my mom is in the ICU please pray

15 years ago

for my mom she has to have 2 ft of colon resected. Shes the nicest person i've ever know and my best friend. Please pray for her. I love love love her please send your best energy. Please. I need your positive energy. Shes my touchstone everyday please love her up. Shes having surgery Tuesday. I can't be without her. Hope for us please

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gbsim1
15 years ago
I'm sending prayers for a successful surgery and easy recovery for your Mom .... and peace of mind for you Sands.

Be strong of course, but don't be afraid to tell your Mom how much you love her and need her still!

Grace
doucanoe
15 years ago
Sands, lots of good thoughts and hugs to you, your mom and your entire family!

As one who went through this exact same surgery just two years ago, I know what it's all about. She will come through it just fine, I am sure of it. The worst is the liquid diet for an entire week afterward!

Chin up, girlfirend, and dry those tears. She'll be partying in Bermuda with you before you know it!

Linda
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annie1992
15 years ago
Sands, you know you and your Mom are in my prayers, asking for guidance for the surgeon's hands, and then a quick and easy recovery.

The power of all the thoughts and prayers that go out from here is amazing. Tell your Mom she's surrounded by our love and good thoughts, and some extra hugs to you.

Annie
petaloid
15 years ago
Sands, I send hope and positive thoughts for your mom's well-being. Pease keep us posted.
lackboys3
15 years ago
Sending hugs to you and your mom, dear Sands! May she sail through the surgery and recovery quickly and easily. Strength and lots of healing hope is headed your way. Hang in there (((((Sands and Barbara))))
DONNA
kathleen_li
15 years ago
Praying for your dear mom, Sands!!!
lakeguy35
15 years ago
I'm here too sending prayers and positive thoughts for your Mom.

David
jessyf
15 years ago
(((hugs)))
sands99
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you so very much everyone, she's off to surgery today at 2:30, hopefully we'll know something by dinnertime.

Again, thank you for the support and personal experiences, it's been very comforting and it's helping me be a better support system for my mom. ((((((((GWCF))))))))
sally2_gw
15 years ago
She's on my prayer list!

Sally
susie_que
15 years ago
Prayers to your family as well as the med staff.

I'll check in later....

PEACE!
Susie
sheshebop
15 years ago
I am thinking of you and her, and just said a little prayer for her. Please let us know as soon as you hear anything.
arleneb
15 years ago
Both she and you are in my prayers as well. Looking forward to hearing a good report tonight.

Arlene
vacuumfreak
15 years ago
Sands, hope surgery was a success. Remember to take care of yourself too!

Hugz
lackboys3
15 years ago
Sands, popping in to say I'm thinking of you and your sweet mom. Sending strong and healing vibes to ya! (((Sands and Barbara)))
DONNA
brenda55
15 years ago
Sands, I pray your mom's surgery goes well and you are taking care of self, too.

Brenda
artsyshell
15 years ago
Sending prayers and best wishes for you and your mom.

Shelley S.
pkguy
15 years ago
Sending some your way...

PK
claire_de_luna
15 years ago
Thinking of you and your mom...Prayers and Best Wishes for a strong recovery.
gbsim1
15 years ago
I'm signing off the computer for the day, and wanted to say that I hope that your mom did well in her surgery and is resting comfortably!

Best wishes,
Grace
doucanoe
15 years ago
Just checking in for an update.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that all went well!

Linda
annie1992
15 years ago
I'm also checking in for an update, and hoping that everything went perfectly.

Annie
lpinkmountain
15 years ago
Been thinking of you and your mom all day today. Hopeful wishes going out to you and your mom Sands!
centralcacyclist
15 years ago
I'm here looking for news, too. Sending positive thoughts for a perfect outcome.

Eileen
sands99
Original Author
15 years ago
she just got wheeled over to anesth. recovery about 9 minutes ago, 5 1/2 hrs of surgery, but it's looking good so says the dr. You guys are so great, thank you, my Mom went in with such postivity I was in awe, she was ready, vital signs up to normal range, love of her family and friends in her pocket - you could tell.

I can't wait to see her tomorrow!!!

PS Before she went into surgery we were already plotting and planning a big thank you basket of Bath and Body Works goodies for the nurses, that's the kind of person she is, I can only hope to catch 'amazing' cooties just by standing near her.

