1:30 pm 4/1/06 Update on Edith Hern

God has blessed us. We have some wonderful news to report on Aunt Edith. Rick called me, his voice choked with grateful tears. Yesterday the doctors were able to remove the pump from her heart, so it is now beating on its own again. And then this morning they were able to actually remove the respirator, and she is breathing on her own!! Of course, her breaths are very labored and she is in extreme pain because of the pneumonia, but she is doing it. And get this: the first words out of her mouth were, "How is Tommy?" God bless her, she is incredible. Of course, Rick told her his uncle is doing great, and said he will punch anyone in the mouth who tells her otherwise! I will help him.

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Anonymous said…
Susan: you sure have done a wonderful job of letting everyone know what is going on with both Edith and your father. You must be busier than a man with no arms trying to chop cotton.

Thanks we appreciate it LJ
Saturday, April 01, 2006 2:13:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Hurrah for some great news!!! Rick, I am so happy for you and your mother that things are going so well. Give her my love and best wishes. I'm also very grateful that Tom is at least in a holding pattern until his body is able to start the mending process. I applaud the strength and love of your family in a most difficult hour. Hopefully things will now take an uphill turn and you can smile again. Love to all.
Jan
Sunday, April 02, 2006 2:53:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Susan, what a great way of keeping your family in touch with what is going on. I wish my family had a "Susan". Your website is attractive and so well done. Rick is blessed to have close cousins during a time of needed support. Thank you for sharing your website with the rest of us. I've added your father to my prayers. Hello to your family. Iris
Sunday, April 02, 2006 8:11:00 PM
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