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[ImprovedRomeo]

(((Mishka)))

[AliSuddenly]

Mishka, thats very sad news and must be so hard to see your Mum weak and suffering. I hope she's not in any pain at least.

I was heartened to see that Gabe handled it so well though, in your absence. Yay for reconciled marriages
xx

[Kalni]

I am sorry Mish... Hope things improve.
Love
K

[mishka422]

Great games today! NICE!

Just for inspiration and reassurance that miracles still happen....check this article out. This is one of Marc's friends from school that he played middle school football with. Amazing what having access to a world-class trauma center can do.

Injured Starr's Mill player makes full recovery

They had a tribute at the game last night to the EMT's and helicopter pilots and flight surgeons who treated him. It was so moving. The helicopter was landed on the practice field and the boy was at the game with his parents and was interviewed by the local news. It was truly amazing.

Marc sat with him during the game and said he showed him the staples in his head. Marc wasn't grossed out at all...thought it was WAY COOL.

[mishka422]

Mom has been in the hospital for 9 days now with no end in sight. They have no idea what to do for her but have found that her white cell count keeps increasing and they have taken numerous blood cultures to test for infection. They also want to do a thoracentisis but they can't because her blood is too thin right now and she could bleed out. Of course, the procedure could collapse her lung or cause other damage so.........there are always such severe cons aren't there?

She doesn't eat anything other than fortified pudding and a little fruit and scrambled eggs. She can usually feed herself a little in the morning but after that she is worn out and won't feed herself so I have to be there to do it. Her nurses are great but they have other patients to deal with so mom can't fed by them. It's such a struggle.

I trudge back and forth do the hospital for 4-6 hours at a time, work then straight back to the hospital to sit for several more hours.....I'm already worn out and don't see an end in sight.

So tired.......

[MichelleLT]

((((((Michelle)))))))

That story is quite inspirational. It doesn't surprise me that Marc thought the staples were cool lol. Boys.

Sorry your mom is still doing poorly.

Have you told the rest of the family? It might be a good time to impress on them that this very well may be it and they should come and see her while they can. (Of course, while keeping fingers crossed that she recovers).

I wish I could help more. Hang in there chica. This too shall pass.

[kat727]

(((((Mish))))). I am sorry that your family is going through the hospital routine yet again. I know how tiring that can be. I really hope that they can find out what is going on. Remember don't be afraid to ask for help, you need a break too.

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, kat

[JCJ]

(((Mishka)))

I'm so sorry all this is happening, I'm thinking about you lots xx

[Reincarnated]

Mish - Sending many virtual hugs....I hope that Gabe can go up to the hospital, if even once every few days, just to give you a break.

[karen43]

Mish, so sorry to hear about your mom-I'm going to add your family to my prayers tonight. Do you have anyone that can give you a break at all just even a few minutes? Remember the oxygen mask thing; you have to take care of yourself also....(((((((mish)))))