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

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast 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 answering the phone on that day, but 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 sisters, are sending up!!! Thank you, each and every one of you!!!!

Mom is a breast cancer survivor, just like we sisters are...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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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #2
    Dear Kathi,
    Sending prayers to you and your Mom.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    Jean 0609 said:

    Dear Kathi,
    Sending prayers to you and your Mom.

    xoxo,
    Jean

    Thank you, Jean!
    She is, like me, a double cancer survivor...breast and endometrial. And 87 years young. I'm hoping for the best...but ready to call KLM for an emergency flight to be by her side...sigh...

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • PinkPearl
    PinkPearl Member Posts: 280
    #4
    KathiM said:

    Thank you, Jean!
    She is, like me, a double cancer survivor...breast and endometrial. And 87 years young. I'm hoping for the best...but ready to call KLM for an emergency flight to be by her side...sigh...

    Dutch hugs, Kathi

    Oh Kathi
    So sorry for such bad news on your mom. Bad news on an already bad day for you. Just call KLM if you have to and go! It will comfort you. Prayers and hugs to you. Merlyn
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #5
    PinkPearl said:

    Oh Kathi
    So sorry for such bad news on your mom. Bad news on an already bad day for you. Just call KLM if you have to and go! It will comfort you. Prayers and hugs to you. Merlyn

    Kathi .. I am sincere in offering .. I can drive down
    to check on your Mom for you. My head cold has lifted (finally after 9 days), so I can go and check out the situation for you .. Honestly. Please let me know ... I am just a hop, skip and a jump from Redlands .. this is what we do for Sister!

    I have a 4 hour window in which I need to be home on Tuesday - awaiting a delivery from Pacific Sales .. otherwise I am free .. Monday/Tuesday.

    Please PM me .. and I'll jump right on it .. I would not offer if I could not do it.

    Prayers, Peace and Strength ..

    Vicki Sam
  • Cat64
    Cat64 Member Posts: 1,192
    #6
    Kathi
    Thoughts, Prayers, and great big hugs for you & Mom are on the way!!
    Please keep us posted.
    ♥ Cat
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #7
    Cat64 said:

    Kathi
    Thoughts, Prayers, and great big hugs for you & Mom are on the way!!
    Please keep us posted.
    ♥ Cat

    Prayers
    Sending prayers to you and your Mom! HUGS!!!
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #8
    Ahhh... sorry to hear your
    Ahhh... sorry to hear your mother isn't feeling well. I will lift her up in prayer. Also, anniversaries of loved ones passing can be very hard. Sending cyber hugs to you dear Kathi.
    BL
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #9
    Prayers are on the way for
    Prayers are on the way for your mom, and for you too.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #10
    PinkPearl said:

    Oh Kathi
    So sorry for such bad news on your mom. Bad news on an already bad day for you. Just call KLM if you have to and go! It will comfort you. Prayers and hugs to you. Merlyn

    Thank you, Merlyn!
    I have used the KLM 'family emergency' option before, when Hans' mom passed. They are very good...the flight is long, but I can be by her side within 24 hours of whenever I need to! Thank goodness for these kind people!

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #11
    Cat64 said:

    Kathi
    Thoughts, Prayers, and great big hugs for you & Mom are on the way!!
    Please keep us posted.
    ♥ Cat

    Thank you, Cat!
    I can feel your hugs all the way across the ocean!!!

    I WILL keep you updated, I promise!

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #12
    VickiSam said:

    Kathi .. I am sincere in offering .. I can drive down
    to check on your Mom for you. My head cold has lifted (finally after 9 days), so I can go and check out the situation for you .. Honestly. Please let me know ... I am just a hop, skip and a jump from Redlands .. this is what we do for Sister!

    I have a 4 hour window in which I need to be home on Tuesday - awaiting a delivery from Pacific Sales .. otherwise I am free .. Monday/Tuesday.

    Please PM me .. and I'll jump right on it .. I would not offer if I could not do it.

    Prayers, Peace and Strength ..

    Vicki Sam

    Aw, darlin'....thank you!
    Dear sweet soul, thank you, thank you for the offer!!! At this point, I think things are stabilizing, but I will keep you in mind!!!

