Girls-Only Trip ~ Old planning thread, see first post for new link

[CoMickey]

Hi ladies.

Just received an email from Bob.

I don't know how to link an email, so I have to write it out. I'm sure you will see some mistakes, as I am quite upset.

Hi folks,
I know no other way to say this, but to be blunt. Dawn crashed last night, and did not receive oxygen for a period of time.I thought we had lost her. The crash team responded marvelously, but the extent of the damage if any to her brain is not known. Today she had another episode where her body tried to shut down. They bought her back, but again with the drop in oxygen and blood pressure, more damage man have been done. The neurology team has been brought in and will start assessing. There is swelling on the brain, but she does have brainwaves. Her brain may be perfectly fine,or it could be severely damaged. Everything around her seems to work in 48 hour increments. They tell me we will know for sure by Sunday. In the interim, the hospital has asked me the questions I have been dreading. Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Dawn, but also for everyone who loves her. Hopefully when the tests come back her brain will be fine, and they can continue to fight the H1N1. On that note, the cultures finally confirmed that she has virulent strain of the virus, but we already knew that. I am off quarantine, but she is not obviously.

Thank you all again,

Bob

Poor sweet Dawn - This is so upsetting

 

[mommaU4]

Hi ladies.

Just received an email from Bob.

I don't know how to link an email, so I have to write it out. I'm sure you will see some mistakes, as I am quite upset.

Hi folks,
I know no other way to say this, but to be blunt. Dawn crashed last night, and did not receive oxygen for a period of time.I thought we had lost her. The crash team responded marvelously, but the extent of the damage if any to her brain is not known. Today she had another episode where her body tried to shut down. They bought her back, but again with the drop in oxygen and blood pressure, more damage man have been done. The neurology team has been brought in and will start assessing. There is swelling on the brain, but she does have brainwaves. Her brain may be perfectly fine,or it could be severely damaged. Everything around her seems to work in 48 hour increments. They tell me we will know for sure by Sunday. In the interim, the hospital has asked me the questions I have been dreading. Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Dawn, but also for everyone who loves her. Hopefully when the tests come back her brain will be fine, and they can continue to fight the H1N1. On that note, the cultures finally confirmed that she has virulent strain of the virus, but we already knew that. I am off quarantine, but she is not obviously.

Thank you all again,

Bob

This is just unbelievable. I just cannot believe that she will be anything other than ok. My prayers and thoughts will continue to go out to her and to her family who must be scared beyond anything I can imagine. And to everyone else, hug your loved ones. Hold them close. This is just an eye opener that life is precious, but can change without warning and we really cannot take a second for granted.

 

[disney-inspired]

I'm very worried about Dawn. I hate that all anyone can do is wait!

 

[wendypooh22]

Hi ladies.

Just received an email from Bob.

I don't know how to link an email, so I have to write it out. I'm sure you will see some mistakes, as I am quite upset.

Hi folks,
I know no other way to say this, but to be blunt. Dawn crashed last night, and did not receive oxygen for a period of time.I thought we had lost her. The crash team responded marvelously, but the extent of the damage if any to her brain is not known. Today she had another episode where her body tried to shut down. They bought her back, but again with the drop in oxygen and blood pressure, more damage man have been done. The neurology team has been brought in and will start assessing. There is swelling on the brain, but she does have brainwaves. Her brain may be perfectly fine,or it could be severely damaged. Everything around her seems to work in 48 hour increments. They tell me we will know for sure by Sunday. In the interim, the hospital has asked me the questions I have been dreading. Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Dawn, but also for everyone who loves her. Hopefully when the tests come back her brain will be fine, and they can continue to fight the H1N1. On that note, the cultures finally confirmed that she has virulent strain of the virus, but we already knew that. I am off quarantine, but she is not obviously.

Thank you all again,

Bob

Hi.. I haven't been on the boards much lately - just popping in and out..

