catnipoflife will be on leave for awhile but hoping it will not be for an extended time. My husband, Jim, is in ICU in Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL. This is approximately an 80-mile round trip from where we live. I had to have an ambulance dispatched this morning because he could not get his breath.
We remained in the ER in our home town until approximately 12 noon. By the time he arrived at the ER in Dothan, he was not breathing. He has been put on a respiratory machine which is doing the breathing for him. He had to have a procedure called Thoracintesis to drain a liter and a half of fluid from his lungs. He is stable and resting.
I came home because they would not let me stay, of course, in ICU. I will be going back in the morning and will post updates as I know more.
Keep him in your prayers,
Sharla
catnipoflife 
Sharla, Try not to worry. I sent you a personal email. You and Jim are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband along with major hugs with you.
Dear Sharla, I have you both covered with prayer, with angels by your sides and the comfort of the Holy Spirit descended upon you both. Try not to worry and please be careful driving back and forth. Remeber God is with you both.
Love, Micki
Praying for you both Sharla. May the Father surround you with His love and cover you with the shadow of His mighty wing
Lyn xxx
Sharla,
I am so surprised to hear this news. Good thing he is in the ICU where he can get the care he needs. Perhaps this is pnemonia, which is a common thing, but needs to be treated ASAP. I hope all goes well and both of you are together at home again soon.
Sunni
Call me anytime day or night…I’m here for you always lovey. Jim is priority #1…and #1 in my prayers. Stay strong sweet Sharla…Love you sister!
Sharla, I’m praying for you both. Keep us posted as you can. Sending you lots of hugs and love.
Sharla, we are praying for you and your family. Please remember to take care of yourself also. God bless!
Will include you & Jim in my prayers. {Hugs}
Prayers & best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Saddened to read about that, Sharla. Hope Jim heals quickly. On a side note, I have a friend who’s originally from Dothan. He always used to say he’s from ‘LA – Lower Alabama.’ Please keep us updated!
I am praying for jim and will put him on the prayer list at church today. God bless love and hugs my dear one (((xx)))
all my thoughts and prayers are with you Sharla. Friendly
Sending you love and courage!
Boy did your tale bring back memories. I was rushed to the ER in 2005 with congestive heart failure. I too couldn’t breathe with my BP at 255/150. I had a catheter draining fluid from around my oversized organs. Not fun!
My prayers are with you & your husband as you face this crisis in your life. I’m sure the bloggers who love & support you will join me in supporting you in any way we can. God bless. – Bob
Dear Sharla, so sad to hear about your emergency dash, and all the stress you must be going through…You are so courageous, sweet soul. You and Jim are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Don’t get too tired trying to do too much as well as all the driving.
(((HUGS)))
Thinking of you and your husband Sharla. Be careful on your trips.
Oh, Sharla… so sorry to hear that. Will be praying for you both 🙂
My thoughts will be with you and him, sending love and all my positive energy!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Bette a. Stevens
Prayers going to you and your family! Lots of love, Emily
Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the Good Lord wrap his healing arms around your husband and make him whole again. May you find tranquility at this time. In Christ’s name . Amen.
Dear Sharla, Know that the Lord is with you and your husband ever step of the way. He has his hand on you, to strengthen and guide you to be the rock for your husband. I pray that in this time God’s healing hand physically, emotionally and spiritually brings a new wholeness to your husband, to you his wife, and your family. Lord, you say if we ask without vain contrition you answer, we ask Lord your will, your way. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Thoughts of you and Jim. Love and hugs!
I’ll hug you and Jim from across the ocean. My prayers are with you!!
So sorry to hear that. I hope he makes a speedy recovery. Don’t worry about posting, just look after yourself and him. Big hugs xx
God is in control, Sharla. He will definitely give you a testimony and a song of praise at the end of the day. Stay calm and believe God has already done it.
Wishing your husband all the best and have faith in God. You will be in my prayers! Take care of yourself and your husband!
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