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by Kalibeck on 21 September 2011 - 04:09
Hello All,
I have held off posting about this, thinking that tomorrow all will be well, but day after day has passed, & things are not improving. So, I'll explain the situation, & ask for your prayers & positive energy, yet again. I believe it has worked in the past, & while I know I must put this in God's hands, I feel compelled to do whatever I can do.
My dear husband Carl is very ill. He went for a knee replacement last Tuesday 9/13, & except for a little post operative confusion, he did very well. He was sent off to rehab on Friday, & did well during his first physical therapy session. On Saturday, I noticed a subtle change in his mental status, but the nursing staff there blew me off. On Sunday, I came in to find him slumped over drooling. He had no idea who I was. I called the nurse to examine him, & she then did admit, "Well, this IS a change!" NO DUH! He was next examined by a resident, then sent to the ER, where they speculated that he had a stroke, but his CT of the head was normal. His lab work came back very abnormal. Carl was in acute renal failure. His kidneys had stopped working completely. After 500cc of IV fluids, he remembered who I was.
He was transferred back to the hospital, & is still fighting. His mental condition has improved somewhat, but he still doesn't know where he is, or why. He can't seem to wake up completely. There are other difficulties, too. And now he was found to have a clot in his calf.
I'm terrified for him. He is my heart & soul. Our dogs have been howling every time I come home to take care of them, & every time I leave. When I take them out, they search diligently for Carl. Kali & Lil' Bit won't eat. I've been staying with Carl most of the time, & running home to care for the dogs twice a day, an hour each way. I'm exhausted, so I decided to try to sleep tonight.
I'm trying to stay positive when I'm there, but I broke down today, & I'm ashamed of that. He's got enough to deal with without my sniveling.
I appreciate your positive energy, & prayers. Thank you very much, & God Bless you all!
jackie harris
I have held off posting about this, thinking that tomorrow all will be well, but day after day has passed, & things are not improving. So, I'll explain the situation, & ask for your prayers & positive energy, yet again. I believe it has worked in the past, & while I know I must put this in God's hands, I feel compelled to do whatever I can do.
My dear husband Carl is very ill. He went for a knee replacement last Tuesday 9/13, & except for a little post operative confusion, he did very well. He was sent off to rehab on Friday, & did well during his first physical therapy session. On Saturday, I noticed a subtle change in his mental status, but the nursing staff there blew me off. On Sunday, I came in to find him slumped over drooling. He had no idea who I was. I called the nurse to examine him, & she then did admit, "Well, this IS a change!" NO DUH! He was next examined by a resident, then sent to the ER, where they speculated that he had a stroke, but his CT of the head was normal. His lab work came back very abnormal. Carl was in acute renal failure. His kidneys had stopped working completely. After 500cc of IV fluids, he remembered who I was.
He was transferred back to the hospital, & is still fighting. His mental condition has improved somewhat, but he still doesn't know where he is, or why. He can't seem to wake up completely. There are other difficulties, too. And now he was found to have a clot in his calf.
I'm terrified for him. He is my heart & soul. Our dogs have been howling every time I come home to take care of them, & every time I leave. When I take them out, they search diligently for Carl. Kali & Lil' Bit won't eat. I've been staying with Carl most of the time, & running home to care for the dogs twice a day, an hour each way. I'm exhausted, so I decided to try to sleep tonight.
I'm trying to stay positive when I'm there, but I broke down today, & I'm ashamed of that. He's got enough to deal with without my sniveling.
I appreciate your positive energy, & prayers. Thank you very much, & God Bless you all!
jackie harris
by hexe on 21 September 2011 - 04:09
Jackie, you've got mine. And you've got nothing to be ashamed about--how could you NOT finally break down once, with all that you and Carl are dealing with?!? I'm betting it would upset him more if he thought you were hiding your fears and concerns from him...and you weren't sniveling, dear, you were showing him how deeply he's in your heart, and seeing that can only make him stronger. My thoughts are with you and Carl, urging whatever powers there are to clear his mind and get him better, so he can get back home with you and the dogs, where he belongs.
by alboe2009 on 21 September 2011 - 04:09
So so sorry to hear of this. Sending prayers to/for both. Maybe a little video for now for both the dogs and Carl to see each other?
by SitasMom on 21 September 2011 - 05:09
Oh Jackie,
y'all are going through so much! Take care of your self, because if you fail, you cannot help anyone else. I'll be praying for you and your man. God bless.
Kim
y'all are going through so much! Take care of your self, because if you fail, you cannot help anyone else. I'll be praying for you and your man. God bless.
Kim
by yellowrose of Texas on 21 September 2011 - 08:09
Dearest Jackie:
You have to pull from the inner strength that You know Carl has always had. YES, he would want you to cry and to be scared...but he knows you will stand firm and rest, not possible, I remember...but Keep a smile on face for him..Sing to him or whatever. Read to him , and his spirit will find yours and I know being from the a deep Tribal Ancestry , he will connect and be ok. HE is a fighter , and you know it. Pay peace come over you. Prayers for you now as you minister to your dear Carl . We all know how m uch he means to you and your family. The dogs know too.
Glad you shared with us. We are your extended family here and you have always lent to us your kindness. I miss your emails.. and we have been email friends for years now
Let us know and keep us up to date. Just know we are all there with you.
Yellowrose of Texas
You have to pull from the inner strength that You know Carl has always had. YES, he would want you to cry and to be scared...but he knows you will stand firm and rest, not possible, I remember...but Keep a smile on face for him..Sing to him or whatever. Read to him , and his spirit will find yours and I know being from the a deep Tribal Ancestry , he will connect and be ok. HE is a fighter , and you know it. Pay peace come over you. Prayers for you now as you minister to your dear Carl . We all know how m uch he means to you and your family. The dogs know too.
Glad you shared with us. We are your extended family here and you have always lent to us your kindness. I miss your emails.. and we have been email friends for years now
Let us know and keep us up to date. Just know we are all there with you.
Yellowrose of Texas
by StrayPixels on 21 September 2011 - 10:09
by Donnerstorm on 21 September 2011 - 11:09
I am soo sorry, I can't even imagine what you are going through, I will be praying for your both.
by Shawty on 21 September 2011 - 12:09
Jackie I will be hoping and praying for the best and fastest recovery for Carl. Stay strong.
by GSDtravels on 21 September 2011 - 12:09
You and Carl are in my thoughts, hoping for a full and speedy recovery. Hang in there girl!
by vonissk on 21 September 2011 - 13:09
Morning Jackie. Big hugs and I have a big shoulder you can cry on. Don't apologize--tears are a stress reliever and I am so sorry you and Carl are having to go through these changes. Sending many prayers and good thoughts for the both of you. Hang in there..................
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