Our Saddest News

The past 24 hours has been more than anyone could imagine. Yesterday morning, Jim's mom was rushed to the hospital for what was believed to be a non-life threatening procedure. She has had bowel obstructions before due to the treatment for her recurring cancer treatment. While being preped and readied for the surgical procedure, they realized it ruptured and she became septic. She asperated (fluid into lungs from placing breathing tube down throat and vomiting) and was placed on a life support breathing machine. The deadly fluid from the rupture had been so significant in amount, it has effected 5 organ systems. She is on every life support system/machine available. When teh doctors went in for the procedure to fix teh rupture, they found that her intestines are riddled with cancer as well. IF she is to pull through this part of her battle they will have to perform an additional surgery to remove her intestines and leaving only about 5 ft. They have given her a 20% chance of survival. The next 48-72hours will be the time period that will tell what the final outcome will be.
I know it is a whole lot to take in and probably confusing, but I am trying my best to explain to the best of my ability about this horrible situation. IF at anytime you feel the need to call or text either of us to talk about it further, please dont hesitate. We will be here (Ft. Myers) for a while. I know many of you have asked if there is anything you can do, but as of right now we hardly know what we should be doing. At less than thirty years of age, one doesn't expect to deal with these situations for a parent. Especially since we all just lost his mom's mom a couple months ago. Please, just hold us in your hearts and assure us to never take anything for granted. Make sure you accept everything in your life as a beautiful gift.
As Jim's wife, strength is imperitive, but Lana seems to be the rock for everyone. She proves that good things and miracles do exist amidst all of the heartbreak. Her presence has made the excrutiating pain a little bit more tolerable. Thank God for our beautiful gift.