LIZ'S MOM UPDATE

[CALizzz]

Hey Now!

I'm too blown away to type too much. Virginia's not doing well. She had a seizure last night, like 3 min.! She's not holding the plasma she's getting and she's not responsive.

I'm pretty calm, but I know things are going to get wayyy worse before better.

I'm gonna see her tomorrow and think good thoughts and memories. And I feel like I've got a Dr. Martin boot stuck in my gut. I'll see ya guys soon and "take" you all with me. You mean bunches to us!!!

XoX

Love truimps ALL!

 

[CareyG]

Oh no I am soooo sorry Liz!!!! Hang in there girl and tell mom to be strong!! We are thinking and praying for you guys!!​

 

[judyb57]

I am holding her in my thoughts Liz.

 

[jobill35]

I will keep praying for her Liz keep the faith

 

[vixen777]

So sorry Liz keep us updated dear

 

[CALizzz]

Hey Now!

Things are not going well. My mom is still unresponsive. Still getting blood. She has some brain function, but without the vent. she's only getting 2-3 breaths a minute.

It's coming down to decision time. I missed the Dr. yesterday, but talked to her nurse in person and it's time to get with my sister and brother regarding life support- taking her off the vent. I know how I feel and from the talks I've had with her, we feel the same way. I'm not saying she's gone yet, but barring a miracle the end is near. My sister is still talking about her coming home. So, her 3 remaining children will get together with the Dr.

At this point, I'm asking, praying for mercy. I know the spirit lives! We are just in this "shell" of a body for a short time. The shell wears out.

And at almost 46 years old- I don't know what I'm gonna do without my Mom!! I'm going to see her later. I've told her she's got gamblers and friends from the Streak and hippie, deadheads and punkrockers praying for her. And telling her memories and all the good things I can think of. And it hurts like nothing else I've been through.

I wanted to thank you guys and while I was passing her computer, decided to post to you now.

Kind love,
Liz
XoX

 

[iataz]

Aww Liz.. this is gonna be the toughest decision you are ever going to have to make.. and I would not want to be in your shoes for anything right now,
If it were my Mom.. I know I would have a lot of questions. I would be second guessing myself, I would have alot of what ifs and for me my one major question for the doctors would be.. Is the vent the only thing keeping her alive?


I'm praying for you, your family and Virginia.. and I'm really praying for Terri right now.. because she has to live with the fact that your Mom's last memory of her most likely wasn't a good one.

 

[judyb57]

I am so sorry you are having to go through this Liz. It has been three years since I went through almost the same exact thing with my husband. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make in my life. My husband was ONLY surviving on life support. He only lived a little while after they took off life support but that time seemed liked it lasted for years and I will never forget it, but I will also never regret it. There was brain damage from too long without oxygen and no hope for him to live a normal life! I am keeping your mom in my prayers and wishing that you and your siblings will be able to make the right decisions and be able to live with them!

 

[CALizzz]

On my way out the door....

Thanks Tazmatic. The question about the vent being the only thing keeping her alive is spot on! I also know, while I was there yesterday and her blood pressure went wayyy up, I told her nurse, she said "oh I have to give her her meds" I thought- great!

Ok, I love you and I'll check in later on.

XoX

 

[texas hOOters]

Thanks for the call Liz ! You are going to be OK ! MoM will always be with you honey !!! Don't forget to talk to her ! Tell her everything you need to tell her NOW ! Also tell her we are all going to miss her dearly

XOXOXOXO

 

[Duckey]

I will keep you and your family in my prayers...I've had to go thru this with both of my parents and you have to hang in there the best you can. My mom has been gone now 23 years and I still think of her everyday so let her know you love her and let life just take its course..........love duckey:angel

 

[jobill35]

Liz sorry things are going so good but keep praying we are all pulling for your mom

 

[CareyG]

Oh no I did not want to hear this news Liz. I am so so sorry hon, I have tears running down my face my right now. This is such a hard thing to do and I will never forget when we had to make almost the same kind of decision regarding my brother 7 months ago, do we let him go or do we keep fighting and make him suffer thorugh all the pain every day. Its the hardest decision of your life and you will always say "what if" and i dont wish that feeling on my worst enemy. I am thinking about you and your mom and your entire family Liz and praying for a miracle for your mom!! Gosh I am soooo sorry!​

 

[CALizzz]

Big hugs and thanks to all of you!!

XoX

 

[CareyG]

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