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We thought Mom would have her surgery this afternoon but they called at 6 am and wanted to move her in early. When I arrived I learned they had decided to postpone until tomorrow to give her more time before doing it. She will have to be turned onto her stomach and they are primarily concerned with her lungs, which they said were a little too moist today.
She still has swelling and a lot of fluid retention combined but they are giving her diuretics to reduce it. I thought and hoped the venilator would help reduce moisture in her lungs but it really doesn't. This is difficult.
The oxygen levels on her ventilation have been reduced which means she is doing more on her own. They had hoped to ween her down and take her off but not before surgery. They don't want to have to reinstall it.
John and I were able to say hello to her this morning. She heard his voice and turned her head toward him. She seemed confused and frustrated. It's so hard to be unable to communicate with her but we told her what happened and that we are here and everyone is praying for her and to relax and know she is in good hands. She was uncomfortable and was given some more medicine and has been sleeping since.
We can only wait and pray for now. She is making small steps of progress.
Thanks again for you love and prayers.
Diane
I saw the comment about the email I sent to raise awareness of the hostel. This isn't an email but is found by an internet search. I don't think it is appropriate here, now. I don't want to give the impression that I'm using her illness to raise money but I have written a letter to the newspaper and Ark Times and posted the same on LR Craigslist and a LR forum, mentioning her devotion to the hostel and how I would like to see things continue and progress in her absense. I know it will mean much to her, when she is better, to know that so many people have taken up her flag and continued on her quest.
I do have many ideas and suggestions to work on. If anyone wants to help me I would welcome it, I'm just not organized enough to put volunteers to task at this time.
Look for the http://www.firehousehostel.org/ to come online very soon with info. That is my number one goal at this time.
John and Linda Fordyce
- Linda
- We are so blessed to have a great family and so many, many good, loving friends who are concerned and praying for Linda when she needs it. Thank you!
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We are praying for your speedy recovery. God Bless. Monte Marshall and Family
If linda is trying to communicate you might try a communication board. Speech therapy often use them for patients and it is something you guys could make-a posterboard (not too big) with large print, you could write "yes" "no" and other simple words so that she can just point to them when she is asked a question.
good luck with everything
toby fair
John, we want you to know that your "Merrill Lynch Family" are ALL praying for you, Linda and the family. We were all shocked when Gene May and Dan Lien shared the news with us about what has happened. We don't want to interfere with your large family as you come together at the hospital in support of each other and Linda, but please know that when the time is best for you, so many of us want to reach out to you and help you. Hugs from your favorite fan, Lee Ramer
Thanks so much Diane for the latest on Linda; I am made optimistic by news of improvements, however gradual. I am sending this blogspot link around to folks who inquire; I cannot believe how many more people even than the great many I realized care so fondly for Linda and John. (Re my earlier posting, the reference to Craigslist is great, I can find it there, and I am terribly sorry if I put you in any awkward position; please know my most urgent thoughts and prayers of course are for Linda, John, you, and your family.) Yours, -Rick
Sending all my love to you Linda, and praying for you, and John and all the kids, big and small. God keep and bless you all.
Hope today is a better day. I pray that the fluid reduces and she becomes able to have surgery on her neck. Know that you are loved. Cindy and Ray
Linda, Your Curves family misses you so much. We are all saying prayers for a complete recovery.
Love,
Curves in the Heights
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