Prayer requested by snykerz

[trussell]

 

Urgent prayer request
From Snykerz | 07/16/2008 12:56:06 AM PDT

Dearest Prayer Warriors:

It’s been a long time since I have posted here on Freerepublic, but I remember how much you had helped me out with the prayers I had requested for my older sister Sherryl, and she is doing well. Now here I am again asking for your help.

My younger sister “Lori” needs all the prayers that anyone can spare. She was admitted to the hospital ( Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, Ca) a little over a week ago with a kidney infection, which turned into Gram Negative Sepsis with E-Coli, and developed Adult Respiratory Arrest Syndrome. That in it’s self was bad enough, but then on July 12th when they took her off the sedation medication, and she was not responding they sent her for a CAT scan and found that she had had 2 major strokes that affected both sides of her brain. The back of her brain was the part affected and there is still activity in the front of the brain. The doctors told me that if she survives this that she will most likely be paralyzed on both sides of her body with little or no sight.

I am in such a state of shock, and just numb, but cannot and refuse to accept that this is happening to my sister. I am in North Carolina, and being so far away from her makes it even worse, the doctors have told me that even if I were there, there is nothing I could do. Her children and hubby are with her and we are in constant contact. Please pray for Lori, the last I heard tonight was that her vital signs are stable and she responded a bit to stimulation by the nurses and moved her right side.

I have not given up hope or faith... I want her to come home and be whole again. I have called so many prayer lines asking for help because I know the power of prayer. If you know of any prayer line that is international, please let me know. I will forever remember the prayers you sent for “Sherryl” and the power those prayers had, will you please do the same for “Lori”? God Bless you and Thank you for listening to me. Her name is Lori Bruno and she is at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles..ICU.
In Faith,
snykerz

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UPDATE

Urgent prayer requested through Pegita
From Snykerz | 07/16/2008 4:06:45 PM PDT

Dearest Pegita,
Thank you so much for letting all the Prayer Warriors know what's going on with my sister Lori. I have been waiting all day for an update and just got off the phone with her oldest son “ Freddie “... He said that there has not been much of a change, BUT she does respond to pin pricks and pinches (which tells me that she has feelings in her limbs and is not brain dead).. her oxygen level is down to 35% compared to 100% she has been on for the last week, and she is breathing a little on her own, her temp is down to 99.7. I told my nephew not to let the doctors discourage him as they have approached him about making arrangements to take her off the ventilator and feeding tube. He said he told the doctors that there is no way they are taking her off of anything, and that we just know that she is going to come out of this. The fact that she is responding to anything at this point is testimony that the prayers are at work and God hears them all. So, please keep the prayers going Lori’s way for a full recovery. I don't know how to respond to each wonderful prayer and email that is being sent, is there a way to let everyone know how she is doing at the same time? instead of trying to answer each one separately? I want to Thank each and everyone of you for your support and prayers, they mean so much. I will keep all of you updated as I hear the news, it’s hard because of the time change as I am 3 hrs ahead of Calif, and waiting for news is so difficult.
May God Bless all of you, you are truly Angels.
Marianne

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Urgent prayer request
From Snykerz | 07/17/2008 12:17:57 PM PDT

The latest update I have at this moment, since I spoke with Jon last night, is that Lori has beat the Sepsis! The infection is gone! I am waiting to hear more as it is still early in Calif.. but I am so amazed at the healing that has taken place in such a short period of time, the power of Prayer is amazing. Thank You all so much, please keep the prayers going up for Lori as she not out of the woods yet, but everything looks better with each passing moment. I will update later tonight after Jon calls me and will let everyone know what's going on. They still don't know how much damage was done due to the strokes, so I am praying that she retains her eyesight.
Blessings to all of you
Marianne

 

[M0sby]

Logan's Prayer Warriors..UPDATE ON LORI!

Prayer requested by snykerz

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[Fawnn]

Prayers continue for Lori.

[Kitty Mittens]

Going on my Knees Right Now for my Bedtime Prayers, and will Pray Fervently for our Lori.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Pegita]

Morning prayer for Lori ~

[CDHart]

Good news! Prayers continuing for on going improvement.

Carolyn

[AKA Elena]

Urgent prayers NOW!

