Prayers and PD for my mom--UPDATE Thursday PM pg. 6

[one_cat]

We continue to pray for you, your mother and your family Karen. Thank you for keeping us updated. I'm glad to hear you are so happy with the medical staff. Make sure you take their advice and take care of yourself too.

 

[MerryPoppins]

My FIL and my father both had strokes. I understand what you are going through. I will continue to pray for your mother and your family.

I have to tell you a story. When our son was born, he was in ICU for several days. We didn't even get to hold him until he was about a week old! But we could visit him, talk to him and say prayers. His heart rate would always go down when we were with him and his blood oxygen level would rise. The nurses pointed it out to us. Prayer is a powerful thing.

Take care of yourself and keep us informed. By the way, do you mind telling me your mother's first name? I like to have a name when I pray. Thanks.

 

[TLinden16]

Originally posted by MerryPoppins
Take care of yourself and keep us informed. By the way, do you mind telling me your mother's first name? I like to have a name when I pray. Thanks.

My mom's name is Dotty. Thanks for the prayers. I really appreciate it.

Karen

 

[Big V]

Karen,
I am still keeping your Mom in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon Dotty!
Scott

 

[Otto's Doll]

I haven't posted before, Karen, but I have been following the thread, and have been praying for you. God really does hear and answer.
God bless you.

 

[luvmydogs]

Continued prayers and wishes for God's Blessings for you and Dotty...

 

[TLinden16]

I went to see my mom again today. She's doing a little better. She hasn't had any additional swelling in her brain, and her heart rate has been in control because of the medicine they have her on. She's very alert, and seems to be comforted knowing that we are there and holding here hand. They did have to drain her lungs today.

One of the things that has been difficult to see is the gag reflex she's been having as a result have having the tube down her throat. It's like she's having difficulty with it. It's like she's trying to breathe on her own, and she's fighting the respirator, and that makes her gag. The nurse asssures us that this is normal.

I had a rough time today. I went up to church this morning, and cried most of the way there. I was upset most of the morning. I ended up going up to my sister's house and spending some time with my niece and nephew, which helped me get my mind off things for a while.

Then tonight, as you may have read, my dryer broke, and we have a leaky pipe. The dryer sent me into a little breakdown. The pipe just has me shaking my head, wondering what the heck else can go wrong this week.

But I'm trying to hang in there, and stay positive. One step at a time. One day at a time.

We'll get through this.

Thanks again for your continued thoughts and prayers. I really do appreciate it. And thanks for listening

Karen

 

[Dan Murphy]

Originally posted by TLinden16
.....We'll get through this......

Yes, Karen, you will, and so will your mom. Continued good wishes and prayer.

 

[4greatboys]

for you. It will get better.

 

[TLinden16]

My sister just called me. They took the breathing tube out today, and my mom is breathing on her own. They asked her what her name is, and she said, "Dorothy." The nurses suggest that she doesn't talk, though, because her throat is sore from the tube. But, this is a good thing, and she's on the road to doing better.

Thanks, everyone, for your continued prayers, thoughts, kind words, and support. I really do appreciate it.

Karen

 

[Lorix2]

Very good news Karen

 

[luvmydogs]

Such good news, Karen! Continued prayers for your mother's good health, and your family's strength...

 

[NHAnn]

Glad to hear this Karen!!
Continued postive thoughts and good wishes!

 

[Robinrs]

Oh, Karen!

That is such good news! After my Mom's stroke the first face she saw was mine and she said "You look just like me". I knew then she was ALRIGHT!

This ia a great update. I was in tears when I read your earlier one so I'm so glad I got a chance to see the latest one.

You WILL make it, honey. I know how hard it is but hang in there, stay in faith and concentrate on Dotty. She's gonna need you.

God bless,

Robinrs

 

[Dan Murphy]

What a nice update to read, Karen, very good. Continued good wishes and prayers.

 

[TLinden16]

My sister called me this morning. They put my mom back on the respirator again last night, less than twelve hours after they took her off of it. Appearantly they had an emergency situation last night at 10:30p.m., and they felt that they needed to put her back on it before it got worse.

I went to see my mom late yesterday afternoon while she was off the respirator. She still had an oxygen mask on to give her good humidified oxygen. The also had her in a seated position because that is better for her lungs, although it didn't look very comfortable as she was slouched over. When I was there, she was in and out of sleep. She held my hand for a while, and rubbed it. When I was leaving, I bent down so she could look at me, and it looked like she was trying to say something to me, but I couldn't hear her.

So, if you could spare a few more prayers for my mom, I'd really appreciate it.

Karen

 

[luvmydogs]

I'm sorry, Karen. My ds8 was on/off a respirator when he was just born, and I remember his Dr. telling me that sometimes it's "two steps forward, one step back." I hope this applies to your mom, and that all that is needed is good care and time. I will continue to pray for her good health, and your peace of mind...

 

[Big V]

I'll keep your Mom in my prayers Karen. I hope there is better news for you tomorrow.
Scott

 

[goofy4tink]

Oh Karen...I just found your postings...that's me..day late, dollar short. I am so sorry to hear of your mom's illness. I'll be adding her and you and your whole family to my daily prayers. But, especially you and her. Stay strong. It's hard, I know. It's all we can do. Keep praying. There is incredible strength in prayer.

 

[lizdotcom99]

karen,
Just wanted you to know that your whole family is thought of daily. Stay strong and if you ever need anything, know that I am a PM away!! {{{{{{{{hugs and PD}}}}}}}}}}

Liz