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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

MIA

Thats me....missing in action. A quick update. As many of you know I have a younger brother who hasnt lead the healthiest life. Well that life is in real danger right now. He has been in ICU with Liver failure since thursday night. He has developed pneumonia and also has ecoli(who knows how that happened). Monday we had to make the decision to put him on a ventilator. Even though we knew he did not want life support after talking to the doctor we chose to do it on a day to day basis. He told us his liver had started to repair slightly but because of the pneumonia he wouldnt live a day without the ventilator. To date his liver is still improving slightly and the pneumonia has a bit as well. We will leave it another 24-48 hours and reassess. It was by far the hardest decision my mom and sister and I have ever had to make. But given even a 20% chance like they gave him I would hope someone would fight for my life too. regardless of his bad habits and life choices he is still my baby brother and I love him. Im just not ready to let him go yet. All prayers would be greatly appreciated.

Holli

16 comments:

  1. Aw, sweetie, I am so sorry to hear this! I will definitely be praying for you and your family.
    Much love and hugs,
    Donna

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  2. I'm always keeping you and your family in my thoughts Holli. If you need ANYTHING just let me know.

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  3. Hello Holli Oh my I will keep your brother and your family in my prayers.
    Hugs
    Brenda
    The Rusty thimble

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  4. Holli,
    I just wanted to let you know that I will be sending my possitive thoughts and prayers out to you and your family.

    Tam

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  5. Oh Holli (((BIG HUGS))) Many prayers are coming your way sweet friend!!!!! We lost my brother in law 5 years ago due to bad lifestyle habits and I sure know the feeling of total helplessness. Hang in there Holli, things can still turn around so don't give up hope!!!

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  6. I will be keeping your brother in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

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  7. My prayers and thoughts to your brother and your family!!

    Brenda

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  8. I'm praying for your brother and your family!

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  9. Holli,,

    You and your family are in my prayers, God is there watching over you and will guide you.

    Ronda

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  10. Holli, your brother is in my thoughts & prayers and so are you and your family.

    Blessings,
    ~Lynn

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  11. Holli,
    So sorry to hear about your brother. Keeping him, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs your way.
    ~Cindy~

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  12. Your need to fight for his life and not give up on him is an act of your love for him. Your pain shows in your words. I pray God will touch you all.

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  13. Thank you all so much headed back to the hospital this morning to continue my vigil.

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  14. Dear Holli.. I have been away and just read your post.. I will pray for you and your dear family that the God of peace will comfort you. He is still our Healer and He still performs miracles.. Take care dear girl...
    Hugs..
    Faye.

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  15. Holli, I have you and your family in my prayers. We are here for you girl. Big hugs my friend.

    Stella

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  16. So sorry you have been having to deal with this for so long Holli. I will be praying for you and your family.

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