On Jun 14, 5:32 pm, "unicorn...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<unicorn...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Hi all,
> I really need your prayers and I know you're all
> really good at being there in times of need. Deryni
> Group, I know I haven't been around much lately, but I
> know you're always there when I need you!
> My mom collapsed this morning. She's in a coma and
> apparently has had a deep brain non-bleeding stroke.
> According to my doctor friend Meg that's better than a
> hemoraigic (sp?) stroke. Whatever, she's still
> unconscious and in critical condition with very low
> pressure. They haven't yet been able to determine the
> extent of the brain damage. Because she signed a
> Power of Attorney/DNR thing the last time she was in
> the hospital, giving me Power of Attorney, I may have
> to make the ultimate decision about turning off the
> ventilator if it's determined that she is brain dead.
> The doctors at the hospital (not my hospital but the
> one nearest our house) are very negative and have
> already suggested that. I told them I wouldn't do
> anything without getting her to our hospital and
> getting a second opinion from our doctors.
> My doctor friend Meg says not to do ANYTHING for
> some time because her dad had a similar experience and
> was in a coma for like 30 days and then came out of it
> and was fine. So I'm not doing anything irrevocable
> for some time. But it's really scary and I basically
> need a miracle. So I need lots of prayers!
> Julianne, if you could please get the
> Michaelines working on Mom (Her name is Helene Werner)
> I'd appreciate it. And if anyone has candles, holy
> water, or anything else (Jewish, Islamic, Hindi...I
> don't care! Whatever works!) Please use it!
> Thanks!
> Love,
> Susan
You got it! My prayers and good thoughts are heading your mom's way.
I hope everything goes well with her (hopefully speedy) recovery!
Deborah L.
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