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15 years ago

Hi guys,

Mom made it through the procedure as you know, which is miraculous. Her surgical team is amazed at her will to live.

She rested all nite, and is responsive. Her eyes opened briefly and she's responding to commands. So the possible stroke doesn't seem to have happened. In fact they are talking about removing her breathing tube in the next couple of days. She's breathing on her own, it's just to make sure it's constant.

They are doing another CT on her abdomen this morning.

This abscess/tumour, whatever the hell it is is affecting her organs and arteries. Truth is, even though she may survive this latest bout of hemorraghing, it's just a matter of time before something else erupts. Her whole artery is weakened.....it's going right through the abscess.

The doctors are reluctant to do anything with the abscess; they don't want to disturb it. If it's cancerous they don't want it to burst and flood her with poisons.

She's a remarkably resilient woman, but we as a family have to come to terms, that she's not going to get better. She's only going to worsen.

I can't imagine life without Mom, but it's going to be. No one should ever out-live their children, that's a given, but I don't want my Mom to die either. Hell, no one should have to die.

Once again, I want to thank you all. Your prayers and good thoughts mean the absolute world to me.

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sylviatexas1
15 years ago
I'm so sorry.

I'm glad you get to have her for a while longer now;
holding you & yours in my thoughts & in my heart.
country_bumpkin_al
15 years ago
JASDIP...your Mom is an amazingly strong woman. She's proven that! YOU are her daughter, flesh of her flesh..bone of her bone, and because of that, you can and will face whatever is to come. You will be given strength you didn't know was possible, because you haven't needed it until now!

Your Mom, you and your Family are in my Prayers!!
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15 years ago
Georgysmom
15 years ago
You sound to me like you really have it all together. This has been such a difficult time for you and your family. Your mom has been through so much. ((((Jasdip and family))))
dotmom
15 years ago
Thanks for the update, Jasdip. Country Bumpkin is right, you are your Mothers daughter, and we can 'see' your strength, the strength you got from her, coming through your posts. Hugs, friend, for the strength to face what you have to face. Give your Mom a gentle hug from me, and give her our Thanks for the gift of you. Dottie
patti43
15 years ago
You're in my thoughts and prayers. (((Jasdip))) I guess your screen name pretty well says what you're feeling today.
nodakgal
15 years ago
I am so sorry your Mom is going through all this.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Marilyn Sue
15 years ago
I am still praying for a miracle for your Mother Sherry. Thank you for letting us know how things are.

Sue
lynn_d
15 years ago
I too pray for a miracle, Sherry, one should never have to lose a loved one. . . especially a mom. She is one heck of a lady, and she has raised one strong and loving daughter.
sjerin
15 years ago
Oh, my. I'm so sorry your mom and you children are having to go through this terrible struggle. If there truly is no hope, have you considered telling your mom it's ok to let go? You'll continue to have my prayers.
nicole__
15 years ago
(((Sherry)))
joyfulguy
15 years ago
May God's grace bring a blessing to you all, whatever develops.

(((((Mom, Sherry and family)))))

ole joyful
sleeperblues
15 years ago
So sorry for your horrible news. Your Mom has been through more than most people could have tolerated. She is amazingly strong. So sad for you and your family that she is suffering so. I cannot say that I know what it feels like to lose one's mother, as I still have mine. But I did watch my Dad die, and I know some of the feelings you are having. It is one of the most difficult parts of life. I am praying for you and your family.
hale_bopp
15 years ago
Prayers for the journey ahead- I can't imagine what this is like for you.

Many blessings,
Haley
jannie
15 years ago
I'm so sorry. I lost my Mom in January, no matter how long, you never have enough time together.
glenda_al
15 years ago
Hugs to you and extending my special thoughts for your family!
kacram
15 years ago
I'm so sorry, Jasdip!
I hope they can keep her out of pain.
(((((Jasdip and family)))))
nanatricia
15 years ago
(((Sherry)))
lindyluwho
15 years ago
I'm so sorry.

Linda
brightonborn
15 years ago
Oh my aches for you and your family , what an incredible ordeal your Mom is going through. Thanks for sharing her picture, she is a very young looking senior. We can pray for miracles can't we.
missmaggierock
15 years ago
I am so sorry for your family. I hope you can stay strong.
We never know what tomorrow will bring.

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