Justin's Mom saved by blood transfusion

by Esmeralda 12 Replies latest jw friends

  • Esmeralda
    Esmeralda

    Hi Everyone!

    I just wanted you to have an update. Justin's mom is out
    of ICU and doing remarkably well. Her blood volume was replaced
    four times completely: with packed red cells.

    When she got her ventilter out, one of the first things she said
    to me was "I'm so glad that I had this, and not your father, because
    I know he would have died" meaning that she knew that my family would
    have said no to blood. I have had the same thought many times since
    this all started. In the coming months I will be writing extensively
    about how my family 'handled' the doctors and the blood issue with
    my Dad's aneurism (fortunately, he was saved without it) and contrasting it with my Mother in laws story: in which there is no doubt that without transfusions, I would now be visiting her grave, and not her hospital room.

    Thanks to all for the kind thoughts. We go home sunday night, it'll
    be a lot happier trip than the one coming out here.

    Love ya all
    Essie

    p.s. My Dad is still in Neuro ICU but is hopefully going to come out soon, they may be able to take his ventricular drain out of his head, that is what they're waiting on before they can move him.

  • nelly136
    nelly136

    (((((hugs)))) glad it worked, may they both make a speedy recovery
    must be a weight off your mind
    nelly

    (debx)

  • WildHorses
    WildHorses

    Hi Es,

    I am glad to hear that it's good news. I hope they both recover fully.

    Thanks for keeping us informed.

    Lilacs

    Corrected for typos

  • ZazuWitts
    ZazuWitts

    Very, very glad to hear the worst of it is over, Es. I'm certain it has been stressful for you to deal with, on top of everything else. I would very much like to 'hear' what transired re the blood issue/treatment of your Dad,
    whenever you are up to writing about the experience. ((((Hugs)))) and good thoughts are sent your way.

  • tergiversator
    tergiversator

    Hi Es,

    That's really good to hear... Keep us posted, ok?

    -T.

  • think41self
    think41self

    Hi Es,

    I am so glad you have some good news...it's about time, eh?

    Take care and keep us posted how YOU are doing too.

    Tracy

  • Tina
    Tina

    ((((((((((es))))))))))))) Good news sis!! Thining of you and family,luv T

    psssssst BETHelMOle's the name

  • Lee Elder
    Lee Elder

    What a relief this must be for your family, at least the non JW members.

    I must point out, however, that you are apparently not keeping up with
    new light from the WTS since they have made it so clear that everyone wants
    bloodless surgery and there is no need for blood transfusions. You reallly must
    strive to be spiritually progressive ;-)

    Lee

  • Roamingfeline
    Roamingfeline

    Glad to hear the positive news. Hope everything keeps getting better!

    RCat

  • Seven
    Seven

    Essie, Thanks for the update.{{hugs}} to you and Justin. Wishing your loved ones a speedy recovery. love, Seven

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