Need prayers and good thoughts for Kevin's Mom today * Update 5/8/11*

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Kevin,

I am so sorry

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I'm so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with you, John and the rest of your family during this difficult time.

 

[Carolinagal]

Kevin, I am so sorry to hear the news about your mom and am sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. You are a wonderful son, and I know you will be strong and help her along this last journey.

Hugs from Texas, Lynne

 

[kab407]

Kevin, I am saddened by the news of your Mom. Please know that you and your are in the thoughts and prayers of both my Mom and myself.

 

[wishspirit]

I'm thinking of you and your family at this time Kevin and John.

 

[jen3003]

Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, your brother and John.

Just know you are doing the best for your mom as difficult as it may seem.

 

[macman752]

Kevin, our thoughts and prayers are with you, John, your brother and especially your mother. Draw strength from your family and your friends.


Dave & Sally

 

[myweegirls]

Kevin,

I'm so, so sorry - for your having to make this decision, for your pain. There's a lot of love here for you, and I hope you can feel it all around you as you go through this difficult time. Our love and best thoughts to you and John and your whole family.

XOXO
Liz

 

[crazy4stitch]

Kevin and John, I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through, I am glad you have the hospice folks helping you through this. When my mom was sick the doctors kept asking us to let them do various treatments that later on I realized was just to keep her alive during the holidays. I know they were trying to do this to help me and my family, but when I think back about how much more suffering she went through I just feel sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you both, your mom and your family. I hope in the weeks to come you get a chance to look through some of these wonderful postings and take some comfort from all the love everyone obviously feels for you.

Susan

 

[DisneyKevin]

Hi Folks...

I swear that what I am going to type is true.

I swear.

My Mom's health has been declining for a while now and it seemed to be getting much worse last Friday.

For most of the weekend, she was non-responsive.

Her DR. suggested that we speak with the Hospice DR, who is good at handling these things.

After speaking with him yesterday, he suggested that my Mom would not make it through the night. After conferring with everyone else (and it seems like I talked to everyone), the decision was made to unhook all of the IVs and other things and to let my my Mom pass peacefully.

We left the hospital and stated making arrangements.

I went to bed last night with every phone in the house in the bed with me. I didnt want to miss a call.

At 8:30 this morning, my sister-in-law calls and says "you are NOT going to believe this......your Mom is sitting up in bed and talking to me and asking where everyone is."

Shortly there after...my brother calls and says "this is incredible. Mom is better. Her blood pressure is almost normal. Her vitals are good and Hospice doesnt think she actually needs Hospice.

Upon arrival at the hospital, I find my Mom awake, talking, smiling.....while she is not the picture of health, she is isnt the non-responsive person that I began making arrangements for last night.

While my Mom has huge, life threatening health issues, her DRs have suggested that we hook the IVs and drugs back up and see where this goes.

We have been warned that that we should not take this as a recovery. There are still huge hurdles to overcome and that just as this changed over night, it could change back just as quickly.

What ever happens, I feel as if I have been given an enormous gift today.

I got to spend a day with my Mom and to tell her how much she means to me and for that I feel like I have been blessed. Last night I was sure that that would never happen again.

Yesterday and today have been a roller coaster of emotions. I do not know what tomorrow will bring or where we will stand.

All I know is that no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

Tell the people that you love that you love them.

Thank you for all of the encouragement and support and for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

[eeyorethegreat]

Hi Folks...

I swear that what I am going to type is true.

I swear.

My Mom's health has been declining for a while now and it seemed to be getting much worse last Friday.

For most of the weekend, she was non-responsive.

Her DR. suggested that we speak with the Hospice DR, who is good at handling these things.

After speaking with him yesterday, he suggested that my Mom would not make it through the night. After conferring with everyone else (and it seems like I talked to everyone), the decision was made to unhook all of the IVs and other things and to let my my Mom pass peacefully.

We left the hospital and stated making arrangements.

I went to bed last night with every phone in the house in the bed with me. I didnt want to miss a call.

At 8:30 this morning, my sister-in-law calls and says "you are NOT going to believe this......your Mom is sitting up in bed and talking to me and asking where everyone is."

Shortly there after...my brother calls and says "this is incredible. Mom is better. Her blood pressure is almost normal. Her vitals are good and Hospice doesnt think she actually needs Hospice.

Upon arrival at the hospital, I find my Mom awake, talking, smiling.....while she is not the picture of health, she is isnt the non-responsive person that I began making arrangements for last night.

While my Mom has huge, life threatening health issues, her DRs have suggested that we hook the IVs and drugs back up and see where this goes.

We have been warned that that we should not take this as a recovery. There are still huge hurdles to overcome and that just as this changed over night, it could change back just as quickly.

What ever happens, I feel as if I have been given an enormous gift today.

I got to spend a day with my Mom and to tell her how much she means to me and for that I feel like I have been blessed. Last night I was sure that that would never happen again.

Yesterday and today have been a roller coaster of emotions. I do not know what tomorrow will bring or where we will stand.

All I know is that no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

Tell the people that you love that you love them.

Thank you for all of the encouragement and support and for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers.

Kevin that is amazing and you are right this was a gift and how wonderful for you all who love her to have it! We will continue to pray for your mom and your family!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hi Folks...

I swear that what I am going to type is true.

I swear.

