Tim is in the Hospital

[Lorie]

Tim is in the Hospital with Pneumonia. He went in over night. I am headed back there now. I will post an update this evening. Please pray for him. I love my brother so much.

Lorie:(

[Icanmanz]

Lorie, bless your heart. Bless Tim, he has been through so much. I wish with all my heart I could be there with you, to lend you my shoulder. It breaks my heart to hear such news. Dear heart, just leave it up to God. Turn it over to Him, it is His decision. God bless you. Hugs to you and Tim, and God bless! Please keep us posted.

Irma

[jimercat]

Lorie,

I hate to hear that! I hope they can get rid of the pneumonia quickly and that your brother can recover from this set back!

Please know that we are thinking of you and your brother. Stay strong my friend!!!

[DonnaJ]

Lorie,

I'm so sorry. But, I agree with Irma. It WILL all be alright one way or the other. Just pray and let God know that your turning it all over to him. I know that is hard to do, but you can't just pray it you really have to do it. Just give it to the Lord. You will feel a peace fall over you. Just rest knowing he is in good care and being taken care of. I know you will keep us posted.
Prayers to you both,
DonnaJ-WV

[olly]

i'm so sorry to hear your news, i know how much you love your brother. also the other week you were so upset that he wanted to give up, like everyone said leave it in gods hands he knows whats best. what ever happens we are all here for you and praying for the best outcome, i wish i could say more to ease your pain. god bless you and tim.
caroline

[CindyM]

Hi Lorie- tell Tim we are all pulling for his quick recovery. You are in my thoughts tonight! Hugs, Cindy

[Beebe]

Just wanted you to know you and Tim are in my thoughts and prayers. The struggles with ALS are never ending. We are here for you. Fondly. Beebe

[Lorie]

Under the circumstances Tim is doing good. The Pneumonia was in a small confined area. They have him on a strong Antibotic in a drip. Steroid shot to strengthen his lungs.
I had his Lung Doc. do a Oxygen Level Test (98%) and a Lung Capacity Test (72%) so he has been consistent for the last six months, which is very good. If I haven't mentioned Tim has a very good voice. The floor he is on has a Care Giver for the Patients. The doctor ordered that she sit ouside Tim's door, so he could call for her if he needed something. she is so nice. He can hold his neck up well, although it gets tired and crampy sometimes. Me and my Daughter Amelia (14) spent a lot of time with him today. We talked, Laughed and had great conversation without chaos. It was great, even under the circumstances. I took him his favorite Cheese Burger and Drink and Fed him.
I am going back in the morning after stop in at Lazy Boy Furniture to find him a chair.
It is sad to say, but tim said: While I am here in the Hospital, atleast me and you don't have to deal with the Family. I said you are right, they are taking a Vacation right now! I am upset with them. That is for another day. I just want him to get better.

Irma, I sure could use that shoulder. But I want all of you to know your support means so much to me. And I am going to let Tim know he has a Team cheering him on to a speedy recovery. I regained my inner strength and emotionally I am better. When it is time to kick into high gear, I am ready!

Thanks so much my wonderful friends!

I have never had so many friends. I am just sorry that it took this disease to bring us toghether.

Love,

Lorie :-D

[Icanmanz]

Lorie, I am so glad Tim is doing okay, thank God! Tell Tim I chuckled when I read the part about family!! LOL! How long is he going to stay in the hospital? Oh, so Tim still has his voice? That's great! God bless him. You take care of yourself, and Tim, too. Tell him we said hi, and wish him a speedy recovery. God is soooo good! May God bless you all. Thanks for updating us, Lorie!

Irma

[olly]

i am so happy, waking up to this good news is wonderfull. hopefully tim will make a good recovery and soon be back home with you. i am so overwelmed with happiness for you both. reading between the lines i suspect your familys like mine,useless.
give tim my love, we are routing for him.
caroline:-D

[Steve100]

Hi Lorie

I wasn't on last night so I missed this. Glad to hear Tim is doing well, and that you're feeling better too :)

Best Wishes

Steve

[Thumbs Up]

I just logged on. I am so happy Tim is doing fine.

[jimercat]

Hey Lorie,

Glad things are improving for Tim. Hope he continues to recover from this. Keep us posted!

[Paty]

Hi Lorie:

My prayers are with you and Tim; I understand how you are feeling, Jorge also had Pneumonia once but came out of it surprisingly well, it was also confined to just a
small area.

Hugs.

Paty
Cals to late husband Jorge
Baja California, Mexico
Dx Oct. 2005
Died Dec. 30 2007

[givenin]

Hey Lorie lots of support here for you andf Tim, take care.

[Lorie]

Tim was doing ok today. He was tired. He said he didn't sleep well last night. He was starting to nap when I left. Tim also had Pneumonia right before christmas. That one was worse. He had a breathing tube down his throat. He did not like that. I promised him, that would not happen again.

