Tim is in the Hospital/Pneumonia

[Lorie]

Tim is in the ICU at Providince Hospital in Mobile. He went in Sunday after noon at 1:00pm. He has Pneumonia in the Right Lung (small amount). He is on the Bi-Pap today. He was exausted because he has not gotten any rest since Saturday. I seen him this evening. His spirits are good. We will know tomorrow if he can come off the Bi-Pap. But one will be going home with him. They seem to think he was just worn out. Yesterday he had a mean Red Headed Nurse that humiliated him. Then she made me mad. But I knew I could not get thrown out because he needs me. I got my point across to her with a SMILE! MEAN she Was!!!!

Netty, Looks like Tim and Freddie was about in the same boat. Both being in the Hospital at the same time. Call me when you get a chance. I know were are busy. But, What are Friends for?????

Please keep Tim in your Thoughts and Prayers!

Lorie:cry:

[fiddleplayer51]

Lorie,
I'm so sorry about Tim, but it sounds as if the pneumonia was found early? I'll certainly be keeping him in my thoughts throughout the days ahead. He's so lucky to have you! I hope you're doing okay.
Those red headed nurses can have mean tempers! LOL :mad: but I'll bet you set her straight. Way to go, girl! ;-)
Keep us posted about Tim and take good care of yourself.
Best wishes,
Jane

[Icanmanz]

Hi Lorie! God bless you and your brother Tim! Lorie, I wish you and Tim had been with us Saturday, celebrating Freddie's birthday. It was such a special day for me! I will forever cherish that day! I met a mountain of a man, let me tell you Lorie.........we bonded! I actually felt like my son was alongside of me as I stood there, talking, shaking hands, and holding my friend Freddie. I wish you had been there with us, my friend! May God bless you, and your dear brother Tim! Prayers!

Irma

[sharonca]

Hi Lori - sorry to hear of Tim's troubles. I'm going to PM you the latest on the van. Should be hitting the road to you this week. All arrangements have been finalized for delivery.

Sharonca

[sharonca]

Lori - I tried to send you a PM about the van and your mailbox is full. I'll send it by e-mail.

Sharonca

[vmd]

Lorie:

I will keep you and Tim in my prayers. Please keep me in yours.

Irma:

Glad to hear you had a good experience.

[CindyM]

Oh LOrie- pneumonia again? I am so sorry! Hugs, Cindy

[Icanmanz]

Lorie, I am so sorry th hear Tim is in the hospital! Am so sorry I am just now replying, but your post just caught my eye. Tell your brother we are praying for him, okay? How is your other brother? You take care of yourself sweet girl! God bless you all.

Irma

[MtPockets]

Lorie please tell Tim I am praying for a quick recovery. May you also have peace in the midst of so much happening. Seems like you never get a break anymore.

[olly]

dear lorie. i am so upset to hear tim is not well again,i hope he gets well enough to come off the bipap. you must be out of your mind with worry. you and tim are always in my thoughts and prayers,doub'ly so over the days to come.
godbless
caroline:(

[letty]

Lorie, I'm so sorry that this has happened. I'm glad that you're laying down the law for that mean nurse. Maybe she should consider a career change?:) Letty

[MtPockets]

Lorie sent this to me since she cannot log in for some reason. Update on Tim,
Please post this for me. I am having problems logging on again. (Cindy, AL Please help)
Tim is a little better. Dale is in a Manic depressive state.
My Life is "Living Hell"! I will not let the Devil win.
I want Tim better. I don't know what more I can do for Dale. He has had a second chance at Life.

I have a friend from the Forum Visiting this weekend. My hands are full. I Love Tim very much. He knows that for sure. I am always there.

I don't know how much I can take anymore. I am going to the Nuero. once a Month now. I am wondering if I shouldn't, go to the Mental Ward!!!!!!

I have to keep it together. Tim did not want me to leave this evening, but they ran me off. I am soooo tired. Thanks for listening.

