Walter Ruh update

An email from Walter Ruh!!!

Hello All,

I just wanted to give an update on everything pertaining to me and my family. I first want to thank you for your prayers. They have been greatly appreciated. We have needed them. We still need them daily if you can continue. My wife is stressed and is the runner after work and that takes a toll.

I went to the Neurologist today and it was good in some aspects but I did not like it in others. First, they are not going to release me to drive which will effect me going back to work. Second, they think there is a possibility that I might be leaking inside my head where the incision was and it has not healed back properly. They had me go and do a CT Scan and soon another MRI. I had to do more blood work and I will have to go back for a EEG. I am still battling at times dizziness and my balance. I sometimes do too much b/c I want to get well so fast and I guess I overdo it. Because of that I put strain on where the surgery was. That is why the CT and MRI's. Third, they think that my scalp around the scarring and the staples were may be infected. I dont know the proper wording for that but they are putting me on strong antibiotics for 10 days b/c they believe it has now gotten infected. They dont w ant me to have to get that part infected which could lead to a whole new mess. I dont know when I will be driving again but the way she talked it will be sometime.

So, now I need you to desperately add that to your prayers. Not the driving persay but that fact that I have been out of work since Oct and I have no disability from work. I have called my county and called other various organizations and I have gotten turned down. Apparently I am not bad enough or there are other reasons. We almost had our Utilities turned off this week. We were two months behind but we had some close friends at an area church that got wind of my situation from me going to the Utility company pleading with them to keep our heat on and there church paid our heat bill. That was a true blessing from above. But this is tough and I am having a tough time with it..So, I desperately thank you for your prayers.

That is all I know for now and will keep you updated as I find out more. You are free to call me or stop by or email me anytime. Love to all.


Walter Ruh

Walter Ruh update

An email from Big Ray...

Hey, gang,
I have failed to send a recent update on Walter Ruh. I appreciate your prayers and ask that you please continue to remember him and his family.

He goes back to Atlanta on the 16th for a follow-up with the neurosurgeon. The 40 staples were removed last week and the stitches will eventually dissipate. There still are headaches and some days worse than others. However, we know these will eventually go away. He must continue to be very careful and take it easy.

Also, please pray for Shannon and the kids. She is working and having to get all of them to and from school and the after school activities. They surely have a plate full.

Again, we really cannot thank you enough for all of your calls, emails, cards, and especially the prayers. God has been so good to us. We only seek His guidance. We owe each of you a lot!

Love to all,
Big Ray

Update From Dad on Walter Ruh

An email from Stacie...

This is an email Dad sent out earlier today. Walter Ruh is home and resting. He said the trip home (4 hr drive) was hard on him. He took some medication and went to bed. Thank you again, everyone for your love, care, and prayers!
Stacie


HALLELUJAH!!!!!!
What an awesome God we serve! I could hardly wait to update you all. Walter Ruh's surgery lasted only 2 1/2 hours instead of 5 1/2. The bleed area was not as deep as first thought. The doctor was able to remove the old blood and correct the cavernous malformation. Even though he has 40 staples in his head and will still have a headache for a couple of weeks, he is coming home TODAY!
I cannot begin to tell you all how much the prayers were answered. We have received messages from people all over the country. The prayer network is amazing. God has truly blessed us and this will be a special Christmas remembered.
We can only thank you for your efforts and praise God for the results. Please continue praying that Walter Ruh will improve each day. His recovery time is expected to be about 2 months. Of course with you all praying, it will be sooner! Also, pray for Shannon and the family as they care for him. This has been a very difficult time for them.
We love you all and appreciate each one of you more than we could ever express.
God Bless!!!!!!
Big Ray and family

Hey, gang,
In my haste and excitement to send out the great report, I forgot to mention a HUGE answer to your prayers. There was absolutely NO paralysis or slurred speech after the surgery. As I had told you all last week, the doctor said this could happen, but it did not!
Again, what an awesome God we serve!
Big Ray

Update on Walter Ruh, 12/14 and 12/15/07

An email from Stacie...

12-14-07

I talked with Dad just a little while ago and he gave me an update on Walter Ruh. He is in EXTREME pain and has requested not to see anyone. Dad said his whole face is really swollen and his right eye is swollen shut. The doctor's went in on his right side. They are having difficulty understanding Walter, so his speech has been effected. He did wiggle his toes and his hand. So that is great news. We really won't know the after effects for several days. He is pretty sedated right now. They are keeping him in ICU again tonight and will determine tomorrow if he will go on to a private room. When I saw him last night after they brought him in from recovery, he did not look so good. He was very pale and very swollen. The surgery only took 2 1/2 hours instead of 5 hours and the doctor was very pleased. They did not have to go in to his brain tissue as deep as they had thought and they were able to scrape out the bleeding and sto p it. We want to PRAISE GOD for all He has done for Walter Ruh through this! There were a lot of people praying for him and I thank God for watching over him and protecting him!!

12-15-07

Dad just called me, so I thought I would go ahead and give everyone an update for today. Walter Ruh is doing VERY WELL this morning. Physical Therapy came and walked him down the hall...YEA!! He is not paralyzed and his speech is more understandable today! Isn't it amazing how GOD took care of him??? He is still in EXTREME pain, but is feeling better as each day passes. They think he might get to go home Monday. We are all pleased at his progress!! Thanks for keeping Walter Ruh in your thoughts and prayers!


Stacie