Posted on 12/28/2011 3:14:58 PM PST by Chantillie
I have not met any of you, but I am Judith Anne's daughter, Annie- I knew of some of you from the many times she talked with me about discussions here, friends, and some very feisty debates~ I KNOW she would want me to let you guys know whats happened in the past few days-
The morning after Christmas, mom my had a pretty bad headache. She's had issues with allergies off and on, so nothing was thought of it and she decided to lay down and take a nap. She woke about an hour later with out the use of the left side of her body- I called the ambulance and she was brought to the E.R.
Information has been back and forth during the past 36 hours on exactly what her condition was. However, at the last consult with her doctor, things have worsened to an extent that there is no longer a "getting better." Her first stroke affected the right middle portion of her brain, as well as caused her to have a heart attack. Both arteries in her neck are completely blocked. The first CT (when she arrived at the hosp.) compared to the CT done today showed considerable expansion of damage along with an additional stroke affecting the left side of her brain. Her heart is only working at about 20%. There are additional factors that is simply too much to get into now, but needless to say we are going to follow her standing wishes in the request of no outstanding measures to keep her body alive as well as a DNR. At this point, there is no way to stop the progression of damage, and she is not waking nor responding in any fashion to outside stimuli. We're hoping for a few days more just so family can come down and have their chance to say goodbyes~ Prayers are desperately appreciated! in all honesty, at this point I don't know what to do....Gods hand is over us, and He IS with us! A priest was able to go in yesterday afternoon to offer the anointing of the sick as well as administer last rights (again, something she felt strongly about if there were ever a chance she would be in a possible life threatening situation)~
I hate to be passing on such sad news, but I knew she would want you guys to know~
Prayers and thank you for sharing this.
Storming heaven with prayers for your mom!!! God bless her and your family in this time.
Be completely healed Judith Anne in your body and your mind in the Lovely Name of Jesus...
He sent his Word and healed Judith Anne ...Psalm 107:20
So sorry to hear this...prayers up for Judith Anne!
Prayers for Judith Anne needed.
Thank you so much for letting us know. Prayers for your family.
I’m so sorry. Prayers for Judith Ann, for you and her family.
Oh Goodness. My family will say Rosaries for your wonderful mom.
Prayers for all of you. I’m sorry to read this news.
We know that we are in this body for a very short time, and that while here we deal with the ravages of the Fall: disease, age, injury, and heartbreak. But we also know that we have a loving Father and Saviour, who has promised to wipe away all tears - and for those that believe and trust in our Lord, an eternity to be in His love and presence.
But until then, we pray that He provides healing and comfort to your mother; wisdom in her treatment, and peace to you all.
I am so sorry to read this post. Please let your mom know that she is indeed in my prayers. You too as well.
Praying for Judith Anne and her family... Lord, thank You that You are with them now. Please heal Judith Anne and comfort her family as you work. In Jesus’ name.
You did the right thing in notifying this family, we all care for her and will pray for her. May God watch over her and do His will......
So sorry about your mom.. Our husbands passed away about the same time, and she was so kind with her words to me.
I pray that God’s will may be done and that He will give comfort and strength to her loved ones.
Maria
Prayers for Judith Anne and her family are on the way. Please keep us posted.
Prayers sent.
Prayers up for Judith Anne, and a BTT.
One of our dear friends and her family need our prayers.
So sorry to read this. Prayers have been sent for your mom and loved ones.
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