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Title: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/14/05 at 20:43:25 For those of you who believe in prayer, I have a request. This morning while walking out the door on our way to church my wife did a full forward flip/nose dive down the stairs from the front deck (about 12 steps ). She somehow was able to avoid hurting our 6 year old grandson who was in front of her but she did not fare as well. After a trip to the emergency room we found that her right leg/ankle was broken in 3 places and the ankle/foot was completely dislocated. She will need to wait a week for the swelling to subside before going in for surgury to screw everything back together. After that there will 2 months before she can begin to put her foot down, so we are looking at about 4-5 months before she is walking again. If you would, please pray for a speedy recovery and for relief from pain. Right now she is existing on morphine and is still in a lot of pain...a little goofy sometimes but she still hurts a lot. Thank you |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Reelthing on 08/14/05 at 21:46:22 lancer, we'll do , sorry to hear about the fall, 12 steps is quite a tumble. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Michael on 08/14/05 at 21:52:57 Lancer: darn! Sorry to hear of your wife's accident. Glad she is going to be ok. My first thought was perhaps a head injury, until i read on. I realize the leg/ankle is serious enough, but thank god that was the extent of it. Glad the little fellow wasn't hurt also. Must have frightened him though. I will say one for her (if he still listens to me). Wish her a speedy recovery, and be patient with her through the physio therapy. Gonna be a rough ride, but you have each other. That's the key. cheers Michael |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by mikedasavage on 08/14/05 at 22:04:40 She will be in our prayers i wish you the best |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Paladin on 08/14/05 at 22:11:50 When the AA talks about taking the 12 step program they do not mean head over heels. Best wishes for a full recovery. And kudos on taking a worse fall to avoid hurting a child. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by sluggo on 08/14/05 at 22:51:09 while i'm not the "prayer" type, my heart still goes out to you and your family. i wish your wife a speedy recovery with no further complications. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/15/05 at 02:50:45 Sorry to hear about your wife's mishap lancer ... hope she has a speedy recovery ... |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by gazab44 on 08/15/05 at 03:24:37 I'm not a prayer person, but on occassions I have asked for help from my long departed father, (is that prayer), it seems to work. So I will do so again for your wifes speedy recovery. Please keep us informed of her progress. Gary |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Savage_Rob on 08/15/05 at 05:51:22 While I'm somewhere along the lines of Michael and Sluggo, I'll certainly give it a shot. Best wishes on a speedy and I hope it's less painful than it could be. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by WD on 08/15/05 at 06:45:07 Lisa and I second Sluggo and Rob. -WD |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by bentwheel on 08/15/05 at 08:50:47 I'll say a prayer for your wife, and one for you too my brother. You have a lot of responsibilities now. Monitor her morphine use, don't let that become a bigger disability. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by mornhm on 08/15/05 at 08:59:09 My prayers are with you also. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 08/15/05 at 09:01:53 bentwheel wrote:
yes sir same as above. :( wish I was near id give you a hand. I know you will probably not be heading this way to visit your family anytime soon but if you guys do we will fix ya dinner or something. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by klx650sm2002 on 08/15/05 at 12:44:58 Hey Lancer I'll say one for your Wife in church tomorrow. Clive W |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/15/05 at 14:45:55 Thank you very much for the prayers and good thoughts. This will be a very difficult time for several months for my wife, and will consume a great deal of my time from now on so my internet play time will be extremely limited. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by skepticalnewt on 08/15/05 at 15:07:43 My wife and I will say a prayer for your wifes speedy recovery and to give you the strength that you will need in the days to come. Steve |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by just laura on 08/15/05 at 15:58:27 sorry to hear that...your wife will be in my prayers for a speedy recovery...and you as well during her healing...it'll be tough...try and remember how frustrating it will be for her while she is stuck in a chair for the next few months... good luck and always believe...that's what counts... |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by red2k1 on 08/15/05 at 16:03:41 You, your wife and family will be in our family prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. I have also sent your prayer request to our campus ministry to be included in the daily campus prayer services. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/15/05 at 16:11:47 red2k1 wrote:
