerals and everything I can think of down his throat -- and his energy levels ARE gradually increasing so he's doing a bit more every day. FAR from what it was, though -- way too damn far.

With no money and no insurance, options are viciously limited.

So, I keep telling myself that, with God on our side -- which I KNOW He must be -- options are actually infinite -- His infinite.


When Chuckles comes back from vacation, ask him for rationale behind the fatigue. And if your husband left the hospital anemic. And find out about his kidney function BEFORE surgery. Chem panel is a start.

All surgical patients have a blood count, a chem panel and a urinalysis before surgery. Ask about the results. It's a window.

:hug: :hug:

[Calibabe]

I wish I knew why the fatique -- I'm pouring healthy stuff and vitamins and minerals and everything I can think of down his throat -- and his energy levels ARE gradually increasing so he's doing a bit more every day. FAR from what it was, though -- way too damn far.

With no money and no insurance, options are viciously limited.

So, I keep telling myself that, with God on our side -- which I KNOW He must be -- options are actually infinite -- His infinite.


rhet,

the fatigue is due to the worry. You know that and I know that . When we worry about those we love we run ourselves ragged in any way possible to make sure they are comfortable and that we don't think about ourselves. You know that and I know that. He is also probably worried because he sees the worry on your face as well. I know the limitations that no insurance or lack of suitable insurance can play in one's life. It is horrible. All I can tell you to do is to keep doing as you have been doing and if you need me, PM and I will check those regularly. I am here for you. Please know that. I also know that you too are showing signs of fatigue due to the worry. If he is showing gradual improvement that is good. My grandmother (God rest her soul) used to say "All good things come to those who wait". She was always right.

Please, please take care of yourself. If need be I will be on a plane and find you and take care of you both, regardless of my back.

You know that God is not only with you but with your Cuddles as well. I know that all will be well. I am keeping you both in my prayers. My love goes out to the both of you. (Maybe we will keep the plane ride for when all is well and we can celebrate!) You have mu support and my love and most of all my unending prayers.

[rhet 2]

When Chuckles comes back from vacation, ask him for rationale behind the fatigue. And if your husband left the hospital anemic. And find out about his kidney function BEFORE surgery. Chem panel is a start.

All surgical patients have a blood count, a chem panel and a urinalysis before surgery. Ask about the results. It's a window.

:hug: :hug:

Something called a BUN -- blood urine nitrogen? -- and another series of tests was sent to my BIL, who said they were pretty much what he expected to see, given the symptoms and the prostate and the bladder enlargement. The kidney is DEFINITELY fighting -- the blood in the urine was most likely kidney damage, but the MRI wasn't good enough to tell how much. So BIL says they really won't know till they go in and see with their own eyeballs exactly how much damage and what repairs can be made. Because the bladder is so desperately enlarged, they'll do the prostate "shave" abdominally instead of going up through the bladder as usual.

It's been decades since I did any nursing -- and just LVN stuff, even then -- and medicine has CHANGED so very much since the 60s -- I just don't know what any of this stuff means -- so I'm stuck with BIL, the retired oncologist, advising. I HOPE he does what he says he will and comes down here for the actual procedure.

[rhet 2]

rhet,

the fatigue is due to the worry. You know that and I know that . When we worry about those we love we run ourselves ragged in any way possible to make sure they are comfortable and that we don't think about ourselves. You know that and I know that. He is also probably worried because he sees the worry on your face as well. I know the limitations that no insurance or lack of suitable insurance can play in one's life. It is horrible. All I can tell you to do is to keep doing as you have been doing and if you need me, PM and I will check those regularly. I am here for you. Please know that. I also know that you too are showing signs of fatigue due to the worry. If he is showing gradual improvement that is good. My grandmother (God rest her soul) used to say "All good things come to those who wait". She was always right.

Please, please take care of yourself. If need be I will be on a plane and find you and take care of you both, regardless of my back.

You know that God is not only with you but with your Cuddles as well. I know that all will be well. I am keeping you both in my prayers. My love goes out to the both of you. (Maybe we will keep the plane ride for when all is well and we can celebrate!) You have mu support and my love and most of all my unending prayers.

I wish you could. Or, better yet, I could come hide in a little corner in your house somewhere and pretend the rest of the world just doesn't exist.

I'm being as careful as I can be, watching diet, taking extra potassium and calcium and B complex, continuing the physical therapy routines, working in the garden to dump stress -- and venting here, of course.

The incredible amount of love I'm receiving from you and everyone else makes all the difference in the universe, it surely does. The LORD is truly using you all to keep me glued together right now.

[repchick]

I wish you could. Or, better yet, I could come hide in a little corner in your house somewhere and pretend the rest of the world just doesn't exist.

I'm being as careful as I can be, watching diet, taking extra potassium and calcium and B complex, continuing the physical therapy routines, working in the garden to dump stress -- and venting here, of course.

The incredible amount of love I'm receiving from you and everyone else makes all the difference in the universe, it surely does. The LORD is truly using you all to keep me glued together right now.

Vent anytime you like. :hug::hug:

[rhet 2]

Vent anytime you like. :hug::hug:

:hug: right back at you.

He's still stronger today -- got several small tasks done, even, which makes him feel better about himself -- very important, that is.

[Calibabe]

I wish you could. Or, better yet, I could come hide in a little corner in your house somewhere and pretend the rest of the world just doesn't exist.

I'm being as careful as I can be, watching diet, taking extra potassium and calcium and B complex, continuing the physical therapy routines, working in the garden to dump stress -- and venting here, of course.

The incredible amount of love I'm receiving from you and everyone else makes all the difference in the universe, it surely does. The LORD is truly using you all to keep me glued together right now.


Well just consider me a huge extra sized tube of Loctite Super Glue right now. Son goes to the pain management doc next week and we will see what kind of stuff they have found with the MRI if anything. Finding nerves is a pretty tricky thing to do. Right now I am trying to find an attorney that will take this thing and sue the first doctor who clearly screwed up, no two ways about it. I have the reports. He clearly states in the report that he removed the entire tract and sinus. Well if he did that it would not have grown back in less than 6 months time and it seems that since the second surgery while my son has had pain he has not had a recurrance of the cyst or tract opening up again. Wonder why? Maybe because the first guy wasn't quite as good as he thought he was. You know you can hurt me all you want but you hurt my child, my baby (yes even though he is just months shy of his 18th birthday) he is still my baby and I swear the wanting to rip someones face right off is the first act that I want to do. After that then we will see.

Anyway, I hope all goes well and I will be praying for you and Cuddles each and every day.

[jwil59]

:hug: right back at you.

He's still stronger today -- got several small tasks done, even, which makes him feel better about himself -- very important, that is.

Good news, this is progress. I am praying about this, and also for that BIL to come help.

Hang tough my dear, He is in control but you already know that.

[rhet 2]

Well just consider me a huge extra sized tube of Loctite Super Glue right now. Son goes to the pain management doc next week and we will see what kind of stuff they have found with the MRI if anything. Finding nerves is a pretty tricky thing to do. Right now I am trying to find an attorney that will take this thing and sue the first doctor who clearly screwed up, no two ways about it. I have the reports. He clearly states in the report that he removed the entire tract and sinus. Well if he did that it would not have grown back in less than 6 months time and it seems that since the second surgery while my son has had pain he has not had a recurrance of the cyst or tract opening up again. Wonder why? Maybe because the first guy wasn't quite as good as he thought he was. You know you can hurt me all you want but you hurt my child, my baby (yes even though he is just months shy of his 18th birthday) he is still my baby and I swear the wanting to rip someones face right off is the first act that I want to do. After that then we will see.

