Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife

Subject: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: frogprince
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 10:47 PM

Last Tuesday morning, just after midnight, my wife Judy suffered a severe heart attack. Her heart and breathing stopped. Fortunately we are only about three miles from a hospital. The ambulance crew arrived and started resusitation in very few minutes. But they worked quite some time, at our home and then in the ambulance, before she reponded. She is now in intensive care at a hospital 20 miles away, stable but still very critical. She was put through cooling and rewarming, and awoke about 40 hours after the onset able to nod or shake her head appropriately to simple questions. She has since been able to move her hands and feet as requested, but not quite consistently. She is at least aware of those around her when awake. She has a ventilator tube, so there is no way for her to try to speak; she hasn't made an apparent effort to make any sound. So far she has given no indication of recognizing me.

I hadn't really cried again, the last day or so, until I typed this.
                            Dean

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: frogprince
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 10:48 PM

I can only be expected online early mornings or late evenings for now.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Jeri
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:17 PM

My thoughts are with you and Judy. The doctors and nurses will care for her, make sure you take care of you!

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Bobert
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:18 PM

Man, this is some seriously bad news...

Some big prayers coming your wife's and your way...

B~

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Janie
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:24 PM

Oh Dean, how terrifying this must be for you. Holding Judy and you in my heart, my thoughts and my meditations.

Janie

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Don Firth
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:31 PM

I'm with you, frogprince. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Princess.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Ebbie
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:37 PM

Oh, Dean. Holding the both of you in my heart...

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: JennieG
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:44 PM

Dean, sending you and Judy both all the good wishes I can muster.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Jun 12 - 11:58 PM

I'm with Bobert.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 04:22 AM

Sounds like you at least had some good emergency help right away, As an emergency room nurse I appreciate this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My best wishes, BlueJay

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Megan L
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 04:24 AM

Dean Dont worry about what happened yesterday, dont worry about what will happen tomorrow, Just work the way through today it helps keep you sane. Remember to sleep and eat I know both seem hard but believe me on a long haul you need both so you can give her your strength. will keep you and yours in my prayers.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: alanabit
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 04:35 AM

Here's one more on your side Frogprince. Hope you are back again soon with good news.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: GUEST,Eliza
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 04:35 AM

A terrible shock for you frogprince. But she came through the first dangerous moments and as you say, seems aware and can nod. These are hopeful signs surely? Will pray for your wife (and you) in church this morning. Eliza.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 05:22 AM

Dean, our hearts go out to you. I nearly lost my beloved Ann to cancer twice, so I have a fair idea of what you're going through. May her Doctors serve her well & the power of her own healing processes do what they do best,
                                                             With Love,
                                                             Nigel & Ann Paterson xxx

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: banjoman
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 07:10 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have added her to our Church prayer list if thats ok.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: fat B****rd
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 07:15 AM

My very best regards and thoughts.
Charlie in Scotland

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: kendall
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 08:09 AM

You have my best wishes, Dean.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: frogprince
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 08:25 AM

The first thing at the hospital, they heart-cathetered her and got out a big clot from near her heart. When the doctor came out from that, he said that, if she made it through the next couple of days, there would be hope. We're on the fifth day, and they say she has gained little by little. But it's still a long way just to get to the edge of the woods. Thank you all so much for the support so far.

Sounds like we had an "interesting" troll post come and gone while I slept; I can't remember how to spell "kay sara, sara" right. : )

                               Dean

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 08:47 AM

Thinking of you both Dean, having met y'all at Ormstown a couple of years back, it seems so much more personal to send you good thoughts.
So remember there's someone in Scotland pulling for you.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Maryrrf
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:09 AM

Sending my best wishes as well for her recovery.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:16 AM

I have prayed for you both
Ian1943

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 10:06 AM

Don't worry about trolls; take care of yourself and Judy. Trolls can be are replaceable.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: wysiwyg
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 10:33 AM

Dean, of course you have our prayers as she rests and gains strength in the loving arms of her Savior. May you also know the comfort and love of the Holy Spirit.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 10:47 AM

Our thoughts are with you, I'm sure your wife is in very capable hands.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 11:24 AM

Adding our thoughts and prayers to those of the rest of our Mudcat community.

