thoughts and prayers for mom...

Beach Fanatic

Sep 10, '07 · 11:41 PM2,5201

My mom had a heart attack tonight. This might be it. My sister said that Mom collapsed at the assisted care living facility in Eugene Oregon, and basically 'died' but they were able to revive her. She's now in intensive care. The next 12-24 hours are going to be touch and go.
I've been on the phone for the last 4 hours with friends and family trying to prepare.

Came on line to start looking for plane tickets if it's not too late. Trying to maintain, but I'm losing it, so I'm going to try to pass out on the couch...

I was supposed to go out there this October or November to see her. My brother and sister live out there blocks away from her apartment, she's not alone.

She's 83. About 15 years ago she had a massive heart attack, a quadruple bypass, and a dozen strokes over a few days. She never did gain back her peripheral (sp) vision, but got her hand eye coordination back playing BINGO and SLOTS! Go Momma!!
She actually got stronger after my dad died a few years ago, and I thought she was doing just fine. Memory still off from the strokes, gets confused, but she's entitled.

These next couple of days are going to be rough but we'll manage. Gotta keep my chins up! Both of 'em. :blush:

But if anyone has any prayers or positive thoughts laying around they can spare, mom can use 'em right now. I just want to be able to hug her one more time, but, I need to accept the fact that this last time I saw her last October may have been the last time.

OK, I can't see to type anymore. I love this Sowal family of mine, most of you I've actually known in person for many many years. You've taken me in as I've been so far away from my own. Thank you, and goodnight. :wub:

Heck, I'm crying in that picture and I'm crying now. Geesh, I'm a mess.
In those baby pictures in the frame on the wall above our heads, that's me in the middle. The baby of the family and always the center of attention. Go figure. And I get my wicked, dry sense of humor from Mom too. And she's the world's best Scrabble player too. I love ya, mom.
She's the Geraldine the glassware is named after on my website. Nite.

Edited Sep 10, '07 · 11:44 PM

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SoWal Expert

Sep 12, '07 · 9:07 AM#52

What a mom! I think this photo says it all. Safe travels, Kenny. Give that lady some lovin'. :wub:

So about a half hour ago Mom wakes up in the Itensive Care Unit after a good night's rest (she's the only one that slept last night!) saying "what in the hell am I doing in here? Get me outta here and let someone that needs it use this bed!!!":roll:

After flat-lining twice yester day the doctors have inserted a stint; she had 96% blockage. She should be out of intensive care tomorrow, into a regular room for a couple of days then back to the assisted care living facility. (She loves it there, but says everyone there is "so old"!:funn: .

BB just woke me up. I wanted to post this and let everyone know everything looks like its going to be OK, but I still want to get out there as soon as possible. I had already planned on going to Oregon mid to late October, I'm just going to push it up a few weeks.

Now I'm back to my Tylenol PM induced coma. Thanks guys for all the positive energy and prayers - we must've done something right!;-)

Now lets focus on D&K, as DKA and ma should be just fine!

PS. I've already cancelled my Van Halen/Savannah trip this morning. Anyone in driving distance of Greensboro North Carolina want to buy a single ticket for Van Halen? $40 -does not binoculars or kleenex for nosebleed Seat 222 W-5. Straight across from stage, up above the clouds....might need telescope....

Edited Sep 12, '07 · 9:07 AM

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Sep 12, '07 · 8:03 PM#53

Most importantly, I'm so happy to hear about your mom. What a trooper! She's my new hero.
Van Halen. I seriously entertained thoughts of dropping my doubly-booked weekend, which included seeing a dear friend I've not seen in 10 years and a family reunion, for this ticket. (All parties would understand completely. They know how I feel about Eddie Van Halen.) But I've already paid for a hotel room in Birmingham.
Therefore, I hope that you'll be around for the Ho-down. I wanna listen to some Van Halen with you!

God bless ya!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 12, '07 · 8:19 PM#54

Uncle Kenny,
Thanks for the update. Your mom is a trooper! Just like her son! Hope all is well and your extended family misses you. Thanks for your kind words the other day. You will always be Uncle Kenny!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 13, '07 · 5:50 PM#55

What a precious lady your mom is!!! So glad things are improving and will continue to remember you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 14, '07 · 10:21 AM#56

Bless you Kenny and your Mother, who is adorable and fiesty at the same time. Thank you for thinking of us....we've had your family on our hearts and in our prayers. All is well here....we will just have to see how Doug does after some physical therapy. I think this surgery really opened his eyes and how he needs to take better care of himself. BUT, we all need to do that!

Love you much, I could use a coma right now!
Kat

Beach Fanatic

Sep 16, '07 · 12:02 AM#57

Bless you Kenny and your Mother, who is adorable and fiesty at the same time. Thank you for thinking of us....we've had your family on our hearts and in our prayers. All is well here....we will just have to see how Doug does after some physical therapy. I think this surgery really opened his eyes and how he needs to take better care of himself. BUT, we all need to do that!

Love you much, I could use a coma right now!
Kat