Do you believe in miracles?......

[birdiesunshine]

Dh's step mom is in grave condition in the ICU. There are a lot of factors that need to be in place for her to pull through. Nurses say they have seen it done before but it is rare. Do you have any stories where someone that was supposed to die actually turned around and pulled through??

 

[Blueeyes101817]

i hope so...
were going through a similar situation with a friend of the family--shes 16 and its looking like the cancer is too far advanced..


Hope DH's step mom pulls through!

 

[Sparx]

I don't have anything to share, I just wanted to offer good thoughts and hugs.

 

[ilovemcbride]

Do I believe in miracles? Yes, I do. My best friend's nephew was born with a hole in his heart. When he was about 4 or 5 years old he had to have tests ran again to see if he needed surgery to repair the hole, if it had gotten bigger, etc.. His mom and dad go to church every Sunday so everyone at the church started praying for him. Well guess what? When they went to the hospital, the hole had grown up and he's fine now. I know that's not on the same level as your husband's stepmother, but that's something I think of a lot.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yes, I do.

My best and prayers are with your hubby's stepmom, Birdie. And continue for Alyssa, Jen.

 

[luvmydogs]

My ds10 had bacterial meningitis when he was three, and was given a less than 15% chance for survival when he was diagnosed. He was unconscious for three days, and we feared the worst--dh and I began discussing organ donation, and I began planning my own funeral in my head. It was a terrible time. But one morning when his team of Drs. came in they had a tiny bit of good news, as his blood work showed a minute improvement--then the next day it was better, the day after better...until he was opening his eyes and trying to speak. They gave us the news that Chris would survive, but would most likely have brain/spinal cord damage or hearing loss, but aside from a limp that lasted about a month (from the spinal cord inflamation), he is now a happy, healthy 10 yr. old who plays football, basketball and baseball. He had no permanent damage whatsoever.

Now, I don't refer to it as a miracle, and I'd never be one to give anyone a sense of false hope; but this is our story, and we are *beyond fortunate* that things worked out the way they did. I wish all the best for your dh's stepmother's health, and your family's strength and peace of mind.

 

[Val]

My DD was exposed to bacterial menningitis and came down with it at 8 weeks old (caught it from another child on her first outing). Ended up in critical condition. First night we were told she would most likely die (this was after losing two babies during the second trimester just prior to her birth, so it was very traumatic for us)....we had her big sister say "goodbye" from the window. The second night they said she would live, but probably be very ********....the third night they said she would live and probably not have brain damage, but be deaf from the antibiotics. She went home on day 7.

Today I cried as she went out the door in her 8th grade graduation gown for picture day for the graduating students. She has a very, very mild learning disability, but is an A/B student. Her hearing is just fine (well, she can her money rattle at 5 miles but can't hear me call her name to do her chores), she is tall, beautiful and a typical 14 year old girl. She is athletic, excels at speech and debate, and is a volunteer for special olympics. She is just fine. She thought I was silly for crying.....if she only knew!

Miracles happen in many ways....if we had not lost the two babies we did, we would not have DD14's younger two siblings, or potentially even DD14. What was a devastating loss pulled our family together and made us stronger. Miracles aren't necessarily the ones you are looking for- but sometimes the ones that catch you off guard. We will pray for your family tonight- and for that miracle. God bless!

 

[joshsmom]

ABSOLUTELY!!! DS was born with a heart murmur. Nothing to freak out about, but needed to be checked out so he was sent to a Children's Hospital. After all the tests and assessments, etc., they found he had kidney disease. The doctor told us that if he had not had the heart murmur, they would have probably found the kidney disease after he passed away because they don't routinely check for kidney disease.

Also, when he was 10 days old and home from the hospital, he started having seizures and stopped breathing. During that time he also had a stroke. They told us he would probably be paralyzed on his left side. He has no paralysis at all.

Yup, I believe in miracles!!

