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~
I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers up for wisdom for you and healing for her.
Prayers for Judith Anne and her family and friends...
So sad to hear this terrible news......you and your mother are both very much in my prayers.
I am truly sorry to read this news about your mom. I will pray for her and for your entire family as you endure this stressful time. Judith Anne was a strong advocate for her faith and her Church. God is, indeed, with her and with you.
Prayers sent.
AMEN=SO BE IT!!!
Please pass on to your mother my heartfelt appreciation for all that she has contributed to FR. Perhaps if you passed that on, she’d somehow respond or at least understand.
FR will be lesser without her. If she does not make it back, I will miss her terribly.
May God bless her and keep her and bring her into His Kingdom. And may God bless all those who are left behind. Thank you for posting this.
Although we often disagreed, Judith Anne has always been a pleasure to engage. I pray for her thorough and speedy recovery.
Prayers for your mother, thank you for asking us to pray for her.
Praying hard for Judith Anne, her family, and everyone involved.
Thank you for letting us know.
She is a loved and valued member here. If it is possible, please let her know she is in our hearts and prayers.
Chantillie,
you and your mom are in my prayers. I’ll also say a second Rosary tonight for her, and Compline will be for her.
Please let us know how things are going, when you can.
Dave
My thoughts and prayers for your Mom and your family.
Prayer for Judith Anne and comfort for her family.
I will be in prayer tonight for Judith Anne, a long-time FRiend, and all your family.
Chantillie, I’m heartbroken over this sad news. Your Mom is a wonderful woman, loved and respected by many. I’ll be holding her and your family in my prayers. God bless you all.
Prayers up.
God will bless her with His will. Prayers for you and your family, that God might give you strength and wisdom - and if He is willing, complete healing for your Mom.
We’ve debated, but always pleasantly. We’ve swapped a number of FR-emails...she has been a joy to know. If the Lord is willing, we’ll discuss again. If not, I look forward to meeting in heaven, when God will overwhelm any differences we’ve had, and we can rejoice in His grace forever!
I am so sorry. Your mom is wonderful and we shared info about health and wellness many times. I will pray for a miracle and also for Gd’s highest will.