Are My Parents Going to Be Okay?

[krzymomof4]

This is wonderful news Ginny! Will keep all of you in prayer.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

That is amazing! Know that our prayers are continuing to surround all of you.

 

[Flamingo]

I know you must be soooo happy to see all those prayers at work................!!!!!

 

[lacychef]

Great news Ginny....I just know she'll continue to improve Hang in there!

 

[pamperedpals]

Ginny that is awesome news about your Mom. I will pray for her to continue her recovery.

 

[Christ Follower]

Oh PRAISE JESUS! I am sooooo excited to hear this news Ginny! More prayers for a speedy recovery coming your mom's way.

 

[Kitchen2u]

The doctor warned us this may happen . . . she's back in a coma. :cry:

 

[DebbieJ]

We're still praying, Gin. (((HUGS)))

 

[pamperedbecky]

The doctor warned us this may happen . . . she's back in a coma. :cry:

Oh, geez. I was about to post a "congrats" type message, then I saw this. If the dr warned you it was possible, then maybe it's in the realm of somewhat normal occurrences. I hope she comes back out of it again SOON.

 

[kathijenkins]

Continuing to pray for your mom & your family. Hopefully she'll wake again soon & for good.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

The power of prayer will continue. At least for a brief moment, your dad could get a little bit of comfort.

 

[wadesgirl]

I remember hearing once that a coma is the body's way of trying to heal without you having to feel the pain. I will still continue to pray for your mom, you and the rest of your family.

 

[chefmeg]

The doctor warned us this may happen . . . she's back in a coma. :cry:

it's OK...at least you know that she knows her family is with her. I don't know where the mind goes when one is in a coma, but I think you guys are doing all of the right things by being there with her and talking and reading to her. What is your Mom's name?I will add her to my prayer list in our prayer group on Thursday....that is a serious bunch of prayer warriors!

 

[cewcooks]

This happened to my nephew 2 years ago and he missed High School graduation and suffered froms TBI (traumatic brain injury) but he was in that state for 2 weeks and the dr's said it's his brains way of repairing itself. My prayers are with you.

 

[Ann F]

God is good all the time. All the time, God is good. May she come around permanently, wholly, soon.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

You guys are the BEST! :love: :love: I came home to shower and try to nap a bit before heading back. Since I work out of the home, I told my sisters and brothers, "if you just give me time to shower, take in a couple of hours...I'll do the night shifts and days ~ they've got the swing shift hours. She's in the BEST trama hospital in Sacramento, great doctors, nurses, staff. The ambulance attendants came this morning to see her, that was unexpected and sweet of them. The fire dept staff yesterday (used the jaws of life to get Mom out). Even a couple of the Calif Highway Patrol officers came by. We are overwhelmed, yet touched by their kindness and concern...

Dad is FINE:love: ...he just worried about Mom. He's hanging in there and reliving the incident every minute of the day. I can tell he's not sleeping much, even though he says he is. It's going to take some time...this is the first time they've been apart in 56 years of marriage.

Mom....she's hanging in. Nothing much has changed. Still in a coma, but we're okay with that. We feel it's probably the best way for her body to heal. We talk and read to her all the time and occassionally I asked to her move her fingers if she can hear me...she DOES!!!! :love: So far, she's only done that with Robyn and I. We have her listening to her Japanese soap operas (I do too ) and music at times too. The grandkids have decorated her ICU room, really cute. They all come in and talk to her every night too. My DD, Robyn, has been AMAZING! She's come along with me to every visit and takes over reading, et. when I get tired. Giving Mom massages, etc. I'm so blessed to have an amazing daughter:thumbup: :thumbup: . Ryan's (son) work schedule has been crazy and he's feeling bad he's not able to be there more often. I tell him it's okay, but still doesn't sit well with him. So you can tell what INCREDIBLE grandparents my parents have been...they all want to be there for Mom/Dad.
My DH has been my ROCK. Without him, I don't think I would be handling this very well at all. He comes and insists my Dad takes walks outside (even though it was over 100 degrees) the other day...they walk and talk about everything BUT Mom...My DH is he best. Dad said to me this morning, "I love taking those walks with Robert. He's such a great friend to me and an awesome husband/father to you guys! You did good Gin"

Kacey ~ got your PM...thanks, just haven't had time to respond. I appreciate your words...Mom WILL come through! I needed that, thanks! Though I'm Buddhist, it's all the same!

