Hi everyone. Just wanted to give an update on Mam. When I last spoke with my sister last Thursday night the latest news was that a vascular surgeon had been called in to look at the scan that was done on Mam's leg. My sister said the hematoma looked like it was getting bigger and Mam was still in agony. The Dr's could not see anything wrong on Mam's scan! Praise God for this vascular specialist, because he immediately saw from the scan that the vein in Mam's leg was damaged and was spurting blood in to her leg!! The only thing to do was emergency surgery. I left Austin on Friday morning not knowing if the decision had been made to operate on Mam, but I knew that is was highly likely that it would happen that afternoon while I was flying.
I landed in England on Saturday morning, 45 minutes late and no suitcase in sight! It hadn't made my connection because of the delay in the previous flight but it was delivered to me later that night. My brother picked me up at the airport and it was only then that he updated me on the news. Mam had made it through the surgery, but I found out that the operation was very risky and the surgeon had told my family that to keep Mam alive he would take her leg if needed. They weren't even sure if Mam's heart would be strong enough to bring her through the op. PRAISE GOD she did make it through
Mam is so much better than she was last week, but has a long road to recovery. The hematoma has been removed but I saw her wounds today and she has about 20 staples in the top of her leg, and 20 staples in her stomach. I can't believe what she's had to endure, and although my heart aches for what she has gone through I am just so thankful to be here with her now. I get to spend about 6 hours a day (from 2pm til 8pm) with her :-) I even took a picture of us on my new cell phone and some video but I can't upload to my sister's laptop because I didn't bring a cable.
I will update as and when I can. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and comments.
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I'm so glad you are there spending some quality time with your Momma! Praise the Lord she came through her surgery well and that her leg was spared. God is good! Enjoy your family time and keep in touch when you're able. Love & Miss you xo
Denise, I am so glad that you were able to fly home to be with your Mam and family there. I am so glad they figured it out and that she came through the surgery and is feeling some better. My thoughts and prayers are with your Mam and family. May God heal her and give her a speedy recovery. I know she is glad to have you there :).
Hugs To You All,
Janice (Belladella's Mom)
Denise, I'm glad you arrived safely that the news on your mom is good. Take care of each other.
Hugs ~ Sarah
Denise~~
Your mom is in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourself.
xoxo
Janie
I'm so happy to see an update from you Denise! I will pray for your mam. Enjoy your time with her. Love ya!
I'm glad you are with your mum. Best tonic for her I'm sure. I'm also glad you made an update, I've been thinking about you a lot, hoping all was ok.
Your mum sounds like a real fighter. :o)
xx
Denise how scary for Mam and all of you. My prayers are with her for her swift recovery.
Blessings to you and be well.
~Melissa
I am so glad that you are over there and getting to stay with her so much.
Many prayers were going up for her and still are.
Sending you love from NKY.
Oh my goodness, Den! Your poor mom has had an awful ordeal to endure -- you and your siblings too! I'm so glad to hear you arrived there safely and that your mom's on the mend.
Blessings to you and you family,
G
Hi Denise. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom but I'm glad you were able to get to England to see her. She will be in my prayers. Take care, all of you.
Hi Denise, I am so glad you are with your Mam. I am glad they were able to do the surgery. I am praying for you and Mam and Jason and Kiki. Love you!
Denise. God bless you. Praying for you and your Mam. May she recover fully, and may you have a blessed time there in her presence. Love you, friend.
Keeping your Mam in my prayers sweetie. I'd been keeping an on on your FB page and didn't think to check here for an update, so I'm pleased that blogger allows that. It's wonderful to be able to update from anywhere isn't it! It sounds like your sweet Mam is coming good slowly but surely. How precious are the hours you can spend by her side. I'm sure she is absolutely thrilled to have you home for now. Did she get a surprise to see you? Thanks so much for taking the time to update us sweetie. So many are praying, and it's really encouraging to know the prayers are brining results. Love you dearly, please take care and the card should be there soon I'd imagine...maybe there already. oxoxoxo
Hi I found your blog just the other by browsing thru Melissa's.
I love the pic of your dog he reminds me of my FIL's dog, Bandit. We just put him to sleep on Monday. He was 12 yrs. old and a Lhasa. Is yours a Lhasa? Bandit could be his/her twin. LOL!
I'm really happy you are able to be there and to have time with your mam...hoping she makes a complete recovery! Take care
Thanks for the update Denise. I've been a thinking about you all. Give your Mam our best from over the pond :)
Thinking of you
Hi, so nice to meet you. I’m Yoli, a fellow “Texas Blogging Gal”. I made it my goal to visit each member’s Blog. I don’t want to just “drive-thru” to meet a quota, but instead to share the gift of friendship that God gives us all. I’m excited to read your inspirational stories and see your creative works. You are always welcomed at my Apron Senorita Blog.
Denise, I am here with you and your family in prayer. Though we just met, I know that your love for your mother is her strength. May God keep all of you in his graces.
God Bless You!
Yoli Kalkofen
http://apronsenorita.blogspot.com/
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