Hi to all,
Yesterday at 4:00 PM Jessica left the ICU after being there for 10 days, and I am very happy about that! Being in the ICU is difficult and surreal, from the different levels of sickness that people have to endure and for some sadness, when they see their loved one pass on to heaven. The other day a very important person passed away in the ICU. Apparently he was the top Professor of the medical college and was a "dignitary" and very well known and respected here in Monterrey! I can't tell you how spiritual and family-oriented the mexican people are. Within 15 minutes there was a swarm of family and friends who came to support the grieving widow and her family. I was truly impressed!
Also, special thanks to "Alvaro" who I met in the waiting area of the ICU. He was visiting his family member and became very interested in Jessica's case. One day he gave me apples grown especially in his hometown of Saltillo - they were delicious! The next day he brought a present for Jessica - a beautiful gold-plated ornament for her room with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe on it! ( She is the patron saint of Mexico) I was so touched by this I gave him a kiss!
About Jessica - she is still having some difficult days in that her brain is still "re-setting" and her nervous system is still trying to readjust itself. Apparently, the ketamine is an amazing drug in that all of her lesions (over 100 of them) are almost gone and fading! She is weak, tired, at times confused, but as her body readjusts and as time goes on, the doctors have said we will continue to see improvement. We don't have a time frame for this, as each patient is different, but Jessica and I will be here for as long as it takes! Keep her in your prayers as the road ahead will take all the strength she can muster. We are grateful that Nancy is here to help us and she will be posting her blog tomorrow. We pray for all of you to be well!
Till tomorrow,
Jessica's Mom
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Dear Jessica and Gina,
ReplyDeleteI send love and prayers.
Rome wasn't built in a day.
Noah's ark took quite some time.
Our Lord's journey on earth and His time between the Resurrection and the Ascension. I will continue for strength. I know you are both tired but remember how tired Moses was in the boat among the slaves saying that he didn't come this far to give up.
I know our prayers will give you strength and the Blessed Mother will be at your side.
love from Saratoga
Linda
Gina and Jessica. our prayers are with you on the bumpy road ahead. Trust in the lord and he will guide you through. Love from Bonnie and family.
ReplyDeleteJessica and Gina....still praying daily.....and I will not stop!
ReplyDeleteJessica and Gina....you are in our thoughts and prayers...Miracles take time! Stay positive!! Thank you for the updates Gina. Love, Marianne & Rob
ReplyDeleteJessica and Gina,
ReplyDeleteGetting out of the ICU is the first step of many good things ahead. May you settle into a more peaceful routine and may the days ahead be filled with good things. The road may be rough at times but keep the faith and fight the fight. It may be baby steps, but they WILL BE steps in the right direction. Enjoy your daily victories even if they seem small, YOU DERSERVE THEM!
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. We think of you and pray for you more than you know.
With love,
The Pratts
I am so happy to hear that she has been downgraded from ICU! I will continue to pary for you and Jessica for the recovery ahead :) Crystal Ulmer
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