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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5769 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5769 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 4:48:46 PM
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I needed to let you know that Tammy's Son Alex who is 26 was admitted to the hospital last night for a severe infection on his hand. He is resting comfortably and on pain meds, they do not know yet if he will need surgery. So, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as well as our Tammy and her family.
Also there is a wildfire very close to Tammy's house on Mt. Diablo, only 10% contained right now her home and others are not threatened.
So, Tammy and her family sure can use our virtual hugs right now.
I will keep you posted Chickees on how things are going as Tammy and I talk a few times a day, she is spending a lot of time at the hospital with Alex.
Thank you Chickees.
Hugs,
Debbie
Proud Mama Hen of SPG
"LIFE IS 10% WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU AND 90% WHAT YOU DO WITH WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU." ~ANONYMOUS"
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
medina
ND
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 5:04:12 PM
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Oh Tammy,
My thoughts and prayers are with your son and you and your family. We moms sure feel helpless when our loved ones are hurting and we can't fix it don't we. Hope they get that fire under control soon and you are not in danger. Please give farm girl
mama hugs to your son for me, with all of us praying and sending good vibes he should heal fast.
Hugs and love
Julie
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
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Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 5:08:32 PM
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Tammy,
Lots of prayers, thoughts, and heartfelt commiseration winging to you...
hugs,
Rain
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
Earth Meat farms |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5769 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5769 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 6:07:28 PM
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I talked to Tammy a little bit ago, Alex is resting comfortably. Tammy is so tired but she is doing her Mama thing. She was home just a bit to see that Shea and Dave are taken care of then off to the hospital for an hour or so to spend with Alex. She will come home early tonight so she can rest. We will know more tomorrow, Alex has just been on his antibiotics 24 hours so it is too soon to tell yet the next course of treatment.
I of course will keep all of you posted.
I have passed on your hugs and good wishes to Tammy, Alex and her family.
All of you are awesome.
Hugs,
Debbie
Proud Mama Hen of SPG
"LIFE IS 10% WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU AND 90% WHAT YOU DO WITH WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU." ~ANONYMOUS"
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 6:50:27 PM
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Tammy, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I just finished a note to you telling you about my not so nice day, mine was nothing compared to what you are going through. Sending lots of love, hugs and especially prayers for you, Alex and your family.
Do they know what caused his infection? Praying the antibiotics are doing their healing in his hand.
Also praying that they will get the wildfire under control, and that your home will not be threatened.
Big hugs and many prayers
Ruthie
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
169 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
169 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2013 : 11:49:39 PM
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sending a big hug for you, Tammy.
Debbie |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 03:50:33 AM
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Tammy...so very sorry dear friend to hear about Alex. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in
and do their job. I hope they figure out what caused the infection. I know your mama heart is
hurting for your son. We always wish we could take their place and take their pain...cuz that
is just what mama's do.
Also, I got the Book in the mail today. Thanks so much!!! And loved the bookmark you stuck in
(postcard)of the ship. It did so remind me of us and our love for Titanic Reads. And you always
have such sweet notes. Thanks.
Huge Hugs and Prayers,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2115 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2115 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 08:58:42 AM
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Tammy, your in my heart and prayers! Alex is tough! he has you for a Mama!!! BIG HUG!!!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5769 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5769 Posts |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5769 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5769 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 11:18:23 AM
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Tammy is back at the hospital. Alex slept well last night and the pain meds are helping to keep his pain under control. They are waiting for his doctor and surgeon to see what the next step will be and if the antibiotics are helping.
Tammy said to thank you all for your hugs.
Will update as I get news.
Hugs,
Debbie
Proud Mama Hen of SPG
"LIFE IS 10% WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU AND 90% WHAT YOU DO WITH WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU." ~ANONYMOUS"
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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1371 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1371 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 11:36:50 AM
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Tammy, thinking of you and Alex, hang in there and know you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Hope all is better soon.