Anyway, I hope all goes well and I will be praying for you and Cuddles each and every day.

And I for you, your son, your husband -- and your step-daughter. Is she still improving? I hope hope hope hope HOPE! and pray.

Some of these docs NEED to get their asses sued into any profession but medicine, IMO. Haynes had damned well better know what he's doing!

Kids first, husbands and wives second: DON'T HURT MY FAMILY. Slap me, I've got to turn the other cheek. Slap one of them, and defense of others comes into play BIG TIME, with a Sword of Justice theme playing loud and clear in the background. Slap ANY child and same thing happens -- I tend to get really mean when kids are involved.

[JenT]

:hug: right back at you.

He's still stronger today -- got several small tasks done, even, which makes him feel better about himself -- very important, that is.

Ain't that the truth!

:hug: Thanks for keeping us posted, still praying

[JenT]

Well just consider me a huge extra sized tube of Loctite Super Glue right now. Son goes to the pain management doc next week and we will see what kind of stuff they have found with the MRI if anything. Finding nerves is a pretty tricky thing to do. Right now I am trying to find an attorney that will take this thing and sue the first doctor who clearly screwed up, no two ways about it. I have the reports. He clearly states in the report that he removed the entire tract and sinus. Well if he did that it would not have grown back in less than 6 months time and it seems that since the second surgery while my son has had pain he has not had a recurrance of the cyst or tract opening up again. Wonder why? Maybe because the first guy wasn't quite as good as he thought he was. You know you can hurt me all you want but you hurt my child, my baby (yes even though he is just months shy of his 18th birthday) he is still my baby and I swear the wanting to rip someones face right off is the first act that I want to do. After that then we will see.

Anyway, I hope all goes well and I will be praying for you and Cuddles each and every day.
(*(*(*(*( still praying for you and yours too Calibabe )*)*)*)*) that really touches me because my son had surgery in his neck about a year ago, same age. Bizarre thing but he's okay now. But I know how much you want to protect your baby. That really hits home to me, God bless you and your son!

[rhet 2]

Ain't that the truth!

:hug: Thanks for keeping us posted, still praying

Thanks, Jen. You're a Saint, a really beautiful saint for that.

He's so terribly frustrated. Yesterday, he was trying to help me figure out why his beloved hydrangea keeps turning into a totally limp noodle in the heat of the day. He can't bend over with that damned catheter, so he was trying to lift branches off the ground with a broom handle so I could crawl under them to check soil conditions --- and he fell, head first, all the way to the ground, rolling several times across some sharp stones.

By the grace of the Almighty, he wasn't hurt -- but his self-confidence and courage to do whatever needs doing sure took one hell of a beating.

Feeling like a helpless old man no longer good for a damned thing is the worst of all this.

And I try to do what MUST be done -- but I'm no where near as strong or as adept as he is, so what he could have done lickety-split takes me forever -- and my way of doing is just not the way he would have gone about the same task -- so, while he's grateful that I can and will do stuff for him, that really just makes it worse. Like my hiring a kid to mow the grass -- he hates what he thinks of as a waste of funds we need elsewhere -- but it's really more about proof that he's losing his usefulness to me and the kids and the rest of humanity.

And that BITES -- bites him big time-- and bites me watching it bite him.

This is such a difficult time in our lives.

[JenT]

Thanks, Jen. You're a Saint, a really beautiful saint for that.

He's so terribly frustrated. Yesterday, he was trying to help me figure out why his beloved hydrangea keeps turning into a totally limp noodle in the heat of the day. He can't bend over with that damned catheter, so he was trying to lift branches off the ground with a broom handle so I could crawl under them to check soil conditions --- and he fell, head first, all the way to the ground, rolling several times across some sharp stones.

By the grace of the Almighty, he wasn't hurt -- but his self-confidence and courage to do whatever needs doing sure took one hell of a beating.

Feeling like a helpless old man no longer good for a damned thing is the worst of all this.

And I try to do what MUST be done -- but I'm no where near as strong or as adept as he is, so what he could have done lickety-split takes me forever -- and my way of doing is just not the way he would have gone about the same task -- so, while he's grateful that I can and will do stuff for him, that really just makes it worse. Like my hiring a kid to mow the grass -- he hates what he thinks of as a waste of funds we need elsewhere -- but it's really more about proof that he's losing his usefulness to me and the kids and the rest of humanity.

And that BITES -- bites him big time-- and bites me watching it bite him.

This is such a difficult time in our lives.

I can so relate. Where men are concerned, I always try to focus on commenting on their strength and all the things we women aren't. All the men in my life, my sons, my dad, respond so positively when I point out our differences, like when my dad is being logical and I'm more into the looks of things and we disagree about something, I'll say OH DAD! You're thinkng like a man again! and all the tension flies out the window because thats such a huge compliment to him.

But when a man feels weak, that can be the worst. That's the time, I think, to really point out his leadership qualities. The comfort you feel in his wisdom and judgment and covering. Even if bedridden, he still has that, and it's always so valuable. They just need to know it is, and I think we as women try so hard to pretend it's not. We need to admit it and compliment them on it, and rest in it.

Like when Fire Watch tells me I have to put people on ignore when I want to tell them where they can take their teachings... :) sometimes it is REALLY WISE to take a man's advice, (especially when he has his finger on the ban button by the name "JenT")

:dance:

I really love strong men, not just body but mind too. I think they just really need to be appreciated for that, and they should be. As long as they're not in total defiance of Jesus Christ, that's when trouble comes, IMO.

Even then, I knew a woman that was married to a man who demanded she stop teaching their kids about Jesus. She really fought him on this and then she felt convicted that she needed to obey her husband and God would deal with him. So she did what he said, and their household turned into a fright after a couple of weeks. And she patiently waited. It wasn't long before her husband changed his mind, but this time, he led the family in following God and appreciated his wife's efforts. It made all the difference. It was really hard for her to do that at the time though.

Men need to know how much we appreciate their leadership. Even when they can't lift a branch, they are strong.

[rhet 2]

I can so relate. Where men are concerned, I always try to focus on commenting on their strength and all the things we women aren't. All the men in my life, my sons, my dad, respond so positively when I point out our differences, like when my dad is being logical and I'm more into the looks of things and we disagree about something, I'll say OH DAD! You're thinkng like a man again! and all the tension flies out the window because thats such a huge compliment to him.

But when a man feels weak, that can be the worst. That's the time, I think, to really point out his leadership qualities. The comfort you feel in his wisdom and judgment and covering. Even if bedridden, he still has that, and it's always so valuable. They just need to know it is, and I think we as women try so hard to pretend it's not. We need to admit it and compliment them on it, and rest in it.

Like when Fire Watch tells me I have to put people on ignore when I want to tell them where they can take their teachings... :) sometimes it is REALLY WISE to take a man's advice, (especially when he has his finger on the ban button by the name "JenT")

:dance:

I really love strong men, not just body but mind too. I think they just really need to be appreciated for that, and they should be. As long as they're not in total defiance of Jesus Christ, that's when trouble comes, IMO.