Love all,

Lorie

Please pray for Lorie and Tim, Thanks

[fiddleplayer51]

Lorie,
Try to get some rest so you can have a better perspective and not feel so swamped. There's nothing like escaping through sleep. It's impossible to handle tough situations when you're tired and you know you'll be better for Tim if you're rested.
I'm so glad Tim is better. That's such a shame about Dale!
All good wishes to you, Lorie, and I hope you have a good visit with the forum friend. I'm sure it will help to talk.
Take care,
Jane

[Al]

Lorie and Capt. Al. I checked and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with your settings Lorie. Have you changed a password or something lately? Let me know if it's still broke and David might find something.
Hope things change for the better.
AL.

[letty]

Lorie,

You're going through such a rough time- are you taking an anti-depressant? The right one can help you cope. Letty

[freddiesnetty]

Lori,
Call me I am soooo worried. Freddie is out of the woods for now. I want to tell him what is going on with Tim, he will want me to next to him as he can no longer speak....I am PRAYING for you and your family.....
Lots of Love,
Netty

[MtPockets]

Just got off the phone with Lorie and wanted to update everyone on the latest news about Tim.

Yesterday, they rolled Tim over in the bed and he flat-lined. They call a Doctor from ER to intubate him, get him on a respirator, and get him stabilized. They did not call Lorie or any of the family and tell them what had happened. Lorie, is very upset about all this and definitely needs your prayers, both for her, Dale, and Tim.

She is currently working on resetting her password and will post as soon as she is able to get back in the forum. For now, I am relaying messages to her.

[Al]

Give her our love please Al.
AL.

[crystalkk]

I'll will be praying for her and her family.

[fiddleplayer51]

Thanks for letting us know, Capt. Al. We're keeping them all close in our hearts. Please give Lorie our love.
Jane

[sharonca]

Thanks for the info on Tim. I'll be praying for him and the family for sure.

Sharonca

[jimercat]

Lorie,

I'm so very sorry about Tim. I hope we hear good news soon!

Call me anytime.

CJ

[Icanmanz]

Oh God, mt! I have been gone most of the day, and been checking now and then, but dang, how did I miss out on this one? Please, oh please tell Lorie that her entire family is in my prayers. There is a time when you just have to let go. Believe me, I did so when my son departed. I gave him permission (don't get me wrong I am not playing God), but I did assure him that I was going to be alright, and I could not bear to see him in a dying stage anymore. A slow death tears you apart, Thank God my baby went quick. It left me with a broken heart, but hey, who is calling the shots here? Again, mt. please keep us posted. Thank you very much, and God bless!

mt. I just grabbed my son's (Rudy) Bible, and he outlined this: Corinthians 15:3-4..................3. I passed on to you the most important points of doctrine that I had received:
Christ died to take away our sins as the Scriptures predicted. 4. He was placed in a tomb. He was brought back to life on the third day as the Scriptures predicted.

This is for Tim, may our Father cradle him in his arms, and carry him Home only to end his suffering. We will meet again.

Irma

[MtPockets]

Thanks all for your support for Lorie, Tim, and her family. I know she appreciates it so much. The last word I had from her she was going back up to the hospital to see Tim again. They will only let her or any of the family in for short periods at a time because he is in ICU. Lorie has already been thrown out once so she is trying to help Tim and keep the nurses happy at the same time. Tim never wants her to leave his side, but she has to when the time is up.

I had just spoken to Tim recently over the phone before all this happened and after the heart attack that Dale had that also put the family through some really tough times. Tim sounds like a really nice guy any of us would be proud to have as a brother.

One thing I can say about that family is they are a bunch of tough fighters. They do not give up easily.

Irma, I know exactly what you are talking about. We went through the same thing with my mother-in-law. She was dying of cancer and would not take her last breath until the whole family had prayed with her and told her to let go and move on to God. The pain she had was unbearable and she finally gave her last breath and let go after the family told her it would be alright. It is never alright to lose a loved one, but we have to release them from the pain sometimes.

