Prayers for my mom and my family

[Girlie]

Everyone who will ... please pray for my family.

My mom had a heart attack today ... slight one, but she was on the verge of a massive heart attack.

I talked her into going to the ER ... she thought it was just indigestion and did not want to be "checked out".

I'm glad I took her. She would not be alive right now if I had not.

She received 2 stints today and will get a 3rd tomorrow, so Praise God no BYPASS today ... She was awake and could feel the difference when I left her to come home and tend to my family.

My family needs your prayers ... we have a family business to run and mom has always taken care of the two youngest children ... now we'll be taking care of her and shifting around the babysitting duties!

Thank you in advance for your prayers ....

[mrschristian]

Hey girlie, I'll be praying

[CuriousGal]

Your family is in my prayers and YIPPEE for NO bypass!!! It's amazing what can be done these days and I'm so happy to hear that your mom is doing well.

Hang in there lady and I pray that God is with all of you,

CG

[Miss Mally]

You and yours are now on my prayer list. I am glad to hear things went well...and so glad you took your mom in even though she did't want to go. You saved a life today Girlie!!!!!!!!!

[Girlie]

I appreciate the prayers .... I'm pooped, so I'm hitting the hay.

THANKS

[baileyboop]

I will definitely pray for your family, Girlie. I am so glad to hear things were headed off and not as bad as it could have been. You guys hang in there. Prayers will be coming your way.

[Ranger]

Girlie I have added your Mom & your family to my prayer book & will have y'all in my thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery of your mom.

If more people did what you did--there might be so many more survivals of a heart attack. I don't think I know you but I am so proud of you for saving your moms life. *I think that you once said that you lived in Breckenridge--I was raised there & still live in Stephens County.

I wish that more women were aware that some of the symptoms of a heart attack are not the same as a man's.

[jenfrog81]

praying

[CuriousGal]

.....I wish that more women were aware that some of the symptoms of a heart attack are not the same as a man's.

I know that this is the Prayer Request thread but I have one thing to throw in here. I completely agree with you Ranger. I know a lady who had a heart attack and the only symptom she had was upper back pain. She was having a heart attack all day long but didn't realize something was seriously wrong until she started to have problems breathing. It would be good for all of us to understand possible warning signs because many of them seem to be so innocuous. Better safe than sorry!

Good for you Girlie! I'm so glad you got your mom to go in and I hope she's doing well!!

CG

[Girlie]

Girlie I have added your Mom & your family to my prayer book & will have y'all in my thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery of your mom.

If more people did what you did--there might be so many more survivals of a heart attack. I don't think I know you but I am so proud of you for saving your moms life. *I think that you once said that you lived in Breckenridge--I was raised there & still live in Stephens County.

I wish that more women were aware that some of the symptoms of a heart attack are not the same as a man's.

Thank you so much Ranger !!! *(and to everyone else who has responded and is praying for our family!)

A gut feeling told me that this should not be ignored ... it wasn't because she said she had indigestion .... it was because she said she was leaving our store to go get some Maalox and would be going home. *I asked her if she wanted me to go with her, she said "nah, I'll be ok" and headed out the door. *I went back to my office ... and within just a few minutes, I heard the most AWFUL sound of my name coming from the back of the shop only to run back and find my mom clutched over, beaded with sweat, saying she felt like she needed to burp, and crying. *I told her I was taking her ... to get it checked, at the least.

We headed out the door (I don't remember much between our store and the hospital, which is only about 5 blocks away) but as soon as we got to the ER, she burped and said "Oh that is better ... now we can go get the Maalox" ... Knowing in my guts that I probably should not leave, I did anyway ... because she did NOT want to go to the ER. *We went a few blocks down to the Dollar Store. *I called my dad and told him she was being stubborn ... he suggested I do whatever I can to get her to the ER. *She came back out, started hurting again, and I immediately called the hospital and told them to meet me at the ER doors, I was bringing her.

My dad had open heart surgery a couple of years ago ... a pacemaker at 47 and then triple bypass at 56 .... I did not realize that she probably would not be alive if I had not taken her until they told us that she had already had a heart attack (at the store when she hollered for me) ... and was on the verge of the one that would probably have killed her. They transferred her to a nearby town with upscale technology ... this small town can only do so much.

The Dr.'s wasted absolutely no time after she arrived at the San Angelo Community Hospital. *My dad and I were only 3 minutes behind the ambulance, but they lost us ... I kid you not. *By the time we got to the ER, they already had figured out what the issue was, had prepped her for a heart catheter to locate the blockages, and were taking her for surgery. *It looked like total and complete chaos in the ER room with her, but I quickly realized that each of the people in there had a purpose and it was being fulfilled to save my mom's life. *I am eternally grateful.

I saw her today ... she is tired, but feeling much much much better already. *She is hungry. *She hasn't eaten since Monday night ... They told me today that she will either get a room tomorrow or get to come home. *Depends on how things look, but that she is doing remarkable.

I read up on heart disease last night, and it's true ... symptoms for women are different than they are for men. *My mom had every single symptom I saw listed, including pain radiating up through the neck and throat (burning) which makes you think it is indigestion.

