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Mary Ann, once I heard from Claudia, I felt like a weight was lifted off me.

Maybe they won't be able to do anymore for Marilyn at Shands, but we are sure going to give it a try.

Today Marilyn was quiet, slept most of the time I was there. I told her that Claudia was coming and we were going to get her our of there --- she said 'good!".

I brought a power of attorney form to the hospital today, hoping to get Marilyn to sign it and have the notary there notarize it ... but the hospital said 'no' ... that she was not competent enough... that I'll have to go thru the probate court to get guardianship.

Mary Ann, I can't tell you how much I appreciate how you and all my other FReeper friends have reponded to this crisis.

I'll keep you posted.
Alice

Last night she KNEW who YOU were, the Doc, the nurse. So how can they SAY she wasn't competent enough? Maybe she wasn't today. But they should tell you that they are willing to be on STANDBY in this situation, considering all that has happened.

They are NOT making this easy on you FRiend. I am so sorry.

Plus, if she isn't competent, and she NEEDS emergency surgery, then there HAS to be a WAY for YOU to sign for her, as her ONLY RELATIVE!!!

This is just all crazy.

IT CANNOT TAKE TWO WEEKS, FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS!

That doesn't make sense. There has to be a way. I'am going to ping TexaxCowboy to this too, as he seems very knowledgeable on this stuff due to his own situation. He is in Florida.

Just KNOW that I think you are doing the right thing. I'd be doing the EXACT same thing at this point.

You're an AWESOME SISTER!!! Marilyn is so blessed to have you!

Prayers are continueing!!!!

Now I will add Claudia to my prayers too. It must be VERY comforting to know an RN is coming. She will know what they are giving her, and what to do.

What a relief!!!

Tons of prayers coming your way!! God Bless you sweetie!

I'll keep checking in. (((((Alice)))))))

Beach_Babe, it's good to know Marilyn is coherent and happy to be leaving the hospital; you have a good plan going. Prayers were answered!

You may be able to have the next hospital assist you in filling out the forms for a healthcare surrogacy. I would try the social services dept. You do not need to establish a guardianship, a healthcare surrogacy is less complicated and she can revoke it when she gets well again. You may only need a notary. This link might explain more:
http://www.floridaguardians.com/terms.htm

Remember Terri Schaivo and Florida's draconian definition of life support - make sure you specifically EXclude food and water, in writing, from anything life-support related you sign. That will prevent them from pointing out an obscure clause later...in teeny tiny print.

Be well, and you and Marilyn are in my prayers.