I Know you all must be wondering.....

Hi I am Leah...Cindy's daughter and I wanted to update some of you and let others know why mama hasn't been on with a new blog lately. On Sunday morning she was rushed to the hospital after my Daddy (the Rev. as you all know him) had to breathe life back into her till the ambulance got there. She was found to have bleeding on her brain and my father was told she had an aneruism and it had burst. She has been in Neuro ICU since that time and has undergone a collasped lung, which resulted in a breathing tube put into her side. She had a test in which they put dye into her head to look for the aneruism and check the veins. This test was performed on Monday morning and nothing was found and the vessels appear clear and nothing to show where the blood had come from. The Doctor informed us that she would have the test repeated this upcoming Monday but until then she would remain in Neuro ICU until then.

Since the test bestly (sure not a word but it works) put by her wonderful and very blunt Nurse Lee she and us as a family have been on a roller coaster ride. She has had ups and downs with severe headaches and nausea, problems with her breathing due to the collasped lung and of course the draining of the blood on the brain. She had a lumbar drain put in her back up to her neck to help with the draining of the blood and to help with some of the pain in her head.

Now since I have very briefly caught you up I would like you to know about her condition now....Everyday she seems to be getting stronger and making progress. She is getting out of her bed by the help of one of her physial therapist and sitting in a chair. She had not ate since Saturday night supper and she did eat a little today.  She is and will to continue to have severe headaches and pains in her neck from what we are told for some time and maybe forever due to the blood. She is such a strong woman and we feel as a family she is getting over the hump. We are not certain still of what is the cause and may never know and not certain when we can bring our mama, mimi and wife home. However, we are certain of this even through all the fear and bad situation this has brought our family even closer and sealed our bond. We have vow to love each other even deeper and not take each other or time for granted. God has blessed us beyond words and we are so thankful to have Mama here with us. We will be taking this day by day and I will try to keep you updated as much as possible.

Thanks for being loyal and loving friends to my mama..................as I know its a blessing just to have her in your life. Please keep her in your prayers.

Leah

Comments

[Jennifer]

Wow... this is not what I was expecting when I popped in to wish Cindy a happy Easter. Leah, please pass along my wishes for a speedy and full recovery and let her know that she is loved and in my prayers. Take care and God bless you all.

[Vanessa {Bloom Right Here!}]

Oh, my! Thank you for letting us know about your mom. I have and will continue to pray for her and your entire family. It just breaks my heart that she is going through this. Please continue to keep us updated as you can. Any chance of getting a mailing address for her?

[Colleen]

Oh my gosh. I gasped when I read this!!! Leah I am your mom's blog friend from Louisiana. I have not been on the computer the past few days so I had no idea your mother was in the hospital. This is so scary. I am thanking God she is okay yet feel like crying at the same time. Please tell her I am praying for her and send my love to her. Please keep us posted on what is going on. If possible, please email me ColleenH38@aol.com with a phone number I can call to check on her. Also email me what hospital she is in. Thank you so much for letting me know how she is doing. I am SO thankful you are there with your mom and dad!!! Give her a big hug and tell her I love her very much!

[Daisy Cottage]

Dear Leah,

Thank you so much for letting us know - Colleen alerted me to the situation. I can only imagine how difficult this is for all of you.
I know your mother finds great comfort in the arms of you and your love.

Dear Cindy,

I love you. I am so sorry that you are going through this. Please know how much we all care and will be keeping you in our prayers and our hearts. God bless you sweet girl.

Love always,
Kim

[A Cupcake For Moose]

Found your blog via Daisy Cottage. I will definitely be praying for God's complete healing, peace and strength during this time for you, Cindy, and for your family.
xoxo, Rachel from A Cupcake for Moose

[Vee]

Kim sent me here from Daisy Cottage. I am sorry to learn that your mother has been so very ill. It's important to lift one another in prayer even in Blogland and especially when prayer has been requested. Please know that I am keeping Cindy in my prayers for a complete healing and that comfort would surround you all. Keep looking up!

