Evie1010's Journal, 07 Apr 11

Hope all goes well. I'll keep him and you in my prayers. Who would have thought that a knock from a dog could do that much damage. 

You've got that right. It's unbelievable! Both docs he saw today said the infection was BAD... the kind that result in amputation if prolonged. When Jim told him he had some antibiotic at home, and could he take that?-the doctor laughed saying that what he has on hand at home wouldn't even put a dent in that infection he's got...that he needed a "beast" of an antibiotic to help. It has some scary side effects, too. I'm so upset... 

Wow Evie that is so scary. Will be saying prayers for Jim.  

How scary! Will he be able to take the antibiotic at home or are they going to hospitalize him? Many prayers coming your way. 

No Sandy, doc wrote him a new prescription of something mroe powerful - am on my way to get it filled. We are currently uninsured so I am dreading the cost like you would not believe! He will not be hospitalized, thank the Lord...but we'll wait to see what this 'beast' antibiotic delivers. Nurse cautioned him to tell everyone in his family that if his airway becomes constricted with its use to call 911 immediately. That's just what you want to hear when you're asked to pop some pills. :/ 

@keli, THANK YOU! :( 

I will keep him in my thoughts, hopefully the antibiotics work for him! 

So very sorry to hear that Evie. Hoping and praying that everything goes okay ok.  

Evie, I'm so sorry!!! I have lifted Jim and you up to the Lord for healing and strength. I will add you both to your prayer list at church, too. I know Jim will be safe and healing soon!! Keep us up to date on his progress. God bless you!! Much love, my friend. 

sending love and healing thoughts :) 

Oh my goodness Evie! Hope Jim starts to feel better soon. Prayers for him coming your way!! 

Oh Evie, I am so sorry to hear that. Of course I will continue to pray and will add special thoughts for you also as his caretaker. I am so sorry, I know how scary that can be and how worried you must be. Hugs coming your way with the prayers! 

Praying for Jim to heal fast and hoping he gets better soon. Take care of you as well as he needs you to be strong for him.......Bren 

Dear Evie, I am so sorry to hear about this...Of Course Jim will be in my prayers as well as you...I know how worried you must be...poor dear. Wish I was closer to give you a hug....Much love. Praying the antibiotics kick in with no side effects ad recovery is quick.  

thank you ALL so much for your prayers and well-wishes. It means so much. Can you stinkin' beLIEVe all this happened from a massive head-butt from the DOG?! :) The doctor said it was caused by the fluids which began to form around the injury upon impact - this happens in effort to protect the joints...it's the body's healing mechanism to repair the damage. Usually it goes away on it's own. But somehow an infection settled in and has spread to the upper thigh and lower leg - his calf/shin is even swollen at this point. Thankfully he got it diagnosed right before the infection got into the blood stream. It is just in the tissue now, so hopefully the antibiotic will kick it in the boo-tay. We covet your continued prayers. And praise God I got the prescription for $4 at WalMart by going generic! YES!! 

Evie - thank you for the continued updates. My family is praying for Jim, and you... may you be blanketed in His Peace. And Lord, we come into agreement, and ask for an immediate intervention and healing in Jim's leg, in every tissue, all infection be healed. In Jesus' Name! Much Love. 

Evie I heard about a dog who kept bull dozing a families child down everytime she was on the swingset and the family felt they had to get rid of the dog before it hurt the child. The dog whisper said that in the dogs mind it felt the child was in danger and was trying to protect her by getting her out of harms way....Once they realized what was causing the odd behavior they were able to work on this. Praying for Jim and best wishes on figuring out what can be done about this strange behavior. TOWANDA!!!!!!  

So sorry to hear about Jim's knee. He must be in a lot of pain. I will be praying and all the best to you folks.  

Evie,so sorry Jim is suffering with his knee! sending healing thoughts! get well soon Jim! 

Friday morning and hoping that Jim is feeling better today.