 

[javamom]

Yes, I do! I have one sitting in the next room. Here is his story http://www.geocities.com/ababyalmostlost

Having posted that let me just say that we don't know why one person lives a longer or shorter life than we expect. I tend to think that perhaps when someone pulls through against the odds, that there is more that is supposed to happen in and through that person's life.

We are all connected, and each person we encounter no matter how seemingly insignificant plays a role in who we are and who we are to become. I am convinced of this.

I don't know why my son lived, and yet, others do not. I know that many good things can come from even the worst of circumstances, not just the good ones.

I knew that when my son's life hovered in the brink between this world and Heaven, that it could very well be His will that my son would pass. Of course, my aching mother's heart wanted to pray for his healing above all else, but I knew that my son's fate would unfold according to His plans and not my own. So I prayed for His will to be done and for Him to comfort and support me through this terrible ordeal. It was the most difficult thing to do, to swallow my own will and trust in Him to decide my son's fate (like I really had a say in the matter) and trust that no matter what, He would walk with me through it all. It was very difficult, but I made it through. I know that others can as well. Afterall He never changes or moves, we do.

I hope that no matter what we are faced with, that we can remember that we never have to face the unfaceable alone, unless we choose to.

 

[Aidensmom]

I don't have any stories, but I do believe in miracles. Your DH's stepmom is in my prayers, as is your whole family.

 

[minkydog]

My DH is called "Miracle Man" by my family. Three years ago he came down with what we thought was a bad cold. Within 2 months he could no longer work due to the cough & fatigue. He was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, an auto-immune disease that mostly affects lungs and skin. Very quickly things went from bad to worse as my husband literally wasted away before my eyes. He was on oxygen and his skin was gray.

One morning he felt warm and just couldn't get out of bed. He had been doing well for a few weeks and I didn't think much of his mild fever. I intended to go to work that day, but something made me take him to the ED to get checked out(I thought he had bronchitis or something.) He walked into the ED and sat down. As the nurse began to take his vital signs, i realized that he didn't look right. Within 4 hours he was no longer in touch with reality and did not recognize me--his vital organs began shutting down; he was in septic shock. I called my pastor from the ED and the whole church began to pray. My husband had less than 50% chance of living until morning. What if I had gone to work earlier? He probably would have died at home right in front of the children.

DH had a rough night. They nearly lost him. But he rallied in a few days. The doctor wanted to move him out of ICU, but there was something not quite right about his heart rhythms. Nothing awful, something the nurses couldn't quite put their fingers on. The doctors pooh-poohed them. The nurses stood their ground and began a very close watch--it turns out DH was suffering from heart block & congestive heart failure due to the sarcoidosis which had invaded his heart(quite rare). The risk of sudden death from arrhythmia was very high. Thanks to the diligence of the nurses, they were able to get him into the cath lab and place a pacemaker before his heart stopped altogether.

It has been a tough three years, but DH is mostly back in the game now. He still has sarcoidosis and it's severe. He's still disabled, but he no longer needs oxygen, his health is fairly stable, he enjoys walking and camping, and we just celebrated our 25th anniversary.

Every family has a different story. I hope your Dh step-mom pulls through. And I hope you all can be strong for her. Prayers for you all.

 

[megan4777]

Dh's step mom is in grave condition in the ICU. There are a lot of factors that need to be in place for her to pull through. Nurses say they have seen it done before but it is rare. Do you have any stories where someone that was supposed to die actually turned around and pulled through??

About 2 months ago my mom ended up having 2 major surgeries within 2 weeks of each other. None of the drs or nurses thought she was going to live. She was in ICU for weeks and just came home 2 weeks ago. Right now she's watching tv in the family room ....so I believe miracles do happen.
I hope your DH's stepmom pulls through. I'll keep her in my thoughts.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I didn't know this person--but someone introduced me to a book regarding someone who was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident. Someone prayed with him (I believe a preacher who happened upon the accident) and 45 minutes later he began singing. The guy tried to convince paramedics that he was still alive and noone would be bothered (waiting for the coroner).

One more ambulance pulled up--and someone the guy convinced them to come take a look. And discovered that the man that was indeed pronounced dead and awaiting the coroner was in fact alive.