I dropped the DIVORCE papers off to our Lawyer today. He/I want this woman behind us.

I printed out this Thread this Morning. I took it to the hospital with me and read it to Tim.
His face lit up with a smile. He said Thank all of you for the enormous support. He said also to Thank you for being there for his sister.

Irma, I told Tim you chuckled at the "Family" statement. He laughed again.


Givein-Don't give up!

Lorie

[Icanmanz]

Hi Lorie! I am so pleased to hear that Tim is doing fine. Oh, so he got to read our posts, eh? That's great! Tell him to hang in there! Tell him he's got a biiiig family (the board) out here rootin' for him. Okay, I'm gonna let you go. I am watching our Houston Rockets play right now. Good game. They're going for the 19th win in a row. Woo hoo!!!! God bless!

Irma

[pmbenb83]

Hi Lorie,
I'm so sorry that I missed your post about Tim having pneumonia and in the hospital. I'm so glad that he is doing better!! Tell him I'll try to think of more WH/Hillary stories... they are always good for a chuckle or two.

I hope he gets better real soon! Take care of yourself too.

Take care.
Pam

[givenin]

Hey Lorie and Tim

No I'm not giving up, would like to run some times but not giving up. Tim sounds better if he can chuckle at something. and that is really good.

Sounds like I am going to have to come up with another name. I chose giveinin because I had finally accepted that my husband had ALS and gave in to it.

Take care

[cukita99]

lorie n tim, im glade things r getting better. i was sick for two weeks n was worried it was pnemoniam, but thank god it wasnt. ur a great sister. when i was well my family was always here drinking n eating. now they dont visit. still praying 4 u guys.

[Lorie]

cukita99

I don't take much to show you are a better person than they are. I am so sorry!
When the things get Tough the Weak/Heartless start running. In the other direction.
We know exactly what you are saying! Hang in there. There are better people out there!

Love,

Lorie

I will update on Tim a little later. He kinda had a bad day today. But he is ok.

[Lorie]

Give In! I definetly dont want to hear Giving Up. So now I know what Give In is. I understand much better now. It scared me at first. But alot of People can Givein and Giveup!!!


Lorie:-D

[Lorie]

I am on my way to the hospital this morning. My oldest brother actually went to see Tim last night. He called me when he left. He said they had messed Tim's left arm up with the IV and it is swollen and blue. If his an Atrophied arm is that bad when I get there. I am going to raise some hell!

Update Later!

Lorie:(

[olly]

you raise hell lorie. your brother is so lucky to have you,i wish you were my sister.
my family are totally in denial,i get no help. my best friend of 36yrs no longer visits or phones. i feel like iv'e got the dreaded lurgy and it's catching.
tell tim i am routing for him, and i send my love, to you also
caroline

[cukita99]

lorie u r a great sister. my sisters dont even visit me. my friends dont come around n dont even email me. just cuz i cant talk i guess they stay away. even my son that lives with me stays in his room. tell tim he is very love.
love lupe

[Sanders915]

Lori,
You are such a fine fine person, you remind me of my sister, she is so concerned about me, she has actually prayed to take my place, I feel so loved. I told her she must stay around and fight for this disease for a long time.
You and Tim are loved and treasured in this family..

[sherry0459]

I have been off line for awhile and I am so sorry about Tim. I hope the morning finds him much better. I am glad to hear that your daughter is going with you. I hope you know that you and Tim are in my prayers every night. Hang in there Tim. You have agreat sister and I feel like I know you both. What with the weather in Alabama even the"well" people are sick. Make sure you both stay within reach of anti bactrial soap. I keep it with me all the time. Things are slowly progressing with me but every day is one more to be blessed by. I have 2 new grandchildren on the way. I am determined to be there for them and their Moms. TIM KEEP UP YOUR SPIRITS. Fondly, Sherry

[CindyM]

Make sure you both stay within reach of anti bactrial soap.
LOL, sherry, I think I am going to take this advice from now on, myself. Congrats on the new grandbabies, BTW. We have one brand new little guy born early this year and another due any minute now. It is a lot of fun.

Lorie_ tell Tim he is in my htoughts. You are, too!:-D Hugs, Cindy

[Al]

Hi Lorie. Sorry I didn't get on here earlier but was away in Cleveland for 4 day weekend and came home with miserable cold and have spent 2 days in bed. Tell Tim to hang in there and you look after yourself too.
AL.

[Lorie]

Al, I am sorry you are sick. But I hope you were able to enjoy some of the weekend.
Tim is out of the hospital and doing ok. I have a story for later. Just wanted to let yall
know!

Lorie

[cukita99]

lorie, im glade tim is out. i send my love to both.

[olly]

it is so good to hear tim is home, i hope he will fully recover.tell tim we are still thinking about him. i hope you are ok also, it must have really shook you up.
take care
caroline

[Lorie]

I am glad tim is home. Thanks for all your caring and support. I am worried about him. The hospital had sent home prescriptions of Steroids and Antibotics for him. The "Family" just let me know today. I should of had them thursday. His voice sounds very weak which has not happened before. I am going to get the meds filled, maybe the steroid will build him back up. I hope so!!


