[Chantillie]

(Admins: I was uncertain where to post this to, and apologize if I've placed it wrong~ Please, feel free to move this to where it needs to be)

I have not met any of you, but I am Judith Anne's daughter, Annie- I knew of some of you from the many times she talked with me about discussions here, friends, and some very feisty debates~ I KNOW she would want me to let you guys know whats happened in the past few days-

The morning after Christmas, mom my had a pretty bad headache. She's had issues with allergies off and on, so nothing was thought of it and she decided to lay down and take a nap. She woke about an hour later with out the use of the left side of her body- I called the ambulance and she was brought to the E.R.

Information has been back and forth during the past 36 hours on exactly what her condition was. However, at the last consult with her doctor, things have worsened to an extent that there is no longer a "getting better." Her first stroke affected the right middle portion of her brain, as well as caused her to have a heart attack. Both arteries in her neck are completely blocked. The first CT (when she arrived at the hosp.) compared to the CT done today showed considerable expansion of damage along with an additional stroke affecting the left side of her brain. Her heart is only working at about 20%. There are additional factors that is simply too much to get into now, but needless to say we are going to follow her standing wishes in the request of no outstanding measures to keep her body alive as well as a DNR. At this point, there is no way to stop the progression of damage, and she is not waking nor responding in any fashion to outside stimuli. We're hoping for a few days more just so family can come down and have their chance to say goodbyes~ Prayers are desperately appreciated! in all honesty, at this point I don't know what to do....Gods hand is over us, and He IS with us! A priest was able to go in yesterday afternoon to offer the anointing of the sick as well as administer last rights (again, something she felt strongly about if there were ever a chance she would be in a possible life threatening situation)~

I hate to be passing on such sad news, but I knew she would want you guys to know~

[tanuki]

Horrible news, indeed. But thank you-she has friends, here. I will pray for her.

[roamer_1]

What a blow this must be! Prayers for healing for Judith Anne and comfort for you and your family.

[little jeremiah]

I am so sad to hear the news about your dear mother. I love Judith Anne and have had wonderful exchanges with her for years. I will pray that God protects her in every way and enfolds her in His merciful love. And prayers for your family as well.

[raygun]

My prayers are with you.

I’m fairly certain that Judith Anne’s stroke is a result of her carotid artery blockage.

Both of my parents are in their 70’s and they both had the same thing. In Dad’s case his blockage was 85% and was deemed “emergency”. Dad’s situation was readily resected, scraped out and sutured.

Mom’s got her blockage much nearer to the collar bone and as such the surgeon is baffled how to handle such awkward condition. At present the plan is to “stent” Mom’s carotid and “hope for the best”.

[Cronos]

your mother is an exceptional person. I will pray for here. May the good Lord keep her safe and under His care.

[Cronos]

FYI

[Mother Abigail]

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh my help. My help cometh even from the Lord: who hath made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: and he that keepeth thee will not sleep.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel: shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord himself is thy keeper: the Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand; So that the sun shall not burn thee by day: neither the moon by night.

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul.

The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in: from this time forth, for evermore.

---

Judith Anne is my friend and my prayer is one of love.

MA

[mimaw]

Prayers for your mom and family.

[Smokin' Joe]

Ping to an old list...in case you, too were unaware.

[Smokin' Joe]

Ping to an old list...in case you, too, were unaware.

[Smokin' Joe]

Almighty Father, as is Your Will, so shall it be done. Please bless Judith Anne with either a full recovery or a gracious trip into your arms, and hold her family in your caring hands during such a difficult time, providing all they need. I ask this in the Name of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.

[Biggirl]

Prayers.

[fatima]

Thanks Annie,This is sad news.Please tell the family we are all praying.Judith Anne is an online friend of mine and a very sweet person.This is just a note but my sister survived that.She also had the DNR and only 20% use of her heart and was in a coma.We hold your Mom close in prayer,God bless,Fatima ((((Hugs))))

[kanawa]

Prayers up for a fine lady

[wolfcreek]

Prayers Up from Texas.

[NautiNurse]

My prayers are offered for strength and perseverance through this most difficult time. I am saddened by this news. Judith Anne is one of my favorite FReepers. It's the nurse connection.

Please keep us posted when you have the opportunity.

[AKA Elena]

What a wonderfully complete post you have made to let us know about Judith Anne, Chantillie.

Of course she is in my prayers and as I am reading others prayers, I offer each of them as a part of my own.

Thank God you were able to get a priest in to administer the Last Rites.

She is ready to enter Eternity if God Beckons!

[armymarinemom]

Prayers for your mom and your family. We just went through this the week before Christmas. Prayer eases the situation for everyone.

[NYer]

O Holy St Jude!
Apostle and Martyr,
great in virtue and rich in miracles,
near kinsman of Jesus Christ,
faithful intercessor for all who invoke you,
special patron in time of need;
to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart,
and humbly beg you,
to whom God has given such great power,
to come to the assistance of Judith Anne;
help her now in her urgent need and grant my earnest petition.
I will never forget thy graces and favors you obtain for her
and I will do my utmost to spread devotion to you.Amen.

St. Jude, pray for us and all who honor thee and invoke thy aid.
(Say 3 Our Father's, 3 Hail Mary’s, and 3 Glory Be’s after this.)

Catholic Ping
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[SaraJohnson]

Annie, prayers up for your mom and your family.