an urgent request....

Hello everyone,
I don't normally do this but feel compelled at this moment to do so. As some of you may already know, my sister Debbie Morrow (Corzine) was in a car accident on June 3rd of this year. Her car was t-boned while on the way to work and she has been in critical condition since going to the hospital. She was first taken to Carbondale Hospital (or maybe Murphysboro, not sure) but was quickly transferred to St. Louis University Hospital due to her injuries. She was initially lucid but the doctors had to sedate her because of her injuries and she has not been awake since the accident. Her injuries include a broken shoulder, pelvis, ankle, numerous ribs, bruised lung and heart, damaged spleen, and other numerous contusions and abrasions. Her vitals are fine except for her breathing as she needs to be on a ventilator to help her breathing. Her lungs are not draining well at all and she has an infection that the doctors are unable to pinpoint and are trying to pinpoint at this time with little success and are fighting it with potent meds. She is an employee of SIU and has insurance but as we all know that will not cover all of her families expenses. She has a husband (Ted), a 16 y.o. son James and a 14 y.o. daughter Sally, all of whom are extremely traumatized by this incident. The kids are being taken care of (read kept busy) by friends and family and Ted has rarely been away from my sister. I am asking for your heartfelt prayers for all of us during this time of need.

IF you find yourself capable of trying to help out more than just with prayers and wish to help out with a donation (please donate and don’t send cards or flowers as in the ICU she can have neither of those items). There is a couple of ways to do so. First, we have a dear friend who is running a benefit auction of Blenko Glass on Ebay. You can find that auction here:

Debbie's Blenko Auction

Or if you wish to donate directly you may do so either by sending the money to the following:

You may send donations to any Union Planters Bank of Illinois

Deborah J. C. Morrow
Special Account Fund
Union Planters Bank of Illinois

Or, if you wish to, we can make the donation to the fund for you via our paypal account at:

jcorzine@mchsi.com

Donations to the paypal account sends an email to us with your contribution information. None of that information will be released in any way. Monies sent to the Union Planters Bank will be disbursed by the bank to Ted and Debbie only! All monies sent to us will be deposited to the Union Planters Bank in Debbies fund.

Thank you dear friends for everything, especially for your prayers. Please keep all of us in your thoughts and your prayers as we will do for you.

Thank you again,
Wraith aka Jack Corzine

 

I am so sorry to hear about your sister. She is in good hands though, and can recover quite well, although it will take some time. Thanks for letting us know - we'll do what we can.

 

Will try to place the proper link here, if this does not work you will need to go to Paypal and hit the Send Money link. It will allow you to send money to that account via the email address.


Hmmm can't find the proper link and graphic for an automatic without the use of Credit Card. I guess you will just have to go to PayPal and use the send money link with the email address jcorzine@mchsi.com. You will have to setup an account but they are free and you should have no problem with it. I am really a newbie when it comes to PayPal and how it works. I'm sure there are others here who are more knowledgable than I and will be able to straighten us out if we are wrong here.

Sorry for any confusion.

Jack

 

Jack, can you post an exact address for a preferred bank? I've had problems with PayPal and prefer to send a check directly, but being in Mississippi, I've never seen a Planters Bank.

And your family will be in my prayers.

 

Sure G.T. not a problem. Below is the Main Branch in Carbondale, IL. I believe that this is the branch that the fund was initially started in although you can send the money to any Union Planters Bank in IL.

CARBONDALE - WEST MAIN OFFICE
Full Service Branch

500 WEST MAIN
CARBONDALE, IL 62901
618-549-2102

lobby hours:
M-F 8:30-4:30 | S 8:30-12
drive thru hours:
M-TH 8-5 | F 8-6 | S 8-12

And I thank you G.T. on behalf of my family and mostly for my sister Debbie.

Jack aka Wraith

 

I cant help financially at all ( can barely help myself....lol) but I will put her and your family in my prayers!!!!

 

You guys are in my prayers as well.

 

Wraith, I'll say a prayer your sister will be OK.

 

Thanks guys, I truly feel that prayers help as much as if not more than funds although the bill collectors don't agree. I thank you each and every one for all that you are able to do. God bless you all and mucho gracias to M.A. for allowing this unusual request.

Wraith aka Jack

 

Mat 18:19

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.


Consider me in agreement with Musky. It is done and we anxiously await report of her recovery!

 

God bless you, F18.
@ Wraith:
Thanks for the "snail-mail" addy. I'm with G.T. I'll try to mail something on the morrow.

 

In much agreement with F18 & Musky!!!!! Prayers are with your family!!!

 

I have, and will continue to pray for your sister, Jack.


May the Lord bless and protect her, and her family.


(My wife was nearly killed in an auto accident shortly after we were married, so I do know how it feels )

 

i have no money to donate but i shall pray for her.

 

Sorry to hear about your sister. I am strapped for cash, but I am abundant with prayer.