Thank you, that is very much appreciated. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Karen627 on 08/15/05 at 17:39:55 darn, Lancer. That's horrible. My mother broke her ankle a few years back. Recovery was slow and painful -- but it was a full recovery. One day this will be just a nasty memory for your wife. Sending hopes for a speedy, relatively pain-free recovery to your wife, and good thoughts to you and the rest of your family. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by CHRIS on 08/15/05 at 20:31:41 Prayers and thoughts are with you!!! Wishing your wife a speedy and painless (as possible) recovery. Take care of yourself as well!!! |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by theikeman on 08/15/05 at 23:38:12 Done and God bless. Speedy recovery! Ike |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Paula71 on 08/16/05 at 04:38:50 Lancer, Your wife will be in my prayers for a complete and pain free recovery. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Greg_650 on 08/16/05 at 06:24:12 You got it, Lancer. I hope your wife feels better soon. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/16/05 at 06:38:08 Thanks again guys/girls.......wife is feeling better this morning. She reports that she can "think about her foot" without it hurting. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 08/16/05 at 07:23:59 lancer wrote:
That is a great start man!! |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Red_Wine on 08/16/05 at 10:27:49 From a black sheep in faraway Chile, who doesn't believe in God or anything like that, my heart goes out to you, your wife and your family. As other said, one good thing is that she did not hurt your grandson, that would have been even worse. Just for what it means, I was on a wheelchair for one month and on crutches for another two, but I eventualy went out good. Take care of your wife and yourself. Best, RW |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Spartan71 on 08/16/05 at 10:47:49 All my best to you and your wife. I've been caring for my wife for the last 3 months after she had surgery on her tibial tendon. Things will work out! |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by bobo383 on 08/16/05 at 15:08:18 lancer wrote:
Thank you for the good report! Isaiah 53:5 is real (even if I don't spell Isaiah right). Believing God for a full recovery. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by sniperjim on 08/16/05 at 20:16:33 prayer request answered, will continue as long as it takes, let us know if you need anything from the brotherhood. Jim |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Jim on 08/17/05 at 15:20:01 Sorry to hear about your wife's fall.Will be adding our prayers for healing .Take care. Jim |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Trippah on 08/17/05 at 20:40:43 Lancer- my wife is just finishing up her first week after foot surgery- probably 3 more weeks before she can start using her foor again, and then heel only. If your wife is an active gal, as mine is--well, many prayers offered. As my wife's sugeon put it elevation is your best friend. Keep the foot up, and your spirits also--bestluck to her and you. ps- you will need crutches, wheelchair, ice packs,and lots of patience.and of course- LOVE ;) |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by dannimal on 08/17/05 at 22:49:58 You got mine (prayer) in there for your wife now too. Hope she is ok and does well on recovering before the fall and winter holidays are here and back to normal asap! Anything else you may need, don't hesitate to ask! :) |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Ed_L. on 08/18/05 at 13:26:25 That tough, good luck with her recovery. I'll spend a few quite moments thinking of both of you. Keep a positive attitude, it helps. Ed L. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Reelthing on 08/18/05 at 17:13:28 How's she doing Lancer? |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/18/05 at 18:49:55 She is a trooper...doing pretty well considering. She had an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon today to see if the swelling was going down enough to have surgury on Tuesday...doc says it looks like she is good to go. Reporting at 1000 hrs Tuesday morning for a 1200 cut time. PRAYER WARRIORS, PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN PREPARATION FOR TUESDAYS SURGURY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. GOD BLESS YOU. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by sniperjim on 08/18/05 at 22:27:07 Your welcome, anything for a fellow friend in the wind |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Greg_650 on 08/21/05 at 06:17:38 How'd it go? Everything okay? |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/21/05 at 07:28:07 Beverly is resting relatively comfortably, considering the situation. Surgury scheduled for Tuesday morning around 10-12 am. I am working on a wheelchair ramp to get in/out of the house so I do not have to roll her down the steps...she does not want to play on the steps any more... Thank you again for your prayers, it is making a significant difference...God is faithful as always. Have blessed days. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Paladin on 08/21/05 at 12:32:03 Did the Ramp and Handrail bit at the In-Laws: Pix (http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/images/ramp.jpg) Pix (http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/images/handrail.jpg) Pix (http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/images/ramp-handrail.jpg) The inside ramp is 1:12 slope, which is the recommended maximum slope for wheelchair ramps. The outside is 1:6 because of the wall at the bottom of the steps. The handrails are stocked at the Home Depot along with the handrail brackets. I also picked up a studfinder so that the handrail brackets are screwed into wall studs. The Bathroom rails are interchangeable left/right. Gene says they made life a lot easier. FWIW, I carried that 5 foot outside handrail on the Savage, which got comments in the parking lot about carrying a lance, which led to a certain avatar. My F-i-L, Gene, also biked; dirt, some street. Still has his XT600 in the Garage. Hasn't been able to kick start it for years. Can't even climb and sit on it anymore. Non-biker family thinks he should sell it. They don't understand that the little money it would bring is worth far less than looking at it and remembering the rides. