Is what we need now. Poor Jenny. Some of the things she was doing for herself, she is not doing anymore. It's as though her body is shutting down. No reflexes or movement. Her pupils are fixed and dilated. Breathing tube is doing all the work. The Drs. aren't optimistic about meaningful brain activity.
I have cried so much today. I'm so glad I took my daughter to see Jenny today and didn't wait, because there may not be a "later." I have to be honest with myself about this. My poor daughter is beside herself, yet she is still hoping for a miracle. That is what we need.
If you're a praying person, please remember to ask for healing for Jenny and comfort and strength for her parents. Please also ask that my daughter, one of her best friends for the past six years, will be able to deal with her grief should the miracle not happen. These precious girls are only 14 years old! I don't know God's plan, but I know he has one. I just wish I understood it.
I've Slept Since Then
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Cardi-Wrap
There is a great new product called a Cardi-Wrap. It's a cardigan that is so versatile, it can be worn in over 50 different styles. It comes in seven pretty colors, and it's only $39.95 plus shipping and handling. You can instantly change your look, hide your flaws (if you have any), or take an outfit from day to evening with a quick change. Check out the website for a demo of the many ways it can be worn.
This post was written for Family Review Network on behalf of Kymaro, makers of Cardi-Wrap, who provided the product for review. All opinions are 100% mine.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Still More Prayers Needed
I know it's time to post a vlog, or a review of some sort, or a funny quote, or a tackle, or a picture... but I'm just not feeling it right now. As I mentioned yesterday, my daughter's best friend is in the hospital fighting for her life.
Jenny is a beautiful, smart, loving 14 year old girl. Saturday night, she was riding an ATV with some friends at a birthday party.. She was wearing a helmet. There was some sort of accident, and the ATV fell on her puncturing one of her lungs. She was without oxygen for a fair amount of time. Then her brain began to swell (hypoxia, brain injury after another type of trauma.) The hospital in College Station did what they could for her, but they flew her to Texas Children's in Houston on Sunday. She hasn't been conscious since the accident.
The good news is that she doesn't appear to have a spinal cord injury. But... there is almost a certainty of some brain damage, especially if the swelling doesn't go down soon. The highly critical 72 hour time period will be upon us soon. Prayers. Please, God, listen to our prayers!
It's hard to think about too many other things when your daughter's best friend is suffering. And how do you explain to a sensitive 14 year old that when she sees her friend, she's not going to look the same (bruising, swelling), that she's going to have tubes and machines all over the place, that she may not wake up, and if she does wake up, she may be "different."????? My heart is breaking for the family.
Our youth group talked about, "Why do bad things happen to good people" last week in their lesson at church. I'm so thankful for the timing of that discussion. But, of course, it doesn't explain everything. There is so much unknown in this world, and it's just really, really hard sometimes.
My dad died of a subarachnid hematoma six years ago. Memories of that awful time are flooding back. In his case, there was NOTHING the doctors could do. Jenny, at least, has a chance. And of course, I think often of my blog friend Queenie whose husband suffered a traumatic brain injury. She knows, more than anyone, the effects.
And I think it is ironic in a very terrible way that Jenny's mom is a paraprofessional in our school district who works with children with severe disabilities. I don't want her daughter to have that need.
Jenny is a beautiful, smart, loving 14 year old girl. Saturday night, she was riding an ATV with some friends at a birthday party.. She was wearing a helmet. There was some sort of accident, and the ATV fell on her puncturing one of her lungs. She was without oxygen for a fair amount of time. Then her brain began to swell (hypoxia, brain injury after another type of trauma.) The hospital in College Station did what they could for her, but they flew her to Texas Children's in Houston on Sunday. She hasn't been conscious since the accident.
The good news is that she doesn't appear to have a spinal cord injury. But... there is almost a certainty of some brain damage, especially if the swelling doesn't go down soon. The highly critical 72 hour time period will be upon us soon. Prayers. Please, God, listen to our prayers!
It's hard to think about too many other things when your daughter's best friend is suffering. And how do you explain to a sensitive 14 year old that when she sees her friend, she's not going to look the same (bruising, swelling), that she's going to have tubes and machines all over the place, that she may not wake up, and if she does wake up, she may be "different."????? My heart is breaking for the family.
Our youth group talked about, "Why do bad things happen to good people" last week in their lesson at church. I'm so thankful for the timing of that discussion. But, of course, it doesn't explain everything. There is so much unknown in this world, and it's just really, really hard sometimes.
My dad died of a subarachnid hematoma six years ago. Memories of that awful time are flooding back. In his case, there was NOTHING the doctors could do. Jenny, at least, has a chance. And of course, I think often of my blog friend Queenie whose husband suffered a traumatic brain injury. She knows, more than anyone, the effects.
And I think it is ironic in a very terrible way that Jenny's mom is a paraprofessional in our school district who works with children with severe disabilities. I don't want her daughter to have that need.
We love Jenny!
Sunday, May 01, 2011
My Poor Kitty (and more)
Sweet Lacy has two puncture wounds on her front, right leg. (Graphic picture follows - may want to scroll past).
She went out in the garage or on the back porch a little over a month ago. My husband lets her out. She's supposed to be an indoor kitty. We heard a crash and she came tearing inside. She had a little knot on her arm/leg and was limping, but we couldn't find an actual wound.
Well, days and weeks go by, and she's been licking at her leg. We see she's got not one, but two wounds. We thought they were cuts. We took her to the vet. They couldn't see anything too worrisome.
Fast forward a couple of more weeks. The "cuts" have gotten worse, puffy, oozing, bleeding. We're back at the vet. They shave her leg. There are two huge puncture wounds on her leg. I have to giver her anti-biotics by mouth and ointment on the wounds, and she'll have to wear her cone until it heals. She has some pain medicine if we feel it is necessary. We had to see the vet three time for this incident!
My poor fur baby! Please pray she gets well soon.
And while you're praying, and on a much more serious note, a friend of mine has a daughter who is in ICU at Texas Children's suffering brain trauma from an ATV accident that happened Saturday night. Please pray for Jenny (she's the one in the middle). She is one of my daughter's very good friends.
Well, days and weeks go by, and she's been licking at her leg. We see she's got not one, but two wounds. We thought they were cuts. We took her to the vet. They couldn't see anything too worrisome.
Fast forward a couple of more weeks. The "cuts" have gotten worse, puffy, oozing, bleeding. We're back at the vet. They shave her leg. There are two huge puncture wounds on her leg. I have to giver her anti-biotics by mouth and ointment on the wounds, and she'll have to wear her cone until it heals. She has some pain medicine if we feel it is necessary. We had to see the vet three time for this incident!
My poor fur baby! Please pray she gets well soon.
It's Just My Opinion
The Sentry by Robert CraisMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I couldn't put this book down! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love Crais's writing style, and the characters are so well-developed. This novel had a very unique plot. Crais tied up all the "loose ends" and left me satisfied with the resolution.
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