Only God knows when the time is up for any of us. I pray for peace for Lorie, Dale, Tim, and the whole family.

[CindyM]

You and Tim are in my thoughts tonight, Lorie. Give him a hug from all of us! Cindy

[Beebe]

Hi Lori, Hope all is well with Tim. Just want you to know you and Tim are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope we hear from you soon. Fondly, Beebe

[Al]

Lorie. Sorry about Tim. Give him my best. Let me know if you still have problems logging in.
AL.

[whimsy_1971]

My heart goes out to you Lorie. Please take care of yourself too.

[freddiesnetty]

Call me if I can do anything....I am praying for you and tell him that We Freddie and I love him and just try to hang tough for him. I am praying for you.......Irma call me and let me know if you hear anything...
Love to all
netty

[Paty]

I am so sorry about Tim I hadn't been to the forums for days; I will have you and your family in my prayers.

May God bless you Lorie for being such a wonderful person.

Sincerely,


Paty
Baja California, México
Cals to late husband Jorge
Dx Oct.17,07
Passed away Dec.30.07

[MtPockets]

Just spoke with Lorie at 3:24pm and Tim is having severe trouble with the left lung and fluid build up.

Lorie said to tell everyone she really needs your prayers, as she is very stressed out with so much going on at one time. She thanks you for your concern and expressions of love for them.

Lorie will try again to get back on the forum this evening at a later time.

Cindy she may be calling you for some password support to get back into her account. It appears that her password may have been changed according to the message she is getting. Password or login in ID not found????

Thanks everyone for being there when we need you most.

[Icanmanz]

Wow! Thanks, mt. Sounds pretty bad. I am keeping Lorie, Tim and the family in my prayers. Let's not forget He can move mountains!

I am fixing to leave in a little bit. I am spending the night at my son's house. Please tell netty to call me (my cel) when she gets home tonite. My son has a couple of computers, but I am a funny person (I don't like to use other people's computers.) I treat them as personal property! That's wierd, huh?

Okay, I'm fixing to get my stuff together and leave. Please give netty that little message for me, mt. She has my number. Thanks, and God bless. God bless Tim, Lorie and family.

Irma

[Jeannie]

Dear Captain AL,
Please tell Lori that we are praying for her and Tim...
God Bless
Jeannie

[lovelily]

Dear Captain Al....I have put them both in my prayers!

lovelily

[Lorie]

Many Thanks to Capt. Al for helping me get back on the Forum. I am seeing Tim in less than an hour. I will get on this afternoon and fill everyone in. He looked good last night. We have to take it one day at a time right now. I have a feeling he will pull through. I don't see him giving up.

Thanks to all of you for your Prayers and keeping us in your thoughts. I talked to Ann Marie yesterday. I told her that we need a Big Circle of Prayer going around the World for Tim.

I am stressed, but I can handle it. I am there for Tim and that is what matters the most. I get upset everytime I go see him, no other patients in the ICU that he is in.....Never has any visitors. I just don't get some Families.

Love to ALL. I will update this afternoon.

Lorie

[ZenArcher]

Sending well wishes and strength to both of you.

[CindyM]

Lorie- glad to know you hve access again. Tim is in good hands and has a lot of people pulling for him. Take care of you, too, girl!
Hugs, Cindy

[olly]

lorie-i have been praying for tim all week. i am so relived he is doing better.
you,tim and dale are always in my thoughts.
give my love to tim when you see him next.
godbless
caroline.