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10938 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
481 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
481 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 6:09:09 PM
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Thank you so much to you girls who have posted such kind thoughts. Alex is still in the hospital as of tonight and, hopefully, will be able to go home Thursday. However, he will be sent home on IV antibiotics for 10 more days (not sure how that works yet). What happened to him is a spider bite on his finger that became infected. The infection went into the skin, causing cellulitis of the hand. He is being treated with IV antibiotics (super potent) and Morphine and Percocet to control the pain. His hand is splinted, wrapped and elevated. The orthopedic surgeon is hoping to avoid surgery because of the proximity to the tendons and nerves in the hand. They are switching antibiotics today and hoping to see more significant improvement tomorrow, before they decide whether or not to operate. He is in good spirits, eating the massive amounts of food sent to him (he is a bartender at a very very good restaurant), joking with the nurses, etc.
Thank you Debbie for keeping everyone updated, and big hugs and lots of love to all of you who have posted and are keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Tammy
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2115 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2115 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 6:15:42 PM
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Tammy! So good to hear from you! Eating and Joking is a good sign!! HUGS!! Many thought and prayers coming your way!!!!!XOXOXO Connie
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1305 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1305 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 6:46:06 PM
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Oh Tammy,
Glad to hear Alex is in good spirits and if he is anything like his mama I am sure everyone at the hospital is enjoying him and helping him get well. Hugs and prayers!
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6194 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6194 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2013 : 7:57:13 PM
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Tammy I am so glad things are getting better and that you are doing better too.
My prayers are with you.
blessings
love
darlene
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
211 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 05:20:29 AM
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Tammy, it's good to hear he is doing better and is in good spirits. Stay strong Tammy
A Life Without a Friend is a Life Without Sun.
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 5:07:42 PM
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| Oh Tammy my sweet friend. I am keeping you and Alex inn my thoughts and prayers. I had a spider bite. And I can tell everyone OUCH! It is so painful. Do they know what kind it was? To be on antibiotics even at home. But am so glad he is on the mend and they don't have to do surgery. Love to you my sweet sister. Marlee |
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
481 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
481 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 5:18:42 PM
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Thank you Joan, Marlee and all you other sweet girls who have sent their prayers, hugs and thoughts to me, Alex and our family. I believe they have worked, because Alex is definitely improved today. The new antibiotic seems to be helping to do the trick. I was at the hospital today and we met with all four of his doctors. They do not think they will need to operate...WHEW! He is very ready to come home at this point, however, they need to install a PICC line so that he can have the IV antibiotics at home for 10 more days :/ Needless to say, he is not looking forward to that. They have taken him off the morphine and are just giving him Percocet orally which is also good. He must be feeling better because he actually asked his doctor if it was okay to work out with the PICC line....KIDS...oh my gosh! We are crossing our fingers that he will be discharged tomorrow...that is the plan at this point.
Love and Hugs to all of you,
Tammy
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 5:32:25 PM
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Hi Tammy, So happy to hear that Alex is doing better. Praying he does get to come home tomorrow. Are you taking good care of you? Caregivers need to be taken care of also. One Momma speaking to another Momma - and my girls are going to be 49 and 47 in October, but they are still my "girls".
Hugs and continued prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
481 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
481 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 6:02:05 PM
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Thanks Ruth, you are so sweet. I am definitely very tired, but am hanging in there because that is what we do! I will just be glad when he gets home so I can rest. All that driving back and forth...yuck. Plus, he refuses to eat hospital food....LOL. The nurses were joking with me today how they have never seen a hospital meal on his table :/ And, yes, no matter how old they are they are still our kids!
Hugs, Tammy
P.S. I owe you an email xoxoxo
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2115 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
2115 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 6:06:55 PM
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Tammy, great news!!! My mom and my Aunts emailed me today to see if there was an update for Alex! They know how much I love my Farm Sisters and their families so they have all been praying for Alex and for strength for you and your family! Hugs! Connie XOXOX
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
481 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
481 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 6:08:18 PM
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Awwwe thanks Connie, we so appreciate that! Hopefully, we can chat in a day or two!
xoxoxox
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1305 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1305 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 7:07:28 PM
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Yeah, what good news! Tammy please get some rest mom can't get sick too!
Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
481 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
481 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2013 : 7:09:12 PM
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I'm trying Julie!!! My son just called and whined that he was hungry....grrrr...LOL
Hugs,
Tammy
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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