Prayers Needed

I am praying for him Sandy..hang in there!

Linda

Oh Sandy my heart and prayers go out to you and your brother.

Lynne

Huge prayers for your brother. Let us know how he's doing.

Prayers being said from Australia.

Hugs Katherine

Wow! Prayers going up! This isn't necessarily a hopeless situation--my brother's lungs were FULL of blood clots a few years ago (turns out he has something called Factor V Leiden that causes clots in the lower legs that rise up to the lungs)--for the longest time they thought he had pneumonia until my SIL demanded an MRI. Once discovered they put him on blood thinners and he was touch and go for about a week, but all the clots dissolved and he was fine. He has to take the blood thinners for the rest of his life now, and wear those socks that are really tight and force your blood to circulate, but overall his life is the way it was before.

Prayers that Corky heals completely! {{{Hugs}}}

Carolyne in TX

{{{Sandy}}}

:::sending lots of healing thoughts Corky's way & supportive ones to you:::

Alicia

Thanks for all the prayers and support. I thought I would give you an update. He's still in the hospital. Blood clots in his lungs. They have him on blood thinner, but it will take a while to get it regulated. He has limited use of his right leg and some issues with his right hand. The vision still comes and goes as far as blurring and double. They are going to start him in rehab in three days, I'm not sure where they plan to move him, but he's still not able to care for himself or stay alone yet. He's only 51 years old, retired from the air force, never married and has no children, just 8 siblings (4 older sisters who boss him around.) They said he has an extra enzyme in his blood that causes clotting, and that it is hereditary and all of his siblings need to be tested. Our mom had her first stroke at age 59 and died at 70 all of a sudden. The dr said it was her heart, but we didn't want or need an autopsy - all we knew was that she was gone. Now we are wondering if she had this enzyme issue. Our dad is 83 and still kicking along. I have no health ins, but plan to call the dr to see about the cost of the test after the first of the year. Sandy

This is good news Sandy. I'm glad to hear that he's improving, ever so slowly, and that they've figured out the problem. You and of your siblings really should get tested. I know it's not easy being w/out the ins though. Take care and know that prayers are still going out for Corky, you and the rest of the family.

Katr> Thanks for all the prayers and support. I thought I would give you an > update.

Excellent idea! I know everyone's finances are really hurting at this time but it would give you some peace of mind to find out. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.