[sharona]

Lorie,
I pray that everything get better for all of you.Tim is so lucky to have you, some people have nobody my husband (LARRY ) has 2 brothers & 1 sister granted he isn't as bad as some people. The docs still don't know what's going on. When the doc first said ALS his brothers called & that was the one & only time. His sister talks to his mom everyday so she knows how he is doing .Since the doc retracted ALS for the time being I guess they think he is doing fine.I see where you talked to AnnMarie I miss seeing her on here.I pray that she is doing ok.Try & get some rest. Since my son died in03 with cancer I know God is in control & when he wants you to come home to him you will & not before.GOD BLESS .
Sharon

[sdsyd]

Lorie and Tim-

Don't know you, but have read a lot of your posts. even STRANGERS are praying!!! The amount of love you have 4 your brother is amazing~
God says that wherever two or three are gathered together in His name- there He is- in the midst of them- and it looks like lots of folks are praying.

[Icanmanz]

Lorie, just got home, and came straight to the forum. Am happy to hear Tim is doing better. He is one lucky young man to have a loving sis like you. God bless you folks. Lots and lots of prayers your way.

Irma

[Al]

Hang in there Lorie. Glad you're back up and running. Good thoughts for you and Tim.
AL.

[Lorie]

Tim is getting better. They figured out what Bateria caused his Pneumonia. It is a Fungus Bacteria. They said anything could have caused it. Not to go crazy with Mom wiping everything down. He had a Chest Xray Saturday. He will have another one tomorrow. At this point it is getting better and expect him to be off the Ventilator within a day or two. They are weening him othe the Heart Meds. that bring the blood pressure up. He is so strong. I am so proud of him. Please keep your Prayers going for us.

Last Night he was not in good Spirits. I told him that you all were Praying for him and Wishing him the best. That meant alot to him. Today he was knocked out. So I talked to the Nurse the whole time. She said Tim had the best Pulmonologist in Mobile. I am going back at 8:30 tonight.

I Promised Tim a BIG Fat Cheeseburger when he can eat. I told the Nurse I was feeding it to Tim!!! He shook his head Yes!!!!!!


Tim's Van was suppose to be delivered this afternoon. They didn't show up, so I suppose it will be here tomorrow.

Thanks to Stu and Sharon and Guardian Angels for ALS. I can never say how much this is going to mean to us. Stu you are WONDERFUL!!!!!!!


I am so Grateful for the many Friends I have made. Even through this Horrific Disease. I think so much of everyone. I am so BLESSED!!!!!

Lorie

[crystalkk]

Lorie,

That is great news that Tim is doing better, I'm sure he will enjoy that big fat cheeseburger.
We will certainly keep the prayers coming.
Tim is so lucky to have you!

Please take care of yourself also,

[Paty]

My prayers are with you and Tim, may God bless you.

Sincerely,

Paty
Baja California, Mexico
Cals to late husband Jorge

[fiddleplayer51]

Lorie,
You and Tim have once again shown how strong you are.
I hope it works out for the van. You can pull up to the drive-in window with the van for that cheeseburger! ;-)
One day at a time, Lorie. I'm keeping you, Tim, and your family close in my heart and hope Tim and you get some good rest tonight so you can both feel stronger in the morning.
All the best,
Jane

[jimercat]

Great news Lorie!

Please keep us informed, as we all are wishing we could help in some way. Positive thoughts and prayers will have to do for now!

GO TIM!!!

[MtPockets]

Waiting for the good news that Tim is home and all is well.

I'm glad to see you got back on the forum.

Tell Tim I said hello and you both are in my prayers. Here is a guardian angel for Tim and you.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/ShakeyMarble/Animations/Angels.gif

[olly]

i am so relieved to hear tim is doing well.
you all remain in my thoughts and prayers.
godbless and give tim my love.
caroline:-D

[Lorie]

Thanks for the Angel Capt. Al. You will have to teach me how to do that.
Caroline maybe we can talk soon.

I seen Tim at 12:30 today. He was in good spirits and he is doing good with the Ventilator being lowered. His Heart Rate is holding its own. His Xray on his lungs were better. It is just a matter of time.

