Reaching out...

[JerseyJanice]

I suppose I could have (should have?) titled this thread as another update on my niece's situation.

I didn't; I can't say exactly why except we're past the point where prayers and pixie dust will do much for her.

The infection that has plagued her body for weeks is now rampant in her intestines--her colon in particular. Once the bacterial level reaches a certain point, it will perforate her colon, and the end will come quickly.

We were thinking we'd at least get to her birthday, which is 11/16, but now that seems highly unlikely.

Some day, I'd like to think that all of this will make sense--that a beautiful little girl would get a dreaded disease and fight it and win.

Not happening tonight though. I'm just back from hours at the hospital where she's on "comfort measures" (if you know what that means).

Thank you all so much for your kind wishes and prayers. I don't know what else to say; my heart is breaking. We're talking here about my first Goddaughter. My parents' first grandchild.

Life here on Earth is so precious; so much more than we realize day-to-day. In memory of those who have gone before us, we must know this and carry on.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Oh Janice, I am so sorry. I wish I had words, but I don't.



I'm just so sorry.

 

[bsnyder]

I'm so sorry, Janice. I wish I had better words of comfort. I can only cyber-hug {{{HUGS}}} and tell you that Lori is always in my prayers. As are you!

 

[Pop Daddy]

I just cant even imagine what this girl and her family must be feeling, hey

 

[Disney Princess 6]

I don't know this whole story, but it sounds just terrible. Your family and niece will have my prayers. I'm so sorry things are going this way. Sometimes there are just no easy answers to such very hard questions as "Why??"

 

[TIGGER'SFRIEND]

 

[gottaluvPluto]

I am so sorry ..... your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[nuke]

I'm so sorry JJ. I will keep your family in my prayers.

 

[mamajoan]

I am so sorry that your neice has to go thru this... I am sorry for all of her family. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. May God give you all the strength you will need to be there for one another... and for her.

Joan

 

[janette]

I can't think of anything that would be harder. Prayers for all of you as you find the strength to get you through. Your niece sounds like an exceptional person, treasure the time you have and have had with her.

 

[Yardbird]

My heart goes out to your niece, and your family.

 

[Beanie]

I am so very sorry, Janice Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...{{{hugs}}}

 

[Crankyshank]

I'm so sorry

 

[KathyTX]

I am so very sorry, Janice. My heart is breaking for your sweet niece, and your family.

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

Prayers said for your niece.

 

[tiggersmom2]

I am so so sorry I will pray for your family

 

[Dan Murphy]

So sad, JJ. Continued prayers for her, all the family. Really a bummer.

 

[Blondie]

I'm so sorry Janice, I will continue to keep your niece and family in my prayers.

 

[Jeanny]

I'm so sorry Janice

 

[JerseyJanice]

It goes from bad (hopeless?) to worse.

I wish I knew exactly what to say or think or do. I feel like I know nothing right now.

I loved this little girl from her first breath on Earth. She is my first Godchild. I remember going to the hospital to see her with my mother and father right after she was born.

So much love in my family for her. So much promise. A prettier, sweeter baby, you never saw. It was only 1980. Where did the years go?

And now it looks like she is leaving us soon. All I can hope and pray is that my parents (her grandparents) are waiting to greet her.

This is tough. I thought losing my cousin last Februay was awful; this is beyond belief.