Linn and Tom (Curmudgeon)

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 11:49 AM

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
SINS

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 11:55 AM

The start of another day- with the hope that it brings a continuation of ever-increasing good news...

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Hawker
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 01:34 PM

Thoughts and prayersto you both x

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Monique
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 01:37 PM

My best wishes and thoughts.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: GUEST,Lizzie Cornish
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 02:18 PM

Much love to you both, Dean.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: bobad
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 04:01 PM

As John said, having met you and Judy at Ormstown makes this a bit more personal and puts a person to the name on a computer screen. I send you and Judy my sincerest wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 04:40 PM

Dean,

My best thoughts and thanks givings for you both. I give thanks for a beautiful image of you taking her home, safe and sound, full of smiles and gratitude for Life. May there be much prosperity in all ways for you both, This or something better for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: gnu
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 06:42 PM

Haven't read any posts to this thread yet other than yours, froggy.

My sincerest Ts&Ps. And, reading your posts, tears as well. I wish I had words... all I have is hope that things go well.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Bert
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 06:51 PM

Love, kind thoughts and lots of songs are on their way.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: GUEST,999
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 07:16 PM

I'll echo that, Dean.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: ranger1
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 07:22 PM

Keeping you and Judy in my thoughts, Dean.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 08:36 PM

Dean
I am praying right now, anything I can do for you ... holler loud

OMG

praying right now

Dan

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: frogprince
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:04 PM

Judy was "with us" today more than anytime since this started, despite the staff saying they intended twilight sedation to help keep her restful. She gives a good firm hand squeeze, or lifts a foot right up, when asked. Two long-time co-workers of hers came in together, and she gave them a good big smile; that was the best moment to see so far. When the doctor asked her to hold up two fingers, she more-or-less raised her finger; couldn't really tell if she tried to separate two of them.

So: encouraging regarding the condition of her brain, but hard to tell how long before we will know if she will really be fully "herself". And she has severe heart damage, some possible other organ damage, and has to have crud siphoned from her lungs periodically. She is still very much at risk.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Elmore
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:11 PM

I pray that your wife makes a full and speedy recovery. Take care of yourself.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: gnu
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:17 PM

Ahhhh froggy... I pray for the best. Hang in there good buddy. Hang tough. Hang tough.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Janie
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:19 PM

Still here, Dean. May not post often in the coming days, but know that like many others, the good thoughts and energy are a constant.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: ragdall
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:27 PM

Dean,
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way for Judy's recovery and your strength through all of this.
It sounds as if Judy is in very capable hands.

rags

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: maeve
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 09:42 PM

Thoughts and prayer tonight, Dean and Judy. Tomorrow holds hope and progress.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: gnu
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 10:17 PM

On my way to Oggieland... youse are in my thoughts and prayers.

gnightgnu

Dhie dhuit. (God be with you.)

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: olddude
Date: 10 Jun 12 - 11:04 PM

You are not alone my brother, we are all here for you
and I am praying ...

tell her we are all thinking of her

love you buddie

hang in there

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Jun 12 - 10:41 AM

sending good wishes to join the throng already heading her (& your) way

sandra

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Jun 12 - 04:38 PM

Good thoughts coming from Maine to you, Dean and to Judy. Here's hoping for continuing recovery as the days go by.

Make sure you take good care of yourself please. Judy will need you to be fit and well.

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Rog Peek
Date: 11 Jun 12 - 06:37 PM

Best wishes and good thoughts for a continued recovery.

Rog & family

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 11 Jun 12 - 11:38 PM

I am so sorry this happened. I'll be adding my prayers. I have been away and came home exhausted, so I just saw this thread tonight, so I'll pray extra long and hard to make up for lost time!

Subject: RE: Thoughts and prayers for my wife, please
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 Jun 12 - 12:19 AM

Still sending everything I have in me.