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Mom had a heart attack

17 years ago

Quick update on my mom from my Knock Knock post. She had a heart attack -- either before we got her to the hospital last night or while there. They are transporting her to Oklahoma City as I type this and I'm on my way down very shortly.

Please keep her and my family in your prayers.

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solstice98
17 years ago
Heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery!
jaybird
17 years ago
You got 'em....
Be very careful as you go..
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deemarie5500
17 years ago
Best wishes and prayers being sent for you and family.

Dee
vannie
17 years ago
Best wishes for your mom. Strength to the family and knowledge and skill to the doctors. Let us hear.
Pieonear
17 years ago
Thinking of you all.
justlinda
17 years ago
You'll be in my thoughts.
nodakgal
17 years ago
Keeping you all close in thought.
kim_okla
17 years ago
Thinking good thoughts.
grammahony
17 years ago
Sure thing Rita. Lots of healing prayers for your Mom. Drive careful. Check in when you can.
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nycefarm_gw
17 years ago
Ger well thoughts for your Mom, don't forget to take care of you! Tell DH I said it's his responsibility to look after you or I'll come tan his hide! Please be safe and strong...
melaniesc
17 years ago
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and family
User
17 years ago
I'm glad she is in good hands right now. My heart and prayers to all of you are on their way.
(((((((((Rita, Mom and family)))))))))))
Do take care of yourself too so you can be there for your Mom during her recovery.
Thank you for keeping us posted.
heather_on
17 years ago
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hoping it is just a minor transient one.
lydia1959
17 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers headed your way!!

(((Rita)))
judy_jay
17 years ago
Good thoughts going your way. Hope all turns out well for all of you.
glenda_al
17 years ago
So sorry to hear!

Best of thoughts!
tannatonk23_fl_z9a
17 years ago
Prayers being sent right away for all concerned. (((Rita)))
~Betsy
ritamay91710
17 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers going our to your mom, and you, Rita.

the other Rita
wanda_va
17 years ago
Rita, I am sorry. Sending special thoughts and prayers for your mom to make a full recovery. Keep us posted. Hugs!
ronm80
17 years ago
Rita, I will be praying for your mom. Please keep us posted.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Prayers being sent for you and family.

Linda
alisande
17 years ago
Absolutely, Rita. Please keep us updated.
caroline94535
17 years ago
((((( Rita, Mom, and the Entire Family )))))
ronf_gw
17 years ago
Rita,
you, your mom, and your family are in my prayers.

Ron
missmaggierock
17 years ago
((((Rita and family)))
You are in my thoughts tonight!
I hope you have good news.
msmarion
17 years ago
Caring thoughts for your mom and your family.
Marion
mcmann
17 years ago
I'll be thinking about you and remembering your Mother and family in my prayers.
gwanny2three
17 years ago
Hoping things are ok and your mom is feeling well. Keeping good thoughts for her.
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17 years ago
Good luck to the whole family, Rita. I hope your Mom is feeling better really soon. Thank goodness for modern medicine.
ruthieg__tx
17 years ago
Sending good thoughts for your MOm...Hopefully they will have good news for you....
nicki_in_niles
17 years ago
Sending big hugs to you and your family and your Mom. Please keep us updated, k?
donna_oh
17 years ago
Your MOM will be in my prayers !

Donna (^_^)
coral_ok
17 years ago
Rita, you and your family will continue to be very much in my thoughts!
clubm
17 years ago
Thinking good thoughts.
grittymitts
17 years ago
Already saying prayers for you, your Mom and the rest of your family as well as Doctors who be caring for her.

Having been there with DH, I know so well the anxiety and stress y'all are going through, but also know the wondrous power of prayer. You are so loved here Rita, am sure many, many, MANY others are praying too!

Suzi
monica_pa Grieves
17 years ago
Sending special thoughts and prayers for your mom.
williamsburgjane
17 years ago
Sending special thoughts and warm hugs for your mom.
kathi_mdgd
17 years ago
Prayers and good thoughts coming your way.
Kathi
tami_ohio
17 years ago
Sending good thoughts and prayers for your mom & family.

Tami
koda04
17 years ago
prayers for your mother ((((((Rita))))))

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