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Please pray for the 5 yo dear son of some wonderful friends of ours.  He is a homeschooler too.  Anyway, Friday night he was complaining of leg pain.  It got worse over the night and his parents brought him to the hospital on Saturday morning because he wouldn't move it or walk on it.  When he got there, he was quickly diagnosed with septic arthritis in his hip.  He was transferred to another hospital very soon after and had surgery Saturday night to remove the infection and hopefully save the joint.  The doctor was optimistic after the surgery saying he thought Shannon would walk on Sunday and go home Monday.  However, today he did not walk.  In fact he has been in severe pain, that even morphine is barely touching.  To make matters worse, two more joints have begun to swell today.  The doctors are puzzled and running all kinds of tests, including one for rheumatoid arthritis.  Please pray for Shannon, his doctors, and his extremely tired and distraught parents!

Thanks,

Carol

Update:  Shannon is slowly improving, but his spirits are very low.  He feels any adult who comes in the room is there to make him move and be in pain, which does not help with any therapists who tries to help him.  He has gotten up and walked and used his wheelchair a little.  He fell when he tried to walk, which didn't help his low spirit and anger.  Please also pray for God to work out the finances - it isn't going to be pretty and Shannon's parents are starting to feel the stress of that too.  His tests should come back on Friday or next Monday.  Pray that it shows something temporary - not anything life-threatening or disabling!  Thanks for your prayers.

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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by withHim4ever

I can't imagine the fear and pain this family is facing at the moment. I prayed and will continue to pray.
Love and prayers,
Katia

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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by foxvalleyfamily

Poor little guy. He is in our prayers!

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Mar. 31, 2008 - Lifting him up

Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

Will be praying!!

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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I just prayed for him and his parents. Please keep us updated. I'll tell the children about him in a bit when we sit down for devotions too and I know they will be praying.

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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jaynee

That last comment was from me :)

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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BChsMamaof3

I'll continue to pray for Shannon and his family.
Blessings,
Rosina

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Apr. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl

I will pray my SSiC.

Blessings and ((hugs)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Apr. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I'm glad to hear there is some improvement. I pray he fully recooperates. How hard on a little one.
I would love to know how you make your crockpot honey mustard chicken. Sounds yummy. You are doing so great walking. We only have a short little road, and I hate walking back and forth a hundred times. Therefore, I usually walk on the treadmill (HA HA, and walk in place instead of back and forth!), but I have the hardest time staying faithful. Gorgeous pictures and views for your walk!
I don't know if I ever responded, but, no, you did not offend me by laughing at our vacation. We laugh now, too. We can also see God's hand on us through it all.

Letitia

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