*PLEASE READ* Way "Off Topic"... But pulling for Prayers

[Plow Grrl]

My Grandma (My Dad's Mom in South Carolina) has been in the hospital and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Something happened with her (stroke?) that has caused her to take a complete turn around for the worse and is in critical condition and on a ventilator.

We need ALL the prayers and thoughts that we possibly can get at this point... here is an update from 8am this morning and my sister talked to my Uncle Jim since the morning email and It's not looking bright.

from Email from My Uncle Jim:
The situation is critical. We visited mom in ICU and had a meeting with the doctor. He indicated she may not survive the next couple of days. Family should be notified and at least one family member needs to stay in ICU to be available. Right now dad and Karyl are at the hospital. Doctors still do not have a clear cause of the dramatic change in mom's condition. A second CT scan last night did not show any bleeding in the brain. They will do an EEG today to determine if there is any brain activity or evidence of seizures. Dad gave the Dr. O'Rourke permission to write the orders to not do resuscitation if her heart stops. Also if there is no brain activity and no hope for recovery, the ventilator will be removed. Touch decisions. Pray. Right now mom is a category 3
which reflects some hope. If she slips to a category 4, we would need to make a decision. The doctor asked dad to alert the funeral home as to a possible need in the near future. Dad also gave permission for an autopsy. The doctor also said Karyl and I could leave our cell phones on. No contact with Lisa and Ben in a few days. We will hopefully hear from them soon. Continue to pray.

Love, Jim and Sue

Dad seems to be doing well under the circumstances. His cold has much improved.



Not trying to broadcast personal life, just looking for additional prayers.

[Chris Smith]

Heide,

We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris

[HerkFE]

Sending out my thoughts and prayers.....

[leprechaun 50]

My family will be praying for your Grandmother and your family.

[Honest Mike]

Heide, I was talking to John in IMs the other day and he was telling me all about it. I felt so bad about the whole thing. :( I had ordered parts from him and he asked me if it was ok if he didnt send them out right away because he had to go visit his mom in the hospital, I said of course its ok! Go visit your mother! Dont worry about my parts! John is one hell of a guy and you can be sure I will be praying for his mom. I hope she gets well real soon. God bless. Mike :)

[Arc Burn]

You've got'em,good luck and think posotive:)

[Pickering Snow]

Heide

We are a big family here and your grandmas condtion is just has important to me has snow plowing issues

My prayers are with you and your family great hope comes from great faith and love in the lord may god touch your grandmother and family

[W-n-K Landscaping]

Fred- I couldn't have said it better myself. I have probably been one of the most vocal ones about this site being one big family and home.

My families thoughts and prayers are also with you Heide- if their is anything we as a family can do for you please PM me or post it here- I will be more tha happy to help in any way I possibly can, and I KNOW for a fact that I am not alone there. I hope things go well for you and your family, and yor family has had to make some tough decisions, should things take a turn for the worse- remember you are not alone- My wife and I went through a very similar situation earlier this year when her grandmother passed away very unexpectedly. It is not easy not matter what, but you have friends here who can help to ease the burden and hurt.

Best of luck to you and your family.

Bill

[snowplowjay]

My prayers are with you and as I told your dad on the phone Heide if theres anything I can do for you and your family please let me know.



Jay

[Adams Plowing]

my prayers are with you i know what its like to have a relative in grave health if theres anything ya need that i can help with let me know...

[Rooster]

Heide,
You and your family will be in our prayers.

Rick

[Satz28]

Heide,

Our thougts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

[Garagekeeper]

As a lot of you already know "Heide",
aka. "Plow Grrl" is my daughter.
I want to thank everyone for thinking of our family and praying for my mom and my kids grandma.
As I can see from the posts and views and the kind offers that our family and my mom have your support and are in your prayers.
"Thanks again everyone".

:rolleyes: John; Joy; & Family

[Plow Grrl]

Thanks EVERYONE!

Last Night Family EMAIL:
The EEG was done on Mom and Dr. Smith, her neurologist read the results. He indicated the test showed some brain activity but diminished as a result of a probable stroke. There is some brain stem damage but no evidence of seizures. This rules out a seizure as the cause of the dramatic change yesterday morning. It was probably a stroke even though there is no supporting evidence up until now. He ordered another EEG and CT scan for Saturday or Sunday to compare with previous days. For now they will continue present treatment in ICU (ventilator, antibiotics, blood pressure med). They will not be taking any drastic action for now. Just wait and see.

[Lazer Man]

Sorry to hear of your troubles, by your last post I see there is some hope, any hope is good hope. Your in mine and my families prayers. Hope you hear good news soon.

Bob

[snonut12]

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[snowjoker]

Originally posted by wxmn6
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Same here.

[Plow Grrl]

TTT, Thanks everyone for the private messages and emails offering your support and cares. The ones I get I forward to my Daddy, Garagekeeper, for him to read as well.
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Saturday Evening Family Email, From My Cousin, Erik Peterson:

All,
Today was a difficult day. Most of you already know that the decision was made to remove the ventilator from Grandma. The neurologist confirmed that the damage to her brain, caused by a probable blood clot, and then stroke, was extensive enough that she would not recover. Grandma was then moved to a private room where we could all be at her side. I am sure my dad will fill you in later with more medical details. Grandpa also just left the hospital for home. We want you all to know that although their is grief at the hospital we are all talking about the wonderful celebration it will be when she does go home to meet her father in heaven. Keep praying for grandpa and for each other. Most of all thank God for the wonderful Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Sister that she is to all of us.

