Sunday, June 11, 2006

Cautiously Optimistic

My cousin called about 20 minutes ago.  Helen is off the ventilator and breathing on her own.  Her doctor is optimistic and our family is relieved.  It was, to say the least, a stressful night and morning.  I guess her doctor told her, "Helen, you look good.  You might feel like hell, but you're lookin' good."   I guess the ICU waiting room was full with 7 or 8 family members.  They have each taken turns going in to see her for very short visits. 

She is no way out of the woods yet.  She is still in quite serious condition.  We are praying for little victories each day until she can get out of ICU and into a regular room.  We won't think about her recovery from the hip surgery until she passes this crisis completely.

All prayers and good thoughts are sincerely appreciated!  Thank you for those already given.    ((((((((HUGS))))))))

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is excellent news Iwant to send my good wishes for a good  recovery along with my prayers .Hugs .....Jan xx

Anonymous said...

so glad for you and your family that everything was ok, with you Aunt,
Take care
Lynne xx

Anonymous said...

AMEN thank you LORD and please continue the healing

Anonymous said...

Hi Kathy I have been having a read of some of your previous entries and have put you on my alerts ~ thanks for the invite ~ your aunt Helen will be in my thoughts and prayers ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad Helen is breathing on her own. I'm praying she makes a recovery from this. Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

One step at a time {{{}}}