Even then, I knew a woman that was married to a man who demanded she stop teaching their kids about Jesus. She really fought him on this and then she felt convicted that she needed to obey her husband and God would deal with him. So she did what he said, and their household turned into a fright after a couple of weeks. And she patiently waited. It wasn't long before her husband changed his mind, but this time, he led the family in following God and appreciated his wife's efforts. It made all the difference. It was really hard for her to do that at the time though.

Men need to know how much we appreciate their leadership. Even when they can't lift a branch, they are strong.

This is true. Very true.

And I did marry him so long ago because of his spiritual leadership, not his physical strength. The entire family looks to him first when there is a problem -- he knows Scripture, knows the LORD, and teaches us, leads us so well.

[jwil59]

Thanks, Jen. You're a Saint, a really beautiful saint for that.

He's so terribly frustrated. Yesterday, he was trying to help me figure out why his beloved hydrangea keeps turning into a totally limp noodle in the heat of the day. He can't bend over with that damned catheter, so he was trying to lift branches off the ground with a broom handle so I could crawl under them to check soil conditions --- and he fell, head first, all the way to the ground, rolling several times across some sharp stones.

By the grace of the Almighty, he wasn't hurt -- but his self-confidence and courage to do whatever needs doing sure took one hell of a beating.

Feeling like a helpless old man no longer good for a damned thing is the worst of all this.

And I try to do what MUST be done -- but I'm no where near as strong or as adept as he is, so what he could have done lickety-split takes me forever -- and my way of doing is just not the way he would have gone about the same task -- so, while he's grateful that I can and will do stuff for him, that really just makes it worse. Like my hiring a kid to mow the grass -- he hates what he thinks of as a waste of funds we need elsewhere -- but it's really more about proof that he's losing his usefulness to me and the kids and the rest of humanity.

And that BITES -- bites him big time-- and bites me watching it bite him.

This is such a difficult time in our lives.


Yeah I know it bites for you bigtime............

Cuddles is Spirtiually wise and mature, he will be just fine in God's time.

I am so very much praying about this sis, keep hanging tough cause He is in control.

[doodle5]

I'll have a vigil of prayers for you RHET AND CUDDLES. This will take alot of courage on your part RHET!! pRAY EVERY SECOND!!

jUDGES 1:9 AND ALL THE CHAPTER. Read it to him!!

My peace I give to you not as the world give it to you!! John

Peace in the midst of storm!! As soon as Peter took his eyes off the LORD, HE BEGAN TO SINK!! lOOK UNTO CHRIST THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF YOUR FAITH. HEBREWS.

Prayer is our life in the Spirit. Every mishap PRAY!! It works!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

I'll have a vigil of prayers for you RHET AND CUDDLES. This will take alot of courage on your part RHET!! pRAY EVERY SECOND!!

jUDGES 1:9 AND ALL THE CHAPTER. Read it to him!!

My peace I give to you not as the world give it to you!! John

Peace in the midst of storm!! As soon as Peter took his eyes off the LORD, HE BEGAN TO SINK!! lOOK UNTO CHRIST THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF YOUR FAITH. HEBREWS.

Prayer is our life in the Spirit. Every mishap PRAY!! It works!!

Carlene

Thursday is doctor's follow up, pre-surgery set up. :pray:

You and Jeff are so very right.

Judges, huh? I'll have to read that chapter, I will.

[rhet 2]

Okay, latest update:

rush to the ER again in the middle of the night -- catheter had to be replaced, lots of bloody urine, including some clotted blood, when they did -- AND he's got a staff infection to boot -- VERY high-powered and VERY expensive antibiotics to fight it for the next 7 days -- could force a delay in the surgery he so desperately needs.

BUT, at the same time, the LORD heard my prayers to ease the extreme pain he was in and get him past the crisis -- they even bumped him to the top of the LONG line of folks in the waiting room, so even there I got a definite yes from the Sweet LORD of Lords.

I will be so eternally grateful when this is over and my Bear Who Cuddles is no longer at risk. I am weary beyond words of watching him hurt so much and being unable to ease his pain both physical and emotional. Thank GOD he is so very strong spiritually. His words as I was getting him into the truck to head for the hospital: "Don't worry. This WILL work for good."

[JenT]

Thursday is doctor's follow up, pre-surgery set up. :pray:

You and Jeff are so very right.

Judges, huh? I'll have to read that chapter, I will.

<< JUDGES? >> :eek:

somewhere in there is THAT story...

[JenT]

Okay, latest update:

rush to the ER again in the middle of the night -- catheter had to be replaced, lots of bloody urine, including some clotted blood, when they did -- AND he's got a staff infection to boot -- VERY high-powered and VERY expensive antibiotics to fight it for the next 7 days -- could force a delay in the surgery he so desperately needs.

BUT, at the same time, the LORD heard my prayers to ease the extreme pain he was in and get him past the crisis -- they even bumped him to the top of the LONG line of folks in the waiting room, so even there I got a definite yes from the Sweet LORD of Lords.

I will be so eternally grateful when this is over and my Bear Who Cuddles is no longer at risk. I am weary beyond words of watching him hurt so much and being unable to ease his pain both physical and emotional. Thank GOD he is so very strong spiritually. His words as I was getting him into the truck to head for the hospital: "Don't worry. This WILL work for good."
WHOAH just saw this, is he still in the hospital?

[JenT]

Okay, latest update:

rush to the ER again in the middle of the night -- catheter had to be replaced, lots of bloody urine, including some clotted blood, when they did -- AND he's got a staff infection to boot -- VERY high-powered and VERY expensive antibiotics to fight it for the next 7 days -- could force a delay in the surgery he so desperately needs.

BUT, at the same time, the LORD heard my prayers to ease the extreme pain he was in and get him past the crisis -- they even bumped him to the top of the LONG line of folks in the waiting room, so even there I got a definite yes from the Sweet LORD of Lords.

I will be so eternally grateful when this is over and my Bear Who Cuddles is no longer at risk. I am weary beyond words of watching him hurt so much and being unable to ease his pain both physical and emotional. Thank GOD he is so very strong spiritually. His words as I was getting him into the truck to head for the hospital: "Don't worry. This WILL work for good."

Thank God for that but will be seriously praying until tonight, hope you let us know how it's going often

[itsrea]

His words as I was getting him into the truck to head for the hospital: "Don't worry. This WILL work for good."awwww :hug: Rhet :hug: I'm so sorry about this all... I know you understand why I haven't been posting, but please know that you and your Cuddles are in my prayers, especially for your weariness.. been there done that my friend and know how much that can drag you down... rest in the Lord for a few as often as you can - speaking from experience I know that doing so helps.

hugs,
Rea

[rhet 2]

WHOAH just saw this, is he still in the hospital?

Nope. Home again. Which is good for me -- but I'm not so sure is good for him.

Thanks for praying, luv.

[rhet 2]

awwww :hug: Rhet :hug: I'm so sorry about this all... I know you understand why I haven't been posting, but please know that you and your Cuddles are in my prayers, especially for your weariness.. been there done that my friend and know how much that can drag you down... rest in the Lord for a few as often as you can - speaking from experience I know that doing so helps.

hugs,
Rea

It does indeed.

Thanks for your prayers and your encouragement, Rea.

Among other things, I keep telling myself that if He can and will get your through your trials, He'll get me through my own. My prayers for you continue as well. :hug:

[doodle5]

My father was in and out of the hospital so much, I got used to it. Cuddles is right!! Don't worry TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, LEAN ON HIM AT ALL COSTS!!

