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Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
My Mom went into a diabetic coma Monday evening, with blood glucose that dropped to fourteen. 14 what per what volume, I don't know, but it's way low. My kid brother found her at home and has no idea how long she was there before he -- and the paramedics he called -- arrived.
I drove up yesterday to visit her in the ICU, and it ain't pretty...tubes, wires, beeping machinery crowded around her bed. No higher responses. And a sympathetic but far too somber doctor talking about a decision that will probably have to be faced. Visited my Dad last night while I was there in town, and he's holdin' a space next to him for Mom. Hope it's not needed just yet. |
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Justin Style Inner circle 2010 Posts |
Hang in there buddy. My thoughts and prayers are there for you and your family.
I wish you all the best! |
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Dr. Delusion Special user Eugene, Oregon. 733 Posts |
Best wishes to your family and your Mom. My hopes and prayers, that your Mom pulls through this.
Take care, Bob. |
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SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Leland.
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Destiny Inner circle 1429 Posts |
Best wishes Leland.
The frustration of not being able to affect the situation is so demoralising. I hope your Mom is able to stay with you for some time yet. Destiny |
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts |
My thoughts are with you and your family Leland.
Take care, James |
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2323 Posts |
Leland, I am praying for your mom. I pray you can have a lot more time with your mom. I just lost my mom on the 8th this month. Please keep us updated when you can. I don't want you to go through what I just did. Moms are very special in our hearts.
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
Best thoughts for you and your mother. Moms are very important. I sure miss mine, everyday.
Steve |
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Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
Thank you, Magi
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Hang in there. Modern medicine is great. And the power of prayers does work.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
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Scott Compton Special user Hampton, VA 747 Posts |
My thoughts and prayers are with you Leland. Hang tough...
Scott
Magic is an art. I am merely a tour guide.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Compton-Magician/160270640674735 "You are the magic" Jay Ose to Albert Goshman |
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Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
Mom's brain scan revealed a massive left-hemisphere stroke...whether it preceded the coma or was caused by low blood glucose, they don't know.
The attending physician compared Mom to a computer without an operating system, and she's likely to be taken off life support early next week. Thanks for your thoughts, guys. Leland |
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
I'm fast with a comment but when it comes to this stuff, everything seems trite.
My thoughts Leland. Doug
Higley's Giant Flea Pocket Zibit
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Thought farmer New user 72 Posts |
Leland,you and your family are in my thoughts. Thought Farmer.
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Tom Fenton Inner circle Leeds, UK (but I'm Scottish) 1477 Posts |
Leland,
Thinking of you. Tom
"But there isn't a door"
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trobbins2584 New user 7 Posts |
I have to admit I am new to these boards, but I have definitely noticed the close-knit community here. All I can say is I am thinking of you and your family! My deepest apologies
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Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
On another forum I visit infrequently, an impertinent fellow questioned whether unicorns are real, and I was, of course, compelled to respond in the manner posted below. It is reproduced here for your review and dedicated to Gloria.
What a sad and dreary place this world would be if it consisted merely of that which could be seen, heard, touched, measured, or weighed! A mother’s love, a baby’s trust; the hope of better days ahead, the remembrance of joyful times now past; the elation brought forth by Bach, the sentimental wistfulness evoked by Capra; the aspiration that decent people feel towards that which is beautiful, just, and good…none of these may be placed beneath a microscope lens to confirm their existence. Being immaterial, they are neither defined by, nor confined to, time and space. Their existence cannot be proven with the flask or beaker, yet they are there, out of sight but never far away, apart and yet pervasive, and in their existing they make all other existence worthwhile. Do Unicorns exist? Only those who have been deceived into believing the world fits within their hand would even ask so preposterous a question; all others know that these wise and gentle beasts are found in that place where childhood innocence persists, a land which glows forever in the light of Love and where Hatred, Fear, and Death are strangers and doubt and cynicism are nothing more than myths. |
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SillverFoxx Loyal user A Foxx in Her Soxx has... 224 Posts |
Leland you wrote that? It's beautiful...
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magicbern Inner circle Hong Kong, China 1220 Posts |
Very sorry to hear that Leland...my mum passed away coming up to 5 years this Saturday and it was singularly the most devasting time of my life. I cant begin to feel your pain, but the old adage is true...'Time heals all wounds' - it doesn't mean you don't miss them, but that deep pain subsides to a dull ache that rears its head once in a while...
Take care of yourself in the days and weeks to come...you need to be physically strong to handle the mental part... |
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Leland, I've got you in my thoughts.
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