Welcome to Monica’s CaringBridge Site
Sign In to Show Your Support First & foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your Prayers, Support, & Love! It truly helped me thru this time knowing that you were all here for us.
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A True Miracle. God works in mysterious ways and I believe it was by the Grace of God that she is with us here today. For a reason, purpose, that someday will come to light.
On Wednesday, Monica & I went to meet with the ED & ICU Staff at Texas Health HEB where this story began. We catered a lunch for them as a sign of appreciation for all they did...For the ED Staff that "Never Gave Up" to the ICU staff that worked relentlessly to keep her alive. We did find out a few more details of what she endured, shared stories, laughter, & hugs. A healing moment for both of us!
As of now, we do not know why this happened to her but will continue to research & try to find out answers. Before this, overall she was a healthy 27 year old; no pre-existing blood conditions. I want to finish up this post with a timeline of the traumatic medical events she endured and conquered & the Miracles (in italic font) that occurred.
Monday, April 23rd:
Tuesday, April 24th:
Thursday, April 26th:
5 days later her heart was strong enough to be taken off of ECMO, a few days later her lungs grew stronger and she was able to be extubated. Transferred her back to Texas Health - HEB as the level of care was consistent there. Spent another week in ICU there, then moved to floor bed. Kidneys woke up, started working again!! No more Dialysis.
On Saturday, May 19th (3 weeks/5days after onset) she was medically stable to be discharged to Rehab Hospital where she spent a little over 2 weeks working on gaining her physical strength back. She is home now, healing everyday & busy with MD follow up appointments & Outpatient Physical Therapy 2-3 days a week.
I am fortunate to be here with Monica & assist her as the next chapter in this long story begins. That being said, I will not be updating this Caring Bridge journal moving forward unless the need arises.
I ask that you please keep her in your prayers as she continues to heal. We are hoping she will be able to go back to work in mid - July.
Take care my friends & family!
Glory be to God!!😇
Lisa
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