Judges 1:9 Be of good courage do not fear.... and all chapter. I gave that verse to a minister once, it helped him through a time in Mexico, he was invited to speak there.

Read that verse to cuddles, he will enjoy that!!
Jen too!!

prayer my luv

Carlene

[rosiegirl]

Hugs for Rhet:hug:

[jwil59]

Okay, latest update:

rush to the ER again in the middle of the night -- catheter had to be replaced, lots of bloody urine, including some clotted blood, when they did -- AND he's got a staff infection to boot -- VERY high-powered and VERY expensive antibiotics to fight it for the next 7 days -- could force a delay in the surgery he so desperately needs.

BUT, at the same time, the LORD heard my prayers to ease the extreme pain he was in and get him past the crisis -- they even bumped him to the top of the LONG line of folks in the waiting room, so even there I got a definite yes from the Sweet LORD of Lords.

I will be so eternally grateful when this is over and my Bear Who Cuddles is no longer at risk. I am weary beyond words of watching him hurt so much and being unable to ease his pain both physical and emotional. Thank GOD he is so very strong spiritually. His words as I was getting him into the truck to head for the hospital: "Don't worry. This WILL work for good."

Everything works for the good of those who love God............

I have learned much from your man's spiritual maturity. This is how the Bible teaches a Christian to behave.

I know it sucks for you sis. Know that I am in constant prayer about this. I scream for God to intervene right now. Enough already

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOb8ihacSM4

[jeepers]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

He's getting what he needs.

And may YOU have peace in your heart. Find that place of calm.

And push fluids. :) Cranberry juice is also good.

[itsrea]

It does indeed.

Thanks for your prayers and your encouragement, Rea.

Among other things, I keep telling myself that if He can and will get your through your trials, He'll get me through my own. My prayers for you continue as well. :hug::hug: rhet :hug:

I tell myself if I had the faith I wished I had that I'd be praising the Lord for these trials... and yet here I sit, not doing it. I have to ask myself why when I know to the core of my being that doing so makes doing easier. It is my prayer that you are able to do what I have not my friend.

[doodle5]

This is the 4th of June. When I come to this thread, I never know where you and cuddles are. ER OR HOME. You said the 10th is surgery? He will be admitted the 9th? for blood panel and etc.

Take care of yourself!! Eat well!!

Carlene

[rhet 2]

This is the 4th of June. When I come to this thread, I never know where you and cuddles are. ER OR HOME. You said the 10th is surgery? He will be admitted the 9th? for blood panel and etc.

Take care of yourself!! Eat well!!

Carlene

Today, 11 oclock Central, the doc's office: they'll do the pre-screening and either confirm the 10th or reschedule, depending on the blasted infection and whether or not the antibiotic is working.

They'll do the surgery as out-patient, is my understanding. Hospitals here are trying to avoid admitting -- that staff infection mess, I think, combined with over-crowding.

Thanks for caring, sister in the LORD. It helps.

Thanks to every last one of you in this thread. Your prayers and your words of encouragement are keeping this old broken clay pot from shattering completely. With the Grace of God that flows through you all, I AM AND I CAN CONTINUE to endure and hold fast to the faith that makes all things possible.

[rhet 2]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.

[jb1500]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.
Praise the Lord. I am so happy for you both.

[rosiegirl]

Awesome news Rhet!!

God Bless you both:)

[Semi-Sweet]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.

:dance: :rejoicing: Welcoming good news!!!! :dance:

[itsrea]

:hug: THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU LORD!! :hug:

[repchick]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.

Praise the LORD! :D

[rhet 2]

Thank you all so MUCH!

I wish I could throw the biggest most huge-a-mus party the world has ever seen and fly each one of you in to give thanks and rejoice with me.

[Ballygrl]

Rhet, I'm so happy that you've gotten such good news.

[Calibabe]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.


Oh thank God, rhet! What a joy. I am so happy for the both of you that I could just cry. I don't blame you wanting to dance for sheer joy.

The Lord has brought you both this far, he will not let you down now.

God bless you both. :hug:

[jwil59]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.

Praise God Almighty From Who All Blessing Flow................


This is still a very active prayer issue even with this good news. We can't let up.


Praise God Rhet, you guys were due some good news. Hang tough sis, we've turned a corner here

[TheFallGuy]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.

Just popping in to see how you and Cuddles are doing and find such wonderful news!!! Just a few more days. We're very happy for you

You have been a shining example of faith under duress. Thanks for that. We'll continue to keep the both of you in our prayers.

Thank you all so MUCH!

I wish I could throw the biggest most huge-a-mus party the world has ever seen and fly each one of you in to give thanks and rejoice with me.

If we can't be there physically, we'll be there in spirit, and mind. ;) :dance:

[rhet 2]

I don't quite know how to express my love and my gratitude to every last one of you.

All I know is how wonderful you are, how generous of your time and your energy and you devotion.

I am truly humbled and wish with all my heart there were some way, any way at all, to give back even 1/2 of what you have given me and mine.

[bella-day]

Rejoice my friends, for the LORD has surely heard your prayers!

The growth IS NOT MALIGNANT.

Surgery to remove it will happen Tuesday. The infection is under control and back where it is normal when a catheter is used long term.

They'll hospitalize him from 3 to 5 days after they open him up from just below the navel to just above the pubic bone and for a period of time there will be a drainage tube on his left side.

Crazy as it may seem, I am soooooooooooo incredibly relieved I could dance with sheer joy. Now, may the docs and the lab techies be RIGHT and may they get the surgery done, done right, and done without further damage or threat to his life. And may the Good LORD see that he heals quickly quickly quickly with minimal pain and suffering along the way.



Thank you God!

I'm so happy for both of you rhett. Prayers will continue for Cuddles speedy and comfortable recovery.

This has to be such a relief for both of you.

:hug:

[rhet 2]

Thank you God!

I'm so happy for both of you rhett. Prayers will continue for Cuddles speedy and comfortable recovery.

This has to be such a relief for both of you.

:hug:

Thank you, sweet one. Your prayers helped get us this far, for which prayers I am surely grateful! :hug:

It is a massive relief. Now to get him SAFELY through the surgery, the growth GONE, and him back on his feet, able to do the things he loves again.

AND to get my other friends out of their own yucky stuff.

[TheFallGuy]

I don't quite know how to express my love and my gratitude to every last one of you.

All I know is how wonderful you are, how generous of your time and your energy and you devotion.
Continue to be strong with the Lord. I think that'll do for now. ;)
I am truly humbled and wish with all my heart there were some way, any way at all, to give back even 1/2 of what you have given me and mine.

There isn't. That's the funny thing about love and friendship. You can never give back or make restitution for even a fraction of what is given. All you can do is give and share in return. That's the beauty of it all.

[rhet 2]

Continue to be strong with the Lord. I think that'll do for now. ;)


There isn't. That's the funny thing about love and friendship. You can never give back or make restitution for even a fraction of what is given. All you can do is give and share in return. That's the beauty of it all.

It is, indeed, the most beautiful, glorious, and wondrous aspect of human life in this tired old world. :hug:

But prayers, please.

Yesterday, we got a notice from the hospital where the surgery MUST be done. No further services unless we give them a HUGE deposit, which isn't going to happen.

