Pray for Lisa Landis – 7/24 Update
Read this article from Lancasteronline about Lisa’s battle with Bacterial Infection.
Here is an updated article from Lancasteronline.
Many have been asking about ways to help Lisa during her lengthy illness and Hospital Stay. If you would like to help with Lisa’s Medical & Rehabilitation Expenses, a special fund has been set up. Please send your gift to…
FULTON BANK: MCGOVERN AVENUE
20 MCGOVERN AVE.
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Please Indicate on your check that this is for the
LISA LANDIS BLOWERS FUND
or call or visit the FULTON BANK branch nearest you.
Thank You!
Update as of Wednesday July 24, 2013
A message from Lisa’s husband John.
Elated…Grateful…Exhausted…
Last evening Lisa was discharged from the hospital at the University of Pennsylvania and is now undergoing rehabilitative therapy back in Lancaster. Her complete recovery demands that we all grant her room for rest and privacy over the next several months.
Tonight we are celebrating the wholeness of renewed life that has been gifted to us by the surgeons, the infectious disease doctors, the nurses, and all the caregivers at Lancaster General Hospital and the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania.
Tomorrow we will view the rising sun a bit differently, look at the faces passing us on the sidewalk a little more carefully, and measure the passing of time with a great deal more patience.
Hope…Faith…Trust…
Lisa battled a horrible bacterial infection for almost 4 weeks that nearly took her life. Prayer sustained us through this storm…lifted us up when her body wanted to stay down. Belief in an all-powerful, all present, all-encompassing God helped us let go of those things we could not control.
We felt the real presence of so many family and friends through prayer during this ordeal. We gave our very lives to the purpose and order we believe exists in this universe and found calmness and peace around us.
Today Lisa is alive because of the gifts and skills of surgeons in Lancaster and Philadelphia who took immediate action on a dark and scary night. Tonight Lisa is part of our lives and we don’t ask “why” but “what”…what do we do with the gift that has been given…
Words are not sufficient enough to express our gratitude to all who have been there for us…not nearly enough…yet we say, Thank You!!!
Update as of Tuesday July 23, 2013
Lisa’s rehab is proceeding very well. Doctors are pleased with her progress. Her family is looking forward to her being home and recovering!
Update as of Saturday July 20, 2013
A Message from Lisa!!!
Hello and THANKS again to my friends who continue to send up prayers and uplift my spirits! I can’t tell you how much your posts and messages have helped me through the night. Even though I don’t have the energy to respond I have been reading the cards, letters, postings, well wishes, etc. and they have more than helped me through. Doc was just in to remove my dressing and I am amazed at what the team was able to accomplish in just one surgery. Now let the work begin! Hoping to take a walk across the room on my own tomorrow. (at least I can dream about that) AND better yet get to work on eventually going home to finish the healing. Pray that I have continued strength and high spirits to finish out my hospital stay no matter how long that might be. I miss home.
Update as of Thursday July 17, 2013
Lisa’s first reconstructive surgery went better than expected yesterday. Please pray for her healing and strength. Doctors are amazed at how well she is doing considering the battle she has been through the past 3 weeks. Praise God for His people praying, His healing Hand and His Strength during this ordeal.
Update as of Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Lisa came through surgery yesterday – No bacteria for over a week, vitals excellent, eating well, spirits high, Lisa is doing well considering all the surgeries she has been through! Wednesday morning Lisa will go in for the first of many reconstructive surgeries. Please continue to pray. Thanks!
Update as of Friday, July 12, 2013
Lisa continues her care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia.
Since June 26th Lisa has been fighting a battle against necrotizing fasciitis, brought on by the bacteria beta streptococcus. Mysteriously introduced into her system around the 23rd of June, Lisa and her family initially thought she was struggling with the flu. Within 48 hours she was rushed to the ER.
Today Lisa underwent her 10th surgery since June the 26th to try to stop the spreading of this horrendous infection throughout her body. After two days of rest and recovery from five straight days of surgery, Lisa was awakened at 6am and taken into the OR. The team of surgeons and infectious disease doctors began their all too familiar process of hunting for symptoms of the bacteria’s damage to her muscle tissue.With meticulous care the doctors attended to Lisa’s wounds and then bandaged her body once again. Although the news was much different today when the surgeons emerged to talk with Lisa’s family. There was no sign of further damage to her tissue and the bacteria appeared to be in full control!
On Monday Lisa will be in surgery for her 11th operation so the doctors can be certain this horrible infection has been defeated.Please continue to pray for Lisa, her husband John and their son Alex as well as all those caregivers attending to Lisa’s needs.
