> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:24:32 -0700 > From: <pjv1...@chartermi.net> > To: tmic-l...@eskimo.org > Subject: Update on Jude > > I have an update on Jude, however, sometimes thing move so fast with her that > my updates are out-dated and I don't even know it myself. I hope Pam or Ella > will post if they have anything new to add. > I was able to visit Jude at her home for the first time on Friday the 6th. > My past visits have always been at the nursing home or hospital so this was > really a treat for both of us. It was a beautiful sunny and Jude finally > felt up to a visit when I called and asked. Ella called Jude while I was > there and we got to exchange a few words. Jude was excited to get Ella's > call although it was cut short and she was eager to share two cards that she > had recently from people on the tmic. Jude also appreciates the emails and > extends her well-wishes to her TM family. > I should have sent my update sooner so everyone knows what her specific > prayer needs are. > Jude is scheduled to have her bone surgery on March 20th, however, she has a > UTI so the surgery might be put on hold. Jude's primary doctor is at a loss > as to what oral anitbiotic to give her for the UTI so her home care nurse is > seeking help elsewhere to get her started on an IV. Jude and Dave were both > concerned that they were waiting too long to get the infection under control. > Jude is anxioux about this surgery, because she doesn't know how her TM body > will respond to the shock of the surgery and recovery. > Dave is in need of hernia surgery, but is putting it off until Jude has her > surgery. His red blood count is dropping and the reason has not been > determined. Jude is more concerned for Dave than she is for herself. (Isn't > that just like her?) > I hope Jude is still in good spirits and can get out of bed and into her > wheelchair soon. > lessings to all > Patti- Michigan