Tomorrow, he tries to get something called a Blue Card, which reduces total cost to less than 10% -- which we COULD pay if we eat beans and rice and stop driving, give up the Internet and cable, etc. (economize even further than we already are, everything not essential to sustaining life going bye-bye) -- please pray that he succeeds -- otherwise, NO SURGERY.

In which case, we're totally wiped out: when he doesn't work, we literally don't eat. And he hasn't been able to work since this all blew up in our faces -- the last of our savings will be gone right after the first of July.

[repchick]

Prayers going out about this.

Have faith .:pray::pray::hug::hug:

[rhet 2]

Prayers going out about this.

Have faith .:pray::pray::hug::hug:

Thank you, Chick-a-dee.

I keep telling the LORD that if He can and did soften Pharaoh's heart, he can make nasty accountants with an eye on profits instead of humanity more reasonable, too -- preferably without hitting them with 10 plagues, of course.

sigh ........... PATIENCE is one really HARD thing to come up with, you know?

[jb1500]

It is, indeed, the most beautiful, glorious, and wondrous aspect of human life in this tired old world. :hug:

But prayers, please.

Yesterday, we got a notice from the hospital where the surgery MUST be done. No further services unless we give them a HUGE deposit, which isn't going to happen.

Tomorrow, he tries to get something called a Blue Card, which reduces total cost to less than 10% -- which we COULD pay if we eat beans and rice and stop driving, give up the Internet and cable, etc. (economize even further than we already are, everything not essential to sustaining life going bye-bye) -- please pray that he succeeds -- otherwise, NO SURGERY.

In which case, we're totally wiped out: when he doesn't work, we literally don't eat. And he hasn't been able to work since this all blew up in our faces -- the last of our savings will be gone right after the first of July.

Does the Card pay the bulk of the money to the hospital? If so, would that be enough to keep them happy for awhile so you can work out a payment plan for the rest? Sometimes a hospital's social worker can help you work out problems like this. When someone is trying to get well so they can work, money problems should be the least of the worries.

I am so sorry you are going through this now. The Lord's been with you so far, and I know he won't abandon you at this point. You're one of His best workers! I won't forget you in my prayers.

[rhet 2]

Does the Card pay the bulk of the money to the hospital? If so, would that be enough to keep them happy for awhile so you can work out a payment plan for the rest? Sometimes a hospital's social worker can help you work out problems like this. When someone is trying to get well so they can work, money problems should be the least of the worries.

I am so sorry you are going through this now. The Lord's been with you so far, and I know he won't abandon you at this point. You're one of His best workers! I won't forget you in my prayers.

Thank you, brother.

We just have to demonstrate that we ARE below the poverty line -- which we are. Income tax forms and business bank accounts -- it's all because he's self-employed and DBA. Accountants don't think people working for themselves CAN be poor, since we're NOT a racial minority and DON'T speak only Spanish, I guess.

It's all got to do with profits on paper vs. the COST of running the business -- what looks like money on paper isn't, because if we don't spend most of the money he WAS earning for resupply, he's out of business anyway. That, plus the girl in the ER the first night writing down my part time income, which is paid every 11 weeks, as a 4 week full time job/paycheck, instead.

And, yes, it pays the bulk, leaving only a small amount that we COULD pay back IF he's able to work.

[itsrea]

:frown: Oh Rhet, I am so sorry my friend. Please know you are both in my prayers..

[rhet 2]

:frown: Oh Rhet, I am so sorry my friend. Please know you are both in my prayers..

Thank you.

Your news about Rick DID substantially lift my heart and mind out of the dreary dumping grounds.

I am so very weary of this trial, so much in need of it ending SOON with my Bear Who Cuddles restored to full function -- and to read of lives coming back together, especially about a newly born BROTHER, just lifts the doom and gloom inexpressibly much.

It's just proof that with God all things are going to come out RIGHT when all is said and done.

:hug: and :hug: again.

[itsrea]

Thank you.

Your news about Rick DID substantially lift my heart and mind out of the dreary dumping grounds.

I am so very weary of this trial, so much in need of it ending SOON with my Bear Who Cuddles restored to full function -- and to read of lives coming back together, especially about a newly born BROTHER, just lifts the doom and gloom inexpressibly much.

It's just proof that with God all things are going to come out RIGHT when all is said and done.

:hug: and :hug: again.All I have for you is my experiences and my prayers Rhet... Maybe you already know this Rhet.. maybe you are not there yet... but I am going to say this anyway: I learned when the word cancer came into my life and I knew the Lord was going to take Aubrey no matter what I wanted that everything we have is just that: things. You can always find a place to live, always have food to eat, always be able to do whatever needs to be done when you re-align your priorities and let the Lord show you what His plans are for you... maybe those plans are that you let this business go, maybe they are that you hold in there and continue to work it.. maybe it's that you keep your home, maybe it's that you move.... whatever His plan you will have all you require, both emotionally and physically, when you leave your days in the Lords hands.

I have been where you are Rhet, struggling with bills and money and trips to the doctors.. I have been so weary I knew that it was not rational for me to drive a car yet here I was, driving the car because there was no one else to get Aubrey to chemo and back. I was so afraid that I shook all the time because I had never given a shot and here I was giving ones worth $100 each so his white blood count would go back up. Day after day not only my physical but also my mental abilities were put to new trials and new uses, and yet the Lord got me through it all.

As he will you my friend.

Put the concerns about money in the Lord's hands. If He intends for you to stay where you are He will supply the means. If He intends something different He will let you know. In the meantime save your energies for your cuddles and for yourself.

[rhet 2]

All I have for you is my experiences and my prayers Rhet... Maybe you already know this Rhet.. maybe you are not there yet... but I am going to say this anyway: I learned when the word cancer came into my life and I knew the Lord was going to take Aubrey no matter what I wanted that everything we have is just that: things. You can always find a place to live, always have food to eat, always be able to do whatever needs to be done when you re-align your priorities and let the Lord show you what His plans are for you... maybe those plans are that you let this business go, maybe they are that you hold in there and continue to work it.. maybe it's that you keep your home, maybe it's that you move.... whatever His plan you will have all you require, both emotionally and physically, when you leave your days in the Lords hands.

I have been where you are Rhet, struggling with bills and money and trips to the doctors.. I have been so weary I knew that it was not rational for me to drive a car yet here I was, driving the car because there was no one else to get Aubrey to chemo and back. I was so afraid that I shook all the time because I had never given a shot and here I was giving ones worth $100 each so his white blood count would go back up. Day after day not only my physical but also my mental abilities were put to new trials and new uses, and yet the Lord got me through it all.

As he will you my friend.

Put the concerns about money in the Lord's hands. If He intends for you to stay where you are He will supply the means. If He intends something different He will let you know. In the meantime save your energies for your cuddles and for yourself.

Wisdom. Acquired the hard way.

I'm trying to do just this, turn everything over to the LORD and think only of Him and the love I've have known for so many years.

Bless you!

[jwil59]

I don't quite know how to express my love and my gratitude to every last one of you.

All I know is how wonderful you are, how generous of your time and your energy and you devotion.

I am truly humbled and wish with all my heart there were some way, any way at all, to give back even 1/2 of what you have given me and mine.

That goes both ways....................

[jwil59]

Wisdom. Acquired the hard way.

I'm trying to do just this, turn everything over to the LORD and think only of Him and the love I've have known for so many years.

Bless you!

Proverbs wisdom is impossible with total submission which includes turning things over in faith...............