Deb ~ I got your email...thanks for that too!

I'll try to update as I can...but sometimes, I just come home, shower and hit the bed. I'm truly blessed to have all you out there saying extra prayers for us. We appreciate it.

THANKS EVERYONE ! ! !

Ginny- thanks for the update, don't you worry about replying to my PM- with eveything that you have going on I wasn't expecting you to! Prayers are still coming your way- I just know your Mom will get through this!

I'm so happy that you have such a supportive family to help get through this time! We are hear for you and know that you are loved and prayed for and so is your family!!!

 

[janetupnorth]

I agree that the coma is often the body's way of protecting itself and healing. Stay with her, support her and keep doing what you are already doing. We'll be here to keep praying for her and your entire family.

 

[merego]

So sorry to hear about all that is happening with your parents. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Don't know how I missed this. Ginny, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Saying prayers for her and the rest of your family.

 

[dannyzmom]

Oh Ginny -how trying this must be for all of you.
Someone posted above about not knowing where the brain goes when in a coma. I can tell you. My mom was in a coma for 3 days after I was born and she tells us now that she could hear and feel everyone in the room when they came to see her. She knew when family was there with her. So make sure you have family members with her at all times like you've been doing - talking to her, touching her, holding her, singing to her. She KNOWS you are there!

 

[lacychef]

That's amazing Carolyn!
I'm sure this is so hard on your family Ginny...sounds like your family is super close, that will help keep you strong.

 

[MissChef]

Oh Ginny -how trying this must be for all of you.
Someone posted above about not knowing where the brain goes when in a coma. I can tell you. My mom was in a coma for 3 days after I was born and she tells us now that she could hear and feel everyone in the room when they came to see her. She knew when family was there with her. So make sure you have family members with her at all times like you've been doing - talking to her, touching her, holding her, singing to her. She KNOWS you are there!

Carolyn, how awesome that you shared this with Ginny! And I know that, God forbid, anything ever happens like that in my life, I will remember that!

 

[Kitchen2u]

We weren't surprised she slipped back into a coma. She commented the pain was more than she could handle. "Maybe it's better if I am in a coma."

For the brief time she wasn't in a coma, she mentioned she heard all of us. She felt the massages, heard the music, talks, and was glad to listen to her soap operas! LOL So, everything everyone here says about coma victims hear/feel you...it is totally true!

 

[dannyzmom]

We weren't surprised she slipped back into a coma. She commented the pain was more than she could handle. "Maybe it's better if I am in a coma."

For the brief time she wasn't in a coma, she mentioned she heard all of us. She felt the massages, heard the music, talks, and was glad to listen to her soap operas! LOL So, everything everyone here says about coma victims hear/feel you...it is totally true!

How is she doing today? What are the doctors saying?

 

[PChefPEI]

Just saw this, Ginny. So sorry to hear about all that's going on. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (((((BIG HUGS))))))

Keep up what you guys are doing....you are an awesome family! :angel:

 

[Kitchen2u]

How is she doing today? What are the doctors saying?

The Dr says she's in a "light" coma today. Lots of eye flutters, responding to voice commands. All of us (Dr included) feel it's best for her to be in the coma right now. She's getting the rest she needs, we know she will be fine, and helps with pain management.

I'm just glad she briefly came out of the coma for my Dad's sake. He feels better now. Phew! All of us kids are convinced if Mom passed as a result of this accident, Dad definitely would die of a broken heart. It was the first time we saw him like this...of course, this is the first time Mom's been this critical too.

I may be flying down to Los Angeles this weekend for a quick trip (depends on my Mom's condition). My cousin from Hawaii (my Aunt's only living son) flying into to Sacramento to see my Mom before he heads down to LA. So I'm thinking of making the trip with him. My Aunt hasn't had any of the family (the ones living in the LA area) visiting her?!?!?! Including her grandkids! Hmmmm....

 

[Kitchen2u]

What is your Mom's name?

Jayne ~ sorry I missed your post!

 

[EdraJayne]

Sending another prayer for your sweet Mom.

 

[Chef Michelle D]

Just checking in to see if there is anything new on your mom today. I am praying for her and your family.

 

[PChefPEI]

Still praying and thinking about you. Please let us know how things are!!