I need to ask for some prayers/positive vibes.

[4 Dog Mother]

So sorry Staci to hear that your Grandmother is worse. I hope that things turn around and she starts to improve soon. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Diana

[carole]

I am really sorry Staci to hear your Grandma is having such a rough time, my thoughts are with you and your family, and here's hoping she pulls through and makes a good recovery,positive vibes are still coming your way.

[shais_mom]

Thanks everyone!!
Things are still the same, she is responding to us and things that we say to her. The are not sure where her source of infection is. She is still in kidney failure. The stress is really getting to my dad. He collapsed in the hall yesterday.
Please continue to keep him in your prayers. THANK YOU!!!
will update when I can.





Diana how is your mom?

[shais_mom]

Today she responded to us again. Wiggles her toes when asked. Still not 'awake' tho. All of her bloodwork has come back to a staph infection that we believe came from her cutting herself on a can when she was opening it!!!!! She put neosporin on it and a band aid, but sometimes that isn't good enough. She should have had a tetanus shot!!

So be VERY VERY Careful if and when you cut yourself on a metal can!!
My dad did much better today!!!
Time will tell what happens. She is in the hands of the Great Physician and only he can truly heal her!!!!

[trayi52]

Thanks for the update Staci. I hope your dad and Grandmother continue to improve.

Willie

[wolf_Q]

Glad things are at least improving a little Staci! I hope things continue to improve!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Staci, thanks for the update. Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care of yourself. {{HUGS}}}

[shais_mom]

Well, they have decided that the staph infection is from her pneumonia not from her cut on her hand. Her kidney function is improving more output. She opened her eyes for me today. Squeezed my hand. They will probably try to wean her off the ventilator on Sunday. She is in isolation due to the infection, so we have to garb up when we go into see her. She is still very swollen from the infection and fluid retention b/c of her kidneys.
Thanks again everyone!!

[Nomilynn]

Oh Staci what an ordeal You are in my prayers

[4 Dog Mother]

Glad to hear things are improving some, Staci! All we can do is keep praying because you are right, the healing needs to come from above. Hope you are getting some rest too and that your dad keeps improving.

Diana how is your mom?

My mom is much better. She came home from the hospital on Sunday with new inhalers and prednisone pills to keep that healing going. She is going to the doctor Friday and I am going to go with her to see why things got out of control so quickly. Thanks for asking, Staci.

[ChrisH]

So glad to hear your Gran is making progress and hoping she keeps on doing so.

Keeping the prayers going for her, your Dad, and for you and your Mum too.

Hugs
Chris

[shais_mom]

Glad that your Mom is doing well Diana!

My dad is doing better each day.
My Grandma on the other hand today is the same. She now has a MRSA infection, which is what I was hoping against hope for her not to have.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/Aresist/mrsafaq.htm

I myself am having mini breakdowns periodically. Like right now. I just can't stop crying. I was talking to her about Keegan today and she was moving around like she could understand me but I was so overcome with emotion I couldn't talk. I just don't know what I am gonna do without her.
Keegan doesn't get why momma is so upset right now, she is just playin with her ball! But she keeps coming over and putting her head in my lap. If it weren't for my girls, I don't know what I would do.
The pic attached is my Gma and my Dad at Christmas.

[Kater]

Thanks for helping us put a face to your father and grandmother. I will be praying for them.
I'm sorry you have to deal with all this at once. Through your tears and sadness I hope you realize that you are not alone and that there are many prayers being said for you and your family.

{{{BIG HUG}}}

[trayi52]

Staci, what a sweet picture. Your dad and grandmother just look so sweet in that picture.

I do hope and pray that your grandmother will improve, and be back home with you and your family very soon. Please know that there is a lot of people praying for you, your dad, grandmother and the rest of the family.

Willie

[lovemyshiba]

I'm so sorry you are going through all of this.
It does sound positive that your grandmother is responding to you, but I know you are still very upset.
I am thinking of you, and praying for your Grandmother.

I'm so glad you have Keegan and Kylie there for you right now--they will listen until you can't talk or cry anymore, and that golden fur must soak up a lot of tears.

{{{hugs}}}