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There is so much to be thankful for in this life, but this 
is where it all comes together. My heart is heavy for you 
and your family; you are all in my prayers.

Ann
(and Smokey)


On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 05:47:27 EDT
 Spottedracer@xxxxxx wrote:
> I'm terrified that today is the day that I may lose my 
> Mother.
>
> She's a vibrant lady in her early 60's, that with the 
> exception of controlled 
> Rheumatoid, appeared to be the picture of health. She 
> went in for a simple 
> office procedure yesterday, and ended up in ICU on a 
> ventilator. Half of her 
> heart is not functioning, she's unresponsive and goes 
> into convulsions every time 
> they try to bring her out of Anesthesia.  After several 
> Cardiograms, the 
> doctors suspect she may have previously  had one or more 
> 'mini heart attacks' - 
> which to women feels like heartburn and rarely gets 
> diagnosed and treated.
>
> It's hard seeing my 'ol Navy man Father breaking down. 
> He's only done it once 
> - when my kid brother died. Although I went and helped 
> him pack her bag for 
> when she comes hope, the fear was palpable.
>
> My young daughter is the typical 8 year old. (sad smile) 
> after crying about 
> grandma, she cried about the fact that her first AERC 
> ride (BSF) is pretty much 
> cancelled.
>
> The adult family members go to the hospital this 
> morning. They will try again 
> to let her wake up.
>
> Pray...
> - LP   


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