We are suppose to get our van for Tim today. Many Thanks the Guardian Angels for ALS.
I told tim when he was out of the hospital. I am going to get him out of the house and take him somewhere. He loves coming to my home. I wish I could take care of him myself. He would be the happiest person, if that could happen. I would have to have lots of help. I cannot lift on him. We will see!

Love to all! There are no STRANGERS when it comes to ALS. We are all Friends here!

Lorie:-D

[MtPockets]

Lorie, called me about Tim. Ha has taken a turn for the worse. She is requesting prayer for her as she is almost worn out completely from all this activity.

They tried to remove Tim from the respirator and he could not breath on his own. He is having trouble with excessive fluid in his lungs. He has requested to be released, so that he can go home and die at home.

Please, pray for strength and peace for them both during this time.
Thank you so much.

[Icanmanz]

Hi, Al! You are such a good friend. God bless you for the update on Tim. My prayers are with Tim and Lorie. The final moments are so hard on the family. May God be with Tim. There is a time, I know I have mentioned this before, and I do not want to sound like a broken record, but there is a time when you let your heart break in a trillion pieces. You beg God to give you the strength to allow for your loved one to go home, and when you do so, and your loved one departs, you whimper like a baby, and just allow for the tears to fall nonstop. You feel your heart breaking. All of a sudden you feel a sudden pain (never felt before.) I am praying for Lorie, and Tim. If it's his time to go, I only pray to God that He takes him home, and end his suffering.

My son's departure still hurts. No later than today, my husband and I we were sitting at the table eating. Then my husband started feeling kinda strange, and he tells me, "You know something" I still miss Rudy. I miss him more and more every day." Then he started crying, and I thought to myself, "I was having such a good day, and here I am crying, too!" It's odd, because I can be outside working around the yard, feeling alright, and then "boom!" It hits me! I guess the grieving part is never over, huh? God bless you Al. Keep us posted. Give my love and prayers to Lorie and Tim.

Irma

[freddiesnetty]

I am so sorry to hear this.....I have been praying for them...I hope the best comes out of this whatever it may be...I am hoping for the best. I can not type now as tears are rolling and I don't know what else to say..........I HATE THIS DISEASE!!!!!!!
netty

[lostinlouisville]

I don't know what to say. I don't know Tim, only what I have read and Lori, my heart goes out to you, you both seem like wonderful people. I will pray for you both. peace that passes understanding. I know there is no Joy in this. The Bible does say the joy of the Lord is my strength. Whatever that super natural joy and strength are I pray it for you. If there is anything at all I can do from Louisville Ky. I would do it if it made you feel any better. May God bless you.

[trying to stay positive]

Lorie, I am so sorry to hear that Tim is having a hard time. I pray for peace for your entire family, whatever the outcome may be. Love as strong and pure as yours is a true gift to Tim. We are here for you and praying for you and Tim.

[Al]

I'm hoping for the best Lorie for you and Tim. Whatever that may be.
AL.

[msde302]

Lorie, my prayers go out to you and Tim. It's so heartbreaking how quickly things go from bad to good to bad again. Such a rollercoaster. And you've been such a champion through it all. Peace to you and Tim.

Kaija

[jimercat]

Love to you Lorie and Tim...

[Jeannie]

Dear Lori~
You and Tim are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Love
Jeannie

[brendapals]

Lorie and Tim,
My prayers are with you this Friday evening.
love,
brenda

[leegardens]

Lorie and Tim,
I am praying for you also.
Lee

[sharona]

Lori I will pray for Tim to get well soon & for you to get some needed rest. God Bless you both .
Sharon

[fiddleplayer51]

Strength and courage to you, Lorie, and peace to Tim.
Jane

[olly]

lorie- i am praying so hard for tim and yourself and hoping whatever happens is for the best for tim.
godbless you both.
caroline.

[kanorman]

Lorie,
I, and everyone I know, am praying for you and Tim. Praying for peace, strength and understanding.
Kathy.

