Thoughts and best wishes for a former Marine

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Ddaddy said:
Thanks Rob. He calls himself a Former Marine and I’m not about to argue with him. Even At 81 years old and now fighting this infection, he could probably still kick my ***!

I will call him whatever he wants to be called...with total respect.

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Prayers sent.
My dad went by Former Marine, also. He said EX-Marine is incorrect. Somewhat generational, I think.
 
Prayers coming for your father-in-law. He sounds like one really great man. We'll have to get his orders extended for Earth duty!
 
Thanks for the kind words and thoughts everyone.

Just got an update a short time ago. Len is holding his own for now. The antibiotics are holding things in check with his fever staying at 101* and not spiking like before.

The surgeon will continue to monitor him and will re-evaluate on Monday unless something changes between now and then.

Fingers crossed for a calm weekend of continued recovery. He’s not out of the woods yet, but at least it’s not getting worse and maybe (hopefully) stabilizing.

Thanks again.
 
It’s been about 10 days since I last updated this thread. Len was put on new antibiotics with a home I.V. infusion system just after my last post. He has 4 more days with it. It has been up and down since.

He saw the surgeon again today and while the incision is healing slowly and still weeping, it is healing. Also, it has been 3 days without a fever so things are looking hopeful. He sees the surgeon again on Monday unless something changes.

Thanks again for all the thoughts, prayers and best wishes. We really appreciate it. It has been a comfort.
 
Thank you for the update.
I'm glad he's doing better.
I wish him well !
 
Last update on Len’s condition and it’s great news. He turned the corner not long after my last post and has healed up well since then. He won this battle!

In fact, he has done so well that he was cleared to receive his first COVID vaccine dose at the end of last week.

In his words... “I never expected to get to 80 years old and after having beaten this surgery problem, I am happy to get the vaccine to maybe help get me to see 90 years old. Any good Marine knows about what getting more armor means...and I will gladly take any advantage I can get.”

Yessir! You go Len!

Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughts. This Marine is still fighting!
 
That's badass man. I am glad he beat it!
 
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