Thursday

Update on My Mom

Dear Friends,

My mother has been in the hospital since March 23rd. Originally in her local hospital, then ICU, and eventually transferred to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She’s had so much going on:
Blood Pressure dropping VERY low
Liver enzymes 30 x the norm.
White Blood Count and Platelets VERY low
At one point she did not know us (her children and husband)
She is being feed through an NG tube down her nose/throat.
Still the doctors cannot tell us why this happened.

My sisters, my brother, and myself have been taking turns staying with her in Charlottesville.
I go to visit her again tomorrow and will stay through Sunday.
For those of you who read my blog, you know how very close I am to my Mom.
She means the world to me!
As of yesterday, we have seen some improvement. All of her blood counts, liver enzymes, etc are very close to the normal range now.
She is speaking a few words and when asked her name, she knew it!!
I think we have a long road ahead of us…..but I am so THANKFUL to still have her and am more than willing to travel this long road with her and my siblings and my Dad.
All through this ordeal I have heard God’s voice…and He continues to tell me to put my trust in HIM. He will heal her, whether it is on this earth or in Heaven.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
I miss you all and hope to be back in a few weeks.

Kerri
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33 comments:

  1. imacApril 9, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you - your Mum and all the family.
    God speed your Mum's Health.
    Take care with your traveling.
    Julie - Stewart.

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  2. HappyKApril 9, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Prayer time for me is during my morning walk and I will certainly continue to pray for your mom, you and your whole family. Glad to hear that she is improving.
    Hang in there my friend.

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  3. CGApril 9, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    God Bless you and your mum and your family - thanks for the update; I miss you lots!

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  4. FO - 2April 9, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's condition, Kerri.
    You are in my thoughts.
    Take care.

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  5. AndreaApril 9, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Sending positive thoughts your way. A~

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  6. LaurieApril 9, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I will continue to pray for your mom, you, and your family. It is good to hear that she is improving.

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  7. CarlettaApril 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    My prayers are still with you and your family Kerri. It is good to hear there has been some improvement.
    May God shine his Blessings on all of you.
    Take Care.
    Carletta

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  8. HollyApril 9, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I look forward to having you back in blogland - you are missed!

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  9. JuneApril 9, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Sorry she's having such a time of it, but at least of late there's some improvement! Know you're in my thoughts...

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  10. Country GirlApril 9, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    It's good to hear a little bit of news. And it sounds a little bit better. I am so sorry you and your family are having to go through this, especially your poor mother.
    I know exactly where you are right now. That's a good hospital and I bet Charlottesville is gorgeous at the moment. But I know so many other thoughts are taking precedence.
    You're in my prayers.

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  11. Ruth's Photo BlogApril 9, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Kerri,please know that I am praying for you and your Mom each morning.I know how difficult it is to sit beside the bedside of a parent.God will see you and her through,He always does.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  12. BeckyApril 9, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Oh Kerri I'm so glad to hear from you and sincerely hope your MOM is on the road to recovery. I've been checking in on your blog every day. Do trust in God. He will make it OK in his own way. Prayers go out to you and all your family.
    B.♥

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  13. TomApril 10, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Thinking of you all on this Good Friday....

    Tom

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  14. JayneApril 10, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    (((((Kerri))))) So very sorry to hear about your mom, but so pleased to hear that she is making some progress. May you continue to feel God's peace and presence.

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  15. MedaMApril 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    I can understand your feelings and I can imagine what you all have been going through. I am really very sorry. I hope your mom will get well soon and I’ll pray for it.

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  16. Adrienne ZwartApril 10, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Prayers are with you as you wait for your mom's healing.

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  17. PERBSApril 10, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    More prayers coming -- you have such a positive attitude! Take care of yourself too!

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  18. MicheleApril 11, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Will be sending out prayers for as long as you need them!♥

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  19. Larry DApril 11, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Kerri, glad to hear about the improvement in your Moms health. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as well.

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  20. HilaryApril 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Sending positive, healing thoughts your family's way. Be strong. Thanks for the update.

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  21. ~BrendaApril 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Thanks for the update; keep trusting in God.

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  22. Jeannette StGApril 11, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Will send up prayers for your mom that His will be done, and stength for all of you!

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  23. DeeMomApril 11, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Continued prayers, thoughts adn concerns go forth from here to you all

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  24. MaryApril 12, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I know how difficult it is... I will think happy thoughts for you and your Mom! Don't worry about the blog - travel safely. Tell your Mom many people are praying for her.

    Mary

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  25. KateApril 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    This is a trying time for you and your family, yet it appears that you are quite positive, especially in your faith. Take good care of yourself so that you can continue to be available to your Mother as she needs you.

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  26. Appalachian LadyApril 13, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    My thoughts are with you. Please take care of yourself while you are caring for your mom and family.

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  27. dotApril 17, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Kerri, I'm so glad she is improving. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

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  28. NaturegirlApril 20, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Kerri: Of course I will hold your dear mother in my prayers! I know the journey of worry when our mothers are so weak and in need of medical attention and we must be there for them to comfort and watch over.I send your mom healing energy and comfort to you.
    My daughter is in hospital too so I'd appreciate a few prayers for her.
    hugs NG xo

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  29. Robin's Nesting PlaceApril 20, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I hope your mom continues to improve! I just returned from 16 days with my mom and dad while my dad had surgery for lung cancer. It's tough watching a parent suffer.

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  30. WayfarerApril 21, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Well keep her in our prayers...

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  31. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I am glad to hear that there has been some improvement. I am very close to my parents as well and I know, first hand, how scary it is when their health is in question.
    I have been going through tough times lately, and I've found a CD that has really helped me have hope and trust that the Lord will take care of everything. The CD is by Kari Jobe and it is self-titled. The second song, "Healer" is one you should hear.
    Take care.

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  32. photowannabeApril 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    My prayers are with you too. Its a difficult time but I'm glad you know that the Lord is near to you.

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  33. RobSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. sorry to read about your Mother's health problems. Take care, Rob

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