[SadieAnn]

My dh desperately needs your prayers. (This forum has supported me through SO MUCH... I need your support 1 more time!)

On Friday morning my 43 yr old healthy dh collapsed from a ruptured artery in his brain. He sustained serious bleeding in his brain. He underwent surgery to repair. Friday evening he was given only a few % chance of survival. BUT it's Monday and he's still with us. Each day has brought improvement but his situation is very fragile. Each procedure and medication brings it's set of risks to his already vulnerable condition. And we are far from knowing what type of damage may be short term or permanent. It may be a long time before that question is answered.

Dh is such a fighter and the worlds biggest optimist. Even the progess he has made thus far has been called a "miracle" by his neurosurgeon. After 13 yrs of marriage I am clinging hard to the optimism I have experienced with dh. Trying desperately to stay hopeful.

For those who don't know me, dh and I have a son "J" through domestic adoption. He's been with us from day one and turned 8 mos old on Friday. It escapes comprehension why the dear Lord brought our little family together and now so soon we are faced with this trauma. But I pray daily for his strength to sustain us.

Dh and I run our own business, but I took a back seat when we brought home J. I am now suddenly thrust into running this business alone. While I have much love and support from family and friends, I am also very scared. I never imagined I would experience this level of such immense responsibility for the care and future of my little family.

In anticipation of our first Christmas with J we were so excited and our home reflects our excitement. Only days to Christmas it breaks my heart to see dh's "DAD" stocking with little gifts I bought for J to give his daddy. And at weak moments of fear I wonder when and if those presents will ever be opened.

I truly believe the progress dh has made so far has come from the many prayers already sent up on his behalf. He has given much of himself to others in his life and is dearly loved by masses of people. People who know him are deeply affected by this trajedy. I am asking for everyone to pray and if you are associated with "prayer groups" to please ask those groups to pray for us.

For those of you with whom I correspond via emails and pms. I wish I had the time/opportunity to speak with you one on one. But it will be some time before that is possible. Just know that "I know" I will be in your thoughts and prayers.

Lori

[saxxxy]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

[taramayrn]

Sadie
(((HUGS))) My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the medical professionals helping your husband. Please keep us updated.

[LisaCA]

lori

I'm so sorry. we'll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

(((hugs))),

Lisa

[bevy]

Sadie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will pray for you during this difficult time.

God Bless,

Tara

[sugarbabysmommy]

Peace and strength to you all. I am so very sorry, but so very very glad to know he has already surpassed the doctor's predictions. I hope you have support, and that other family can help with the business day to day so you can give your focus to your husband and child.

[Tigger27]

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that everything works out alright.

God Bless.

Anne

[anifish]

Dear Sadie,, I am sending out my prayers for your family. I am so sorry that your family is going through such a tramatic time. I can only say I am sorry and pray that your husband is blessed with a full recovery. Much peace and and strength to you sadie to be able to deal with what ever is to come,

Hugs,,, Ani

[definitelyjulia]

My prayers go out to you and your husband.
Blessings
Julia

[echaos]

Lori,


{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} I will keep you family in my thoughts, and I hope for a speedy and complete recovery for your DH.

[MrsSmith]

I am adding you, your DH and family to our church's prayer chain right now.

(((hugs)))

[ermiller]

Prayers for DH, you and your family.

(((Sadie)))


Erin

[Montraviatommyg]

Loads of "hugs" and prayers "coming" your way.

God bless
Pip

[Casey677]

Sadie, You can add my prayers to the list! I will definitely be praying for you and your dh. I am so sorry that your family is going through this. Hopefully he will continue to surpass all dr expectations. Miracles happen each and every day.

Hugs!
Casey

[Poolside]

Oh Lori... ((HUGS)) I will keep you all in my prayers in the coming hours, days, weeks, and months. I will raise you both up on my prayer list at Church and pray you have the strength to take care of yourself and your loved ones during this critical time. (hugs again)