Sunday, March 22, 2009
Latest on Todd's Recovery (from Bonnie)
Todd will be moved to the Grossman Burn Center in Sherman Oaks tomorrow, where he will apparently be treated by Dr. Grossman himself. Although he is in excellent hands medically speaking, the road from here will become increasingly difficult for Todd, as his pain will increase (and has already increased), so your prayers are so appreciated at this time. Electrocution burns show themselves in stages, so many of the burns Todd sustained on his shoulders and arms which were originally thought to be 1st and 2nd degree, are now upgraded to 3rd degree. Here is how you can pray specifically:
-Please pray that these arm & shoulder burns would heal themselves, and not require skin grafting;
-Again, the ongoing prayer for protection from infection;
-Twice daily Todd is having to have his burns literally scrubbed to remove dead skin. This is an excruciating ordeal, and Todd's anxiety in anticipation of it has grown. Please pray for God's peace to blanket him;
-Pray that he would be able to keep medications down. This has been an issue -- pain medications can be nauseating, but he really needs them.
Many have asked how they can help. Right now, prayer is the most real and tangible help they are asking for. However, Jeff & Lori are watching over Gracie, Cade & Avery, so... maybe a meal for the extended Ridenour clan would be a blessing to them.
Heather is asking that if anyone plans to visit, please check in with her first. (She has mentioned that if anyone comes, it would be nice to bring Todd a peanut butter chocolate Blenders with protein powder -- it's the only thing that Todd has been able to keep down and protein helps his healing!)
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Dearest Todd and Heather,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you all and praying, praying for Todd's healing. Praying grace and help for Heather and the kids, too.
We love you so much.
Byron and lisa
Todd and Heather,
ReplyDeleteMan, Hillary and I love you guys. I'm so sorry about the pain. We are praying for you.
John and Hillary
Todd, when you get back to Santa Barbara and are up for it, I'll tell you about a radical dream I had about you the night before this happened. Really believe God was prompting me to pray for you, not knowing what lay ahead. I am so glad to see your smiling mug on this blog. I had a very nice chat with Gracie at the wedding yesterday. She really is terrific! Your are in our prayers and thoughts throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteMatt & Kenon
Todd and Heather,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear your words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We will be specifically praying for healing and dealing with the pain.
xoxo
Nate and Jenny
Todd and Heather, you are both (and your family) in my daily prayers. I am also praying for healing of your body as well as the pain. You are special people to all of us. Much love, Linnie
ReplyDeleteRidenour Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the ways to specifically lift you up. Your attitude is inspiring. May God continue to protect you during this time of healing.
ReplyDeleteNicole Comella
Wow, so very sorry about your accident Todd. We love you guys and are praying God's peace, strength, that you will "be still and know that HE is God" and will continue to pray God's joy and encouragment thru this trial, remembering all that HE went thru for us.. 1Pet 1 and Heb 12. Todd, especially will be praying for HIS peace and endurance thru the painful procedures. Blessings and love, Merrill and Teresa
ReplyDeleteTodd, As I began my work day, I plugged the saw in and thought of you! I miss our breakfasts, working for you and hanging out with you! We are praying for a speedy recovery! We love you bro! Talk with you soon!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mike and Kristin
Hello Todd and Family - I am Francine and Sandy McOwen's daughter-in-law (Matt's wife). We want you to know that Northern CA is praying for you! As I have been praying throughout todaya, especially about the pain during the scrubbings, the following verse has come to mind: "We have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed...always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body" (II Cor 4:7-11). The power to endure this suffering will be faithfully provided by our Lord each and every scrubbing and His power will be manifest in YOU! We hope that this is encouraging.
ReplyDeleteHey Todd,
ReplyDeleteWhen I said I wanted to see a recent picture of you, I didn't think you would go to such great lengths! Take good care of yourself. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family for a speedy recovery!
Julie Angelos Lama and family
Todd, I'm rooting for you man.
ReplyDeleteTodd and Heather we are praying for you guys. We were devestated by the news. Todd, You look pretty darn good in your whites:) Why can't they just give you IV pain meds? Are they too short acting for the proceedure? We love you Ridenour family. Sherry Knight
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