Asking for prayers again, update on my son

@Thoroughrob (11742)
United States
April 17, 2010 7:50am CST
As many of you are aware, my son has CP and last year he had a big surgery. It resulted in an infection. As a result, he has had a very trying year, and on antibiotics for a year. They have finally taken his antibiotics away. They cannot tell if the infection is gone, but if it is not, it will resurface, but they think his back is fused enough to take the rods back out and get it cleared up. Then they will go back in and put in more hardware, to help keep the back from curving again, but not as extensive. They are also adding another relaxant to try to help with the tightness in his legs due to the fact that they took out the baclofen pump, that helped him relax. Please pray that the infection does not come back and he will not have to endure any more surgeries and get get some relief for his tight muscles. Thank you in advance.
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12 responses
17 Apr 10
Pls. read this and I hope it will help you to be strong in your situation right now with your son. Today I Let go and let GOD Take charge of this life of mine, Now in the dark corners of my soul, His light is beginning to shine. All of the cares and worries that I have carried around for so long He has lifted them from my shoulders, And filled my heart with love Problems that were overwhelming Suddenly seem very small, And come what may, starting today I know I can handle them all. If you are troubled, "LET GO and LET GOD" take charge of your life for you, and however dark life's shadow seem, His light will come shining through. _____________________________________________________ Sometimes we do not understand God's ways of answering our prayers right? In Isaiah 55:8,9 The LORD said "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. "For as heavens are higher than earth, So are My ways higher than your ways,And My thougths than your thoughts" ______________________________________________________ Mam I will pray for your son and also pray the Holy Rosary everyday and also ask the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
17 Apr 10
Thank you!
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@AmbiePam (84638)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Wonderful post.
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Of course I'll pray for him. I think about him and say a prayer several times a week. That is so much for a child to handle, I can't imagine how you and he do it.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
20 Apr 10
I think it would be harder if he would ever have not had problems. It is very draining and I feel so bad for him.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
17 Apr 10
I honestly do think of your son and what he has been going through, Thoroughrob, and Believe me I will stay in constant prayer that his condition will only get better. As of today I am sending positive thoughts your way.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thank you so much.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
17 Apr 10
Hey Rob, I will be definitely praying for your son as I have since his last surgery! I hope that maybe this one will be the last and everything will finally be ok for him! He has been through so much, as has your entire family! He is one strong young man and deserves the best life can give him finally and I do hope that he will finally get it! My prayers are with him and your family as always~ Please keep us posted! Hugs and prayers, Opal
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thanks so much!
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18 Apr 10
Hi, I am an atheist and have not said a single prayer since they used to make me do so at school. However I am also a parent and reading your post I realise that I am very lucky and take a lot of things for granted. I will say a prayer for your son. My thoughts and wishes are with you and your family. Please keep letting us know how he's getting on. Thanks, Ian
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
20 Apr 10
Thank you, it means alot.
• China
18 Apr 10
I am so sorry for what you and your son are enduring.Pray for your son.He will be ok soon.Please take care for yourself,your son needs you.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
20 Apr 10
Thank you.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
12 May 10
I know I am late but stil energies and prayers go to him so all will turn out well and he will be in no more pain!
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
12 May 10
Thanks so much, things are good so far. The new meds seem to be helping too.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
12 May 10
awwwwww I am so glad that they are working hugsssssssssssssssss
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
23 Apr 10
Your son and my family will be in my thoughts, I wish you all the very best of luck and good wishes.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
23 Apr 10
Thanks so much. What is up with your family? I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers also.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
12 May 10
I am glad to hear that things seem to be getting better for your family.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
23 Apr 10
How thoughtful and kind you are...Dad will be 97 in June and continues to be well if a little forgetful at times. Daughter Jo is over the cancer scare, they removed all of it and her wound is healing nicely, swelling and fluid problems are diminishing slowly. Bless you my friend.
@AmbiePam (84638)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Wow, that is a lot of stuff to have on your plate right now. I will certainly add him to my prayer list, and I will add you as well. I'm not a parent, but I have had a sick parent. I worried so much about them, and I can't imagine how much they worried about me when I was sick and waiting to get on disability.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
20 Apr 10
Thank you so much!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Apr 10
hi thoroudhrob oh yes I remember and am so sorry he has had to go through so much.of course I will sent my prayers asking God to take away that infection and not let it come back, and help him get well without any more surgeries, also send prayers for you too as its just as hard on moms as on ill sons. God bless and good luck.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
20 Apr 10
Thank you so much! It means alot.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Apr 10
Good morning Rob, prayers said for u & your son. I wish him the very best.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
17 Apr 10
Thank you, I appreciate it.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
20 Apr 10
You and your son have been in my prayers since I read your last discussion about his surgery. I will pray for him to be healed and feel better hopefully real soon. You are dealing with a lot right now and it sounds like you are taking such good care of your son. Don’t forget to care of yourself too...Best wishes to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings...
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
20 Apr 10
Thanks for the prayers and the kind words.
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