May I please ask yet again for prayer?

15 years ago

Thank you all so much for your outpouring of love and prayers following my mom's heart attack and surgery. She seemed to do pretty well initially. A lot of tubes and machines and such but that is to be expected.

She came off the ventilator OK and we even fed her a few spoons of Jello Saturday night. Sunday morning, we managed to feed her a few bites of oatmeal and some gravy, but it wasn't long before things started to go downhill.

Her heart and lungs are just so weak, her heart just wasn't beating regularly, and the doctors have had a hard time balancing her meds to control blood pressure, heart rate and urine output.

They put her back on the vent this afternoon (Sunday) and on a feeding tube. She is stable now but very critical. She has received the best of care and the support of all her family. It's all up to God now.

Please keep us in your prayers.

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lilliepad
15 years ago
You have it! May God keep her in his loving hands and give the family the strength they need to get through whatever the future holds.
LorifromUtah
15 years ago
You have my prayers Rita; you, your mom and your family!

Lori
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joyfulguy
15 years ago
May God's grace pervade throughout your Mom's body, especially her heart, that she may survive this period and recover her previous health, as far as possible ...

... and by God's grace may you and all of her loved ones find the courage, strength and peace of heart to see you through each day as it comes, victoriously.

And thankful for the many fine gifts that your Mom has given you, to enrich your lives, throughout your years.

ole joyful
katclaws_mo
15 years ago
Sending my prayers for your Dear Mom & all of your Family.
Trust that God will carry you thru whatever is to be.
heather_on
15 years ago
Sending healing prayers to your Mom. My thoughts are with you and your family.
hounds_x_two
15 years ago
Sending prayers and healing thoughts.
Linda Wayman
15 years ago
Sending my prayers for your dear mother and all of your family.

Linda
monica_pa Grieves
15 years ago
Prayers for your mother and your family.
chattypatty49
15 years ago
Praying for your dear mother and your family.
sandy_in_ia
15 years ago
Prayers going out for all of your family.
margad
15 years ago
Saying many prayers for all of you.
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
I'm joining the others in sending prayers and caring thoughts to your mother, and to all of the family.
koda04
15 years ago
of course, prayers for your mother still
alisande
15 years ago
You have mine, Rita. Don't forget to keep up your own strength. I'm sure your mom would tell you the same thing.
donna_oh
15 years ago
Keeping your mom & your family in my prayers

Donna (^_^)
grammahony
15 years ago
Rita, I'm sending my prayers along too. May God heal your Mom, and give you all the strength to go through whatever He decides.
Leslie
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
I will keep a good thought for your Mom, Rita, and I really hope that she rallies and pulls thru this.

Hugs to you all.
wanda_va
15 years ago
Remembering your mother and your family in my prayers. Asking God to watch over you all, and heal her. Hugs!
junkyardgirl
15 years ago
Having just lost my mother, I can truly feel your pain. My prayers go out for you and your family.
nodakgal
15 years ago
Prayers and healing wishes for your Mom. Hugs for you Rita, I know its so hard!!!
glenda_al
15 years ago
I just know she feels the love, thoughts and prayers!
coral_ok
15 years ago
(((((((((((Rita)))))))))))
lydia1959
15 years ago
Putting her in my prayers. (((Rita)))
ritamay91710
15 years ago
Continued good thoughts and prayers for your mom. (and your whole family)
grittymitts
15 years ago
Prayers from here continue.

May angels surround you all.

Suzi
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15 years ago
My heart goes out to you Rita and your family during this time. I pray that God stays close in your hearts to give you courage and strength. God Bless your Mom.
(((((((((((Rita and family)))))))))))))
ronf_gw
15 years ago
Your Mom, you, and your family are in my prayers.

Ron
summer_tx
15 years ago
Prayers and best wishes for your Mom's recovery (((((Rita))))).
Toni S
15 years ago
Yes, special thoughts for you and your family.

((Rita))
okwriter
Original Author
15 years ago
UPDATE Mom made it through the night. She had a rough spell for a few hours from about 2:00-4:00 but the doctors got her leveled out. Her surgeon said he is amazed at how well she is doing, and her three doctors had a pow-wow this morning about what procedures, drug adjustments to make today.

She is doing OK for now...holding ur her own. I so appreciate your prayers.
aprilflower
15 years ago
(((Rita and Family)))

I'm so pleased to see the update!!!

You and yours are absolutely in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm holding your mom up especially high in prayer. Hang in there, know that we're all thinking about and rooting for her (and you!) and keep us posted when you can!

april
caroline94535
15 years ago
((((Rita, Mom, and the entire family.))))

I have you in my prayers.
grittymitts
15 years ago
Wonderful news! In high hopes she'll continue to rally!

Suzi
alisande
15 years ago
That's great to hear!!
tami_ohio
15 years ago
Just seeing this. Of course you have my prayers for your mom and the rest of you.

Tami

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