Thanks SOOOOOOOOO much. You are wonderful!

Lorie

[olly]

don't worry too much, give it time pneumonia is a tricky one . i'm posotive if anyone can build your brother up it's you lol. but don't forget to look after yourself,you sound like your "run ragged". if you get ill everyone will be up the creek without a paddle.
take care
caroline

[givenin]

Good to hear Tim is home Lorie and remember what Caroline said look after yourself maybe go and get a pedicure for yourself and you daughter while hubby is away.

[CindyM]

SO how about a "Lorie" update? Did you and your daughter get those pedicures? Go see a movie? Do anything fun? Everybody is right that you need to spend some time pampering Lorie once and awhile! :-D

[Lorie]

I will try not to make this long. Yesterday I was in the Surgeons offifce for "You Know What". I was there four hours for a 10 minute visit. I was furious. The Receptionist and Nurses were rude. When the Doc. came in he was a Sweetie. I told hiom he was nicer than the whole bunch put together. When I left there, I rushed by Mom's to give Tim Meds that he needed. I drank a half of cup of coffee. I rushed 20 miles home to get my daughter from school. I rushed 20 miles back to my Mom's to meet with a Rep. from the ALSA of Alabama. Tim and I spent about two hours with her. Me most of the time.

She wants me to go to Washington D.C. with her in May for ALS. (not sure, yet). She said she could just see me demanding that more be done for ALS. That I carry myself well. And that I would be a great speaker for ALS. And I could get things done. ( I already am) She may also want me to speak at the Monthly meetings. So that was the best part of my day. Other than being with Tim and Daughter. We arrived home about 8:00 PM. I was exhausted.

Amelia (daughter) has a Sinus Infection.

I want go into Today.

Lorie:-D

[givenin]

I look forward to seeing you on T.V standing tall and demanding for more things to done for ALS, you go girl! I believe you can do it.

But before you do do something for Lorie, a new pair of shoes to stand tall in?

[stevef]

Lorie

i know you have so much on your plate with taking care of your daughter and Tim but we really need someone like you who will speak her mind to the higher ups. Please consider going to DC in May and speak up for everyone in this site

[Lorie]

Givein-I will probably buy a "New Pair Of shoes" being I am only 5'3". Any shoe I walk in Has "ALS" carrying me!!! Agree, It's not Quantity that counts, It's Quality.

Steve-You know where I am right now. I am considering, altough I have never been on an Airplane. I could have went all over the world with my husband. I was scared of "Flying". Even where all my Canada people are! Now I fill like, I can do anything. And I know I have to. The ALSA said the could pay for some of my trip, I will have to pay the rest. Thats ok, if there is a "Wll, There is a Way". I am dedicated to my Amazing Brother, All of my Friends here and people that don't know yet, that get this Disease is going to change their Life forever.

Tim has never doubted that I will go along way with ALS. He is so proud to have me on his side.!

Thank God and My Husband for helping me become the Person I am.

Thank you,

Lorie

[ZenArcher]

If you go I'll see you there :) I'm driving down with my wife but I'm going to trying to get there by 10 AM on Sunday for the Rolling Over ALS procession from Arlington to Capitol Hill but I'm not sure I can get up that early. It's about a 5 hour drive.

I'm looking forward to it. I'm also hoping I get the chance to meet our dear friend Coburn (careful reading that the venom may get you) although I doubt he'll have the guts to show his face. Anyway I hope to see you there but don't wear yourself out trying to make it.

[Lorie]

Who is Coburn????? Ok, I get it now. We need to get on his A__!

Lorie

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I was off for awhile also. I am so glad Tim is ok now.

[Lorie]

I was finally able to talk with my husband tonight about Lynn with ALSA of Alabama wanting me to be a voice for ALS. My husaband thinks I should go. But only if He goes with me. He told me to just let him know how much it will cost. He supports me with everthing I do for ALS. He told me last year that if I ever had a calling, it is for ALS. He would sacrifice for me. He has done so and very well. To you that know, I have talked with Tim and my Family about my problems (possible NMD). I will began to post on the Do I have ALS, about myself. I want to tell my story, without a lot of opinionated respones! I am going to leave it up to the Neuros. I will have a Double Musce Biopsy next fridat March 28th. Thank you for being here for me!

Jeff-Looks like I will see you there!

Lorie

[CindyM]

Lorie- I cannot think of a better spokesperson. Our community is blessed to have you. As always, my thoughts will be with you on the 28th. A double muscle bio! Wow. Best of luck! Cindy

[ZenArcher]

Looking forward to it and as always hoping all the news you get is good.

[MtPockets]

Lorie after all that, you need a hug. Since we cannot be there to give you one, this is the best we can do. From all of us, take good care of yourself.
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