Prayers for Jim Robinson

May 14, 2008

[trussell]

 

Prayer Request

Jim Robinson is having surgery tomorrow, May 15th

See the posts below for information about this procedure.

Jim Update:

It has been a frustrating day, I finally have a update for everyone.

I called Jim at the hospital. The nurse was in his room and gave him the phone. Sheila took his cell phone to him so I will be able to contact him easier. Also they took his laptop.

Due to major pain killers, he was able to sleep in the bed last night and was in bed when I called.

He sounded better than he has for the past few months.
He will be there for at least one more night; maybe more depending on decisions being made tonight.

They may remove Jim's left leg at the knee tomorrow. The docs have told him that the poison in that leg is going to continue causing problems.

Jim is really reluctant to let them remove the leg but I told him that if it will relieve the pain and stop all the damage it is doing to his internal organs, he should let them take it. Jim cannot use his legs now. He only has limited use of his right leg and no muscle remains in his left leg. The muscular dystrophy has done a number on his muscles while he has been ill.

I hope this makes sense.

When I hear what the decision is, I will let you know. In the meantime, Jim needs our prayers tonight and tomorrow.

Father, hear our prayers.
 

930 posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:55:24 PM by JustAmy

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Thanks for all the updates, Amy

I just talked to Chris and he said that Notpoliticallycorewrecked is visiting with Jim at this time.

He also said that the Doctors have decided that tomorrow Jim has to make the decision about his leg

The Doctors believe, as you stated, that it has to be removed to keep the infection from spreading.

So I imagine that is the decision he will make.

Don't worry about him getting online, he has an “air” card so he can get online anywhere.

He misses being able to read and post here tremendously naturally. This is his baby.

Good news that the swelling has gone down dramatically in his left leg and that for the first time in months he is not in pain 24 hrs a day and was able to sleep more than usual.

Chris had no idea how long he would be hospitalized, but I would imagine it will be several more days, especially if the operation on his leg is done soon.

Good advice you gave Jim, Amy.

Yes, Mama Bear don't hesitate to visit, it will be highly appreciated and encouraging to see such good friends as you and that jk I'm sure

Jim is blessed indeed to have family that are watching over him closely and taking care of his needs, getting him to the hospital and other numerous tasks

And the legion here that are pulling for him.
 

990 posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:43:49 PM by Syncro

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Today's short update:

I just talked to Jim; the surgery will be performed tomorrow. He doesn't know what time yet. He said he is feeling pretty good. Also, he slept off and on last night. May have been due to the stress.

I am going to try to see him this afternoon. He has some tests scheduled but he doesn't think they will take very long.

He is not allowed to have his laptop in the patient area so he cannot get online until he can get down to the lobby.

His words ..... "Please tell everyone how much I appreciate their thoughts and prayers. Oh Yeah ..... tell them I'll be back online as soon as I'm able.

Anyway, thank you for your prayers.
 

1,070 posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:24:33 AM by JustAmy

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Jim Update:

It has been a frustrating day, I finally have a update for everyone.

I called Jim at the hospital. The nurse was in his room and gave him the phone. Sheila took his cell phone to him so I will be able to contact him easier. Also they took his laptop.

Due to major pain killers, he was able to sleep in the bed last night and was in bed when I called.

He sounded better than he has for the past few months.
He will be there for at least one more night; maybe more depending on decisions being made tonight.

They may remove Jim's left leg at the knee tomorrow. The docs have told him that the poison in that leg is going to continue causing problems.

Jim is really reluctant to let them remove the leg but I told him that if it will relieve the pain and stop all the damage it is doing to his internal organs, he should let them take it. Jim cannot use his legs now. He only has limited use of his right leg and no muscle remains in his left leg. The muscular dystrophy has done a number on his muscles while he has been ill.

I hope this makes sense.

When I hear what the decision is, I will let you know. In the meantime, Jim needs our prayers tonight and tomorrow.

Father, hear our prayers.
 

Thanks for all the updates, Amy

I just talked to Chris and he said that Notpoliticallycorewrecked is visiting with Jim at this time.

He also said that the Doctors have decided that tomorrow Jim has to make the decision about his leg

The Doctors believe, as you stated, that it has to be removed to keep the infection from spreading.

So I imagine that is the decision he will make.

Don't worry about him getting online, he has an “air” card so he can get online anywhere.

He misses being able to read and post here tremendously naturally. This is his baby.

