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Another Quiet Day
General- Thank you for all of the encouragement and support offered in the blog comments -- I read them every day. But if there's something you want to share with me privately instead of on the blog, my email address is PJHarrigan@yahoo.com.
- I also read Rachel her email each morning -- feel free to send her something at rachelharrigan1@yahoo.com.
At the hospital- A generally good day. Restless this morning -- it looks like her belly filled back up in just 24 hours, so she was a little uncomfortable, but the new drug regimen appears to be helping. Lots of sleep this afternoon.
- Given how much Rachel's belly is compressing her lungs, there's no near-term plan to remove her from the ventilator -- and after 10-14 days they prefer to connect it via tracheostomy. This will be more comfortable, provide lower risk of infection, and prevent damage to her larynx. It's also reversible down the road, so I think I'm going to OK it.
- A consult from neurosurgery today. We'll just watch and wait for now, with another contrast CT in a few days.
At home- Emmet got some quality time with his godmother Karen Mulroy this afternoon, and all the kids have a sleepover at the Boylans tonight.
- Aunt Kathy has a signed contract with Conor to complete more of his summer math packet tomorrow, but I'm sure he's working on loopholes.
Pat
3 comments:
Dear Harrigans, long ago I started keeping a rosary in my purse. Sometimes I forget about it and then find it at the right moment. When I come across it now, I say a prayer for all of you as you fight the good fight. We think of you constantly. Dealing with all of the medical decisions is tough and in a very different situation we end up going with a combination of gut and what God whispers in our ear. Our love and prayers.
Dear Pat and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this most difficult time. We are praying and offering our Masses for your family and we have requested lots of prayers from great prayer warriors. Lots of beads are rolling for you and we have even asked for the intercession of St. Rachel(wife of Jacob). Your kids have a standing invitation for a sleepover at the Higgins household. There are plenty of lizards and various and asundry beasts to keep them entertained!!!!!!
God Bless You in this time of trial,
The Higgins Family
Brian, Mary, Maggie, Rory...........and Mickey too.
A few days ago Carol Harrigan, Al’s sister shared the tragic news of Rachel’s illness with us. And your dad then shared the blog with us. Words seem so meaningless at a time like this. How ones life can be turned upside down seemingly overnight! Your well written blog is so helpful to those concerned. We know that faith plays a big role in the lives of all the Harrigan families. We hope this will sustain you through this tumultuous emotional journey. Our hearts go out to Rachel, you, your family and your extended families.
Al and Elaine Kraatz, Skokie, Illinois
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