I cheated--I read the part about that b/c the person woudln't tell me what happened in the book.

In any case the guy lived and wrote a book about it! I need to read the rest of that book as the story was fascinating.

I hope all is well for DH's step mom and she pulls through.

Miracles can happen.

 

[Caradana]

My brother Greg contracted pneumonia at 8 weeks old in 1985. My mother woke up with a cold, ominous feeling - checked the baby - blue. Rushed him to the ER; they decided he needed pediatric ICU and sent him to the nearby mega-hospital via ambulance. He technically died in the ambulance, and they somehow got him back after two minutes. They wheeled him into the hospital and thought he was so far gone that the doctors backed off to let the priest perform last rites, and in a last fit of futility, the trauma nurses tried calling the highest-profile neonatologist on the intercom system. Well, lo and behold, he was upstairs ... at a national conference for neonatologists. He and 30 of his elite colleagues stormed down the stairs and brought my little brother back from the brink of death.

Took about 20 years to pay all the bills from that, though, but hey, I absolutely believe in miracles. I also believe in the power of using that story to bust Gregie to this very day. "Gregster, did you see the white light? What was it like? ..." [he gives me the 'whatever' look]

I will be thinking about you and your mom. All the best and wishing for a miraculous outcome for you.

 

[4nana]

Yes, I definitely believe in miracles. I have seen a few in my time and my faith is my stronghold. It's always encouraging to read your stories of loved ones survival, hope and faith.

My prayers are with your DH step mom's recovery.

 

[Nancyg56]

I also believe in miracles. I don't know why they occur for some and not others. Prayers said for your Step Mom.

 

[birdiesunshine]

Thank you all for your kind replies and for sharing your stories.

 

[puggymom]

Yes, in Feb 2002, my mother was on a South American cruise and I stayed with Dad, who couldn't travel anymore. He broke his leg, developed a blood clot in his lungs and ended up in ICU with a host of complications. He was a actually gray in color, they said you better get Mom home. We called the ship and they wouldn't be docking anywhere that she could get home from for a few days. Well wouldn't you know it Dad turned the corner. One of the docs pulled me aside shaking his head, said their is no logical explanation for his making it.


One of my brothers and his wife went through tons of fertility to have their 1st kid, after that they were told that's it you can't have anymore. Ha, they had 2 more, 5 years later and then 3 more years after that. Again, SIL's doc said he couldn't explain it medically, that some times the Lord works in myserious ways.

 

[Stitchfans]

yes, I do believe in miracles. I suppose you could say I am one in a way. when I was 10 months old I was very sick with pneumonia, and the doctors told my parents to start making plans for my funeral. they said there was no way I was going to make it.

My parents and our minister sat by my crib constantly praying. If nothing else I am proof that prayers do work. God was listening and he answered their prayers.

 

[Minnesota!]

As a matter of fact - a miracle happened to my loved ones yesterday.

As many of you know, my god daughter, Madison, has been fighting brain cancer since she was 9 months old (she will be 8 years old in June). Last spring, they discovered another tumor - very innoperable. Around brain stem/vital nerves. Did Cyber Knife - nothing. Had surgery yesterday with "the best outcome" being pretty much paralysis on one side, facial drooping, loss of eyesight, etc. Worst case being, of course, her not making it through the surgery.

Her mom called me last night - Maddie's "supposed to be 9 hour surgery" took under 4 hours because once they got into her brain, the tumor was not at all what they thought. It wasn't on the brain stem, it was away from the nerves (even though COUNTLESS MRI's showed it within a millimeter of the stem, and wrapped around countless nerves). It was pretty much a ball unto itself. They scooped it out and sewed her up. She was in recovery within 4 hours of first incision, and eating raspberry frozen yogurt and watching The Simpsons by 8 last night. She was supposed to be on a vent and in the ICU for a few days. Was off the vent by 3 yesterday, and will be out of ICU by noon today.

So yes, I believe in miracles.