[amom]

Joining in with celebration and continued prayers for Lori and all concerned with her well being.

[Pegita]

Moderator ... please make this an Update post in the title. Thank you.

PRAYER WARRIOR PING ~

Update on my sister “Lori”
From Snykerz | 08/23/2008 5:58:23 PM PDT new

The latest update on Lori that I have from Jon from last night is :::

Lori was having trouble breathing after they put the plug in the Trach, when Jon went to see her she was sweating from trying so hard to breathe on her own, she was trying so hard to breathe that it was making her so tired, and at one point she stopped breathing and Jon had to remind her to breathe and her breaths were short and deep, like she was gasping, so Jon talked to the docs and nurses and told them that this is not right and to put her back on the Trach , so now she is doing alright.

It is a minor setback, but still I worry. It seems that she takes 2 steps forward and 1 step back. After putting her back on the trach she is alert and resting comfortably and understands what people are telling her.

Before they put her back on the Trach she had a BIG gulp of Pepsi and seemed to come out of her comatose state for a bit. Jon said she had a look of relief after having something cool and refreshing down her throat and actually pulled herself up on her elbows and tried to sit up straight, which tells me that she has her motor skills on both sides of her body (Praise be!).

Jon is a Godsend for my little sister, he is right there for her and moves her arms and legs. Lori is supposed to start physical therapy soon. But right now Jon is the best physical therapy for her. He loves her so much, so please everyone keep Jon in your prayers as well as “Our Lori”. Keep the prayers going Lori’s way as I know that God is listening and keeping track of each and everyone of them.

May God Bless you all who are praying for my sister, and I Thank each and everyone of you, I don’t know what I would do without you all.

With Love and Blessings
Marianne

[M0sby]

Logan's Prayer Warriors

Update on Lori

HERE:

 

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[dandelion]

Deep in the night, I lift up Lori in prayer. May God heal her broken places, and fill her heart with peace...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers continue for Lori and Jon and her doctors,
as well as her whole family.

Fight On!!

[luvie]

Memo:

Give the woman more soda! It seems to help.

Seriously...more prayers that Lori will continue her slow
progress toward being stronger and healthier.

[Fawnn]

My prayers continue....

[amom]

Thanks for the heads up here. Prayers continue for Lori and for Jon and family as well.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for keeping us informed. Prayers continue...

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[cubreporter]

Continued prayers for your sister. Gosh, seems like she is SO CLOSE to recovery...maybe just taking longer than we want. We’re human after all. So, more prayers and more faith that she will be fine.

[Snykerz]

I hope I am putting this update in the right place..if not I have sent it to {{{{Pegita}}}} Thank you Pegita for putting up with me, I seem to get lost on the computer sometimes..LOL
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This is good news! Lori seems to be getting stronger everyday and is now able to talk a little bit! She tells her kids that she loves them and speaks to Jon each day. I am now able to speak with her on the phone from NC and even tho it is difficult for her to have a conversation, I usually just rattle on about the family and news, and she will say “Yes” and Ok and Bye Bye to me. She holds the phone by herself now, something she couldn’t do a week ago. Praise Be to God!
The doctors have put the plug back in the trach and she is breathing on her own and can have sips of Pepsi, Ice Tea, Ice chips... they may start her on some Jello or Ice cream soon. So, she is making progress each and everyday.
I was wondering if any of you would like to join in and send her a card ( you dont have to ) but I bet it would absolutly thrill her. I have several friends that are doing this already with me. If you would like to send a card or note of encouragement to her, here is the address of the hospital:
Lori Bruno
Room # 513
Good Samaritan Hospital
616 Witmer Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90017
******** Hospital also has another address **********
Good Samaritan Hospital
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90017
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You can use either address as it is the same hospital and sits on the corner of Witmer & Wilshire. I called and verified this with them. So any mail you send will get her at either addy.
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Thank you all so much for your prayers and thoughts for Our Lori, I know that she appreciates each and everyone of you, just as I do. May God Bless and keep you all safe, happy and healthy.
In Faith
Marianne

[Pegita]

Perfect, Snykerz ... and Praise God for the health and healing that is returning to your beloved Lori. Prayers continue, dear heart.

Admin Moderator ~ please update the title to reflect the update in Post #259. Thanks.