 

Just an excerpt from an email from my dad to the rest of us......

This means that she is doing better but not out of the woods yet. Please continue your prayers for her and our family. I will be placing another benefit auction online soon (a wooden pen that has been donated by another dear friend). When I do I will be certain to post the link here. Thanks for the feedback and for the prayers and of course for anything else as well.

God bless,
Wraith aka Jack

 

Glad to hear she's better Jack. Prayers will continue.

 

(small bump for a worthy cause)

Any new news about your sister Jack?

 

Thank you for asking G.T. Here's a summary to date:

Debbies condition has changed little since my last posting. She is still having great difficulty clearing the fluids from her lungs and the Doctors are puzzled as to the actual reasons. She has had a CAT scan (finally) but I do not have the results at this time yet. The doctors have also been able to culture the infection that she is battling and should be better able to treat this infection now with more appropriate anti-biotics. Her heart seems to be fine and here brain is fine as well. I'm unsure just how long they can keep her sedated and chemically paralyzed before it starts to do further damage to her. The major concerns are still the draining of the fluid in her lungs and the infection.

I will be placing the hand made wooden pen for sale on eBay soon. This is a benefit auction that a friend of mine donated one of his fine works for. This pen is made from Birds Eye Maple with a custom made Maple box. All proceeds from this auction goes to Debbie's fund that has been setup at the bank given earlier in this thread.

My sister is a very tough cookie. We lost our mother at an early age to Luekemia and Deb had to take over many of the duties of a mother to the rest of the family (3 other boys) that were younger than she. Her and her husband bought what was essentially a homestead in Southern Illinois where they had to pack potable water to since there were not drilled wells or piped water there. She lived there without indoor plumbing for about 10 years! She lost her first child (Patti) to Childhood Luekemia just before the developed bone marrow transplants and other "wonder drugs" that are currently used to save cancer patients today. She is a Boy Scout Leader of the Carbondale Troop, a Girl Scout Leader, active in the SIU campus groups, working on a black belt in Karate, is an active camper and outdoors woman. She is also one of my favorite people to be around and that is saying a LOT for someone! She is definitely a fighter and I have rarely seen her down about anything at all. She is well rooted in her faith and is quite practical when it comes to raising her other two children. As you can probably tell I love my sister very much and would do anything possible for her.

We are open to other avenues of helping my sister and her family out. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know so I can present them to the rest of the family. Her husband is reluctant to have their situation on the Internet but I have seen first hand many instances of online friends pulling together to help each other out in like manner.

Please keep Debbie in your prayers. Prayers are always answered, just not always in the manner that we wish for them to be. Thank you for all of your help. I apologize in advance if I have strayed too far from the path here. I wish to especially thank M.A. for allowing this thread when he did not need to. Many boards I know would not allow this type of posting and I really apreciate the problems that are usually related to this kind of posting.

Wraith aka Jack

 

my goodness, I missed this thread

I am so sorry to hear what is going on with your sister.

I will definately pray for your sister

God bless all your Family

 

Our friends who auction Blenko Glass on eBay have once again donated another piece for Debbie's Benefit. Please go here to view this auction and if you feel moved to do so bid on this piece. All proceeds from this auction go to the Deborah J.C. Morrow Special Benefit Fund at Union Planters Bank in Carbonville, IL.

Special Auction for Debbie Morrow

Thank you for your continued prayers and contributions. May the Lord God bless and reward you all.

Wraith aka Jack

 

My family send their prayers too, there can never be too many.

 

I'm sorry, the bank is Union Planters Bank in Carbondale, IL not Carbonville as I posted. Am really tired right now and just made a typo, silly me.

Jack

 

The second benefit auction for Debbie has concluded with the Buy Now purchase of the donated Blenko Glass. Please watch here for news on the next donated item to be auctioned off (a hand made wooden pen by Tim Boddy, a beautiful work of art that is functional too). I will be posting the pen for auction this weekend sometime and will announce it here. Thanks to everyone for the prayers and other support.

Now for the update from my dad in last nights e-mail;

As you can see, the family is trying to return to a somewhat normal state of trying to regain some income and yet still be there for Debbie. As some of you may know, this is quite difficult to do while a loved one is essentially in a drug induced coma such as Debbie is. Please continue to pray for Debbie's continued health, for Ted's and the children's continued well being, for the bills to be met, for the expenses to be taken care of, for my dad's health (he's 72) and his strength through this trying time, for God's will to be done. I thank you all once again for your prayers and for allowing us this avenue of relieving stress and support. God bless you all.

Jack

 

god bless YOU. you sound like you have a close and loving family, a stong faith, and a kind heart. your sister will be in my prayers each night. aloha laurrie.

 

Another update for all interested parties. The 3rd of July will mark one month my sister is in the ICU at St. Louis University Hospital. Hopefully she won't be there in another month.