[Elaine/MuddlingThrough]

I have found my way here from Daisy Cottage. I hate it when bad things happen to good people, but you know - that's just life. A very good friend of mine also had a brain aneruism last year. She has now made an almost total recovery. Glory to God! I'm believing with you all for complete restoration for Cindy. Blessings to you all, Elaine

[Ruth Graham]

Hi Leah, Found your Mama's blog through The Daisy Cottage.
Just want you all to know that the prayers are flowing from me to you. Take care and hold tight to one another.

Blessings....... Ruth

[Megan]

I heard about Cindy through Kim's post at Daisy Cottage. I am so sorry to hear about her troubles. I will remember her in my prayers and ask God to continue to strengthen her and heal her. What a frightening time for all of you. But we know God is good. Continued blessings for your family.

[Jenn]

I'll be praying for your family and for your mom. I hope things are getting better and she is getting stronger each day. Sending well wishes and blessings ~ Jenn

[Dan]

I am new to your mom's blog! I heard about her condition on Dear Daisy Cottage. I just wanted to say that I will be praying for your mom, and that I hope she gets better really soon!

~Dan~

[sharron]

I came to visit via Kim at Daisy Cottage and just want to wish your Mama prayers and Blessings for a speedy recovery. I will say extra prayers that she will not have any of the residual headaches they have predicted.
Take Good care of Her and The Rev and yourself!!
Blessings~

[brigette]

Leah,
My little family will be remembering yours when we say our prayers tonight.

[Colleen]

Cindy, I called and spoke to Steve this morning. I feel better but still so worried. The Rev kindly gave me his cell number and said I can call it later and possibly get to talk to you!!!! I have gotten in touch with Kim at Daisy Cottage. She has informed her many readers to pray for you and has asked me to keep her informed of your condition.

I love you dear friend and hope to talk to you today. Stay strong and get well soon!

Love,
Colleen

[Kelly]

I'll be keeping your Mom and your family in my prayers, and checking in to see how you are all doing. All my LOVE, Kelly

[Patty]

Kim at Daisy Cottage directed me here and I just want you to know I will keep Cindy in my prayers. Blessings, Patty

[Pat]

Sending positive, healing energy to your mom. I'm so very sorry she's having all these problems. I hope that you and your family know how many are praying for her and each of you.

Brightest blessings,
Pat

[Maria]

i'm maria and i blog on daisy cottage and read about your mom and i would also, like to pray for cindy - Dear Father God, in the name of your Holy and mericful son, Jesus we cover cindy from head to toe in the blood that was shed for her and all your children's salvation. Give her a peace that surpasses all understanding so that there will continue to be complete healing not only of body but, mind and soul. we thank you for loving your precious daughter and bringing her to a place where her heart is burning with love the conviction to do your will in the name of your Son Jesus -
we know you will provide for all the needs of the family, financially, emotionally, spiritually and grant, in all trials that they be a witness to your faithfullness. thank you, Father, thank you Son. Thank yoiu Holy Spirit - Amen!

[racheld]

Oh, My Dear!!
I'm SO sorry to hear about this---I send thoughts and prayers from the Heartland.

I'm thinking of you all.

rachel d

[Michele]

Dear Cindy,

Praying for you! Get better! Lots of people miss you and need you!

Heard about your plight from Daisy Cottage.

GET WELL SOON!!

A gal from Ohio,

Michele

[Fay Marie Torzsok]

Dear Leah,

Sorry to hear of your Mom's sudden illness. I only just got word from visiting Dear Daisy Cottage.

Dear Cindy,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Heavenly Father is right beside you through all of this as He has promised. I will be keeping in touch to see how you are doing.

God bless
Fay Marie

[Lauree]

An unmet friend via Daisy Cottage..... just popped over to say 'Get well soon Cindy!'
Praise be to Him who holds all His own in His hand. Blessed is Cindy (and Leah, and 'The Rev'...) who perseveres through trials of many kinds.... (James 1:1)
Praying for you.

[Chris]

Dear Leah, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Mother. My very best friend had two aneurisms, she had surgery to clip them and that was 20yrs ago. She still has to go in and have tests done every few years but she has been so very happy and healthy. We are so happy that she recovered so well, as I pray your Mother will too.
In our prayers,
Chrissie