Update as of Thursday, July 11, 2013
Hello friends! Lisa Landis checking in for the first time. This won’t be long-still don’t feel up to it but I must share that you all have overwhelmed me! Just one hour ago I had the first chance to look at the Facebook and lancasteronline comments. I had my first cry since this all started. Family has been passing along prayers and well wishes but I hadn’t seen them in print from you! This could not have come at a better time than as I prepare for another surgery to clean the vac wrap and look for infection. Your encouragement and cries out to Jesus make it so much easier. Gotta go and trust me I feel your prayers. You have no idea how powerful this has been.
Update as of Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Lisa has had several days of good reports and no new tissue being affected by the bacteria. Yesterday she had a fever, but this morning it is back down to normal, which is great news. Yesterday she was in surgery from mid-morning until 4pm. She has had a surgery almost every day for the past week. Fred actually got to talk to her on the phone briefly this morning. She wants everyone to know she misses them and she feels their prayers! Please continue to pray. She is still battling this infection and is facing a long road to recovery, even once she is completely free of the bacteria.
Recap and Update as of Monday morning, July 8, 2013
Lisa has been fighting a bacterial infection that invaded her body with little warning. Through the intercession of medicine, science, and prayer she is battling this infection with the greatest of determination. Since going to the ER at Lancaster General Hospital on the 26th of June Lisa has undergone 7 different surgical procedures. She is now in the ICU at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia under the care of a terrific team of surgeons, infectious disease researchers, and some of the best nurses you will ever find. Her physical pain is real, although masked by medicines that leave her very sleepy most of the time. Her nurses are working hard to keep this pain to a minimum. For the next three days Lisa will undergo several more surgeries as well as oxygen- therapy. Please remember Lisa in your thoughts and prayers this week as well as her husband John and their son Alex as they all seek strength to push forward in this fight. Thank you.
Here is an update on Lisa for the morning of July 8, 2013
LISA UPDATE-Over the weekend, Lisa underwent several surgeries and procedures. Lisa’s wounds were checked for bacteria and the dressings were changed. PRAISE THE LORD- both yesterday and today the tissue was shown to be healthy!!! Today she faces another surgery to check for any growth or sign of bacteria in her leg and then on Tuesday she will have yet another procedure performed. PLEASE PRAY as she undergoes all of these necessary procedures and surgeries that her body and spirits would BOTH remain STRONG! Until her body is 100% rid of this bacteria she is not out of danger. Thank you!
Here is an update on Lisa for late evening July 5, 2013
Lisa is currently in recovery from her most recent surgery. The bacteria did spread a bit and was surgically removed. Lisa’s vitals are still shown to be good. The infection is not going away quickly. Please take this battle a day at a time with us in your prayers and love.
Here is an update on Lisa for July 5, 2013
Lisa is having her 5th Surgery this morning. Please Pray!
A 4Th of JULY LISA UPDATE
Lisa’s 5th surgery is planned for tomorrow. Her vitals are all solid still today and she’s eating whole foods! She is engaging in conversation with the Drs and finding opportunities for laughing and giggling. We are eagerly looking to results of the surgery tomorrow. So much gratitude for so many well wishes and offers of assistance! Please continue your prayers for Lisa our family and her care givers.
Here is an update on Lisa for July 3, 2013
Lisa is continuing her care at The University of Penn. She has received several hyperbaric treatments since her arrival . The Drs feel as though they are getting ahead of this bacteria. On Friday Lisa will undergo her 5th surgery to ensure they are indeed ahead of the bacteria and that the damage has ceased. Lisa’s vitals are excellent and she is of good spirits! We cannot thank you enough for your CONTINUED prayers, kind hearts and LOVE!
Here is an update on Lisa for July 2, 2013 at 4:26am
Lisa was moved to University of Penn last night where Doctors are more familiar with the bacteria that is attacking her body. Please continue to pray for healing, for wisdom and for the family.
Here is an update on Lisa on July 1, 2013 at 3:26pm
Lisa is out of surgery, She is currently sleeping soundly in recovery. On Wednesday she will undergo her FOURTH surgery in a week. In addition to the care of the Doctor, she is receiving the best antibiotics known for fighting this sickness. The bacteria she is battling will not give up….fortunately neither will Lisa. Lisa remains in critical condition. Please continue to pray.
Here is an update on Lisa on July 1, 2013.
Lisa is undergoing a third surgery this morning. Pray that the bacterial infection has not spread. Pray for wisdom for the Doctors and peace for the family. Thank You!
