Prayer request from soFlaNative

[Rustyt1953]

I just received this DM from Brad;

"I've been out of the loop in Lake Placid, Fl for a month and unable to keep up with the latest regarding any up dates on your condition. Thinking about folks on this venue and particularly you and yours with regret at my inability to spend time at a computer to visit.
Long story short I came to check on Mom and during the course of my visit discovered she had suffered a complete rectal prolapse. Too many details to share in this brief moment regarding lining up a new primary, GI surgeon, and rehab without internet service in the beginning of the search. Surgery and recovery went well and am now hammering the rehab center regarding basic needs without antagonizing the staff. Not easy.
If I could ask a favor of you to post a prayer request for Miss Joyce to receive the care she needs to regain not only strength but the confidence, humor and forceful attitude she has displayed her entire life. She is 94 but the flame inside still flickers.
It has been a trying time but I have regained a tremendous faith in the Lord due to many instances, small and large I have experienced during this period.
I appreciate the time and effort on your part in fulfilling this request and completely understand if you are unable.
I wish you and yours well and would not mind hearing from you although I imagine your voice may resemble a bullfrog with a 2 pack a day habit.
Sincere Thanks from an Internet friend, Brad"
"

 

[woodsltc]

Prayers for Miss Joyce to have a speedy recovery and return to enjoying her family and loved ones. God Bless.

Don

 

[Babysitr]

prayers sent

 

[mckenney99]

May God bless Miss Joyce with a speedy recovery and rekindling of her flame of life.

 

[robvious]

prayers for Miss Joyce and you as well sent

 

[rwsmith]

Prayers for Joyce.

 

[Skyhunter]

Added Miss Joyce and all concerned to my daily prayer list.

WYT-P
Skyhunter

 

[16thVACav]

Prayers and best wishes.

 

[old bear]

Prays sent for Ms. Joyce..

 

[Onomea]

Prayers sent for Miss Joyce that her recovery be swift and complete.

 

[JET4]

Prayers lifted up

 

[RangerRRP]

Prayers for Miss Joyce and her speedy recovery!

 

[pmanton]

Miss Joyce will be in my prayers.

 

[lihpster]

Hoping for the best possible outcome for Miss Joyce.

 

[Jimmyjones]

Prayers for Miss Joyce.

 

[tlawler]

Prayers for Miss Joyce and thankful she has a son like you, Brad. God Bless.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Never heard of that, but it sounds awfully painful. Good luck on her recovery, I hope all goes well.
Thanks for the info, Rustyt, and I hope you're okay, too.

 

[phulklip]

Prayers offered

 

[SixgunFife]

Praying now.

 

[Tom Beavert]

Prayers sent, may God bless.

 

[Toolguy]

Prayers going up for Joyce and family and Rusty and family.

 

[chuckie]

Prayers on the way for Miss Joyce.

 

[Mule Packer]

Prayers for Miss Joyce. Rusty, thanks for making us aware of this. Prayers for you, too, Rusty.

 

[TX-Dennis]

Prayers away!

 

[jscheck]

Prayers sent for Miss Joyce!

 

[soFlaNative]

Thanks all, prayers work.
Beginning of June Mom was driving herself the 5 mi. to Publix for groceries and meds while tending to her affairs and cheating (I kid) at bridge at the community clubhouse. The change in 3 weeks to her was drastic. I suspected a UTI and took her to a nearby ER on 28 June for a culture and the problem was discovered.
Examined by a GI in Sebring on the 10th he made arrangements to admit to the Advent Hosp. across the street the procedure happened on the 14th, discharged and transported to Lake Placid rehab the afternoon of the 17th. One of the benefits of my wife and I playing both ends against the middle was her finding out the transport arrangements and me notifying hospital staff.
She had a standing appt. with her primary on the 3rd and was given a cursory courtesy exam and then shown the door due to new ownership no longer accepting her insurance carrier. Having discovered a couple days earlier that while I had access to financials I was not an authorized health rep. With no internet service in the home I managed a HotSpot script, completed necessary paperwork with the help of a fax machine in town, secured a new primary (great folks much closer to home) and got her in to see the only GI surgeon in Highlands Co.
The intervening days were tough, punctuated twice by 24 hr. bouts of bathroom trips 15-25 min. apart with the occasional 1-1 1/2 hr. of sleep on her part. She was exhausted by the time we checked in to the Hosp. so establishing a baseline was next to impossible let alone having staff realize what a vital woman this was just a short time ago.
Thanks for tolerating my ramble, just wanted to express my gratitude for the prayers and well wishes, they did work. She's gained strength to the point where the staff will have to scramble to keep up with her, what a difference a day made.
Still a ways to go, I've modified her bathroom shower, found and corrected issues with the house water supply and still need to enlarge her front door stoop. I'm just grateful I am in a position to do this and having the support of the fine folks here at S&W.
All our best, Brad and Mom

 

[Delta Expatriate]

More prayers have been sent for a continued positive path forward.

 

[SMSgt]

Here's to hoping for a great recovery. Dealing with the elderly and their healthcare can be trying. My M-in-L refuses to follow any medical advice and is much happier complaining and making everyone miserable.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

A mass will be offered up for Miss Joyce .

 

[Golphin]

Prayers for Miss Joyce and her family