It easy to type on the board, but harder to do in real life, as you already know.

I am praying for you guys

[rhet 2]

Proverbs wisdom is impossible with total submission which includes turning things over in faith...............

It easy to type on the board, but harder to do in real life, as you already know.

I am praying for you guys

Thanks a thousand times over.

Right now, I'm in what I call "Obstinate Mode": "I will NOT give up. I will NOT give up. I WILL wait on the LORD and see His deliverance. And nobody and nothing is going to drive me to doubt and to fear." Repeat mantra endlessly as long as needed.

Surgery is definitely OFF -- I made $3.00 too much in the first quarter of the year.

Now, he's off to see the VA.

[jb1500]

Thanks a thousand times over.

Right now, I'm in what I call "Obstinate Mode": "I will NOT give up. I will NOT give up. I WILL wait on the LORD and see His deliverance. And nobody and nothing is going to drive me to doubt and to fear." Repeat mantra endlessly as long as needed.

Surgery is definitely OFF -- I made $3.00 too much in the first quarter of the year.

Now, he's off to see the VA.
You can't be serious! $3.00?? Unbelievable. Did you ask them to check their math?

But if he is a veteran, they should be able to help him. The VA Hospitals are quite improved over what they had during the vietnam era. They have more of the latest equipment and many of the physicians are also staff physicians at local teaching hospitals. I just hope they can take care of him without too long a wait.

[jwil59]

Thanks a thousand times over.

Right now, I'm in what I call "Obstinate Mode": "I will NOT give up. I will NOT give up. I WILL wait on the LORD and see His deliverance. And nobody and nothing is going to drive me to doubt and to fear." Repeat mantra endlessly as long as needed.

Surgery is definitely OFF -- I made $3.00 too much in the first quarter of the year.

Now, he's off to see the VA.

Obstinate is good in that light my friend..........

So we pray and allow God to find a way

[bella-day]

Thanks a thousand times over.

Right now, I'm in what I call "Obstinate Mode": "I will NOT give up. I will NOT give up. I WILL wait on the LORD and see His deliverance. And nobody and nothing is going to drive me to doubt and to fear." Repeat mantra endlessly as long as needed.

Surgery is definitely OFF -- I made $3.00 too much in the first quarter of the year.

Now, he's off to see the VA.

$3.00 too much?! I'm with JB on this one, I would ask them to please check their math.

I know the VA hospital here is a good hospital. They have improved greatly over the last decade or so.

Prayers continue for Cuddles and for you as well.

Hang on to that stubborn streak. God will see you both through this.

[TheFallGuy]

Thanks a thousand times over.

Right now, I'm in what I call "Obstinate Mode": "I will NOT give up. I will NOT give up. I WILL wait on the LORD and see His deliverance. And nobody and nothing is going to drive me to doubt and to fear." Repeat mantra endlessly as long as needed.

Surgery is definitely OFF -- I made $3.00 too much in the first quarter of the year.

Now, he's off to see the VA.

$3 too much? Now that's bureaucracy for you. Most laws involving cash disbursement and stuff allow at least a $5 wiggle room.

Going to keep you in my prayers and pray harder for you!

[rhet 2]

Thank you all, very very very much. :hug:

VA is a GO! Intake exam on Thursday with a real possibility of a bus ride straight to the nearest VA hospital, a two hour drive away from us. They'll work out a co-pay arrangement based on our actual monthly expenses and income that lets us carry as much of the cost as we can -- and that let's us keep our dignity and self-respect, too! We didn't LIKE being bums dependent on charity, didn't like it at all at all.

He was VERY impressed with the people he saw at the VA -- said he could tell they really cared.

The lady in charge of the local application process even said I should get in and apply, too, since I'm also a Nam vet -- and haven't seen a doc in a couple of years now, since medical forced me into part-time, which cost me the insurance, too.

As to the Blue Card, evidently 1 penny over is too much, no exceptions.

The county health services may not care.

But the LORD does.

And the VA has changed a LOT since the 1990s. JB's right. The prescription that cost so much? TEN BUCKS through the VA. AND they're going to reimburse us for what we've spent so far! I'm literally flattened with such grace! And the Bear and I are HUGELY relieved to have the VA do it instead of Haynes and the county hospital.

The LORD has spoken, evidently, and we'll do this His way.

[repchick]

Just came in on this Rhet. So thankful the VA is going to help. Get yourself taken care of too. What a blessing and Prayers answered.

Dear Sisiter this has worried me so.:hug::hug::pray::pray:

I don't like to see one of my dearest friends in trouble and without the means to help.

[doodle5]

The VA IS good to work with people and excellent care and doctors and nurses and staff!!
My father had excellent care while he was living!!

I lik the part of them reembursing you for the expense so far!!

Carlene

[TheFallGuy]

Thank you all, very very very much. :hug:

VA is a GO! Intake exam on Thursday with a real possibility of a bus ride straight to the nearest VA hospital, a two hour drive away from us. They'll work out a co-pay arrangement based on our actual monthly expenses and income that lets us carry as much of the cost as we can -- and that let's us keep our dignity and self-respect, too! We didn't LIKE being bums dependent on charity, didn't like it at all at all.

He was VERY impressed with the people he saw at the VA -- said he could tell they really cared.

The lady in charge of the local application process even said I should get in and apply, too, since I'm also a Nam vet -- and haven't seen a doc in a couple of years now, since medical forced me into part-time, which cost me the insurance, too.

As to the Blue Card, evidently 1 penny over is too much, no exceptions.

The county health services may not care.

But the LORD does.

And the VA has changed a LOT since the 1990s. JB's right. The prescription that cost so much? TEN BUCKS through the VA. AND they're going to reimburse us for what we've spent so far! I'm literally flattened with such grace! And the Bear and I are HUGELY relieved to have the VA do it instead of Haynes and the county hospital.

The LORD has spoken, evidently, and we'll do this His way.

This is fantastic news!!!!!! I'm so very happy for you!!!!

Get your but in there too. You need to take care of yourself, and you have seen what happens when you wait too long for something.

Patience and your continuous praise to the Lord, even in a time of trial, has led you to this.

I'm glad they'll reimburse you for your past expenses too. That'll help out a ton.

Focus on the positive and know that the Lord is taking care of you.

[bella-day]

Thank you all, very very very much. :hug:

VA is a GO! Intake exam on Thursday with a real possibility of a bus ride straight to the nearest VA hospital, a two hour drive away from us. They'll work out a co-pay arrangement based on our actual monthly expenses and income that lets us carry as much of the cost as we can -- and that let's us keep our dignity and self-respect, too! We didn't LIKE being bums dependent on charity, didn't like it at all at all.

He was VERY impressed with the people he saw at the VA -- said he could tell they really cared.

The lady in charge of the local application process even said I should get in and apply, too, since I'm also a Nam vet -- and haven't seen a doc in a couple of years now, since medical forced me into part-time, which cost me the insurance, too.

As to the Blue Card, evidently 1 penny over is too much, no exceptions.

The county health services may not care.

But the LORD does.

And the VA has changed a LOT since the 1990s. JB's right. The prescription that cost so much? TEN BUCKS through the VA. AND they're going to reimburse us for what we've spent so far! I'm literally flattened with such grace! And the Bear and I are HUGELY relieved to have the VA do it instead of Haynes and the county hospital.

The LORD has spoken, evidently, and we'll do this His way.