Here is an update on Lisa on June 30, 2013:
Yesterday Lisa underwent her second surgery to check on the status of the bacterial infection in her leg. Her condition is still serious- but she is strong and her vitals have shown to be good, post- surgery. On Monday morning Lisa will face her third surgery in six days to ensure containment and or dissipation of the bacterial infection.Please continue to lift her up in your prayers. Lisa, John and their son, Alex appreciate all of the prayers, love and support given over the past several days. Per the Doctor’s request only her closest family is able to visit her over the next few days as Lisa’s rest is crucial in her making a full recovery. The families personal space and rest is necessary for the recovery and healing process to take place. Your continues prayers and love are greatly appreciated! Thanks.
First post from June 28:
Dear WJTL Family,
We are asking for prayer for Lisa Landis.
Lisa has a serious bacterial infection and has been admitted to the Hospital. She has undergone one surgery and is scheduled for a second. While this situation is very serious, Lisa and her doctors are quite hopeful that the treatment will bring the infection under control. We know there is power in prayer. Please pray for Lisa’s speedy recovery and for strength and guidance for her family.
Thank You.
Lisa I am praying for you and a sucessful recovery. I had a very similar infection 4 years ago in my leg. I am sure the Doctors know what is best, but if it can help, the only combination of medicine that was successful for me was Cefazolin and Clindamycin and a heavy does of prayer. God Bless!
Lisa, I continue to pray for your recovery. May God Grant you peace during this time of trial.
He will come through for you as Jesus Never Fails.
Blessings
Linda
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Lisa, God bless you with peace and healing. We continue to pray for you and your family.
To God be the glory
We thank you Lord that you are the Lord, who heals us from all sins and diseases (Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3). We trust and proclaim in your word that by Jesus stripes we are healed and we claim Lisa’s heaing and recovery in Jesus Name and by the blood of Jesus (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24). We believe that she will live and not die and proclaim the works of the Lord (Psalm 118:17) and to her family we pray that God speaks peace and comfort to your minds and heart, knowing that God is right there with you (Deuteronomy 31:8, Isaiah 41:10; Isaiah 43:1-5; and Isaiah 40:29-31) and will see you through.
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29. NIV)
I’m praying for you Lisa. I feel like I know you as we share my daily hour commute & it’s not the same without you. May you and your family feel His strength and all our prayers.
Continued Prayers for Lisa, Family & the ever encouraging WJTL Family!
Dear Lisa, My 65 year old husband loves listening to WJTL, even Sat. cookie hour! At Eastertime 2003 I came down with this same infection in my left leg. It started after severe flu symptoms, followed several days later on Easter evening, with what I thought was a cramp in my leg. I ended up at Ephrata Hospital, had two surgeries, lots of pain, etc. Later had skin graft surgery. This was during the same time my Mother had nearly died, and my son, a Marine, was invading Iraq. GOD PROVIDED a nurse at ECH who had had the same illness, to dote on me! PTL. I tell of this because God is faithful through the worst circumstances. I pray healing and full recovery for you. I went back to work in childcare, office work, and waitressing for a number of years. May your life become even more fruitful after this ordeal is over. Love & Hugs, Sharon Y.
Lisa, hearing your voice over the radio always sounds like a smile! I’ve missed you. Praying for God’s healing hand on your body and his peace in your and your family’s minds and souls! Many Blessings to you!
Dear Lisa,
Ever since I heard of your illness, you and your family consume my thoughts and prayers-you have inspired so many people with your beautiful personality and incredible heart that I know the amount of prayers being uplifted will all help ease the burden of what you are going through! You are loved and cared for by so many and know that we are not only praying for you, but also your family as I’m sure it’s incredibly difficult for them to watch and not be able to help ease your pain. I pray this is over for you soon and we’ll be getting an update directly from you with the good news that you are bouncing back! God bless you my friend and I hope you are feeling better very soon!!! Big hug!!! John has been amazing as I can’t imagine the emotions he has lived through since the nightmare began, but his updates have been wonderful and with each one, we hope it comes with better news than the last! Rest up so the body can heal!!
Lisa – Our family is praying for you daily. You are truly a light for Christ in our community. The girls love listening to you each morning and are hoping and praying for a full and speedy recovery. May God our Healer be with you today. Thanks for being a blessing to our family and community. Peace – Jack
Lisa:
Cindy and I continue to pray for you. We miss hearing you every morning as we ride to work
together and on Saturday’s.
