Monday Night Update

Grandma, is not having a very good time. She has officially stopped making urine. If morning comes and we have no urine, we will attempt dialysis. Some of you may not agree with the decision, but, we feel it is in her best interest to do everything we can to give her one more chance. She is critically ill. Her outcome is guarded. She has got alot to live for, but she is very tired. Pray for her, pray for her kids. Of all the people, I personally know, I don't know anyone who has a bigger heart. It is no wonder her heart is the one thing that remains strong and intact. No matter what the outcome, I have realized that the Lord sends us blessings in all forms. Mine for the last few months has been in the form of my AMAZING mother-in-law, living with us. With Rosie came the added blessing of Michelle and Jordan. What a blessing they have been. For Everyone. I am hoping dialysis will kick her kidneys into gear. Pray for Rosie. Michelle wants you to bring her (or post to this blog) pictures of you and Rosie. The sooner the better. Call Alexis if you need to know how to post pictures. (330-1174). The more we post the better Michelle will feel.
Oh.. Visitation on Tuesday is still restricted. We will update you as soon as we have more information.

Monday April 23rd

Today we are experiencing more of the same. Her platelett count is up, her H&H is slightly down. They are continuing to change her medication doseages to accomadate her. She has been taken off one antibiotic and her fever comes and goes. They have limited visitation for the next couple of days so that she can get some rest. She looks the same as she has for the last couple of days. Please continue to pray for her.
Michelle and Renee

Sunday Evening April 22nd

Today was a long day. They have taken her off some of her medications, and increased the dosages of others. The swelling in her face has gone done and they are changing the stockings on her legs. The nurses decided that they needed her to have a quiet afternoon, so they restricted visitation after 3pm. They gave her a transfusion of plateletts today, hopefully this helps. If we are praying for something now it is for her blood pressure to stabilize and her fever to go away. Prayers on her behalf are appreciated.
Updates to come as soon as we have them...
Michelle and Renee

Saturday April 21st

Well, sometimes no news is good news. She is holding her own. Her urine output is good. They are trying to decrease some of the medicine they are using for her kidneys, but she didn't like that so much. I keep having to remind myself that this is a VERY SLOW PROCESS. We are definately learning things about patience and faith. The goal of the weekend ... letting her get as strong as possible. I know everyone is keeping her in their prayers, and I know she appreciates it. We will keep you updated with her progress.

Friday April 20th, 2007

Grandma Rosie had a TEE this morning looking for infection in her heart. They didn't find any, good news. She is running a slight fever this morning. But .. she is producing urine. THIS IS THE GREATEST NEWS. If she didn't start by this morning they were contemplating Dialysis and we didn't want her to have to have to do that. She is improving little by little and right now we are grateful for the little things. She was very alert last night prior to the sedation for her bronchoscopy. They also put in a swan ganz, to better monitor her vitals. Continue to Pray for her. Love to you all, Michelle and Renee

CT of the brain done last night: Normal

News from the Hospital

Well, Rosie was rushed to the ICU last night around 7:00 pm. She stopped breathing. which resulted in a trip to the ICU. She is currently on a ventilator, and pretty sedated. She was responding to her name last night and woke up this morning around 2:00am and was a little agitated, with the vent. They put her on a heavy sedative to let her get some rest. Her labs last night according to the doctors "looked good". She did have a CT of the brain last night, and as soon as results become available I will update.

Thoughts from Grandma Rosie

Hi guys this is alexis. I just left the hospital and got done talking to grandma. She enjoys everyones interest in the firemen. She got a laugh out of it. She does say sorry to those who wanted information on them because she was being "selfish" at the time and didn't get anything from them. She wanted me to let you all know how much fun she thinks it is to read all of your comments. She is reading them daily and enjoying all of them. She really does like hearing from the "texas people" because she loves hearing from those of you who she doesn't get a chance to hear from all the time and she is getting very excited for your upcoming visit's. Grandma would also like to let you all know how thankful she is for all of your support, out pouring of love, and keeping her in your prayers. Grandma would also like to let you know that she is keeping you all in her thoughts and prayers aswell, and that she loves you all very much. We will try to keep you all updated on her daily progress.
Love to All!
Alexis
PS she did okay the pictures with the ambulance and the firemen

Grandma's Crazy Ride!!

Well, Grandma had a EXCITING day today. She went back to the hospital via ambulance but had 5, yes 5..Ambulance/Fireman escort her. Grandma was feeling so weak and didn't think that she could get in and out of her wheelchair to the hospital, so, we decided that the best way to get her to the hospital was by ambulance. She is currently in Memorial Hospital room 164. She needs a WBC Scan, which is a three day process. Moving her three days in a row, is too difficult for her soooo.... she went back to the hospital. Her ammonia level is still a little high. So we are going to get some testing done and maybe get her a little bit stronger. She was very tired today and we're hoping she will feel better soon. She just started a new antibiotic, but her blood cultures are still positive, and the doctors want to find out why. As soon as we can get her blood cultures negative she can have a small injection in her spine for the pain. THIS WILL BE GREAT. We are very hopeful. The doctors tell us that 3 days will probably be all she needs. They are also going to check her progress re: the fractures. So we will have an update soon. We are reading her your comments every night and she really. realy is enjoying it. Beleive it or not she has alot to say. Love to all...

Easter Sunday

Here are some pictures of Grandma Rosie with a some of her family on Easter Sunday.........

Adam, Aaron, Ashlynn, and Alexis

Grandma, and Jordan (back of Emily's head)

Grandma and Katrina

Liza, Alyssa, and Kiki
Henry, Maria, Randy, Michelle, X, Renee, Gilbert, Gina, and Grandma

Arian, Jessie, and Gilbert Jr.
Liza, and Grandma
Patty, Lyssa, and Grandma
Emily, and Grandma