I will plug healthy eating and NO SMOKING until I no longer am able to breathe. *I believe these are the two major reasons my mom has been confronted with this problem.

I'm glad she will be around for awhile longer. *For all of you who have already lost your mothers ... I am sorry ... I feel for you, as I was way too close to losing mine yesterday, and just the thought of it made me insane.

Ranger ... yes I did live in Breckenridge for about 4 years or so, maybe a little longer. *My son still lives there. *I also lived in Eastland county for many many years. *You probably know a LOT of people that I know ... you may even know me (how strange!!) but either way, if you do or don't, your prayers and kindness are very much appreciated. *Please continue to pray for us ... I think we have a somewhat difficult road ahead, but I know that God never puts more on us than we can handle ... I'm looking forward to gaining strength through all of this!

Thanks !!!

Girlie

[Miss Mally]

Thanks for sharing that with us Girlie. Please keep us updated!!

[CuriousGal]

Girlie I have added your Mom & your family to my prayer book & will have y'all in my thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery of your mom.

If more people did what you did--there might be so many more survivals of a heart attack. I don't think I know you but I am so proud of you for saving your moms life. *I think that you once said that you lived in Breckenridge--I was raised there & still live in Stephens County.

I wish that more women were aware that some of the symptoms of a heart attack are not the same as a man's.

Thank you so much Ranger !!! *(and to everyone else who has responded and is praying for our family!)

A gut feeling told me that this should not be ignored ... it wasn't because she said she had indigestion .... it was because she said she was leaving our store to go get some Maalox and would be going home. *I asked her if she wanted me to go with her, she said "nah, I'll be ok" and headed out the door. *I went back to my office ... and within just a few minutes, I heard the most AWFUL sound of my name coming from the back of the shop only to run back and find my mom clutched over, beaded with sweat, saying she felt like she needed to burp, and crying. *I told her I was taking her ... to get it checked, at the least.

We headed out the door (I don't remember much between our store and the hospital, which is only about 5 blocks away) but as soon as we got to the ER, she burped and said "Oh that is better ... now we can go get the Maalox" ... Knowing in my guts that I probably should not leave, I did anyway ... because she did NOT want to go to the ER. *We went a few blocks down to the Dollar Store. *I called my dad and told him she was being stubborn ... he suggested I do whatever I can to get her to the ER. *She came back out, started hurting again, and I immediately called the hospital and told them to meet me at the ER doors, I was bringing her.

My dad had open heart surgery a couple of years ago ... a pacemaker at 47 and then triple bypass at 56 .... I did not realize that she probably would not be alive if I had not taken her until they told us that she had already had a heart attack (at the store when she hollered for me) ... and was on the verge of the one that would probably have killed her. *They transferred her to a nearby town with upscale technology ... this small town can only do so much.

The Dr.'s wasted absolutely no time after she arrived at the San Angelo Community Hospital. *My dad and I were only 3 minutes behind the ambulance, but they lost us ... I kid you not. *By the time we got to the ER, they already had figured out what the issue was, had prepped her for a heart catheter to locate the blockages, and were taking her for surgery. *It looked like total and complete chaos in the ER room with her, but I quickly realized that each of the people in there had a purpose and it was being fulfilled to save my mom's life. *I am eternally grateful.

I saw her today ... she is tired, but feeling much much much better already. *She is hungry. *She hasn't eaten since Monday night ... They told me today that she will either get a room tomorrow or get to come home. *Depends on how things look, but that she is doing remarkable.

I read up on heart disease last night, and it's true ... symptoms for women are different than they are for men. *My mom had every single symptom I saw listed, including pain radiating up through the neck and throat (burning) which makes you think it is indigestion.

I will plug healthy eating and NO SMOKING until I no longer am able to breathe. *I believe these are the two major reasons my mom has been confronted with this problem.

I'm glad she will be around for awhile longer. *For all of you who have already lost your mothers ... I am sorry ... I feel for you, as I was way too close to losing mine yesterday, and just the thought of it made me insane.

Ranger ... yes I did live in Breckenridge for about 4 years or so, maybe a little longer. *My son still lives there. *I also lived in Eastland county for many many years. *You probably know a LOT of people that I know ... you may even know me (how strange!!) but either way, if you do or don't, your prayers and kindness are very much appreciated. *Please continue to pray for us ... I think we have a somewhat difficult road ahead, but I know that God never puts more on us than we can handle ... I'm looking forward to gaining strength through all of this!

Thanks !!!

Girlie

Girlie,

Thank God you listened to your Dad!!! You know, some people simply won't go to the ER when they really need to but others will go there for a frequent flier shot in an instant! (I'm talking about the Demerol shots given to those who want a buzz before they go out drinking.) We've got that backwards in this country. It seems that most women just choose to deal with whatever aches and pains they feel and they just won't go to the ER and that's sad but completely understandable. We're the sex that just deals with stuff and goes on because we have so much on our plates. Granted, some men are that way too but many will go to the ER with the slightest provocation. I hate to generalize but men are typically more likely to whine about physical ailments while women just grin and bear it. Am I right?

