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my mum needs another miracle

POP

POP

Member
hi folks,

this mothers day my mum is lying in a coma, this is day 8 of her battle.
she had a brain hemorrhage 22 years ago and against all the odds, she survived, and we truely count our blessings for that.
now 22years on she has had another bleed to the brain. this time though, she cannot be operated on and docs hold very little hope for her.

we know from experience that mum is a battler...
but this is her biggest battle to date, and we're praying for an even bigger miracle than last time.

so please, if you have a spare moment today, please spare a prayer for POPS dear mum.

thanks guys, and happy mothers day to one and all!

POP
 
R

Ronley

Sorry to hear that Pops.
And good wishes and health and especially recoveries to your mum.
 
G

Guest

sorry for your hardships..here is a little story for you..peace

Tess was a eight years old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money. They were moving to an apartment complex next month because Daddy didn't have the money for the doctor bills and our house. Only a very costly surgery could save him now and it was looking like there was no one to loan them the money.

She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother with whispered desperation, "Only a miracle can save him now." Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a small box from its hiding place in the closet. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the box, she slipped out the back door and made her way six blocks to the drug store.

She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was busy talking to another man and couldn't be bothered by an eight year old at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing ... she cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good ... Finally she took a quarter from her box and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!

"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages." he said, without waiting for a reply to his question. "Well, I want to talk to you about my brother." Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really, really sick ... and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?" "We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you." the pharmacist said, softening a little.

"Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs."

The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?"

"I don't know." Tess replied with eyes filled with tears. "I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money."

"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago.

"One dollar and eleven cents." Tess answered. "And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to."

"Well, what a coincidence." smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents - the exact price of a miracle for little brothers." He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her hand and said , "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need."

That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstong. a surgeon, specializing in neurosurgery. The operation was completed without charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.

"That surgery", her Mom whispered, "was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?" Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost ... one dollar and eleven cents, plus the faith of a little child.
 
G

Guest

Um, according to the Bush League, only one miracle per customer, sorry. :wave:

Hoping that you and your mum find your peace and happiness.
 
JJScorpio

JJScorpio

Thunderstruck
ICMag Donor
Veteran
Pop, I am hoping things work out for your mom. Hold onto the faith my friend....
 
POP

POP

Member
thankyou all so very VERY much.
mum is still fighting and seems to be aware of her circumstance now. seems to be gradually coming out of coma. she responds visually. and has even been trying to talk. her single word is HEY! though i swear when i asked her to stick out her tongue tonight, she replied a softly spoken "no". dad was astounded bless him.
and for such a little lady of 62, she has one hell of a left hand grasp!
so there is signs of strength in her to some degree, although her right limbs are still totally paralysed.
she has cried tears with a whimper from time to time. which always gets me.
i look at her, she gives facial expressions, she shows frustration, anger, sadness,
but never a smile.
i'd love to see her smile again.

eventhough these are good signs of some kind of recovery, the fact is, we know her life still hangs in the balance. we have been told that, and her overall condition to date justifies the fact.

and here was i, thinking of how we will be looking after mum if/when dad passes over. (dad has cancer of the blood) early stages yet. maybe should have told of dads illness in first post. and i dont know why i didnt. sorry dad.
he also has a "losing battle" to fight. dad was never much of a fighter, so heaven only knows.

odds are stacked against both of them.
but the power of thought is a wonderful thing.

please listen> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OMFiqNA6Ag&mode=related&search=

thankyou everyone, so so much.
it helps being here.

PEACE
POP
 
P

PersonalSmoke

I'm sorry that you're going through this, but it's good the hear that she's improving. I don't really pray much but I'll say a quick prayer for her and your pops. God bless.
 
J0sh1

J0sh1

Well-known member
Veteran
Positive thoughts and vibrations from the Caribbean on your situation POPS.
 
V

vonforne

Well wishes from the south Pops. Each new day brings new hope and strenght.

V
 
POP

POP

Member
thanks so much guys.
mum sadly passed away 12:45 good friday morning.
just 2 more days and it would have been her 63rd birthday.

god bless her, and you guys for all your kind thoughts and prayers.

PEACE at last.

allthebest to everyone.

POP
:lurk:
 
R

Ronley

Very sorry to hear that Pops. I wish you and your family a long life. Be strong and I hope that this terrible sad time will pass with the least amount of agony and pain for you and your family.
 
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