I wanted to give to you an update regarding My Beloved. On the first day of our vacation to Disneyland with our grandson, his parents, and our adult daughter Stephanie, Heidi’s left leg was invaded by a super-aggressive infection. I took her to urgent care and despite a cocktail of three aggressive antibiotics, including some administered via IV, her leg from ankle to knee was completely affected and unrecognizable, and the massive infection was taking over her leg at a rate of about six to eight inches per day.
It turns out she is also allergic to one or more of the antibiotics, and the rest of her body (except her face) is now completely covered in huge welts and lumps. When they tried taking her off of some of the antibiotics the healing stopped but the allergic reaction didn’t. She’s been seen by five doctors and two nurse practitioners, including related specialists, in SoCal and NorCal. I believe there is no longer much risk of Heidi losing her leg, but we’re closely monitoring the situation.
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Oh my…Russ, I am so sorry to hear of Heidi’s condition. I am encouraged that she probably won’t lose her leg but understand she is still in a serious state. My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for the update…looking forward to some improvements in the future. Hang in there, Heidi! ❤ ❤
Thank you for your kind message and prayers, Mrs P.
russ
My prayers are with you!
Thank you, Quiall!
Russ
Oh, dear God! Angels attend!
Thank you, Annette!
Russ
Wow that’s scary Russ. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. ❤
Diana xo
Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers, Diana.
Russ
that is so awful and sudden. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Beth.
Russ
Please keep us posted when you can
Thank you for the reminder, Beth. I’ve got a lot of balls in the air and you’re welcome to remind me again for updates in case I forget. The latest is that after several days the results of third blood culture must have been received by her doctor because Heidi just got a call requesting a visit from the doc today.
Russ
Thank goodness the danger of Heidi losing her leg is no longer a worry. Still. Not fun. Ouch.
Prayer and more prayers sent your way. ❤ ❤
Thank you prayers, Tess. You’re right, not fun indeed.
Russ
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Oh my this is terrible news, I so hope she will be ok in the long run
Thank you, Joanne. She’s a fighter and I wouldn’t bet against her.
Russ
Russ I am so sorry to hear this! Please keep us posted. I just said a prayer before writing this, for her, and her continued healing. I hope you are holding up okay too!!!!
Thank you your prayer and kind message, Colleen.
Russ
Oh Russ, I am so sorry to hear about your beloved! Thoughts and prayers for answers and a speedy recovery as well as peace and comfort!
Thank you for your kind message, thoughts, and prayers!
Russ
Can’t click “like” on this one. Very concerned. Keeping you and your Beloved in prayer. Yikes! How scary!! Good thing God is in control and He is a good and gracious God. All will be well. Trust!
Thank you for your kind message and prayer, Jan.
Russ
How unnerving and painful Russ! I hope she finds relief and the infection is resolved very soon. That’s quite a scare. Sending hugs your way 💛
Thank you for your hugs and kind message, Val.
Russ
Wishing Heidi a continued healing in spirit, mind and body. Unforeseen occurrences befall us all, a noted biblical message. It helps to be able to be with and have our loved ones support.
Thank you for your kind message and reminders lovern2012.
Russ
Hi Russ,
Your wife (and you and you’re family) are in my prayers.
Kevin
Hi, Kevin. Thank you for your kind message and prayers.
Russ