As Cindy always reminds me, God is in control and it will work out to his purpose.
You do such good work for our youth and pray that you may continue this.
Our family always enjoy sharing your and our daughter Julie’s Birthday’s, being there always a day apart.
PLEASE get well.
Mike and Cindy Urbanik
Lisa,
We are praying for you at LBC!!! Today part of our LBC family gathered for our monthly prayer time and you were on our hearts.
Praying for complete healing!!
Our prayers are continuing for you Lisa! Prayer for the holy spirits guidance strength & healing for you ! You r an overcomer
Praying for God’s healing power through the Doctors to heal and sustain you during this Valley of your life. God will never leave you nor forsake you. We so appreciate all the time you give to Cookie Break for our grandchildren that will lead them in their walk with the Lord. God is Able so just rest, until you gain back your strength and receive complete healing. Prayers for your husband and son also during this difficult time. Love in the Lord
Dear Lisa,
We are studying the Gospel of John in Sunday School. In chapter 9, Jesus disciples asked who sinned? This man or his parents that he was born blind? Neither this man nor his parents sinned said Jesus. But this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life. As I heard of your trial I kept thinking about those verses. Lisa, I enjoy your kids cookie break show even if I am 62 and the song that keeps coming to my mind is a kids song ‘This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.’ Use your light for Jesus and shine for his glory!! You and your family are in our prayers and I can not wait to see what God will do with this in your life. We will continue to lift you up in prayer for your healing and your sharing of Jesus to others.
In Christ Love,
Phil & Kathy
Prayers continuing for you and your family! The Lord is powerful and with you at all times! Keep strong and may He heal you completely! Can’t wait to hear your sweet voice again on the radio!!! Have enjoyed this my whole life and have brought up my children glued to this radio station which I I appreciate sooooo much! The uplifting songs and words given to us daily gets me through EVERY day!!! May it pull you through as well!!
Prayers-Beverly
Just want to share our hopes across the country for you. Faith, hope and a positive attitude go a long way to help all the medical professionals do their job. Tell John and Alex we think of them often, too. All our love and prayers – Wendy
Thanks for the continued updates. It’s the first thing I check in the mornings so I know how to pray! Continued strength and healing….
Prayers for strength and healing.
Lisa,we’re lifting you up to the Lord every day with love and in prayer,that He will give you strength and healing and wholeness in your body from this infection. You are His precious child,and He loves you so much more than you know. You’re such a blessing to all of us,and remember,all those dear little ones who listen to the Kid’s Cookie Break(and even us big kids too!)are sending up many,many prayers for you daily. God Bless you!
In Christ’s love,
Fred & Shirley
Lisa,
We are praying for God to bring you the healing you need for a full recovery!! We miss your voice on the radio. Even though we have never personally met, I feel like you are family from listening to you everyday!! I was saddened by the news on the radio about your condition, thanks for sharing with us. The bible says when two or more are in prayer……..you certainly have a huge circle with all the people you touch on the radio.
I pray also for your family and caregivers as they also struggle with emotions and strength in such a time as this. Peace be with you all and know that God is there with you!!
Love and prayers
Cindy
Lisa
We were at Creation and only found out then… We’re praying for a speeding recovery and wisdom for the medical staff. Our sons are constantly asking how Miss Lisa is doing. We also are praying for strength and wisdom for your family.
Speedy recovery from your classmate and family
Praying for you at this moment as your fifth surgery begins. Lord guide the surgeons, give them wisdom to remove and cleanse away any remaining infection in your child, Lisa, and her leg. May the antibiotics be hugely effective on her. Would you break every infectious bacterial cell down and restore her to health? We believe you can, Lord. Heal her from the top of her head to the souls of her precious feet as she undergoes this fifth surgery at this moment. In Jesus’s name, amen.
Howdy Miss Lisa !
I’m on the back end of my recovery from two back surgeries in two weeks in January 2013.
My wife, the lovely miss Janet also struggles with gastro stomach issues. We can so very much relate to your current plight. Please know that our prayers for you are very real. Get well soon.
Dice & Janet.
Lisa: Know that you are covered in prayer in this difficult time. I pray for the peace of Christ to hold you and sustain you. Your voice is such a joy to my family. We will hear it again on WJTL!
Lisa,
I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. Praying He gives you peace and strength to get through this tough time.
Blessings,
Juliana Schnee
Philippians 4:13
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
We are continually praying for you, Lisa! We missed you on the Kids’ Stage at Creation, but hope to see you there next year. 🙂 We are praying for your healing from the Great Physician and for a sustaining peace that goes beyond understanding.