Although I have never met Dawn, I am deeply saddned by this news. My heart goes out to her family and I will keep them in my prayers.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

I am sad to hear the update but I am also holding onto his words that her brain might be fine. I am sending positive thoughts your way Dawn and much love. I am going to get my mil to add her to the convents prayer group.

 

[Queenbillabong]

Mel, thanks for the update. Continued prayers for Dawn and Bob. I just cannot even imagine how he is dealing with this right now.....

 

[DangerMouse]

Just got home from HomeConnections and saw this news.

More prayers being said for our Dawn. I wish there was more we could do.

 

[MommyWithDreams]

Just got home from HomeConnections and saw this news.

More prayers being said for our Dawn. I wish there was more we could do.

I know it may sound silly but I lit a candle I have for her tonight. It's called a candle of hope. It had a really nice poem that came with it, wish I still had it.
Anyway, just kinda felt like in my own way I was showing support. Anyone else care to light one for Dawn as well?

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

I know it may sound silly but I lit a candle I have for her tonight. It's called a candle of hope. It had a really nice poem that came with it, wish I still had it.
Anyway, just kinda felt like in my own way I was showing support. Anyone else care to light one for Dawn as well?

Wonderful idea, Janelle.. I'm going to do it right now and say a prayer.

 

[disney-super-mom]

I know it may sound silly but I lit a candle I have for her tonight. It's called a candle of hope. It had a really nice poem that came with it, wish I still had it.
Anyway, just kinda felt like in my own way I was showing support. Anyone else care to light one for Dawn as well?

Janelle, that's a great idea. I'm going to light a candle for her now too.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I am so so sad. I pray that Dawn will find the strength to continue fighting this.

 

[Stacerita]

DAWN: Sending you lots and lots of good healthy wishes from Disneyland Paris!!! I am just miserable about what you are going through and can not believe this is happening to you. Please get much better REAL soon. Disneyland Paris is a beautiful place and I just cant wait for you to come visit Spring 2011! Much pixie dust your way!!!

And hello from DLP to everyone else! Internet connectivity is very expensive here so I have not been able to use my iPhone. Today was our second day in the park. It is beautifully decorated for Christmas and crowds are low. Basically a walk on for everything except for a visit with Santa which was over an hour wait, but you gotta do it!

High points: Space Mountain which goes upside down and is just beautiful. Pirates which has all the familiar elements but put together in a different order. The Phanton Manor which has a great story line with the bride and is a little creepier. Thunder Mountain which is on its own little island and is long and fun. The castle which has a dragon in the caverns underneath. And Fantasyland which just shouldbe better in Europe. The second park Disney Studios did not impress with few rides which all seemed to be closed. And Disney Village is not as nice as Downtown Disney. I did convince DH to get the annual passes which are actually less expensive than three day park tickets.

I have some iPhone photos which I can share with more details once we get back to Switzerland

Tomorrow we drive into Paris to see SacreCour and Eiffle Tour. And to get some good food!

More later...
Jen

I am so jealous of you Jen. You guys are living a wonderful adventure in Europe. Granted you cant do laundry on sunday, but its a give and take world. Can't wait to see the pcis.

Not good news I'm afraid.

Dawn had a seizure last night and pulled out her oxygen tube. They are watching her to determine if there has been brain damage because they aren't sure how long she went without oxygen. I'll let you know more as soon as I hear anything.

Thanks for the update.

Hi ladies.

Just received an email from Bob.

I don't know how to link an email, so I have to write it out. I'm sure you will see some mistakes, as I am quite upset.

