Good Afternoon, Neil has had a busy day. We have good news and bad news. The good news is Neil has not been nearly as nauseated today. Thank goodness!!! The bad news is there is a real problem with Neil's leg. During the surgery, the orthopedist opened the pin site thinking there was a problem with infection. In fact, Neil has compartment syndrome. This means the muscle died in his leg during the time he was in SICU and was so swollen. There is also a problem with his foot as there is nerve damage and Neil has no feeling in his foot. He does not think Neil's leg will be a functional limb and that Neil will have chronic problems with his leg. The orthopedist's recommendation is to amputate Neil's leg right below the knee. He says this stressing his concern about Neil and wanting Neil to have a normal life. After discussing this with the orthopedist and the doctor, the doctor is calling the Trauma Center at UAB and having Neil go there for a second opinion. We are hopeful this will happen within the next week. This is not a place we want to be but continue to be so thankful Neil is alive and is capable of understanding the options and making an informed decision. Please pray for Neil's lungs and his leg.
We saw Cindy Hornsby today. They were so worried about him having a serious infection. It seems he in fact had a serious virus. Yea!!!! Scott will probably be here a couple of days. Please continue to remember this sweet couple.
Please pray for the full recovery of Martha Jean Davis. She had carotid artery surgery today. She is in Dothan in the hospital.
We saw Tommie Lee today. Sue will be moved to John Knox nursing home tomorrow for a couple of weeks. She will complete her rehab and then GO HOME to John Knox Assisted Living. (She has her apartment there.)
We so appreciate your prayers, love and concern.
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14 comments:
Neil,
We continue to celebrate your life!! We also continue to have faith in the Doctors' wisdom and their faith in knowing the right thing to do. Keep up the fight and you are going to be finer than frog hair!!
We love you dearly!!
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim
PS I know Rebecca and Tony saw you tonight and I told you she was 'pooching'!! HA! She will fuss at me again! I don't care! WE LOVE YOU!!
Neil - Please do not be discouraged. God is not through you as he has a very special purpose for you.
Tulah, Linda, Peggy and I start our "Annual Youth Retreat" tomorrow (actally Duke and Shane says it is an "Old Broad Get-A-Way"). Whatever - we are going to think of something wild we can do but at our age our options are slim.
If you are up for it we will come by to see you.
Shane, Lana, Billy, Hunter, Kaila, and Duke send their love and prayers. I love you! YPSSSYGA.
Neil,
We love you and continue to pray for you and your family. Your family at Creative Services know you will handle everything that you have to face with courage and determination.
Love you,
Bonnie
Neil, you have come so far and i know you will continue to do so. I have faith that God has big plans for you. You keep getting better and any worries you turn them over to God, he will take care of everything. Love you, your cousin Marcy in texas ( lynns daughter)
Neil,
I know this is very discouraging for you. God has his hands on you and won't let go. You have such a sweet and faithful family and we're all in your corner. Keep the faith sweetheart.
See you soon.
LYnn
Our love and prayers are with you. God has brought you this far, keep the faith that he will bring you through once again. We have seen so many miracles, we know HE can pull out one more. We love you all !!!
Rose & Lennie
Neil,
Our God is a God of miracles and he is still not done with you Neil. Keep the faith we are praying without any doubt that miracles are still coming your way.
Aunt Cynthia
I am glad I got to stick my head in the other day and speak to ya'll.
Just wanted you to know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ms. Lucia-thank you so much for the sweet encouraging words and support you had to offer about Randy's Mom - oh and the strawberry ensure worked!!!
Thanks :)
Much Love,
Tina Gardner
You all are always in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith and remember the rainbow.
With Love~
Patty Jo
I'm sending up prayers for you guys. God is not done yet!!!
Love you! joni
Neil, it was so good to be able to see you for just a few minutes. You sure look amazing! Keep your head up... as everyone else has said, God is not done with you yet! You're one of the strongest guys i know and you'll get this thing whipped, i just know it!
Hold your sweet heads up, Neil and Deanne! God will be beside you, whatever the decision. He'll hold you in his arms and strengthen you always. Many prayers are being lifted for you and all of your doctors, staff, and family. I love you so much! Melanie:)
Mike Parrish said that Neil is his hero and he want's to be just like him when he grows up. (I am hoppng that will be during my lifetime, or maybe not I am kind of naccustomed to my Mikie) The point is we are both so proud of you all and we love and admire the courage you all have shown. You are in out prayers.
Mike and Juli
Our love and prayers continue to be with each of you!
"Aunt" Kathy and Frog
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