[sharonca]

I'm just heartsick to hear that Tim is worse. My remodeling on my house started yesterday and I just didn't check much on-line. Got up this morning, read this thread and could not stop crying. I think of all the PALS like Tim and Freddie that are going through trials but especially Tim since I have been working on the van issue. Prayer is the answer no matter what. Lori, you'll all be in my prayers today and continuing.

Sharonca

[anneinma]

Lorie, I am praying for you and Tim.

[MtPockets]

Lorie said to let all you know she thanks you for your prayers and appreciates all the love you have shown to her and Tim. It is amazing the love you can feel over this forum.

She also wanted to let you know where she is getting her strength. It is prayer. She and I prayed over the phone over this situation. She almost could not talk for the tears.

Not that she is afraid for Tim to die, but as many of you know who have already been down this road, the sheer emotional tragedy of the moment just over whelms you to the point you almost collapse.

She and Tim were so happy at finally getting the handicapped van and looking forward to a trip to my house to visit. Now as things have turned the other way, it is like a ball bat up the side of the head.

Sorry, I am not good with words. Just the shear stress is too much for one person to bear, without the help of prayer. I hope we all can join in praying for peace for this family. They really need it.

[JAKE]

Lorie,

May God's peace and comfort be upon you and Tim during this time. My prayer is that God's will may be done and that you may feel his presence with you in the days to come.

[brendapals]

May God continue to watch over Lorie and Tim in this journey.
God bless and keep you all,
brenda

[SMillheiser]

Lori,

Please stay strong. There are so many of us thinking of you and Tim. Your love and dedication serve as an example to all of us. No matter what the outcome, you can always look back without regret. You've given all that you have to give.

Stu

[freddiesnetty]

I am sorry that I don't have much to say......I am so upset with this whole ordeal...They think that Freddie is getting some crap going on in his lungs....He has been coughing tremendously and guess what I have gotten over the fear of the whole suctioning thing.....Geez that was so weird, but know I have that under control. Now this crap, we were going to be discharged Wednesday, now I don't know...........If it isn't one thing it is another....our anniversary is Tuesday, I so wanted to be OUT of here. I am happy that we are not going to an LTAC. (fancy name for a nursing home) I have impressed them that I got it under control..............Now if I can convince myself.......LOL..........Thanks Again for listening, I will PRAY for Lori and Tim. Just the thought of this whole thing makes me break down, I told Freddie and he just cried he sooooo wanted to work with Tim on some music stuff......He has a song called "Hold On" so everyday he has been playing that for Tim, it breaks my heart to watch him, He is constantly thinking of him and listening....to the same song over and over.......I know that he feels guilty that all this for now kind of "worked" out for him, but you never know, because I am very concerned about the whole coughing and fluids issue.....Well I have to go cause i HAVE GOT to go home for a bit... I am going crazy in here, Lori and Tim you all are in our prayers.
Lots of Hugs,
netty

[crystalkk]

Lori,

I am praying for you and the strength you need to get through this....

[MtPockets]

Netty,

Please know we are praying for you and Freddie too. Wow, it just seems at times to be so much going on at one time.

Geeze, we all need a break from the pressure. I know you do.
I wish I could be there to hug each and every one of you. The best I can do is:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/ShakeyMarble/Christian/Jesusgreeting.jpg

[Icanmanz]

Hi Freddie! I am sure you are online! I can just see the gleam in your eye as you are reading this. I, so much want for you and Tim to remain with us! God only knows Everyone on this forum has been pulling for you and Tim. I will come by and visit you and netty when you come home. Maybe not right away, because I know you are going to need some space for a few days. I will let you guys know after you come home, okay? I had such a good day when netty told me that you asked her to bring the pic of Jesus to the hospital! The minute I saw it I just had to make sure that my friend Freddie was getting it! Okay Freddie, I must let you go, I am getting ready to come to your neck of the woods for the night! LOL! God bless you, and we love you.

Your Friend,
Irma