Love,
Erik

Sunday Morning Family Email:
Some stayed at the hospital all night. There has been no real change this morning. In spite of the fact that many of us have asked mom to "let go" and "let Jesus take you" she is still hanging on. It is hard to explain. Without a doubt her heart still is strong in spite of the fact that her brain has shut down. We continue to talk to her, hold a cell phone to her ear, sing to her, do the Westfield Fight Song, tell her how much we love her and try to do and say the things that honor and remember her life. We will miss her so much. As Ray [grandpa] said, in a private moment with her, "We've had a terrific life together." It is difficult to record the emotions of the past two days, especially what has transpired since Dr. Smith told us at 1:30 pm [eastern] Saturday that there was no hope. Even though Dr. O'Rourke had paved the way, the words "no hope" and "she will not recover from the irreversible brain damage" hit us pretty hard. We all thought it would be over in a matter of minutes based on her lack of strength and weak breathing. We were amazed as to how she rallied to hang on. There were 12 of us with her most of the time throughout the day and night. Marjorie Ruby, Karyl and Carl's daughter arrived just after Aunt Ruth Barthwick left. The hospital staff has been so good to us in moving the family to another private waiting area where we crashed, ate pizza, cried, tried to sleep, visited and walked back and forth to her final room (536) here at St. Francis. Her hands are growing cold but her fingernails are so pretty thanks to the manicure done by Lisa before she left for China. At different times during the day, family fixed her hair, put salve on her lips, held her hand and told her we love her.

Time to go back to the hospital and wait some more. As you pray for her, ask God to take her. Although she does not appear to be suffering (aside from an occasional coughing and choking sound) it is time for the angels to lift her up and take her to be with Jesus.

Love Jim and Sue and all the rest of family here in Greenville.

[Lazer Man]

Heide, sorry to hear of the bad news. My and my families prayers are with you and your family durring this trying time . Hope you find confort from all your family and friends also from the members of this group.

Bob :(

[lbgirl]

Hi Heide,
I'm new to this board and don't know many of you, but it's situations like these that prayers and comfort are what we have to get us thru. I recently lost my Aunt to Cancer and I know how painful these times can be. Your family seems very close and you will all be there to comfort each other and help each other during this time. I will add you all to my prayer list.
~Christine

[Honest Mike]

Heide, I too am very sorry for the loss. :( I have been talking to your dad in IMs the last few days and I just feel so bad over the whole thing. I honestly wanted to reply to this thread sooner, but was having trouble putting together the right words to say. Try your best to stay strong. Your father is such a great guy too, which is why I feel awful all the more. :( Mike

[Garagekeeper]

I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and your thoughtful responses.
My mom and Heide's grandma passed away tonight at St. Francis hospital in Greenville, South Carolina.
My mom always looked forward to being with her lord and she is now at rest and in his hands.
Please continue to pray for her Grandpa and the rest of the family as we all travel down to be together.
Again thanks.
John & Joy

[snowplowjay]

May your mom rest in peace John



My prayers continue to be with your family.



Jay

[JCurtis]

My prayers and condolences are with you and your family in this sorrowful time of loss.

You must believe as I do, that your loved one is in a far better place now, free of the earthly pains and sickness that plagued her life. She is with her god, and is free of pain and suffering.

She looks down upon you and us with those who have gone on before her.

She is truly now your guardian angel. :greenange

Remember her life and her accomplishments, not her sorrow and her passing.

[snowjoker]

My prayers and condolences are with you as well.

[lbgirl]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
May she rest in peace.
I will keep all of you in my prayers.

[W-n-K Landscaping]

Heide and John-

I am truly sorry for your loss, and I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. I hope everyone has a safe journey home now and that you will all have the strength to continue on knowing that she is finally at peace and rest.

Once again if there is anything we can do here as your internet family please let us know- I know that I am not the only one that would do anything possible to help out in your time of need.

God Bless

Bill

[Lawn Lad]

My condolances to you and your family. Loosing a loved one is never easy or welcomed.

[windmill]

My condolences as well. Although the passing of a loved one is sad for those who remain it is obvious that your faith in God has given you the knowledge that she is with her Lord. What a comfort. With that same faith you can go on, knowing that you will meet with her again one day in a Kingdom that has none of the brokeness we have in this world.
We are not our own, but belong to our faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ.

[Lazer Man]

Heide and John, you have my deepest sorrows. Sorry to hear of your loss. As others have said, she is now in a better place. Sadly missed already I'm sure but do as I do, I always remember the good times of my dearly departed members of my family and those memories keep them alive in my heart, and that is always a good feeling. Again my deepest sorrow you all are in my prayers .

Bob :(

[Snoworks]

John - I have not visited this site in a couple of days and stumbled onto this thread. When you told me about your mother at your shop on thursday, I was really at a loss for words. I am sorry to hear of your families loss.

My wife and I will continue to pray for your family! We will also hope for a safe trip with no snow until you return! In the event of snow in your absensce, if you need someone to cover any of your accounts, just let me know and its done!

Chuck B.

[Rob]

John and Heide,
I am very sorry to read of your loss. I'm hoping for the best for you and the rest of your family.