Praying for your complete healing through this struggle. As I read many of these messages, it is clear that you are loved and missed on the radio and have tons of support and prayers! God is working and He will bring you through this! Also praying for comfort for your family at this time!
Praying for you Lisa hoping that the power of prayer will touch you the way you’ve touched so many lives.
Lisa, God is sufficient! He will bring you thru this! Keep the faith! Praying for you and your family.
Dear Lisa,
I am praying for complete healing for you and that our God will uphold you and give you His peace and His strength as you walk through this trial. May God be with you. You have a wonderful ministry and I enjoyed our visit to your station last fall and meeting you when Aaron Ziebarth and I shared about Released time and Joy El. Your radio ministry consistently uplifts and encourages me and I am grateful for what you do. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Brazee
No matter what challenges you face today, take comfort that God knows every issue on your heart and is able to shoulder your burdens. Hold fast to the faithful One. Your challenges do not fall outside the scope of God’s ability to intervene. God is mysterious , He’s powerful, and He’s able! When you lift your eyes from your situation and fix them on your Savior-when you choose to trust Him- you will find peace in the pain and strength in the struggle.
Praying you through!
Lisa,
I pray for strength and healing! Keep your spirits high!
Jen
Lisa,
It is hard to understand why things happen, praying that God will make his presence known to you as you continue on this journey. Our prayers are that he will give you peace throughout all your treatments and surgeries and that you would receive the healing that only he can bring to your body. we pray also for the medical staff caring for you that God would give them wisdom and understanding of your disease process and that they would see him working in you as you continue on your way to health.
May the peace of the one and only God be with you today bringing you comfort and strength!
Eric Michelle Justin Brent and Jessica Moser
I am praying daily for you, Lisa, for the miracle of healing. You and I both know that in God ALL things are possible! Remain strong in His love and strength.
Lisa,
We continue to pray earnestly that God will give you complete healing and restoration.
Praying for God’s peace and strength for you through this ordeal.
Continuing to pray and believe for a miracle! Believing for a break through in the Name of JESUS! We serve a mighty GOD! HE is so much more powerful than this infection!!!!
Still praying for your health and Strength. This requires a bit of a sense of humor and understanding of the Kingdom but God never puts us through battles we can’t overcome. Sometimes in our worst battles and ugliest moments if we truly grasp this fact its an honor in disguise. I know when your going through it its not an honor but in retrospect its pretty awesome God has more faith in us then we do ourselves most times. I hope that through this all it helps give you a greater awe in depth and dimension of the God we serve. Its times like this when ones faith is in the Rubber meets the road. Hope after the battle this ends up being a smoke the tires what a wild ride moment for ya. May God continue to Bless ya, Love ya 🙂
But you, Lord, are my shield! You are my glory! You are the one who restores me. I cry out loud to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah I lie down, sleep, and wake up because the Lord helps me. (Psalms 3:3-5 CEB)
Dear Lisa and family,
Praying fervently for God to heal your bacterial infection and praying for comfort and grace for you and your family during this difficult time. Cling to Phil. 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Hugs and Prayers,
Linda
Praying for God’s hand, both in Lisa’s health and in her comfort during this tribulation. Having experienced many medical afflictions since birth, I know His wonderful powers to change our lives. I see she also uses humor to deal with adversity.
Lisa, I’ve been praying for you since I heard about your infection. I love listening to WJTL and miss hearing your voice. Your faith is strong and our prayers are powerful … God will bring you through this.
praying for you Lisa!
Dear Lovely Lisa, We are praying for you and your family. I am looking forward to a big praise party at the Junction Center when you are all better. Jane and family
Glad to hear she’s doing better. Praying for total and quick healing…
Lisa,
Praying that your body will receive rest and healing and that your heart finds peace and comfort. May God bless you and your family! Love to you in the name of Jesus Christ.
Praying for healing and peace. May God cover you with his love and peace. Blessings and love to you and your family. You are such an inspiration to many and you are loved by many.
Lisa,
We are praying for peace for you and your family in this storm, God’s protection, stength, comfort, healing, grace. Thanking the Lord for His mercy. May He guard your minds and your hearts in Christ Jesus.
Dear Lisa,
I miss your smiling voice in the morning. Will continue to hold you before His throne of grace, to our awesome God who hears, who sees, who loves, who heals and restores. Praying for your husband and son as well. You’re not alone . . . heaven and earth are fighting for you.
With the love of Jesus,
Ann