Lois Stonecipher Update

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 25 Nov 2001 6:34 pm

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to be so long in putting out an update on Lois' condition, but it has been a real task trying to find enough time to leave the hospital and come home to use the computer.

Don't let anyone tell you that prayer does not work--Lois is living proof that it does.

She had been in the hospital for 2 weeks with bronchial pneumonia before the emergency surgery on her stomach and intestines on Sunday, 11/18. The operation went well, but because of the poison that had already hit the bloodstream, the surgeon didn't give us a lot of hope for survival and she was being kept alive by a ventilator. But because of the prayers of all our many friends, some excellent doctors, and a new miracle drug (which I can neither spell nor pronounce), she began to improve. On Wednesday, 11/21, she was able to breathe on her own and was taken off the ventilator. Then her temperature began to come down, and her blood pressure went up to normal. On Saturday, 11/24, she was moved from the Critical Care Unit to a regular room for special care patients. Lois has gotten past one hurdle with the poison, but she still has a long, long way to go in her recovery. But because of the reasons listed above, she is well on the way! She is still very, very weak. We hope that all of you will please continue to keep us in your prayers. Lois isn't able to talk with visitors, but she sure could use the encouragement from a card or note. We have read your many messages to her from the Forum. If you would like to send her a card, she is in Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, 1901 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, Room 503.

I hope all of you are enjoying the holiday season, and again, THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE, and God Bless You!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Stoney Stonecipher on 25 November 2001 at 06:43 PM.]</p></FONT>

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 25 Nov 2001 7:37 pm

That is WONDERFUL news Stoney!!! May GOD continue to bless you & your lovely bride..
Ron

Fred Layman · Post by **Fred Layman** » 25 Nov 2001 9:50 pm

Thanks, Stoney, for that very encouraging news. We will keep Lois in our thoughts and prayers. Fred and Donna

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 25 Nov 2001 9:51 pm

Great news, Stoney!

Chet Force · Post by **Chet Force** » 25 Nov 2001 10:50 pm

GREAT News Stoney... Arlene and I have both Lois and you in our Prayers Stoney.... Please keep us updated....

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Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » 26 Nov 2001 5:01 am

Thinking & praying about Lois. Love to both of you. Best, Boomer

JACK HEERN · Post by **JACK HEERN** » 26 Nov 2001 9:13 am

Stony
Great news!!! We will continue to pray
JAck & Virginia

Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 26 Nov 2001 11:25 am

Lois and Stoney,
I praise God for answering our (everyones) prayers and will continue to pray for healing!
regards, fred

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 26 Nov 2001 11:38 am

I echo what Fred said. Love, Theresa&Family

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 26 Nov 2001 12:18 pm

Stoney, that is the best news I've heard all day.
I know that with continued prayers from the steel guitar community and others, that Lois will be with us for a long long time.
She has to, the Chattanooga show is coming up, and the two of you MUST be there.
We love you both

Bill & Linda Ferguson

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 26 Nov 2001 12:42 pm

I am so glad the prayer really works. God Bless you and Lois, you will stay in our prayers. Take Care,and tell her to get well soon from us in Pueblo, Colorado.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 26 Nov 2001 3:53 pm

Hey,, That's wonderful!!!!!!!!! Tell Lois that we love her and she's got to get well soon. We are praying for her!!

Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 27 Nov 2001 7:15 am

What a great way to start a Tuesday. Such good news. We'll continue our prayers for Lois, also...Pat

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 27 Nov 2001 8:43 am

Made My Tuesday

Way To go God and Lois
Ray And Dixie

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Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 27 Nov 2001 12:27 pm

Hey, Stoney, I'm glad to hear that Lois is doing well. I'm still praying for y'all. I'm glad she is living in our Steel Guitar Community! Your buddy, Brett. Emmons S-10

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 27 Nov 2001 2:40 pm

Lyle Bradford · Post by **Lyle Bradford** » 27 Nov 2001 4:53 pm

Thank GOD for our steel "pickin" prayer warriors on the forum. It works!!!!!!!

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 27 Nov 2001 5:21 pm

Lyle Bradford hit the nail on the head! I pray that God will continue to heal and to bless both Lois and Stoney.