UPDATE*Off subject...if you can spare a prayer for my mom....*UPDATE

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
...she was hospitalized yesterday evening for pneumonia ('the old man's friend'), dehydration, a UTI, and a general confusion behavior(more than likely from the other stuff).

Naturally, I am over 5500 miles away, so all of my conversations start with 'so, what time is it there?'. And yesterday was the day that I got the news, 4 years ago, that my daughter died...sigh...I usually avoid the telephone on that day...something told me to check my voice mail...

She is by nature a fighter, but seems to be flagging. If you can send up a prayer, I would much appreciate it!

Dutch hugs, Kathi

Update: Just got off the phone from mom's nurse. She said that mom is a bit better, now that she is being hydrated, but still very confused. She doesn't see the need at this time for me to hop a plane. They are still running tests to make sure they have already found all that is to be found.

I KNOW that it is all the wonderful vibes you, my family, are sending up!!! Thank you, each and every one of you!!!!

Mom is a breast cancer survivor, just like me...just a bit more 'seasoned'...ROFL!

I am sending my love to all of you. I will keep you posted!!!

BIG dutch hugs, Kathi
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  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva Member Posts: 641
    prayer
    Kathi so sorry to hear about your mom sending prayers her way .hugs tina
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member

    prayer
    Kathi so sorry to hear about your mom sending prayers her way .hugs tina

    My prayers are for you and your mom.
    Hugs!
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    Oh Kathy
    I will say a prayer for your mom and for you, its a touch situation, and I hate you have to go through it. How are you doing over there other than this situation? How is the weather?

    Miss you
    HUGS
    Beth
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    (((HUGS))) Kathi
    Kathi,

    I am so sorry for your Mom's illness. It is hard to be so far away when a loved one is sick. You + your Mom are in my thoughts.
  • bruins1971
    bruins1971 Member Posts: 227
    Hugs to you and prayers
    Hugs to you and prayers being offered to your mom for a full recovery.

    God Bless you both,
    Bobby in Dallas
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    dorookie said:

    Oh Kathy
    I will say a prayer for your mom and for you, its a touch situation, and I hate you have to go through it. How are you doing over there other than this situation? How is the weather?

    Miss you
    HUGS
    Beth

    Hugs to you, too, dear Beth!
    Sort of a repeat from CP8, huh? I'm getting plenty of practice, it seems! *smile*

    Otherwise, it's good here. Kristy came with us, and will fly back home on Wednesday. So we have been showing her our 'other' country, and feeding her things that she has only heard tell about...lol...

    The weather was VERY cold when we first arrived, we were able to skate on the canal. Now, it's all thawing, but that is beautiful, too. Today was the first sunny day we have had...so Kristy has seen all of the different winter faces of Holland!

    How are you all? I LOVE your new pic!!! And please give a hug to Wendy for me...you both are always in my heart and thoughts!

    BIG dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    AnneCan said:

    (((HUGS))) Kathi
    Kathi,

    I am so sorry for your Mom's illness. It is hard to be so far away when a loved one is sick. You + your Mom are in my thoughts.

    Thank you, Anne!
    You are always so caring and quick to make me feel better!

    Mom is a bit better, so we are hoping it's just another 'bump in the road'. After all, she has survived cancer twice (breast and endometrial), and raising both me and my sister! LOL!

    Big dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member

    Hugs to you and prayers
    Hugs to you and prayers being offered to your mom for a full recovery.

    God Bless you both,
    Bobby in Dallas

    Thank you, dear Bobby!
    I'm hoping for a full recovery for her, as well!

    You are so kind and thoughtful, in the midst of challenges yourself, to send caring to me and my mom! Thank you!

    Big dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member

    prayer
    Kathi so sorry to hear about your mom sending prayers her way .hugs tina

    Thank you, tina....
    It is hard to be so far away. But the nurses are wonderful. And VERY flexible with my being 9 hours later than they are for telephone calls!

    Big Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    pepebcn said:

    My prayers are for you and your mom.
    Hugs!

    Thank you, my sweet Spaniard!
    I know the reason she is recovering is because of your prayers!!!

    Big dutch hugs, Kathi
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    Hi Kathi,
    We're sending good


    Hi Kathi,

    We're sending good wishes and prayers to your Mom today. It must be terribly hard for you to be so far away at times like this, but take comfort in knowing that the doctors and nurses are going to do their very best to take care of your Mom and to help her recover. Hugs, Cynthia
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    Kathi, you've got love,
    Kathi, you've got love, hugs, prayers from me also. I hope it goes for your Mom what I have seen in the ER. Those nasty UTI's and dehydration can cause so much confusion, in the elderly as well as youngster's like us. Good to hear the fluids are helping her, now just wait till the antibiotic's start kicking in. I hope this is the case for your Mother my dear.

    plh to you, Gail
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    Dear Kathi
    Praying for your mother's continued improvement.

    Concern about our loved ones is difficult enough when close by, the miles just seem to add to the concern because we can't see for ourselves how they are doing.

    In the mean time, take care of yourself.

    Hugs of the southern variety!

    Marie who loves kitties
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member

    Dear Kathi
    Praying for your mother's continued improvement.

    Concern about our loved ones is difficult enough when close by, the miles just seem to add to the concern because we can't see for ourselves how they are doing.

    In the mean time, take care of yourself.

    Hugs of the southern variety!

    Marie who loves kitties

    (((((HUGS)))))))))
    For all of you.......and Prayers in the wind from Kentucky to all of you as well...........Love to you,Buzz
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Prayers
    So sorry to hear about your mom and I'm saying prayers for her speedy recovery. Glad to hear that she is doing a little better. It has to be hard for you being so far away but glad that you are able to keep touch with her nurses.

    Kim
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Oh, me.
    Kathi,

    I've had trouble getting this site to work efficiently for me the past couple of days, so I'm just now finding out about this. I hope your mom will be just fine. Praying for her!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    tootsie1 said:

    Oh, me.
    Kathi,

    I've had trouble getting this site to work efficiently for me the past couple of days, so I'm just now finding out about this. I hope your mom will be just fine. Praying for her!

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Kathi,
    Here for you and

    Kathi,
    Here for you and anything you need! Glad to hear she is getting better!

    Kathy
  • sasjourney
    sasjourney Member Posts: 395 Member
    Prayers being said
    Kathy,

    I am glad your mom is doing a bit better. I am praying for her complete healing. I know this must be very hard for you being so far away. Keep us posted.

    Big hugs,

    Sara
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    You and your mom are in my
    You and your mom are in my prayers.I pray for a speedy recovery for your mom and hope you find peace in heart.Take care.
  • coolvdub
    coolvdub Member Posts: 408 Member

    You and your mom are in my
    You and your mom are in my prayers.I pray for a speedy recovery for your mom and hope you find peace in heart.Take care.

    Kathi,
    I will be adding you

    Kathi,

    I will be adding you and Mom to my prayers. I hope everything turns out okay and you don't have to hop a plane home.

    Don