Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Landon's Journey to Healing


Landon was not feeling well and had symptoms of food poisoning. He went to urgent care and they thought he had appendicitis. They sent him to the ER and after tests, found his small intestine to be twisted. They did emergency surgery early the next morning and took out his small intestine to repair it, and they removed his appendix and cleaned out his large intestine. They found that Landon had a genetic condition called "Meckel's Diverticulum". They removed a portion of the small intestine and the Meckles diverticulum which was a trunk like piece growing in his intestines.

Twelve days after the first surgery, Landon had a second emergency surgery to clear another blockage and remove adhesions and scar tissue caused from the first surgery. Landon has had several complications and a very rough recovery thus far. He is walking out his healing day by day. Landon's intestines have to heal and part of this healing process demands Landon to be without solid food or liquids for up to six months. Landon is receiving his nutrition through IV's. Landon has spent the last five weeks in the hospital. He is hoping to go home soon and have home health care come in and take care of him for the remainder of his recovery.

Please keep Landon in your prayers daily. We know and serve a great big God and we are trusting him for a complete and total healing in Landon's body.

Landon's praise for today is that he was able to eat his first food since his surgery.....a strawberry Popsicle!!

Please feel free to leave Landon words of encouragement, scriptures, prayers and messages that will brighten his day.

Landon is a very special young man with many talents and a call of God on his life. Thank you for your prayers and concern.

May God bless you!
The Family of Landon Ellis

11 comments:

Annette Duvall said...

Landon,

Your mom, Ronna, was one of my best friends in our teenage years and I love her dearly. I knew you when you were a small child. I'm praying for you daily and believing that God has His hand upon you. Hug your wonderful mom and grandmother for me.

Annette Benson Duvall

Wanda's UPgrades said...

Landon,
I am your distant cousin but our family has kept up with you through all the posts and calls. We hope the best for you. I feel that everything will be ok. I just hope you start to feel better soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Get Well Soon!

Wanda W. V.

Tracie Smith said...

Landon, Kent and I are stil praying for you! We are believing for a complete recovery. Our church will continue to call your name in prayer, too.

Unknown said...

hey, Landon ... we are thinking of you and holding you and your wonderful family up in prayer ... we are trusting GOD for your complete recovery and SOON! Much love, Buddy and Jeannie Creel ~ Casper, Wyoming

Anonymous said...

Hi Landon,

I remember you as a small boy in Bro. Flowers church. I'm believing, along with everyone else, in a divine touch from The Healer for you. He is able!! Say hello to your mom Ronna for me!

Hugs,
Lisa Paredes

Glenda said...

Hi Landon, my name is Glenda Griffith and we met Ronna and Bob in Hawaii a few years ago. We became friends and have kept in touch via the computer ever since.
My husband's name is Craig, and between us we have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. I attend Calvary Chapel in Southern California, and keep pretty busy with my grandkids and crafts. I love the items that Ronna sends to me, and have kept you in my prayers ever since we heard you were ill. May God Bless you! Glenda

Anonymous said...

Landon-
I love you with all my heart - I am proud of you and your courage through this whole ordeal....Keep your faith in God.
Love you - Mom

Kerri Elizabeth said...

Dear Landon,
I am Aunt Wand's oldest neice. My name is Kerri. I want you to know that you are on our prayer list at church. I am praying for you every day. I hope you feel better. In case you still don't know who I am, I am friends with your consin Emylee Joy. I love you.
May fair Winds find You!
Kerri E.

Larrilyn said...

Hi Landon! My name is Larrilyn! I'm Aunt Wanda's granddaughter. I'm praying for you. And my dad Kerry[your cousin] has you on the prayer list at church. By the way,how was that Popcicle?

See you later,alligator!
Larrilyn

Kerri Elizabeth said...

Dear Landon,
Hi. How are you? I hope you are feeling great. In my last post I said I was Aunt Wanda's niece. I am not. I am her granddaughter. I love you. I am still praying for you!
Mar fair Winds Find You!
Kerri E.

Cindy said...

Landon -
I know your mom through The Arrow and I get to work with her there. I am praying for health, and comfort and a full and speedy recovery. Your faith is clearly exceptional. May God work all things together for good - Blessings.

Cindy Marion