September 17, 2008
Rita Monette Tillman, 6128 15th Ave., Meridian MS 39305
Please keep Rita and James in your prayers today. Some of our classmates heard through Nancy Ranager that Rita will be having her leg amputated today. The diabetes has caused severe problems, and there is no feeling or circulation in her leg. From another source, close to Rita, I understand that she has been on dialysis three days a week.
I do not know the hospital, but recently she was at Riley's.
I'm so sorry to pass this very sad information along but hope your prayers will surround her today and the days that follow. I know that Rita has been looking forward to being with us at the reunion. Our reunions always have been so important to her.
UPDATE: 10:40 A.M. Rita is out of surgery, is in recovery, will be taken to ICU and then at some point will come back to her room. She's in Riley Hospital, Room 528. (per Millie Majors Jones)
SEE LATER UPDATES UNDER COMMENTS.
In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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We who are far away from Meridian appreciate your keeping us informed about Rita. She will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Word came yesterday that Rita came through surgery well, is confined to ICU, is awake off and on and has a good spirit when awake.
UPDATES AS OF 9-30-08
UPDATE 9-18-08: Beth has talked with James and says that he was real upbeat about Rita. She sat up and talked today and was in real good spirits. He never dreamed she would do this good. Pray that she keeps making progress.
UPDATE: 9-24-08: (A note from Nancy Ranager's email message)
Well James called yesterday and said he went in to see her yesterday at the 1st visitation and he walked in she was sitting up in bed feeding herself breakfast and reading some cards friends had sent her......... He said he thought he was in the wrong room..... It is amazing!!!!!!! He said she looked better than he had seen her in 3 weeks.
UPDATE: 9-25-08: (E-mail from Patsy McDonald) Rita's blood pressure bottomed out a few days ago and she was put back into ICU but is doing better now.
Please continue to let us know how Rita is doing. James and Rita have been life-long good friends to many of us and we wish them the best and pray Rita is recovering well.
Minor Smith
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