Jan, Mom, and Crystal will be heading to the hospital in the next hour or so. They will get a newer update on Donna's condition and when that happens I will post it here.
As you can discern from what we've been posting over the last few days, Donna's current condition is not very good. At this point she is experiencing multi-organ failure. Her body is fighting hard to keep things going, which is causing her organs to overwork themselves. At this point she is holding on. As I said in a prior post, I don't want to cause any false alarm or give any false hope. One of the nurses summed up Donna's condition perfectly, which is that Donna is holding steady for now but cannot get any worse without having dire consequences. Having said that, we also know that Donna is in God's hands. He is going to guide her in the direction of His perfect will for her life.
Donna cannot communicate verbally at this point, but she is able to communicate with head nods and eye movements and seems to understand what is being said to her.
At this point, based on nursing recommendations, we are again asking that phone calls be limited to Donna's family. What Donna's body needs most (other than prayer, of course!) is rest.
Many of you have expressed a desire to help. Of course, prayer is the biggest need at this point, but if you would really like to do something to help, the next biggest need is food for the apartment. Much of Donna's family (and those of you who know us know that there are quite a few of us!) will be converging in NC over the next few days. It would be a HUGE help to have food available in the apartment to feed everyone. I know that there are some very creative people reading this blog who can find a way to get food sent to the apartment. That is one way you could do something. If you want to try to arrange that, feel free to email me (baw2b@comcast.net) or call me (443.655.7295) and I'll do my best to coordinate things.
Thanks to all of you who pray constantly for Donna. Words cannot express what it means to all of us.
Bev
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To Donna's Family: I think you guys are an awesome group. I commend you highly for being there for Donna. Your faith in God is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteTo Joel: I think you've been a wonderful husband to Donna during this difficult time. I pray that God grants you strength during this time.
To Donna: I pray that God grants you comfort, strength, & peace during this very difficult time for you. I pray he lays his healing hands on you and helps you and your family.
Special thanks to whoever reads this to Donna :0)
Take care
Stephanie
Mama D.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. I love u. I know this is hard for u and for everyone that is there with u. And I know that God is there with u holding ur hand and walking this hard road with u and the rest of the family.
Just know we are ALL praying for u and praying for the loved ones that are there supporting u and helping u.
My prayer is that God will make ur body as strong as ur faith is in him.
I love u and I miss u. I hope u know that I'm there with u in my heart now. U know how much u mean to me and I hope to see u soon.
love jesse
Dear Grandma
ReplyDeleteI hope your feeling good. We miss you a whole bunch. We hope you will come back home soon. We got a swimming pool now and when you come back we'll be happy to see you. Ryan & Angel are doing good. They got three new toys that they love. Everyone that knows you wants to see you. I (Brendan) got a new radio for Christmas. So we hope you feel good. When you come home we want you to come and play in our pool when the weather is good. Me and Roo have cars that we are going to challenge each other with. Hopefully you can come and watch us soon.
I love you Grandma!!
Brendan
Please get better so you can come home soon.
Tell GiGi I said Hi. And I want to see her soon. So have fun.
Dear Grandma
ReplyDeleteI dont know what to write but I hope you feel better soon. I miss you. And I love you.
Love
Lacey
Grandma
ReplyDeleteI love you and I miss you. I want you to get better soon.
love
anthony turner jr. roo
Oh my gosh...I should've never read these comments! I am bawling my eyes out here. Hey Jess...tell the kids Aunt Bev said hello and please give them big, big HUGS from me. I miss you all so much.
ReplyDeleteLove to everyone!
Bev
I pray that the Lord, God who is all loving and all powerful will reach out with his hand, touch and heal Donna and give her many more years with all the family and friends who love her so much. I pray for peace and comfort for Joel, and the rest of the family. God loves you and so fo I.
ReplyDeleteLaVerne
I certainly hope and pray that things are improving for you Donna. I talked with Joel night before last and he was so excited that you have shown improvement.The strength and perseverance you and Joel have shown as a husband and wife is a wonderful example for us all. Keep your faith strong and stay positive, Joel loves you like no other but God's love is stronger, you are in his hands. Here's looking for many more years with your loving husband, family and friends.
ReplyDeleteHugs, kisses and well wishes!
Bentley & Rio Ferris