Subdeacon Joe Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) I got a text from my eldest brother, Michael, that he was unable to wake his wife, Joan, this morning, and so was in the ER with her. She's suffered from Alzheimers for some time now. So, if you could spare a prayer or two for them it would be much appreciated. ==================================================================================================================================== UPDATE 1 (I expect there to be more, they will appear in this post when they happen) Just got another text - he's "frazzled" but Joan is awake, back to her "normal" but hasn't tried walking yet. The prayers are much appreciated. Keep 'em coming, please. ≈=========================== UPDATE 2 So far tests are all normal. Kept her overnight for observation and more testing on Sunday. ================================= I just got this: "This is a copy and textYesterday morning at 7:15 I tried to wake Joan up for her morning pill, she was totally non-responsive. I had a very difficult time detecting any signs of life. She was like a rag doll. I held her hand above her face and dropped it, like our son told me. It's a test of how far out a person is. The further out, the more likely a person will overcome the bodies natural defenses and slap themselves. She slapped herself in the face. She was like that until almost 10am. The Providence paramedics did the same test. Right now she is having an eg of the brain. The Nurse said She will not be discharged today. Joan is tired and confused. But does walk to the bathroom sort of by herself. Yesterday morning I thought I was going to tell people she had died," HOLY CARP! I can't imagine how scary that was. At least she is walking. =================================================================================================================================== Good News! I just got a phone call from Mike. Joan seems to be out of the woods. Some tests showed that she has herpes...which led to a lot of itching and fatigue. They treated that, took her off some meds. She seems stornger, not as tired. Was able to walk around some. It might change tomorrow, but Mike is savoring the improvement NOW. Of course, the Alzheimeres is still there, that is never going to really get better, but possibly with that herpes now under control Joan will have more energy, which will help with some of the Alzheimers symptoms. Thanks for all the prayers. Powerful thing, prayer. Now I won't be dreading every "DING" of message notification on my phone. Gotta say, when I saw his name on the Caller ID I thought, "Oh, hell......" and got ready for The Bad News. One of the few times I've been so happy to have guessed wrong. Edited April 24 by Subdeacon Joe 1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Definitely will do Joe. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Prayers heading up Joe for your brother Michael & wife Joan. For you as well Joe. Eyesa & Ellie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 As always, prayers up for GOD'S Healing touch. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Praying for your family that all will receive God’s healing, blessings and compassion. Respectfully Gateway Kid 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I'm in on prayers for healing and strength. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Prayers up. TM 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I got a text from my eldest brother, Michael, that he was unable to wake his wife, Joan, this morning, and so was in the ER with her. She's suffered from Alzheimers for some time now. So, if you could spare a prayer or two for them it would be much appreciated. Don't have any "spares", but I have all you ask for and there's one on the way. More when you need them. Keep us posted. Edited April 20 by Forty Rod SASS 3935 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Standing up on my knees for all three of you! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Prayers for all Imis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Thanks for the update, Prayers to continue for further recovery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 You got our prayers for certain!! We know what prayers are capable of and hope that ours for you are answered like those offered for both of us! Blackwater ‘n’ Schoolmarm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Prayers up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Prayers up. Please keep us posted when you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Praying here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Will keep them both in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Prayers are now being said for Michael and Joan on this side of the Medicine Line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Michael and Joan added to our (growing) list for comfort and healing intervention via the Best! He's (literally) out of this world. You're included SD Joe...... these episodes are stressful on all family members. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Just read your update. Still talking to God about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Prayers up for the family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 They and you will be in my thoughts and meditations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I hope and pray all goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Your second update looks encouraging. Still standing up on my knees for the three of you! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Wow! She must be a fighter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Thanks for the update, Prayers still up for more & continued healing. A scary situation for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 So far it looks good, but I'm still praying for all of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 More prayers outgoing!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Chris Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Prayers up for Joan & your brother as well as yourself…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Suomi SASS #31905 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Prayers up for healing. STL Suomi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 WOW that would be scary, prayers & best wishes for all... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Continuing the keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 sorry i was slow - you have my prayers for both you and he as well as her , ive dealt with this with my mother and i know a little , just enough to know prayers are a valuable approach as there is not a lot of others 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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