Frosty Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Mother went in for gall bladder surgery last Tuesday and seemed to be recovering reasonably well for being 85. Saturday night she started fading and Sunday evening they started running tests to see what was going on. She was suffering large scale infections and pneumonia. The pneumonia was from aspirating vomit sometime in the night. Monday afternoon they opened her back up to look for and repair a probable perforation of her intestines. The surgery was successful but the infection in her lungs is running rampant right now and it's not looking good. Basically if they can't get it under control in the next 24 hours or so her internal organs are going to start failing. Mother doesn't want to be kept "alive" past her time so that will be it. My sister is handling everything herself and doing it well but she's under terrible stress and starting to second guess her decisions. Shan if feeling that intubating Mother to try to save her life may be going against Mothers wishes, it isn't but Shan is really stressing over it. I'll be catching the first flight I can make to Boise to go support her. There isn't much I can do for Mother but pray but I can help Shannon carry the burden. So, if you don't see me posting, that's what I'm doing. Jerry Edited December 2, 2008 by Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Good luck and Godspeed Frosty You and your family are in our prayers Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Jerry, Decisions about life support issues are soul wrenching and I hope your sister will come to terms with you can only do your best and the rest is out of your hands. I know from personal experience that this is a very difficult time and my thoughts and hopes go out to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Tough times for the family. I'll be praying for you and your sis. Mom's already in God's hands. Have a safe flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Got place on the list here Frosty! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I talked to my sister a little while ago and Mother's condition is improving. They flushed her lungs with saline and are maxing her on antibiotics. Her white cell count is going down, her breathing is easier and she's in less distress. She'll be in ICU for a couple days at best but at least she's doing better instead of worse. I'm still trying to book a flight but the urgency is easing. I could feel Shannon's relief over the phone but she still needs some personal reassurance. Thanks guys, it means a lot. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hope all goes well Frosty... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Our prayers are with each of you my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Frosty, We will keep you, your mother and family in our prayers... Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Good News Jerry! Best wishes for her recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 frosty=GOD bless you and yours be prayin- jimmy&mary seale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 FROSTY, We will be praying for your family and your Mom. Hope all goes well with the healing and she is back up and at 'em God Bless Tim & Anna Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Frosty, I think I'll keep praying till she's home or Home if you don't mind. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Prayers that your Mother will pull through, extra special prayers because this is MOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Frosty. You and your family are on my list man. Best of luck to your Mom in recovering! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconer Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 May the Most High God bless and keep your mother in the palm of His hand. May His will be done in her life and may she know peace. God Bless you too Frosty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 I got back a couple days ago and have been recovering from a nasty cold and the trip. Mother passed away last Friday the the 5th. around 7:00am. The infection in her lungs was too overwhelming for her to overcome. Shan and I honored her wishes and had her disconnected from life support and she passed on in about five minutes. Thanks for the prayers and good wishes, she's with Dad now sightseeing all the odd universes of heaven. Thanks again, Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Frosty, I'm sorry to hear about you lost. I know it is hard to lose a parent. Personally I start thinking about my own mortality. Just so you know we'll be thinking about you and sister on this end. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Frosty may God bless and protect you all. Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Frosty, My condolences for your loss. You and Shan are in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Peace to you and your sister. Mom has got her's now. It is nice when family can share these things together. May you get to feeling better soon. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 yes frosty. god bless you and your family,she better off now,jimmy & mary seale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss. You are on the list here. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 (edited) may your family find peace, now you are at the end of this ordeal. Edited December 14, 2008 by steve sells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Frosty, We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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