Need prayers for my Mom

[LJC1861]

My mother has been battling a nasty staph infection in her leg for months now. This is the same leg that needed a knee replacement several years ago. She has been on several rounds of oral and IV antibiotics throughout the summer. This most recent bout came on VERY quickly this week. She went from walking to completely bedridden in 3 days.

She was admitted to the hospital today and is currently in isolation. As she takes numerous medications for diabetes and hypertension, they don't want to operate until they can wean her off some and bring down the infection just a bit. She is on morphine for the pain and oral and IV antibiotics for the infection. On 9/21 they will be operating to remove the artificial knee and fill the cavity with a stabilizing device and solid block antibiotics. She will be completely immobilized for about a month. Then, if the infection is gone they will replace the knee for the second time.

We are facing at least 6-8 months of hospital, nursing home, rehab hospital and in home rehab......and that is if all goes well with this first round.

I have never asked before, but I am asking now for any and all prayers that you can give. I ( and my family) do appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,

Linda

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I'll keep your mother in my thoughts, Linda. I hope she has a quick recovery and that they are able to manage her pain.

 

[mommasita]

Absolutely...Prayers said

 

[ChrisnSteph]

Done!

 

[terri01p]

I have personally seen prayer change many things, I will be in prayer for her !

 

[LJC1861]

Thanks everyone,

I am a FIRM believer in the power of prayer and positive energy. I have been talking to her all through this experience about keeping a positive outlook and mentally visualizing all the things that she will be able to do when her leg gets better. I want to plan a trip to WDW for us. I know that will give her some hope.....she loves WDW!

She is a strong lady and will come out of this the best way she can and what ever that is, we will get through it.

Thanks again for all the prayers.

Linda

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[KimAshton]

I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[java]

Keeping your mom in our thoughts.

 

[ckret01]

I certainly will ! I hope she gets better soon.

 

[powellrj]

how awful, I have her in my prayers.

 

[Robinrs]

Definitely.

Both of my parents had bouts with staph from hospital stays... So unnecessary and so preventable!

I, too, believe totally in the power of prayer and I will pray for your Mom's quick recovery!

God bless,

Robinrs

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

Prayers said.

 

[ThreeAngels]

Aww, I'm so sorry for your mom. Sending up lots of prayers for you both and hoping you two get to enjoy WDW soon! Best wishes!

 

[Serena]

Sure thing, just said a prayer that everything goes well for her.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I am certainly thinking of you, your mom and your family. God bless.

 

[mkycrzy1971]

I will keep your mother and your family in my prayers...keep your spirits high and trust in the Lord...he works miracles when you least expect it!!

 

[Hedy]

 

[cheerforchelsea]

Done!!