From my dad's email last night:

I know that there are many people on this board who are praying for her and for our family. Please continue to be diligent in your prayers. Thanks for all of your support.

Jack

 

We will. Thanks for the update. Hang in there.

 

Latest report. Please pray hard for her tomorrow!

 

You got my prayers.

 

I will say an extra prayer this morning for your sister, and all the doctors and nurses who are and will be caring for her.
You and your whole family are also in my prayers.
Gal

 

Update July 1, 2004....

More to come later in a couple of days.

Jack

 

Great news! Thanks for the update.

 

Things are looking up! So are we.

 

Hello Jack,

Thank you for mentioning your sister in my thread, or I would have never known about her condition... I am so glad she is improving! I (as well as the other members of MG) are praying for her and your family. Thank you for the updates and please continue to keep us updated on her condition and let us know how we can be of help.

Big hugs,
Gina

 

A lot has happened over the last few days, some good, some not so good. A week ago they performed surgery on Debbie to remove the "gunk" from her lungs. They removed the congealed blood and fluids (more like jello) from her chest cavity and placed a trac in to help to preserve her larynx from further damage from the respirator. They have taken her off of the paralytic drugs and reduced her pain meds. This is in hopes that she will wake up and become more aware of her surroundings. It has been one week and whereas she has opened her eyes she does not seem to be able to focus or to recognize anyone yet. The doctors are not overly worried (I am) but are hopeful that it will improve with some more time. Please keep Debbie's continued improvement in your prayers and thoughts. I will be placing another auction online (or rather a friend of mine will for me) by the weekend. It will be a hand made wooden pen and case. Please consider bidding on it as it is for a good cause (Debbie). Thanks for your continued prayers and thoughts. I have to go to work now.


Jack

 

Sorry for jsut responding now, just didn't know what to say, I'll keep her in my thoughts as I don't pray. So my thoughts will be with you and yours

 

Just another update..... this was from my dad last night.....

More information as I get it.

Jack

 

Thanks for the update Jack. Debbie & your family remain in my prayers. I know the recovery may seem endless at times but don't give up hope and just keep going. Miracles happen every day and the rewards will come.


Wishing blessings for Debbie, you & yours,
Gina

 

Recovery from that kind of trauma is usually slow, and a lot of hard work, but it can be total recovery. Long road ahead, but there's a lot of room there for hope. Keep the faith brother!

 

First of all thank you to both G.T. and Gina for the kind words and thoughts. I really appreciate it.

Now on to other things. The auction has been opened up for the wooden pen I mentioned. You can find it at the following url:

Tim Boddy Custom Made Pens

Please note that if anyone wishes to donate an item for auction for this cause, Our friends have offered to lend their services and have provided a means of contact to them. They are very experienced e-Bay members and have a great reputation in what they do. Thanks again for your continued support!

Jack

 

We pray for Debbie's recovery and for you and your family everday, Jack.
Will continue to do so

 

Just got this in!! Celebrate everyone!! This is great news from my dad!

Jack

 

HOW WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I will continue to keep her recovery in my prayers- she has a long way to go, but is doing a GREAT job!!!

 

OH YEAH!!!!

Who is like the Lord?
There is no one!

Stand up and give Him the praise!!!


Thanks Jack!! You just made my week!!!

 

Terrific news, so awesome for you and most of all for Debbie. Great news!!!

 

Great news!!!!!!

 

Debbie is doing MUCH better now and I am very grateful for all of the prayers and other support that everyone has been doing. She is awake and aware but still very tired and sore. The doctors have taken her off of the morphine drip (now she has to ask for pain relief) and they are starting some minor therapy (although I doubt if Debbie feels it is minor). She has not been upgraded yet but I have faith she will be soon. Thank you again for all the support and I hope to be able to continue with the good news. God bless and keep you all!

Jack

 

Really glad to hear that she's pulling through, Jack!!

 

Yeah!

WOW - our bodies are intricately made aren't they? Something wrong here and we can't wake up. But then healing begins and now...absolutely amazing. God knew what He was doing when He created us.

Your whole family must be walking on cloud nine as they say.

Keep looking back at how far she's come when you look ahead and feel like she has so far to go.

 

Pegg,
She couldn't wake up because she was chemically paralyzed to help with the healing process (thought I stated that in an earlier post, maybe not). But the major concern was the fluid on her lungs causing damage and keeping her on the ventilator. She still has the trac in and as far as I know, still needs the ventilator to facilitate her breathing.

Kodo,
Thanks to you sir for your continued support. Still waiting on a custom sig from you, maybe one of these days it'll happen. Been waiting patiently/not so patiently for about 2 years now. Anyway, thanks again for the support m8.

And a very LARGE thank you to everyone here on MG for your support as well. I know that there were many more here praying than what posted and for those who decided to remain anonymous, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and know that the Lord knows each and every one of you.

Jack