12/09/03 Mom Update

Published on December 10, 2003 By ShawnSkeele In Home & Family

Today was a good day in that Mom is continuing to breathe on her own for the most part with some help from the respirator. She is going on 49 hrs with little assistance. The tracheotomy is last on the surgery schedule for tomorrow so I estimate mid to late afternoon. Mom and God have until then to prove otherwise.

The vital signs have been stronger today and more consistant. The doctors feel they have a handle on the balance of medications now. Seeing her heartrate and/or blood pressure spike, then hearing the call for a doctor, "stat", tends to wear on you emotionally and mentally.

My brother, Steve, others and I wish people could be with Mom at all times to read, talk and pray but from a medical standpoint, it's not advisable and the time logistics and health of immediate family members is such that it's not possible at this time. Steve though has inspired an idea. I know that all of you are praying for Mom daily, and our gratitude just can't be explained adequately. (...that was not a tear..) However, to insure that someone is always praying for Mom through out the entire day, I would like to propose the idea:

* Please prayerfully consider committing to 5, 10 or more minutes of prayer for mom everyday. Post on the website in the response area the time you are willing to commit. State your name and time slot. I will summarize the time slots taken. Our goal is to cover 24 hrs EST, so for those out west. please consider late evening time slots. Once the 24 hr time slots are filled, we can begin to stock pile time slots through out the day and night. This ought to be interesting. There are people out there that do not know Mom personally but stumbled upon the website and are praying for Mom and our family. THANK YOU!!!

Tomorrow, chapter one of the book, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren will be discussed. Look under the heading "philosophy, TPDL 12/10/03"

God bless you all of you "precious souls"

Comments

Pat Winters

on Dec 10, 2003

Shawn,
Your Mom is in my thoughts and prayers so many times each day that I could easily pick any time for my slot. But I will commit to 7:45-8:00 AM each day to start this off. Let me know if that works for you.
I'm praying hard today that the trach won't be needed. If that plan doesn't work (since I'm not in control here), then I'll revise it to praying that the trach goes smoothly with no complications. Meanwhile I'm so glad they have stabilized her heart and blood pressure. That has to be a great relief to all of you who watch and wait.
I miss Connie and look forward to the day I can visit her. She's such a strong lady, and she has God on her side!
Shawn, thank you so much for taking the time to keep us all updated. I know there have had to be so many times when you came home so tired and didn't want to sit down and write - but you did - and your updates have been a lifeline to so many of us! What a true labor of love -you do your Mom proud!
Pat

Susan Edwards Gregory

on Dec 10, 2003

Shawn, the hours you've put into all this to keep us updated are incredible...thank you. I'd like to log in for the 10:00 - 10: 15 pm MST zone for praying. People at my church, Father Dyer U.M.C., are praying too. Just a note, you seven siblings as well as Keoki, Lee and myself were all together for Grandpa's funeral in 1991. So it hasn't actually been 20 years since the seven of you were together. That's still a long time though.

I'm not sure how responding on a web site works, I'll "post comment" and hope that you get this. Fondly, Susan

Pastor Ray and Barb Lighthall

on Dec 10, 2003

We would be pleased to pray for Connie. I think the best time for us would be a 10 minute timeslot between 8:00 and 8:10am. Let me know if this time is already taken. We are glad that you have initiated this website so that we can be updated on a daily basis. We know the importance of prayer and we will be diligent with this honor.

Becky Wightman

on Dec 10, 2003

Shawn,
I too am thankful you take the time to keep us updated. Please put me down to pray for your Mom from 9:45pm to 10:00pm. Carl and I know the power of prayer! We'll also be praying for continued strength and hope for you and the whole family.

bonnie Z.

on Dec 10, 2003

Shawn, I would like to commit to the prayer time for Connie, at 7:30 to 7:45 each morning. I pray for her frequently throughout the day every day, but will be glad to be more focused and specific. I understand the trach went in today and trust that all went well. How is Scott doing? I hope he is better, and your dad too. Take care, thank you so much for the website, and God bless you. (Isaiah 41:9, 10 and 13) Bonnie

Margaret Feyerabend

on Dec 10, 2003

Hello Shawn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please include me in the prayer circle for 11:00-11:15 am. You are an amazing human being---your Mom is blessed to have a son like you. Take care. Love, Mag

Joan

on Dec 11, 2003

Shane sign us up for Prayer 7:00 - 7:10 AM or if you need us another time let me know.Praying most of the time. Joan

bill tei

on Dec 11, 2003

time slot to pray: 5 a.m.

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