We need some powerful prayers please

Glenda--
 
Sending you my thoughts and prayers during this rough time. Having gone through a rough couple of years with my Mom, I understand how stressful and incredibly sad all of this is.
 
Thank you for keeping us updated.
 
Nancy

I'm so sorry your family is going through this, you are in my prayers.

Glenda... just checking in for updates.  I'm so sorry things aren't going well right now.  You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.

Well, more disagreement among the docs.
 
The nuerologist says that the EEG shows no seizure activity, no focal points (and I did ask and those would be areas of abnormal activity) and is in no way abnormal.  Dr. Dork said it was an abnormal EEG.  I'm going with the nuero.  I even said to her this morning "Dr. Dork says this, you say that, and I'm thinking that YOU are the expert so I should believe your interpretation"  and SHE said, "well, I am the expert in this field, so yes, your inclination would be right".......
 
Mother today seemed MORE confused, but the nuero said that isn't unusual...basically it can get worse before it gets better....she also had a real giddy spell where everything was making her laugh.  It concerned me at the time, but in retrospect, my oldest son was with her and he's very good with her and always makes her laugh, so she may have been laughing because the funny guy was there.  Mom is extremely close to my sons...they spent a lot of time with Grandma when they were little and I was trying to get out of my "first life".
 
Sis is falling apart at the seams.  She came to the hospital in the late morning, stayed in the room for a few minutes and then said she had to go to the bathroom, and went out and called her husband to come support her....she couldn't deal with the confusion.  And, she is certain that Mother is just going to get worse.  She is not talking to the nuero tho and she has a more fatalistic view of life.  She's a major downer and she's really difficult to be around.  The Queen of Mean is actually being very nice and is a huge help.
 
Now then, if I might impose......could we have some candles and prayers to guide Mother out of the fog she's living in?  I don't even think she'll return to the vibrant and independent woman she was back in the spring, but it would be very nice for her to regain some mental clarity......
 

Now then, if I might impose......could we have some candles and prayers to guide Mother out of the fog she's living in? I don't even think she'll return to the vibrant and independent woman she was back in the spring, but it would be very nice for her to regain some mental clarity......

 
Yep, prayers and good thoughts coming your way []

Just lit a candle for you. 
 
I can only imagine what you are going through.  My mom went through the confusion state with my granny (she was almost 100 though), so I know how scary it can be and what my mom went through watching her mom.
 
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Glenda--We were just checking in to see how things were going with your mom.  We will continue to pray for her and when I get home I'll light a candle for her. 
Willow loves you very much. 

Absolutely.  Gonna go light those candles right now. [] Thanks to my "PartyLites" addiction, I'm well supplied with candles. Hope your mom continues to improve - I think you're absolutely right to be listening to the neuro.  Good thoughts that tomorrow's news is better.
 
Joyce

Now then, if I might impose......could we have some candles and prayers to guide Mother out of the fog she's living in? I don't even think she'll return to the vibrant and independent woman she was back in the spring, but it would be very nice for her to regain some mental clarity......

 
Now then, you might. My candle has been lit, and will continue to be until Mom comes out of this.
You really must all be wrecks, I've been there so I know what you are going through.
Take care of you.
Deb

It's no imposition.  Please, hang in there.  I know it's difficult, I went through it last year, but you have to believe!
Sounds like mom enjoyed your sons company.  Sometimes laughter can be the best medicine.
The candles are lit and I'll keep praying for you all.






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Candles here as well, as well as fingers and paws crossed.
 
Dawn

I must have known - I lit my prayer candle right around 7 tonight, knowing someone needed it.
Glenda - I'm so sorry your mom is going through this and your sister's not dealing well. Heartfelt hugs - watching your parents struggle with physical ailments is one thing, mental is so complex...
Wishing for the best-
Paige and Gracie

Prayers and candles here too.  Keep us informed and lean on us all you want or need to.  Send sis, we will be there for her too!  I am glad the Queen of Mean is coming through for all of you right now.  The last thing you need right now is family friction.  {{{{{Lots of hugs and doggy kisses}}}}}

i'm prayin' for you...hope everything is okay.

My oldest sister actually called last nite to tell me what lovely sons I have.  Really surprised and touched me.  Of course I was in the bathroom when the phone rang and Todd answered and when he told me who it was the old heart did a tumble into the stomach fearing bad news.....funny how quickly the phone becomes a dreaded thing when it rings.
 
Just talked to her nurse and Mother SLEPT ALL NITE!!  What a relief.  She hasn't slept soundly since she's been there and Monday nite they had to have a sitter sit with her all nite since she was determined to get out of bed and only dozed on and off all nite.   I'm hoping that sleep will be restorative and HELP her mental state, along with all the prayers.  I saw a few good signs yesterday, despite her seeming to be all over the map.  When the nurse was helping her to get up for the bathroom, she was holding her gown shut to cover her butt.  She's not been doing that, not showing any modesty at all, and Mom is extremely modest.  Until yesterday the catheder was in place so underwear were out of the question.....and sis didn't bring any but again, she's struggling terribly with this.
 
I am not a tower of strength, but I'm able to accept things as they are and hope for the best while she can't get past the bleakness of the now.  I needed to sit with Mom in the ER....hold her hand, stroke her head and talk to her, despite the tube, despite how unMom like she looked.  I needed to be there and sis just couldn't deal with it.  And that's ok, but not being able to cope adds to her guilt and also makes her feel less positively about what is.
 
So, we shall see what today brings.  I'm actually going to try to go into the office for a few hours this afternoon.