Hi folks,
I know no other way to say this, but to be blunt. Dawn crashed last night, and did not receive oxygen for a period of time.I thought we had lost her. The crash team responded marvelously, but the extent of the damage if any to her brain is not known. Today she had another episode where her body tried to shut down. They bought her back, but again with the drop in oxygen and blood pressure, more damage man have been done. The neurology team has been brought in and will start assessing. There is swelling on the brain, but she does have brainwaves. Her brain may be perfectly fine,or it could be severely damaged. Everything around her seems to work in 48 hour increments. They tell me we will know for sure by Sunday. In the interim, the hospital has asked me the questions I have been dreading. Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Dawn, but also for everyone who loves her. Hopefully when the tests come back her brain will be fine, and they can continue to fight the H1N1. On that note, the cultures finally confirmed that she has virulent strain of the virus, but we already knew that. I am off quarantine, but she is not obviously.

Thank you all again,

Bob

How sad is all of this. I just can't get my head around whats going on. Hard to believe that a month ago we were all having such a fun time at the TOT party and Sally's birthday. Continued prayers.

 

[MommyWithDreams]

Wonderful idea, Janelle.. I'm going to do it right now and say a prayer.

Courtney I saw you took over updating the December thread for Dawn....that was really nice of you.

 

[BillyFan]

I know it may sound silly but I lit a candle I have for her tonight. It's called a candle of hope. It had a really nice poem that came with it, wish I still had it.
Anyway, just kinda felt like in my own way I was showing support. Anyone else care to light one for Dawn as well?

I think that's a great idea, Janelle, and I'm going to light a candle for Dawn right now. I am really not one to pray, but this whole situation has really got me thinking.

 

[kelmac284]

Mel when I read your post it took my breath away! This scares me to death and I am so scared for her. I am afraid to come on here every day for what I might read. I am praying and praying and hoping for the best but am so afraid of something bad happening. Dear Lord PLEASE keep our Dawn safe. And Dawn please be strong and keep fighting!!!

Continued thoughts and prayers!!!!

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Courtney I saw you took over updating the December thread for Dawn....that was really nice of you.

Thank you, I thought of her and I know she was doing an awesome job on keeping that thread out. I thought I'd keep it up while she was gone, so when she comes back it wasn't a big mess!
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I think that's a great idea, Janelle, and I'm going to light a candle for Dawn right now. I am really not one to pray, but this whole situation has really got me thinking.

 

[toocherie]

for everyone on facebook, Ms. Sally is beside herself with worry. Please send her good thoughts and such.

I can't begin to tell you how hard today was--thank you Mel for posting Bob's email--I couldn't bring myself to do it. I do know that the family met at Ms. Sally's today as Bob is finally out of quarantine.

I can't believe that a few short months ago I had never met Dawn "in person." She has made such an impact on me I cannot tell you all in words. She is truly one of my best friends, along with Brandy, Linda and a few others.

Brandy and I were talking today about the effect it had on us, and we cannot imagine what Bob, Sally and the rest of her family must be going through. We laughed today about Dawn calling Bob "her boyfriend" and how it confused a lot of people who didn't realize "her boyfriend" was really Bob her husband. they were here for my Fourth of July bbq and both fit like in as if they had been friends/family forever.

the guy in the office next door to my office is a part-time psychic healer--when he's not being a plumbing engineer. (I know--sounds wacky-he just told me this a few weeks ago) I actually went next door to his office today to ask him to send healing thoughts to Dawn. I'm ready to try anything.

Ladies, please keep the prayers and thoughts going. I am also doing visualization and visualizing Dawn in her pj's at next year's Meet and Greet!

 

[jordansmomma]

Thanks for the update.

I am just at a loss for words. I can't even imagine what her family is going through.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dawns family.

Its just not the same without my texts from her.
We were just talking about how sick with the flu we both were.

I got her the cutest Monkey butler get well card today.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Cheryl, I've been thinking about you a lot too. Dawn just loves you and considers you one of her besties too. She's talked so sweetly of you.

My Mom taught me about visualizing, I've been doing the same thing. Just picturing her and Miss Sally with us next year. She really wants to meet my Mom, I keep picturing that.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I'm sitting her in tears, and worried about Dawn. I am praying together with all of you, and will light a candle for her, too.