My Mom's health has been declining for a while now and it seemed to be getting much worse last Friday.

For most of the weekend, she was non-responsive.

Her DR. suggested that we speak with the Hospice DR, who is good at handling these things.

After speaking with him yesterday, he suggested that my Mom would not make it through the night. After conferring with everyone else (and it seems like I talked to everyone), the decision was made to unhook all of the IVs and other things and to let my my Mom pass peacefully.

We left the hospital and stated making arrangements.

I went to bed last night with every phone in the house in the bed with me. I didnt want to miss a call.

At 8:30 this morning, my sister-in-law calls and says "you are NOT going to believe this......your Mom is sitting up in bed and talking to me and asking where everyone is."

Shortly there after...my brother calls and says "this is incredible. Mom is better. Her blood pressure is almost normal. Her vitals are good and Hospice doesnt think she actually needs Hospice.

Upon arrival at the hospital, I find my Mom awake, talking, smiling.....while she is not the picture of health, she is isnt the non-responsive person that I began making arrangements for last night.

While my Mom has huge, life threatening health issues, her DRs have suggested that we hook the IVs and drugs back up and see where this goes.

We have been warned that that we should not take this as a recovery. There are still huge hurdles to overcome and that just as this changed over night, it could change back just as quickly.

What ever happens, I feel as if I have been given an enormous gift today.

I got to spend a day with my Mom and to tell her how much she means to me and for that I feel like I have been blessed. Last night I was sure that that would never happen again.

Yesterday and today have been a roller coaster of emotions. I do not know what tomorrow will bring or where we will stand.

All I know is that no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

Tell the people that you love that you love them.

Thank you for all of the encouragement and support and for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers.

I have tears from reading this. What a special day for you all!!

 

[dansyr2514]

I wish I could give you guys a big hug. Sending you more prayers and good thoughts! I've also realized lately, that you never know what tomorrow will bring, so don't waste one second. Kevin ...wishing you and your mom all the best!

 

[KristEn87]

What a gift! We think of your family often and will continue to keep you all in our prayers!

 

[EDuke98080]

Your post brought trears to my eyes too. Sending more prayers your way.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Wow... Kevin. What a gift! I hope you and your mom have many more days together like today.

 

[peanutslovesWDW]

Hi Folks...

I swear that what I am going to type is true.

I swear.

My Mom's health has been declining for a while now and it seemed to be getting much worse last Friday.

For most of the weekend, she was non-responsive.

Her DR. suggested that we speak with the Hospice DR, who is good at handling these things.

After speaking with him yesterday, he suggested that my Mom would not make it through the night. After conferring with everyone else (and it seems like I talked to everyone), the decision was made to unhook all of the IVs and other things and to let my my Mom pass peacefully.

We left the hospital and stated making arrangements.

I went to bed last night with every phone in the house in the bed with me. I didnt want to miss a call.

At 8:30 this morning, my sister-in-law calls and says "you are NOT going to believe this......your Mom is sitting up in bed and talking to me and asking where everyone is."

Shortly there after...my brother calls and says "this is incredible. Mom is better. Her blood pressure is almost normal. Her vitals are good and Hospice doesnt think she actually needs Hospice.

Upon arrival at the hospital, I find my Mom awake, talking, smiling.....while she is not the picture of health, she is isnt the non-responsive person that I began making arrangements for last night.

While my Mom has huge, life threatening health issues, her DRs have suggested that we hook the IVs and drugs back up and see where this goes.

We have been warned that that we should not take this as a recovery. There are still huge hurdles to overcome and that just as this changed over night, it could change back just as quickly.

What ever happens, I feel as if I have been given an enormous gift today.

I got to spend a day with my Mom and to tell her how much she means to me and for that I feel like I have been blessed. Last night I was sure that that would never happen again.

Yesterday and today have been a roller coaster of emotions. I do not know what tomorrow will bring or where we will stand.

All I know is that no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

Tell the people that you love that you love them.

Thank you for all of the encouragement and support and for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers.

AMEN!!! God is AWESOME! The power of prayer is amazing! That is wonderful news Kevin! It bought tears to my eyes. You and your Mom remain in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[NC Belle]

Kevin, we believe your story because we went through a similiar event with NC Beast's father 2 years ago and we were blest with an extra 4 months (his cancer spread into the liver was pretty bad). We got great support 2 years ago from this board for both his March event and his passing in July 2009.

PM me if you want our home number if you want or need to talk with one of us about anything.

 

[golden2323]

Kevin, I am so happy to hear this.

It's also brought some clarity to my own situation. My dad, who is only 54 years old, was diagnosed out of the blue on Friday with stage 4 stomach cancer, which has metastasized to his liver. To say we are devastated is the understatement of the century. He was the picture of health, complained of a stomach ache, went to the doctor, and now we are faced with making decisions we never wanted to make. We are heartbroken.

Your message today has filled me with hope - not that we will get a miraculous recovery, though we would love it if did, but that we still have time, and that we still have memories to make and things to say to each other. I pray that I am able to handle the coming months with even a portion of the grace that you have shown in facing this situation with your mom.

My thoughts and prayers are with you - and we'd appreciate any you could send our way too.

 

[connie1042]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Miracles do happen. Take each day you have with your mom, and run with it. Like you said, you never know what tomorrow may bring. Cherish the time you have together.