Great news rhet. The good Lord provided you and your Cuddles with a window.

I'm glad the light shined through it for you both.

Please do not feel this is charity because it isn't my dear. You and your Cuddles served this country well. You paid forward on this one my dear.

Look at it as a proud nation's way of saying thank you for your service.

:hug:

[rhet 2]

Thank you all so very much.

I'm literally weeping in gratitude and relief and thanksgiving too much right now to say what I want to.

Just HUGS beyond words to express.

You are not forgotten in my own prayers, but, I think it will take some time closeted with the LORD to get me back together, now that the threat of tomorrow's darkness has lifted and the dawn seeps through...............

[rosiegirl]

Rhet - You make sure you take care of yourself too during all of this.

Hugs,
Rosie

[Calibabe]

Thanks a thousand times over.

Right now, I'm in what I call "Obstinate Mode": "I will NOT give up. I will NOT give up. I WILL wait on the LORD and see His deliverance. And nobody and nothing is going to drive me to doubt and to fear." Repeat mantra endlessly as long as needed.

Surgery is definitely OFF -- I made $3.00 too much in the first quarter of the year.

Now, he's off to see the VA.


:think: Is this the type of "government run medical kool-aid" that Obama and the left want us to swallow? :doh: $3 too much!!!! Oh for crying out loud.

Shouldn't surprise me though. You should have gone in speaking some foreign language then you would have had the care right then and there.

Sure seems that's how it is working.

[rhet 2]

Rhet - You make sure you take care of yourself too during all of this.

Hugs,
Rosie

I am.

Well, actually, the LORD is. :hug:

[rhet 2]

:think: Is this the type of "government run medical kool-aid" that Obama and the left want us to swallow? :doh: $3 too much!!!! Oh for crying out loud.

Shouldn't surprise me though. You should have gone in speaking some foreign language then you would have had the care right then and there.

Sure seems that's how it is working.

Yeah. I don't LIKE their proposal at all at all.

Something MUST be done -- but NOT that way. Too clumsy, inefficient, and sure as hell too depersonalized and non-responsive to individualized conditions. Medicare and Medicaid are just as .......... clumsy......... ineffective.......... busted, broken, and just plain MESSY.

To be prayed about for our entire nation. Because we're not the only ones caught in the same nasty bind.

[Calibabe]

Yeah. I don't LIKE their proposal at all at all.

Something MUST be done -- but NOT that way. Too clumsy, inefficient, and sure as hell too depersonalized and non-responsive to individualized conditions. Medicare and Medicaid are just as .......... clumsy......... ineffective.......... busted, broken, and just plain MESSY.

To be prayed about for our entire nation. Because we're not the only ones caught in the same nasty bind.

I hear you there. Medicare and Medicaid are both broken. The reason why Medicaid is broken is because we are giving it to every single illegal and it is bankrupting the states that distribute it and give it to everyone that doesn't speak a lick of Engish. It is very frustrated when sit and watch it happen right before your eyes.

I pray that while Mc Cain isn't exactly the choice I would have made but it is what it is.

[rhet 2]

I hear you there. Medicare and Medicaid are both broken. The reason why Medicaid is broken is because we are giving it to every single illegal and it is bankrupting the states that distribute it and give it to everyone that doesn't speak a lick of Engish. It is very frustrated when sit and watch it happen right before your eyes.

I pray that while Mc Cain isn't exactly the choice I would have made but it is what it is.

Fully concur.

AND I pray that he finds people with common sense and some hint of creative problem solving, able to think outside the box, to give him STRONG ideas about how to clean up the mess we're in because of decades of failed past stupid ideas that have just made bad situations into REALLY BAD ones.

AND gets the cooperation from Congress he's going to need to REALLY break with the past and make REAL changes instead of just recycling the same-o same-o.

[doodle5]

Take care of yourself especially when cuddles is in surgery!! Walk get acquainted with the other loved ones that are waiting for their loved ones in surgery. You can comfort them like you have us on this board!!

Look at the opportunities you will have while waiting. Look at the flowers and the beauty.

LOVE AND HUGGS

cARLENE

[rhet 2]

Take care of yourself especially when cuddles is in surgery!! Walk get acquainted with the other loved ones that are waiting for their loved ones in surgery. You can comfort them like you have us on this board!!

Look at the opportunities you will have while waiting. Look at the flowers and the beauty.

LOVE AND HUGGS

cARLENE

This is true. And you are right.

Beyond the night there is always dawn, isn't there? Dawn full of birdsong.

What is that verse about "be not weary"? I must find it, I think, and put it firmly in front of my skull to think on so I can hear the birds singing.

[doodle5]

ps.37:3 to the end of chapter. Trust in the Lord with all your heart lean not to your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will bring it to pass.

Cheerio

Carlene

[Calibabe]

This is true. And you are right.

Beyond the night there is always dawn, isn't there? Dawn full of birdsong.

What is that verse about "be not weary"? I must find it, I think, and put it firmly in front of my skull to think on so I can hear the birds singing.


"Sadness is Satan's most powerful weapon and joy his greatest threat".

"Blessed by Thou, O Lord my God, in all things that befall us".

I was just recently given these by a dear friend of mine who has a sister this is just filled with cancer. I saw her about 4 weeks ago and you would never have known. To have found out last week what had happened I was literally in shock. She is such a lovely woman and not a word of complaint all the while she had this cancer growing inside her. I don't know if I told you or not but her surgeon said he had never seen cancer that was so agressive but also like cement. They literally had to scrape it off her backbone. It was just horrible. They put her on a ventilator for about 5 days and it should be coming off today. I am going to call her later to see how it went. I pray that everything is alright. I should have such courage and will not to complain.

I am still praying for you and Cuddles, rhet. I know that deep in my soul that Our Lord will not let the both of you down. Just as he has guided you to the VA so shall he guide you through this. I know that you have faith. Without faith, where would we be? I sure don't know. I do know that we would be lost, that is for sure.

You just keep hanging in there and we here will be on the pray watch for you, just as you have been for so many of us.

God bless you both :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[jwil59]

I am praying for you guys constantly Rhet..........

Continue to hang tough and remain faithfull. He is in control.

[TheFallGuy]

Update?

We're still praying for you!

[rhet 2]

Update?

We're still praying for you!

Thank you all so very much.

Just back from the VA: Bear says he NEVER had so thorough a going over in all his life -- the doc was with him personally for over 1 1/2 hours. And they redid every single test done by the other docs and the other hospital.

Doc spotted several things and has fired off referrals to 4 different specialists, including a dermatologist to take care of the skin lesions (he's a red head and hates sun screen and hats --- gee, melanomas, maybe even?) Including getting him a prescription to stop smoking, a pneumonia vaccination (heck, didn't even know that existed), tests for hearing, eyesight, EKG, EEG, == you name it, they're doing it. :))

The doc says when they put him in the hospital sometime in the next week or so, they're going to DO IT ALL while he's there and he's going to walk out in better health than he's had in 20 years. If it's busted or might be trying to get busted, they're fixing it.

I don't know what to say or think: first, I want that growth GONE asap -- but taking their time and getting EVERYTHING put right does make sense -- and I'm so happy because he LIKES the doc and LIKES the nurses and didn't even mind the lab techs. HE"S HAPPY with the way he was treated and VERY POSITIVE -- so guess what I'm feeling, too? :))

At this rate, I might even have to go find my own DD 214 and give these guys a whack at me, too. :))

As long as the Bear Who Cuddles thrives, all is right in my world!