I completely understand your predicament as your mother's daughter. She told you that she just needed some Maalox and you felt that you had to respect her wishes so you took her to the drugstore. You went on to talk with your Dad and he gave you the instruction to get her to the hospital. I've been in your boat, in a way, and I've gotten to the point of overriding my parents' wishes, in a nice way. It's a fine line that we children walk and we have to sometimes make decisions that our parents don't agree with. My mother had a heart attack at 48 and I pushed and pushed her to take care of herself after that MI. I even bought her the American Heart Association cookbook and she did start eating more chicken but she stuck with the butter and the Blue Bell Coffee ice cream that I turned her onto.....my bad!!! If I'd had any idea that she was headed for heart trouble, I never would have introduced her to that ice cream. She might have found it on her own but I'm not sure about that. I messed up and I truly didn't know any better. I was just a 20 year old kid. She had triple bypass at 60 or so and she blasted through that as the trooper I know her to be.

Nonetheless, I live over 2 hours away from my parents but if I'm ever near them or if I ever talk with them over the phone and hear that they're having problems, I will do my best to make them go to the ER. They've both learned their lessons and I know that they will go but it's very hard to be the kid who tells them to go and tells them to take care of themselves. Makes me feel as if I'm being insolent but in all reality, I just want them to live as long as they can because I'm nowhere near ready to lose either of them and we've come way too close to that for the both of them. I'm extremely close to my parents and it is going to absolutely break my heart when they pass. I'm afraid that I might actually cease to function (that would be the only thing that might make me cease to function) but I know that they wouldn't want that so I'm going to have to buck up and carry on. However, I'm going to do everything I can to help them stay on this Earth as long as they can.

Ya did good Girlie and now you know that you should just go ahead and make your Mom go into the ER if this ever happens again. No going for Maalox. It's better to be safe than sorry and it's better to take your loved one in when they're kicking and screaming than to have that loved one pass away.

You've touched my heart with this and I just had to say what I did. I will continue to pray for your Mom and for you because I know it's not easy for the kid. Been there, done that. Hang in there and if I might suggest something. Spend some more time with your Mom. Let her know how much you care and ask her about your family's history. Write it down. She will pass someday and she'll know just how much you love her and she'll be happy that she was able to pass on all of the stories that are so important to your family.

CG

[Girlie]

Thanks for sharing that with us Girlie. *Please keep us updated!!

You're welcome ... and thanks for taking time to read it. The emotions and reality of it all is still very "raw" .... The "what if I had not's" seem to overwhelm me a little bit.

I felt I needed to share it .... I can't tell you how many people have written me and called me and said "I know someone who went thru this and did not heed the warning signs ... they didn't make it" ....

CG ... I enjoyed your post and I'm glad that you can appreciate where I am right now. In my younger days I was rebellious towards my parents, but over the years we've learned how to be respectful to one another, lol .... and true ... yesterday was one of those days I finally didn't care what it was she wanted or didn't want. It was 2 against 1 !!!! :)

She is still resting. No new news as of right now. I'll know more tomorrow. She is so bullheaded, lol ... She thinks she's going to come home and start doing her every day stuff right off the bat.

Coincidentally ... my mom's 83 year old mother had gall stones removed at the same time my mom was having surgery. Mom demanded that I do not call my grandmother ... she would just worry. Finally broke the news to both of them of the other's situation, and giggled ... cuz neither one of them could pack up and jet off to go take care of the other! 'Bout time they let someone take care of them ...

I appreciate all the prayers for our family. I know I don't always post it here, but I pray for every single request that comes across my screen. I wait for updates and continue to pray. I'm thankful for all of you that do the same ....

Thanks again .... more later.

[earlyup]

Girlie- I am so sorry- of course we will be in prayer. God bless you & the family. Let us know what else we can do.

[Girlie]

UPDATE:

My sister has gone to get my mom from the hospital. She is doing remarkably well and sssoooooooooooooo ready to come home !!!

Thanks for your prayers everyone ....

[Miss Mally]

I am glad she is coming home! I think alot of times...people recover faster at home. I bet you will have a hard time keeping her from doing HER thing. lol

We will still keep praying.

[Girlie]

Mom is very independent and stubborn .... she told the Dr. the night he did the first set of stints that she was going home when he was done the next day. That was 3 days ago, lol .....

Yep, there will be no stopping her if she's got her mind set to it.

Thanks for your prayers ... yeah, we all need prayers as she's gotta learn a whole new way of living.

[mrschristian]

We'll continue praying on this end. I'll also be praying for you as well Girlie. I know that it must be hard on you as well so I am praying that God gives you strength to endure this too and that also he gives you strength so you can help your mom out!

[mbh76437]

Girlie,

I just got home late last night and just getting on here to read. Im soo sorry for your scare. I have lost my mom and it was do to conjested heart failure and cancer.

I will be praying for you and your family.

[Girlie]

Thank you Texas ... I appreciate your prayers and I'm sorry for your loss.

[mbh76437]

Thank you Texas ... I appreciate your prayers and I'm sorry for your loss. *

Actually I shouldnt have said she was gone. Only her body her spirit is alive and well!

Im just so glad you got your mom there in time. Always stick to your instincts.