When I left the hospital last night at 7pm jens ventilator was set at 80%. When I woke this morning she was at 60%. WONDERFUL news!! We are just waiting and trying our best to sit tight and be patient. It's crucial for Jen to be heavily sedated and that girl needs A LOT of sedation! It's the best way for her to heal. It's hard to watch her when she's not getting enough of the sedation. Hard is an understatement. It's frustrating and painful. She gets very stressed and her heart races..it's a very helpless feeling. But, when she bounces back and settles down - we settle down with her. I don't have very much to say tonight. I hope and pray tomorrow her vent will be set to 50%. I hope I hope I hope.
I know this blog is suppose to be about Jen and her progress...but I just have to express the huge life lessons we are learning. The pain and heartache we feel is horrible but we are learning more than ever how precious life is. How not to wait to express what is in our hearts. How special family and friends are. We are learning so much about gratitude and about what matters..And once again Jen is at the heart of it. She continues to bring us all together.
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love u all and my prayers are with u an Jen.....,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for Jen and her recovery every day. And we're hopeful that she will rebound soon. She is very strong, and her determination will propel her through this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us updated, Meg. I am sure it is incredibly difficult to go through it and to write about it so thoughtfully.
Thinking of you all and sending positive vibes your way.
Leigh, Bob and Harrison
Dear Meg,
ReplyDeleteI only know you and Jen from hearing your mom talk about you. Your sister attended Ardmore Avenue, and that's how I got to know your beautiful mother. She was always so proud of you and Jen and your beautiful children. Every time I see your post, I cry for many reasons, but mainly because you are so special and your sister can feel your love and will recover. I just feel the hope. I have people praying at Ardmore for you. Tell Mom, I am going to put it on the Prendie prayer line, and find strength in your love for one another!
We are sending lots and lots of prayers and hoping and hoping. Thanks for all the updates. Jen is amazingly strong and her family is too.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Pam, Rod and boys
My prayers are Always with All of you!
ReplyDeleteJen is a tough girl...seems to me that everyone in her family are Strong!! All My Love.
Angela
I am praying for Jen and the family. Jen is a strong and amazing person as we all know. I have faith.
ReplyDeleteSending Prayers, Love and Positive Thoughts,
Gina