    I am so blessed to know you, dear Vicki Sam!!!

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #13
    cruf said:

    Prayers
    Sending prayers to you and your Mom! HUGS!!!

    Thank you, cruf!
    I KNOW that your prayers and hugs are helping!!! She is getting a bit better, says her nurse.

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #14
    Bella Luna said:

    Ahhh... sorry to hear your
    Ahhh... sorry to hear your mother isn't feeling well. I will lift her up in prayer. Also, anniversaries of loved ones passing can be very hard. Sending cyber hugs to you dear Kathi.
    BL

    Aw, Bella Luna...thank you!
    It is a bit of a tough day...and doesn't look like my memories of it in the future are going to be any better!...*smile*

    But, it is what it is...I guess it's my role in life...and I do keep everyone in my heart!

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #15
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Prayers are on the way for
    Prayers are on the way for your mom, and for you too.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Thank you so much, Linda!
    I KNOW your prayers are working! Her nurse just said that she is 'perking up a bit'. They are so nice in this hospital...and are trying to make it as easy as possible for me, being so far away (and 9 hours later!!).

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #16
    Prayers & hugs for you &
    Prayers & hugs for you & your mom Kathi :)
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #17
    So glad to hear
    that your Mom's situation had improved.

    It's hard to be far away when something happens.
    How sweet of Vicikisam to offer to check on your
    Mom for you.

    THIS is what keeps me coming back to this board
    the humanity of my sisters and their selflessness.

    US Hugs,
    Ayse
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #18
    Prayers and UTI's
    You've got my prayers for sure.

    Confusion is often the presenting symptom in an elderly person with a UTI. Just FYI, after my mother-in-law did this a couple of times and ended up in the ER both times, we added a cranberry capsule (you can find them at Wal Mart or any drugstore with the vitamins) to her daily meds. Cranberry changes the lining of the bladder so that it is much more difficult for bacteria to adhere--kind of like "teflon-ing" your bladder ;-).

    My mother-in-law has never had another UTI. Don't add cranberry if there's a history of kidney stones and, of course, always check with your doctor.

    Here's an excellent link:


    Urinary Tract Infection-Adults
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #19
    CypressCynthia said:

    Prayers and UTI's
    You've got my prayers for sure.

    Confusion is often the presenting symptom in an elderly person with a UTI. Just FYI, after my mother-in-law did this a couple of times and ended up in the ER both times, we added a cranberry capsule (you can find them at Wal Mart or any drugstore with the vitamins) to her daily meds. Cranberry changes the lining of the bladder so that it is much more difficult for bacteria to adhere--kind of like "teflon-ing" your bladder ;-).

    My mother-in-law has never had another UTI. Don't add cranberry if there's a history of kidney stones and, of course, always check with your doctor.

    Here's an excellent link:


    Urinary Tract Infection-Adults

    Kathi,
    I am so sorry to hear
    Kathi,
    I am so sorry to hear about your mom but glad that she is making some progress. It must be so frustrating to be so far from her even though you know you can get there quickly. But we can't be by their sides 24/7 and they wouldn't want us to be either. I will keep you in my prayers and good thoughts that she continues to make progress and is on the mend soon.
    Stef
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #20
    fauxma said:

    Kathi,
    I am so sorry to hear
    Kathi,
    I am so sorry to hear about your mom but glad that she is making some progress. It must be so frustrating to be so far from her even though you know you can get there quickly. But we can't be by their sides 24/7 and they wouldn't want us to be either. I will keep you in my prayers and good thoughts that she continues to make progress and is on the mend soon.
    Stef

    Prayers
    I am glad she is feeling some better. I will be saying prayers for both of you. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • SusanEliz
    SusanEliz Member Posts: 50
    #21
    Hugs Kathi!
    Hugs and prayers coming your way for you and your mother- may she be strong and healthy again soon!

    Regarding your daughter- I just don't know what words to say, by I have to say something. May the pain lesson over time,but the happy moments in your daughter's life live on in your heart forever.

    Best regards,
    Susan

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