Thank you all so much. Your forbearance and loyal, loving support throughout this trial is indescribable comfort and encouragement.

Not to mention you guys talking the LORD into so positive a development! :hug: and :hug: and :hug: and :hug: until the end of days!

[bella-day]

Thank you all so very much.

Just back from the VA: Bear says he NEVER had so thorough a going over in all his life -- the doc was with him personally for over 1 1/2 hours. And they redid every single test done by the other docs and the other hospital.

Doc spotted several things and has fired off referrals to 4 different specialists, including a dermatologist to take care of the skin lesions (he's a red head and hates sun screen and hats --- gee, melanomas, maybe even?) Including getting him a prescription to stop smoking, a pneumonia vaccination (heck, didn't even know that existed), tests for hearing, eyesight, EKG, EEG, == you name it, they're doing it. :))

The doc says when they put him in the hospital sometime in the next week or so, they're going to DO IT ALL while he's there and he's going to walk out in better health than he's had in 20 years. If it's busted or might be trying to get busted, they're fixing it.

I don't know what to say or think: first, I want that growth GONE asap -- but taking their time and getting EVERYTHING put right does make sense -- and I'm so happy because he LIKES the doc and LIKES the nurses and didn't even mind the lab techs. HE"S HAPPY with the way he was treated and VERY POSITIVE -- so guess what I'm feeling, too? :))

At this rate, I might even have to go find my own DD 214 and give these guys a whack at me, too. :))

As long as the Bear Who Cuddles thrives, all is right in my world!

Thank you all so much. Your forbearance and loyal, loving support throughout this trial is indescribable comfort and encouragement.

Not to mention you guys talking the LORD into so positive a development! :hug: and :hug: and :hug: and :hug: until the end of days!

All very positive! It's good to know that our vets have access to such care.

It sounds like they are checking him from head to toe.

I'm so happy this is working out for you two rhet.:hug:

Prayers will continue.

God guide these doctors so they may make the very best decisions in regards to rhet's Bear's health and well being.

Strengthen this mighty Bear and speed his recovery on please.

Grant rhet peace of mind and comfort so that she can maintain the smile that shines through her posts.

Amen

[JenT]

All very positive! It's good to know that our vets have access to such care.

It sounds like they are checking him from head to toe.

I'm so happy this is working out for you two rhet.:hug:

Prayers will continue.

God guide these doctors so they may make the very best decisions in regards to rhet's Bear's health and well being.

Strengthen this mighty Bear and speed his recovery on please.

Grant rhet peace of mind and comfort so that she can maintain the smile that shines through her posts.

Amen

Yes Father, especially for Rhet's sake, please give Bear many more years on the planet in comfort and good health, let heaven wait a little longer and may Your hedge of protection surround them until their both ready to come home.

We praise and thank you Father for Rhet and all she does here so please see to all her needs and for all her children and grandchildren as well. In Jesus' name, Amen.

[rhet 2]

Bella, Jen, thank you so much.

There's a smile on my face -- and more than one tear of gratitude in my eye. :hug:

[doodle5]

Now you know what excellent doctors and hospitals are like. That is why I was delighted
when you were thinking VA HOSPITAL and doctors!!

Glad for the testing!!

Carlene

[repchick]

Well Rhet, You prayed for Cuddles to have a complete going over. Now It's happening. You and I have dicussed this for some time. It happened in God's time and in Cuddles time. Glad he likes the Docs and the hospital . Maybe now he'll take better care of himself.

Now,What about you?

[Loyal American]

:pray:

[rhet 2]

Well Rhet, You prayed for Cuddles to have a complete going over. Now It's happening. You and I have dicussed this for some time. It happened in God's time and in Cuddles time. Glad he likes the Docs and the hospital . Maybe now he'll take better care of himself.

Now,What about you?

Gave up on finding my old DD 214 -- sent off a request to DoD for a duplicate just this morning.

As soon as the Bear is safe and sound again, no longer in the woods, so to speak, and it gets here, I'll go in to see if they'll accept old grandma vets, too.

Promise.

Super hugs to you all!

[Calibabe]

Well Rhet, You prayed for Cuddles to have a complete going over. Now It's happening. You and I have dicussed this for some time. It happened in God's time and in Cuddles time. Glad he likes the Docs and the hospital . Maybe now he'll take better care of himself.

Now,What about you?

Oh, repchick you read my mind. I was gonna ask the same question.

While waiting for my son to get his second procedure done yesterday in the waiting room, I pulled out my rosary and prayer book and did a rosary for my son, for our church, for our priest, for you and for rhet and cuddles. (at this point I am gonna need a longer rosary :D )

To see this news today makes my heart jump with joy. There is nothing like the power of prayer.

How are you doing my dear? Hope all is well with you. PM me when you can to give me an update. You are always in my prayers as well

HEY RHET, get you DD214 and you butt in there too, do you hear me dear friend! Just a gentle reminder.

God bless you

[Calibabe]

Fully concur.

AND I pray that he finds people with common sense and some hint of creative problem solving, able to think outside the box, to give him STRONG ideas about how to clean up the mess we're in because of decades of failed past stupid ideas that have just made bad situations into REALLY BAD ones.

AND gets the cooperation from Congress he's going to need to REALLY break with the past and make REAL changes instead of just recycling the same-o same-o.

Heck when my son and I were coming back from his neurologist appointment today, he said to me "Mom, if the Congress got up off it's backside and allowed us to drill in Anwar and allowed us to drill in Colorado and off Florida and to build nuclear plants do they realized how many jobs that would create plus lowering the prices here at home and improving the price of the dollar overseas as we would have oil to export, not import and then build nuclear plants for our electricity so that would lower the price as well. France has nuclear power and they are doing fine with it, no accidents. Why doesn't anyone get it?". I thought to myself, he is a 17 yr old kid who hasn't graduated from high school yet WHO DOES get it and how it can be solved and we have these "valuted" lawyers who are supposed to know it all and they can't get it right but a 17 yr old kid can. Made me smile with pride knowing that he has the knowledge he needs to do things in this world. :D

[rhet 2]

Heck when my son and I were coming back from his neurologist appointment today, he said to me "Mom, if the Congress got up off it's backside and allowed us to drill in Anwar and allowed us to drill in Colorado and off Florida and to build nuclear plants do they realized how many jobs that would create plus lowering the prices here at home and improving the price of the dollar overseas as we would have oil to export, not import and then build nuclear plants for our electricity so that would lower the price as well. France has nuclear power and they are doing fine with it, no accidents. Why doesn't anyone get it?". I thought to myself, he is a 17 yr old kid who hasn't graduated from high school yet WHO DOES get it and how it can be solved and we have these "valuted" lawyers who are supposed to know it all and they can't get it right but a 17 yr old kid can. Made me smile with pride knowing that he has the knowledge he needs to do things in this world. :D

You have cause for pride.

Strong, decent, honorable parents ARE bringing up the strong, decent, honorable citizens of tomorrow.

He's not the only one: I've recently encountered MANY like him --- very young but NOT deceived by the drivel they're sold by Liberal media and Liberal anything-but teachers.

There IS a remnant -- and that means American -- and Christian -- society is FAR from doomed.

I give thanks for the kids like your son. And for the parents who taught them so well.