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/21/05 at 13:16:06 Thanks for the tips but I am good to go in that area, I spent quite a few years in the building trades after I left the military, before the medical issues took me out of the work force for good. The ramp I put together is set at a 3/12 slope...yes it is a bit on the steep side but the space and material on hand made it necessary. It will work for the temp time we need it. I am seriously considering just selling this house and finding/building another one that is more along the line of a handicapped friendly home. My father-in-law built a home that was designed from the get-go as a handicapped friendly home, and I really liked the way the space was used and set up. It looked every bit like any new home but the little details that made it H/C friendly were just really nice and practical. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Still Savage on 08/21/05 at 15:54:19 You both are in my prayers! |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by RadarORiley on 08/22/05 at 15:12:30 You are both in my prayers, will say anextra on Tuesday for the Dr.'s guidance. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by torque on 08/22/05 at 16:21:55 you guys are on my prayer list.i only live about an hour away so if you ever need any help dont be shy to ask. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/23/05 at 08:52:14 THE SURGURY IS OVER!! I just talked with the doctor, the surgury went very well and she did just fine. She will be up in her room in about 30 minutes. I am typing this from a computer in the outpatient surgury waiting area...this is nice to have a computer to use while waiting here. The doc put 2 screws in the inside of the ankle and a long narrow plate with 6 screws on the outside of the ankle/leg. He said she will DEFINITELY set off the metal detectors at the airport now. She will be here overnight and then go home tomorrow...if all is well of course. Thank you so much for your prayer and support to this point, and I ask for continued prayer as she heals and then starts therapy in a couple of months. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Deb on 08/23/05 at 09:53:26 I will say a prayer for your wife and family......... |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by RadarORiley on 08/23/05 at 14:44:19 Great news Lancer. I will continue to pray for you both, you'll need some prayers too. My hubby, Mr. Super-Paratrooper broke his ankle before we married, 37 yrs ago and finally after 3 operations had screws put in to fuse it. He said he should have had that done the first time. Walks with no pain now, first time in 30 years. But speaking from experience, you'll be worn out from doing little extras you never thought about before. We found that a plastic tie up trash bag around the ankle works well for taking a shower when you get that far along. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Susan on 08/24/05 at 07:59:01 Very glad to hear the surgery went well. You and Beverly are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let her know how much we all care. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Karen627 on 08/24/05 at 18:57:01 lancer wrote:
Well, that'll just make airports an even bigger hassle than they already are. I guess when she recovers, she'll just have to ride everywhere! ;) |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by HawkEye1967 on 08/24/05 at 19:14:51 I am sorry to hear of your wife's misfortune, I am very happy to hear that the surgery went well. I will pray for you and your wife both, one for help with the injury and also for a speedy recovery and a influx of patience as you both have use of that in the near future. in Christ Hawkeye |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Savage_Rob on 08/25/05 at 06:33:53 Karen627 wrote:
Heh, my stepfather has a prosthetic leg. He hates the handscanning crap so he always stops, pulls his leg off, lays it on the conveyor belt and hops through the arch. You should see the looks he gets. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Paula71 on 08/25/05 at 21:19:59 Glad to hear she was able to have the surgery sooner than later and it seems as though things are improving. My thoughts and wishes for a continued quick recovery are with you both. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by Deb on 08/26/05 at 06:44:47 [quote author=lancer link=board=RubberSideDown;num=1124077405;start=0#24 date=08/16/05 at 06:38:08]Thanks again guys/girls.......wife is feeling better this morning. She reports that she can "think about her foot" without it hurting.[/ Good to hear your wife is doing better. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by lancer on 08/26/05 at 07:44:57 Beverly wishes to thank all of you for your prayers and concerns. |
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Title: Re: Prayer Request Post by patj197 on 08/26/05 at 12:56:55 Prayers will continue for both of you . |
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