my mom

[juanita]

on new years eve my mom had another heart attack and is in the hospital. she had her first heart attack about 25 years ago and has had many surgeries, heart attacks, strokes, etc... since then. since she was just 40 when she had that first one and her dad died at age 34 of the same thing as i reached those ages i really freaked out. but i made it to 45 with no heart problems and am crossing my fingers i can keep it that way. she had a test on friday that didn't go well, her heart was beating so fast it was a solid black line on the monitor, and they had to stop the test. now they are planning a heart cath and angioplast with hopefully a stint put in tomorrow, but they say there's so much scar tissue from past times that they might not be able to do much. and then tuesday she is getting a pacemaker put in. i've never gotten used to all of this and am really obsessing about the next few days. i've taken tomorrow off already and will probably go tuesday as well. i just ask for a prayer for my mom that all goes well with this tomorrow, as i'm sure it probably will. i just can't help thinking about the times in the past when it didn't. i don't mean to sound like a big baby, I JUST DON"T WANT TO LOSE MY MOMMY!

[caya]

Sending positive thoughts to your Mom, Juanita. I hope everything goes well and she has a full recovery.

all the best
caya

[Paty]

Juanita,

I can immagine your fear and pain. I am praying for your mom and you. All my love,

Paty

[Mary Anne in TX]

I'm so glad you asked for prayer. I'll add mine for you and your mom and the doctors who take care of her. Lots of love to you, ma

[ElaineM]

I am sorry to hear about your mom. I am sending get well wishes her way.

[flynny]

No one ever wants to lose their "mommy's", so I'll add her to my prayer list tonight. Take care and keep strong.

[Mary Jo]

Hi Juanita,

I'm so happy you shared this with us here so we can pray for you and your mom.

Asking God to help you all through these anxious times .... and to give you His peace.

Love,

Mary Jo

[Barbara H.]

I am also sending you positive thoughts and hope that all goes well.
Barbara H.

[WomanofSteel]

Jaunita, I am sorry your mother is having so much trouble. I can sympathize with what you are going through. I will say an extra prayer that all goes well for her. Hang in there honey.

[lizm100]

Januita,
I will definitely say an extra prayer for you mom and your family.
Wishing you and your family the very best.
Liz

[schoolteacher]

Juanita,


I hope your mom is doing better. I will say a pray for her also.

Amelia

[Believe51]

Juanita, I replied to another post but felt I needed to let you know how much I felt reading about Mom. Your no big baby Darling, you just love your Mommy. I'll be including her in my prayers along with you. Please keep us posted on her recovery.>>Believe51

[juanita]

today was a long day with lots of problems. didn't get to do all of what they'd planned cuz her heart wouldn't coooperate with them. so they're giving it a day of rest tomorrow and wednesday they're going to try again for the stint. the block is in one of her bypasses where it meets the heart-the off ramp i guess. her doc didn't think they could do the stint cuz it's kinda curved but surgeon says he can. and the surgeon sees more open hearts than the doc so i'm crossing my fingers he's right and that's what they get done on wednesday. if not it's another surgery on another day. the one bright spot today is my sister and niece are in from arkansas and i spent the day walking up and down the stairs with my niece to keep my restless legs and my mind busy. thanks for all the prayers!

[StephN]

Dear Juanita -
I know what these hospital vigils are like as what we went through with my dad in 2007 is still fresh in my mind. Sorry you are in this tough, tough position.

The specialists can do wonders these days, but there are times when the body has too much against it and the outcome is not optimal.

Keep up the walking and you will do yourself some good, even though it is to keep yourself occupied and one step ahead of the fear that is haunting you.

My fervent prayers for Mom's healing.

[sassy]

Juanita,

I am keeping your mom and all your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[juanita]

wow still didn't get it done on wednesday we had to wait till late yesterday afternoon. lots of problems kept them from doing it. she got the pacemaker thursday and stint yesterday and the change in her color last night afterwards was just amazing. she will probably go home tomorrow. thank you all for the prayers they worked!

[Sheila]

Juanita
Prayers do work...so glad your Mom is on the mend...give her a big hug!

[vickie h]

Juanita, Sending lot of love and encouragement and empathy to your Mom. I', really praying that she gets better and you can take her home again. There's nothing Mom's can't do...so I expect she will come through with God's help. Much love to you, Vickie

[Snufi]

I will be praying for your Mom. Best wishes!

[Believe51]

Juanita, sending more love and prayers to Mom. Wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you all. Is she home yet or did I miss that?? Keep smiling, we all love you>>Believe51

[juanita]

she went home sunday afternoon and she was very happy to do it. she sounds more energetic and her color is so much better than it was when she was here at christmas.

[caya]

Glad Mom is feeling better Juanita.

all the best
caya