Sorry to ask this of all of you
Since I haven't been blogging in awhile.
But if you could just say a little
"Prayer" for my Mom.
My Sister called me at work Saturday
Night to tell me our Mom was on her way
To the Hospital unresponsive.
My Mom had aspirated and went
Unresponsive.
She is in ICU on Life Support.
I talked to the Dr. When I got
To the Hospital and he said she
Went 20 minutes without a heart beat
And blood pressure.
She has a lot of brain swelling,
They paralyzed her to put her on
Life support and put in all the
Necessary tubes.
They have her on ice, covered in ice
To bring her body temperature down
She will stay like this for 24 hrs
Then they will warm her up to bring
Her body temperature back up.
This is standard protocol.
But the end result is never good.
I asked him to give it to me
Straight.
He said your Mom is gone.
She's not breathing on her own.
The life support machine is doing the
Breathing for her.
If she would come out of this...
She would have severe brain
Damage..
They have never seen a good
Outcome. Now she is having seizures
Repeatedly, and the 24 hrs
Aren't up yet. The medicine they
Are giving her is not working to
Stop them. We may have to make
A decision soon, even though we know
The answer.
Trouble is.... I come from a family of 11
And some of my siblings
Can't come to terms with this....
And don't want to let her go.
Mom would not want to live like this.
My Sister and I
Are her Power Of Health....
Lord...I need some prayers.
23 comments:
Oh Sandi such a hard call to make.You know already though how you feel.I'll keep you and your family in prayer.Big Hugs!~Amy
Good Morning Friend
I am so sorry to hear this.
I am praying friend.
Giant woolie hugs to you.
Trace
My heart aches for you, of course I am praying. I am praying for your Mom and for you.
Letting go is so difficult, but it is something that the family has to agree on.
Blessings & Prayers
My favorite Bible verse is "Be still and know that I am God".
Morning Sandi, my hearts breaks for you, how does someone make that decision......Prayers for you and your family, Blessings Francine.
Sandi sending up Prayers for your mom, and your family.
My heart aches for you, And I will keep you in my prayers
BIG HUGS
Brenda
Sending hugs, support and prayers your way Sandi. Things like this are never easy. Praying all your siblings will come together in these times and not think of themselves but your Mom and what she would want. Will keep you in my prayers.
Angela
Oh Sandi, my heart is breaking for you. Praying for you and your family. Your right in knowing what your mom would want, but it is hard to come to terms with. Praying your siblings will realize this.
Prayers and hugs to you,
Jean
Sandi, my thoughts and prayers are with you! I am so sorry you're going through this.
Take care,
Pam
Sandi, my heart is breaking for you.
I hope you and your siblings can come together with a decision.
Saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do.
Tammy
Dear Sandi, I am so very, very sorry. Sending prayers your way and a shoulder to cry on.
Love,
Marsha
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family at such a difficult time. Just know God is with your mother and will be always.
Lori
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sandi. You have a very hard task but do what your mom would want you to do...that is all one can do.
Sending lots of (((hugs))) and prayers your way. May God give you strength through all this. I can't even imagine what you and your siblings are going through.
Tiff
I'm sorry to hear this.Lifting prayer. Blessings! Lara
I am so sorry. I will pray for you, your mom and siblings to have peace. Lived through something similar with my dad - my brother still thinks "we let him die." He had guilt from not being there for my dad. You have to do what you think your mom would want - that is probably why she made you and your sister the health care POA. Blessings to you all.
Dear Sandi,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Prayers for your mom as well. No words can take away the pain but hopefully knowing you have so many friends praying will comfort you in some small way.
hugs,
Sheila
I am so sorry Sandi. Nothing can prepare a person for this time. It's so hard when the family is'nt working together. Prayers for you and your family.
Oh hum, you certainly have our prayers! Praying so hard for you and your family!
~Christina
I am so sorry to hear this. I will say prayers for you and your family. I know that this is so hard on all of you. Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way!
Hugs,
Lynn
Oh that is so hard! Praying for your mom to not suffer but more importantly praying for your family to be enveloped in peace with a decision made out of love.
Be blessed
Gentle hugs,
Cindi
Sandi.. Thinking of you at this very challenging time.. Hugs Angi X
Oh Sandi - I am far behind on checking blogs and just saw your post. Your family and mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and blessings
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