Hello from the trenches...
Hi everyone,
Firstly, a huge thankyou to everyone who has commented, messaged and emailed me over the last week.
It has been a week fraught with emotion, ups, downs, celebrations and commiserations.
Mum has had a very hard time of it. After a successful transplant operation which lasted 9 hours, she went to ICU under sedation. She awoke on Thursday morning, and it was decided that she would go to the ward, which was amazing, as we had been told due to some minor complications during the surgery she would have to remain in ICU for a couple of extra days. Whilst in the ward, it was thought she had a bleed in her stomach, so she was taken back into surgery. She then went back to ICU, where she remained for 24 or so hours, and then she was doing well so was taken back to the ward again. On Sunday she suffered a seizure (it is thought she had 2) and had some swelling of the brain due to fluid retention. She is still being closely monitored (those nurses are SAINTS), and we are hopeful she will regain her mental faculties as soon as possible. She is awake, and her new liver is continuing to gain strength, and she is able to now hold a conversation, however it is difficult as she is confused.
All in all, despite the ups and downs, and endless worrying, we remain hopeful. Every improvement, however minor, is cause for celebration, and I look forward to being able to walk into the hospital and have my mum walk to meet me at the door. At 49, she has gone through something that is so life changing, it is so amazing to think of the gift she has received, it is nothing short of a miracle.
I can hardly put into words the emotions we are experiencing, however the support and love I am getting from my friends and family, are keeping me going.
I have received many messages asking about sending mum a card. She would LOVE this, and I would love to be able to wallpaper her drab hospital room with cards from around the country.
If you feel you can manage to put one in the mail, please do.
You can address them as follows:
Christine
122/152 Palm Meadows Dr
Carrara QLD 4211
I will then take them into the hospital for her. She will be there for some time, and having something cheerful to look at can only hasten her recovery. Her partners name is Rick, if you would like to include him on the card, please do.
Obviously I have not been crafting, I know you all understand, and I look forward to getting back into the swing of things as mum recovers further.
Enough of a novel!!
Cass
Firstly, a huge thankyou to everyone who has commented, messaged and emailed me over the last week.
It has been a week fraught with emotion, ups, downs, celebrations and commiserations.
Mum has had a very hard time of it. After a successful transplant operation which lasted 9 hours, she went to ICU under sedation. She awoke on Thursday morning, and it was decided that she would go to the ward, which was amazing, as we had been told due to some minor complications during the surgery she would have to remain in ICU for a couple of extra days. Whilst in the ward, it was thought she had a bleed in her stomach, so she was taken back into surgery. She then went back to ICU, where she remained for 24 or so hours, and then she was doing well so was taken back to the ward again. On Sunday she suffered a seizure (it is thought she had 2) and had some swelling of the brain due to fluid retention. She is still being closely monitored (those nurses are SAINTS), and we are hopeful she will regain her mental faculties as soon as possible. She is awake, and her new liver is continuing to gain strength, and she is able to now hold a conversation, however it is difficult as she is confused.
All in all, despite the ups and downs, and endless worrying, we remain hopeful. Every improvement, however minor, is cause for celebration, and I look forward to being able to walk into the hospital and have my mum walk to meet me at the door. At 49, she has gone through something that is so life changing, it is so amazing to think of the gift she has received, it is nothing short of a miracle.
I can hardly put into words the emotions we are experiencing, however the support and love I am getting from my friends and family, are keeping me going.
I have received many messages asking about sending mum a card. She would LOVE this, and I would love to be able to wallpaper her drab hospital room with cards from around the country.
If you feel you can manage to put one in the mail, please do.
You can address them as follows:
Christine
122/152 Palm Meadows Dr
Carrara QLD 4211
I will then take them into the hospital for her. She will be there for some time, and having something cheerful to look at can only hasten her recovery. Her partners name is Rick, if you would like to include him on the card, please do.
Obviously I have not been crafting, I know you all understand, and I look forward to getting back into the swing of things as mum recovers further.
Enough of a novel!!
Cass
posted by Cass @ 09:30
7 Comments:
At 12 February 2008 10:09 ,
Anonymous said...
Hey Cass, thanks for updating on your Mum's recovery. I am sure it is a very big strain on you all emotionally and mentally. Keep smiling and know that your mum, you and your family are in my thoughts daily.
Robyn A
At 12 February 2008 10:51 ,
JennyG said...
Hi Cass
I haven't met you personally but feel I know you well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. My prayers go out to your mum and Rick, and to you also for continued strength. It is hard on you as you juggle your own family, as well as keeping your head up. Our love from the stamping community go out to you.
Love Jenny
At 12 February 2008 11:46 ,
Cass said...
ROBYN - thankyou for your thoughts. It has been difficult, but we will get through this.
JENNY - You are sweet, thankyou. I am sure it is only the support of my friends and family, and as you say, the stamping community, that has made this bearable at all.
Just keep swimming...
Cass
At 12 February 2008 20:52 ,
Butterfly said...
Hi Cass
Thank you for the update on your mother. Glad to hear that things are starting to improve - the setbacks must be hard but your strength will help your mother get through this very difficult time.
I will continue to prayer for her speedy recovery. God bless you all.
At 15 February 2008 21:10 ,
Nicola Denny said...
I've been stalking your blog for news all week Cass, thank you for taking the time to update.
Your mum sounds like a real fighter and I'm sure your support is a huge part of that. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers for continued strength and a quick recovery.
At 17 February 2008 16:08 ,
Truebliss72 said...
Cass,
Just wanting to let you know your mum is in our prayers! My mum has been in hospital following major brain surgery for the past 9 days and is like a little girl again. She is only 53. I can feel along with you what you must be going through. I dont wish to put the whole circumtances of what happened to my mum but if you would like to be in touch please do.
Many blessings to your mum, yourself and your family at this time.
Anissa
At 17 February 2008 17:11 ,
Cass said...
thankyou all for your thoughts and prayers. They are what is keeping us sustained.
Anissa, please email me if you would like to, I have no other way to get in touch with you. You can reach me on admin@cassandragrambau.com.au
It is almost unbearable to see our parents become the child. I wish you all strength, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cass
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