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If your inclined to pray, I ask for a prayer for my wife's grandmother. She is in her 80's and has been diagnosed with botulism. There was a pot luck dinner at her church this past Sunday where many were infected. So far, one person has passed and others are unresponsive. She is in the hospital, but is doing OK so far. The CDC is getting an anti-toxin to Columbus tonight to treat everyone. Here's a link to the story: http://www.nbc4i.com/story/28862164/sev ... -lancaster

Prayers for all those involved. And especially to the family that lost a loved one.

Wow that is just crazy. Sending thoughts and prayers to your grandmother-in-law and everyone else affected.

If she is in good health other than her age, she should do well.

In our thoughts and prayers, Chris. That worries me some when we have potlucks out at campgrounds, usually 4-5 a season, with so many different people and their habits of safe food storage and prep.

Oh my. Sending good thoughts to everyone involved.

I'm so sorry to hear this news Chris. You can count on prayers for sure. Please keep us updated.

I'm sorry, and praying.

So here's the morning update. Grandma has only a mild case so far...her main symptom is double vision. She received the anti-toxin over night, so they will keep her for a couple days and watch closely. Unfortunately, Grandpa was admitted to the hospital last night. His symptom was difficulty breathing. He is about the same age as her, but his overall health is not as good. We are not sure if he received the anti-toxin yet. That's about all we know at this point.

This is crazy stuff!! I hope they are able to administer everything shortly to everyone and every thing turns out well!

SO sorry to hear about this, Chris. It's strange to me because one, you don't hear about this much and 2, I just this morning saw a story some where online before I read your post (and I can't find it now) about a botulism outbreak somewhere.........and that gave me chills.

I hope they catch this all in time and the anti toxin works for all of them. Please keep us updated.....prayers for all.

Sorry to hear this Chris. Prayers sent

Wow, Also sorry to hear about this. Prayers sent.
Tony

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers. They sure do go a long way.

Sorry to hear this Chris positive thoughts coming your way.

Sorry to hear this. Hope everything goes well for both your grandma and grandpa - and everyone else.

Did they pinpoint the origin yet? Someone's home canning gone bad?