Good news that the swelling has gone down dramatically in his left leg and that for the first time in months he is not in pain 24 hrs a day and was able to sleep more than usual.

Chris had no idea how long he would be hospitalized, but I would imagine it will be several more days, especially if the operation on his leg is done soon.

Good advice you gave Jim, Amy.

Yes, Mama Bear don't hesitate to visit, it will be highly appreciated and encouraging to see such good friends as you and that jk I'm sure

Jim is blessed indeed to have family that are watching over him closely and taking care of his needs, getting him to the hospital and other numerous tasks

And the legion here that are pulling for him.
 

Today's short update:

I just talked to Jim; the surgery will be performed tomorrow. He doesn't know what time yet. He said he is feeling pretty good. Also, he slept off and on last night. May have been due to the stress.

I am going to try to see him this afternoon. He has some tests scheduled but he doesn't think they will take very long.

He is not allowed to have his laptop in the patient area so he cannot get online until he can get down to the lobby.

His words ..... "Please tell everyone how much I appreciate their thoughts and prayers. Oh Yeah ..... tell them I'll be back online as soon as I'm able.

Anyway, thank you for your prayers.
 

[Lijahsbubbe]

My dad had both of his legs amputated and he only got flowers from us!

And I forgot to add some balloons from me that scared the crap out of him when he first came out of surgery.

[Freedom2specul8]

LOL~

[Freedom2specul8]

HA! He’s a year younger than my mother! LOL

[AppyPappy]

Not to mention the fact there is a guy in a t-shirt standing under his hospital window yelling “ESCHOIR IS EVERYWHERE”. Navy Vet is trying to lure him away with a pizza.

[Admin Moderator]

Ash and Don Morgan, lol, you’re going way back.

[MEG33]

Great that you saw Jim and gave big hugs! I hope they can keep him there long enough to guide him on how to deal with this new challenge.
I personally hate being in the hospital so I have sympathy for wanting to get out.

Prayers for healing....and patience.

[Brad’s Gramma]

What ARE you? Some kinda kid or something? :)

Hey, does your mom do the blue hair thing too?

[Marysecretary]

Flowers from Melanie and Ann? Wow. He’s in great company!

[tiredoflaundry]

So was I............ sigh............ ;o)

[jaycee]

Thank you, dear Amy for doing all you are doing. Glad to hear Jim is doing as well as he is. He should stay there because it is so hard for the ones at home to do what needs to be done. I hope he doesn’t try to hurry up too much. It would be good if he could stay 4 or 5 more days if the hospital will let him.

Sometimes the patient doesn’t know what he will be going through at home. But he will do what he thinks is best, I hope.

Thanks again Amy and please take care of yourself!! Remember the world will keep on turning if you slow down a little~~~;o)

[Brad’s Gramma]

And I wouldn’t go back, for the world....

However. It could all stop adding up at this point and I’d be HAPPY! :)

[Dante3]

I am glad to hear he is doing well.

[glock rocks]

What ARE you? Some kinda kid or something? :)

Hey, does your mom do the blue hair thing too?

Careful pickin on the younguns again grammie, the mods might have found their coin by now...

[mystery-ak]

More great news...I will post this at Gopachy for the folks there...thanks so much.

[Palladin]

Thank you for all the updates, Amy.

I give praise and thanks to the Lord Almighty for all He has done and continues to do for our Jim. There’s still a lot ahead for Jim...lots of rehab and learning to do some things in new ways.

But the Lord who brought Jim through the surgery will see him through the recuperation period, too.

Our God is a Mighty God. He is the same yesterday, today, and always.

He loves his children with an everlasting love.

Thank you, Lord, for watching over our brother, leader, and founder, Jim Robinson.

We praise your Holy Name and give thanks unending!

[jaycee]

Thank you for this very tender and sweet post! I think a lot of us are tearing up tonight! We had to be strong last night for Jim!

We’ll keep our prayers going forward to help him through some difficult days ahead! God Bless Jim! I have so many wonderful friends because Jim Robinson had Free Republic. I mean that from the bottom of my heart!

[JustAmy]

Thanks. I know most of the posters there wish Jim well.

[tiredoflaundry]

I hear ya!

[tob2]

Insurance companies want patients out as soon as possible, too soon in many cases. Jim will need some type of physical therapy and rehab. 2-3 days after leg amputation is much too soon.

[Sam Cree]

Prayers for Jim. And all the best.