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(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~

1 posted on 12/28/2011 3:15:04 PM PST by Chantillie

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45 posted on 12/28/2011 4:02:50 PM PST by narses

I will be praying for her.

46 posted on 12/28/2011 4:03:01 PM PST by lastchance ("Nisi credideritis, non intelligetis" St. Augustine)

To: Chantillie; A.A. Cunningham; A.Hun; Albion Wilde; Al Hitan; AnAmericanMother; Ann Archy; annalex; ..

All saints please pray for Judith Anne.

47 posted on 12/28/2011 4:03:06 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (The lives of our dear ones are in His hands.)

To: Chantillie; A.A. Cunningham; A.Hun; Albion Wilde; Al Hitan; AnAmericanMother; Ann Archy; annalex; ..

All saints please pray for Judith Anne.

48 posted on 12/28/2011 4:03:29 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (The lives of our dear ones are in His hands.)

Prayers up for your mom. She is a fine woman.

49 posted on 12/28/2011 4:05:33 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)

To: Chantillie; Judith Anne

Prayers up for Judith Anne

50 posted on 12/28/2011 4:07:00 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

My sincerest prayers for Judith Anne and her family. May God give comfort to her family and friends.

51 posted on 12/28/2011 4:07:42 PM PST by CynicalBear

To: Chantillie; mrreaganaut

Thank you for sharing this. Your mom and I had some knock down drag out fights but I always liked her spunk.

MrR and I will be praying for her and for your family during this time.

Reaganaut

52 posted on 12/28/2011 4:08:22 PM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see".)

Prayers sent for your mother and for you and your family. God Bless

53 posted on 12/28/2011 4:11:40 PM PST by lilyramone (The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary)

Prayers up for Judith Ann.

55 posted on 12/28/2011 4:12:31 PM PST by kitkat (Obama, rope and chains)

Prayers for Judith Anne and all you folks. I’m really sad to hear this. I’ll be praying for you.

56 posted on 12/28/2011 4:12:53 PM PST by Rashputin (Obama stark, raving, mad, and even his security people know it.)

To: Chantillie; Sidebar Moderator; Admin Moderator

Considering Judith Anne’s large presence here on FR, can this be added to the sidebar, please?

57 posted on 12/28/2011 4:15:01 PM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see".)

To: Chantillie; Judith Anne; FatherofFive; Cronos; kosta50; Kolokotronis; wagglebee; dsc; ...

Wow.

Thanks for posting this.

Prayers up for Judith Anne!

58 posted on 12/28/2011 4:17:11 PM PST by markomalley (Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good-Pope Leo XIII)

Dear Sister,

Your mom is a rock of faith here on FR in upholding the teaching of the catholic Church founded by Christ.

I will be at Adoration praying for her tomorrow.

59 posted on 12/28/2011 4:20:36 PM PST by stfassisi ((The greatest gift God gives us is that of overcoming self"-St Francis Assisi)))

To: Chantillie; Judith Anne; 185JHP; 230FMJ; AFA-Michigan; AKA Elena; Abathar; Absolutely Nobama; ...

Special Prayer Request

My dear FRiend Judith Anne suffered a stroke the day after Christmas and is in need of our prayers.

Please address your prayers to Judith Anne and Chantillie.

Thank you and God Bless!

60 posted on 12/28/2011 4:22:35 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)

I am so sorry to hear this!

Prayers immediately for Judith Anne and for all of you.

61 posted on 12/28/2011 4:25:37 PM PST by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))

Late to the thread as usual.

Prayers up for Judith Anne, and all of her family.

We are here for you and for her.

g_w

62 posted on 12/28/2011 4:25:52 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)

63 posted on 12/28/2011 4:26:05 PM PST by Tribune7 (Vote Perry (or Gingrich maybe))

To: Chantillie; Judith Anne

Dear sister in Christ, you are in my prayers for a quick and full recovery. At Mass this coming Sunday I will place your suffering on the altar and dedicate my liturgical prayer to your health and recovery. God bless you sister.

64 posted on 12/28/2011 4:27:04 PM PST by big'ol_freeper ("Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid" ~ Ronald Wilson Reagan)

I am SO sorry to hear this. Judith Anne has been a FRiend of mine for many years. You all have my prayers.

65 posted on 12/28/2011 4:31:34 PM PST by Politicalmom (Lazamataz for president!! NO MORE RINOS!!)

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