((((((((you guys are awesome, thank you!))))))) I'll update again tomorrow night!
dedtired
15 years ago
Oh Sands, -- such good news! I'm so happy I saw this before logging off. I am just so happy for you and Mom. Hugs right back atcha!
trixietx
15 years ago
That is great. I was just checking to see if there was any news on your Mom.

I will continue to keep you and your Mother in my prayers.
arleneb
15 years ago
Great news! Here's to a fast and complete recovery!

Arlene
goldgirl
15 years ago
Woohoo!!!
lindac
15 years ago
Glad to hear the good news.....!
Linda C
cloudy_christine
15 years ago
So happy to hear the surgery went well. And I hope you can rest easier tonight, Sands.
canarybird01
15 years ago
Glad to hear that the surgery was a success Sands.

Sending best wishes for a smooth recovery!

SharonCb
chancesmom
15 years ago
Sorry I missed you earlier, your mom will be in thoughts and prayers for a smooth and speedy recovery. She sounds amazing!
gbsim1
15 years ago
Wonderful news! I hope she is getting some rest and that her healing is fast!!
wizardnm
15 years ago
Great news, hope today is much easier for you.

Nancy
riverrat1
15 years ago
YAY! I love good news.
rob333 (zone 7b)
15 years ago
Whew! I've been waiting and watching. Sounds good. I am sure there will be more good from you soon. You all are in my thoughts sands!
doucanoe
15 years ago
YAY! So glad to hear the great news!

Now Sands, you can take a deep breath and relax...It's all gonna be just fine!

Linda
partst
15 years ago
So glad everything went well she will be home soon.

Claudia
annie1992
15 years ago
OK, that's the news I wanted to hear! Good for your Mom, and lots of healing thoughts headed her way....

Annie
sands99
Original Author
15 years ago
I told Mom about you guys tonite when I visited and she was so amazed that strangers would hope and pray for her and I told her "they're not strangers they're my friends and they know you I've mentioned you and Gram and they know how special you are" and she got all choked up and asked me to please thank you all because [Like I said!!] she felt very empowered and strong and ready going into surgery and she said she could only attribute that to her friends and family, she felt enveloped.

On a lighter note, I couldn't bring flowers to the ICU its a nono - so my Mom mentioned continuing the health trend from this setback by making smoothies [ok the dietician and orderly got her revved because they know she'll be limited for a while after surgery] so I bought her a smoothie machine with a big ole purple bow :) She *loved* it!!

They may move her out of ICU and into the regular wing as early as this weekend pending things go well. How cool is that? Yay MOM!
wizardnm
15 years ago
Yeah....MOM!

Nancy
caliloo
15 years ago
Yay Mom!

Seeding healing thougts to your mom!

Alexa
lsr2002
15 years ago
I'm reading this now for the first time and I'm adding my prayers to everyone's. You are right, we are all friends who care so deeply about each other.

I have tears as I type and I know the terrible fears you had and I cannot even begin to tell you how much the prayers and good wishes from the forum meant to me.

You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I'm joining in the countdown to the big trips this fall.

Love to you all,
Lee
obxgina
15 years ago
Sands, I am coming here late and so relieved that your Mom is doing so well. The power of this forum is amazing! I will continue to pray for your Mom's speedy recovery and for you. Your relationship with your Mom sounds like my relationship with mine. This forum has helped give me strength with my mom's health issues as well! I feel so lucky to have friends like these! Gina
loagiehoagie
15 years ago
I'm so happy your mom did great! I started to type a message a few days ago and got choked up thinking about my own mom and her many stays in ICU I couldn't finish. I know the great love we have for our moms. There is a special bond that will never waver or be severed. I am so pleased your mom is on the upswing, and although I didn't get my original message sent she certainly was in my thoughts and prayers.

Duane
sally2_gw
15 years ago
I'm so glad to hear that it went so well for your Mom. I think the smoothie machine is a perfect gift!

Sally
pkramer60
15 years ago
Sands, give Mom a hug from me, will you? Strangers, here? Never!

Peppi
lakeguy35
15 years ago
Glad to hear the good news! Keep us posted on how thing are going.

David
annie1992
15 years ago
So, Sands, how is Mom today?

Annie

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