Update #2 on Mom

Mom was a lot more responsive today. She could nod her head yes and shake her head no. She would open her eyes and they looked clear (yesterday they looked cloudy). She even smiled a few times and it seems as if she is trying to talk to us. A couple of times she would cry. As much as I love having her respond to us it is very hard at the same time. She really listened to Shane explain everything to Aunt Jeri. She wanted to know what was going on, but she seems scared. We try to reassure her everything will be fine. They tried taking her off of the breathing machine this morning and it didn't go so well so she is still intubated (sp?). She had a kidney biopsy yesterday and we will get the results from that on Friday.

Happier Days

I agree with Kelly that Linda always tries to make sure everyone else is taken care of and having a good time. Now it is our turn to take care or our Linda. Rashadd, we love you and pray that God will strengthen you and your sweet wife. Love to all the cute Conway kids! Thanks for keeping us informed.
Diane and I will be there in Tacoma area with you Wednesday afternoon. We really feel we need to come even if it is for a short 2 days. It has been encouraging to hear about even the little progress she makes. Thanks to Shane for letting us stay at his house. See you soon. Jeri

ICU request

Just a foot note for those looking to send a card or flowers. The ICU does not accept flowers so it might be best to hold off on those. We should have some more updates later today (Tuesday).

Praying For Linda

We are still hoping and praying for Linda's recovery. Thank you for calling us Shane. I did call Jeanette and she already knew because Kathy had called her before. It has helped to talk with several family members, I know we can't all be together. Just know that our hearts are with you. Could someone write what the address and room number at the hospital is? Thank you for keeping us updated on Linda's condition. She would be so proud of her children and how you are helping comfort the whole family. I'm so happy that there are signs of improvement and that Linda is responding to her children being in the room. If you haven't already done this, could we all have a family fast and pray for her together? We could set aside a day you choose. I love you all so much. Aunt Susan

Update on Mom

They have taken her off of the blood pressure medicine and lowered the amount of sedative (sp?). So as soon as we walked in the room she started moving her arms and legs. She tried opening her eyes and would nod her head yes/no. It was nice to know that she knew we were there. She will have a kidney biopsy done either tomorrow or Wednesday. We are still waiting...don't know where the infection originated. Thank you for your prayers.

My Mom is Sick

My mom is in the ICU and really sick. Her kidneys are not functioning, her left lung has fluid but her right lung is full of puss and they are currently draining it. This infection from her lung has traveled intravaneously (sp?) throughout the rest of her body. Her blood pressure is very low. Right now she is sedated and on a breathing machine. They have put a feeding tube in her to give her nutrients. We are waiting to see how things go. It could take 2-4 days before we know anything. The doctor is going to do a CT Scan on her abdomen to look at her pancreas and gall bladder. Please pray for her.

Linda's Health

Linda went to the emergency room yesterday and is now in intensive care. She has been put under and has a breathing tube down her throat. She is getting multiple antibiotics and fluids intravenously. She has pneumonia which has worsened to the point of one lung is being drained of infection and her kidneys are failing. The doctors have called it Sepsis. Many forms of testing have begun and test results will not come for at least 48 hrs. The nurse informed us that she will be under for at least another two days and perhaps longer depending on how her body reacts to the medication and how the test results come back. I am sure your hearts and prayers are with us on her recovery. We will keep you posted on more news.