9/28 PM Stacey Update: Everyone Please Help Me Pray For A Miracle.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

That's where we're at now.

I was there with her as long as I could be today. I put my hands on her chest and spent quite a bit of time visualizing and verbalizing positive repetition. I kept telling her "don't worry honey, don't be scared. Everything's gonna be ok. This is just another step in your journey and you're gonna fight this thing. You have the strength, you have the will, you have the love, your body has the capability, to start fighting this thing off. This virus has been there long enough honey. It's rented out your lungs but it's time to kick it out. Take your lungs back. They're YOUR lungs. You can fight this honey, and you'll be home huggin the kids in no time. Right here and now honey, right here and now we're gonna stop that virus dead in its tracks. It's time to take your body back. This pneumonia is gonna grow no more. You can do it honey. You have the strength and ability to do it. You'll be home before you know it. Time to kick this thing in the katoochis! (like she said in the video)" etc etc. I kept repeating stuff like that. I was talking to the virus too, telling it that it has run it's course but it's time for it to leave. That they're HER lungs and the virus isn't welcome there any more. I told it that it has no idea what's comin, and that it's days are numbered. I told it to just pack up and leave.

I did that for a while, and for a while I just rested my hands on her. Things are going to take a miracle now, folks, but why not? They've happened before, and I'm praying they happen here.

They had me in a big board room today, and her entire team of doctors were in there. They gave me the jist of the situation and how bad it is. Right now, her liver's not doing great, her kidneys ain't doin great, and her lungs can't take much more. Her saturation is only 90 and the ventilator is as high as it can go. If this thing keeps getting worse, as it has each day, then that's basically gonna be it. Her lungs can't handle getting much worse. And once her saturation drops more, there's nothing they can do but watch the inevitable circumstance of her organs beginning to fail. But hopefully it doesn't get to that.

They briefed me on our last chance, though a long shot. They consulted with literally the best expert in the WORLD on adenovirus today, and he said that there's not much more that can be done. The only thing left is to give her an anti-viral called cidofivor. There is no clinical proof that this stuff will have any effect whatsoever. All use of it is anecdotal only, but it's worth a shot. Problem is, there's a 90% chance it's gonna kill her kidneys, since she's already in acute renal failure. I had to sign off on that, and it has my blessing. If she's on dialysis the rest of her life, we'll deal with that. As long as there's a 'rest of her life'. I'll worry about all the secondary risks then. But this cidofivor is her last real chance. We need a miracle here. We need a miracle for this stuff to help turn things around.

She also got a chest tube inserted and the procedure went well. They said immediately there was 500cc's of fluid that went everywhere. Not sure how much the draining will help, but we need whatever time we can buy right now.

So that's it folks. Things ain't goin so hot and clinically there's almost no sign that she can make it through this. But it ain't over yet. We need a miracle, and I'm prayin my heart out for one. Please join me.

Again, for anyone who hasn't seen them yet, here's the links to two short videos of her on her journey while fighting her breast cancer.

Thanks for hanging in there with me, and thank you for your prayers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdMbrGMTF-o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSk-qgZ3dGk

[MrCoffee]

1. praying for that miracle with you, OMC

Light a candle for Stacey

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DU

[Hugin]

78. ...

Candle lit.

[Whimsy]

101. Candle

Another candle was just lit for Stacy. The little flame is dancing.

[Kajsa]

131. Just lit a candle for Stacey and her family.

Thank you, Mr. Coffee.

:hi: :hug:

[Laurab]

161. Candle lit and praying for a miracle. n.t

[coffeenap]

2. Sending all the healing energy possible. nt

[SeattleGirl]

3. Come on, Stacey. You can do it.

I too, am seeing the virus leaving, and your body healing.

My prayers are with you.

:grouphug:

[BarenakedLady]

4. Strength to you

Strength for Stacey.

:hug:

She is truly beautiful OMC.

[WildEyedLiberal]

5. I just lit a candle for Stacey

I am imagining her healthy - praying for your miracle.

[Ellen Forradalom]

6. Oh, oh, OMC.

Oh, our dear friend. May God be with you. You have our prayers.

[warrior1]

7. praying with you

mary

[PeaceNikki]

8. I just returned from lighting another candle in her honor.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DU

The videos are beautiful and inspiring. She made me smile through my tears.

:hug:

[driver8]

9. I am sending good vibes and thoughts your way, OMC. n/t

[redqueen]

10. Of course I'll join ya...

:pals:

[greatauntoftriplets]

11. I hope it works.

:hug:

[bluethruandthru]

12. Prayers still coming!

We won't give up on her. She's strong and she can pull through this.

[judaspriestess]

13. We are with you

Say this to your beloved when you are with her: It doesn't matter that it got started, because its reversing its course right now. just another affirmation for you to throw in with your others that you so lovingly tell her.

blessings to Stacy.

[GCP]

14. Sending love to you and Stacey right now

She's a fighter - stay with her and keep on telling her how much you love her :grouphug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. You and your beautiful Stacey are in my prayers...

I am praying for your miracle...

With all my heart...

:hug:

[Habibi]

16. Asking for all light and healing

to bring Stacy home to you.

[Debi]

17. peace and light OMC

[Lars39]

18. Best wishes, OMC.

She hears you talking to her. Be with her as much as you can. :hug:

[ok_cpu]

19. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, OMC.

[Pithlet]

20. You and Stacy are in my thoughts.

I'm fervently hoping for things to get better, OMC :hug:

[jane_pippin]

21. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

[xchrom]

22. i will light a candle -- right now. n/t

[WritingIsMyReligion]

23. Here's my sympathy, OMC.

I don't pray but I do love, and in times like this, there's hardly a distinction.

:hug:

[flvegan]

24. 'Tis a great day for a miracle, OMC.

Matter of fact, never been a better one.

[SKKY]

25. Every positive though I have in my body is yours my friend...

...And I lit a candle for Stacey as well.

[skygazer]

26. We're all here pulling for her, OMC

:hug:

[ancient_nomad]

27. For you and Stacey...........

my continuing thoughts and prayers for a miracle.

:hug: :hug:

[MANative]

28. Joining you in prayer for a miracle for your precious wife...

:hug:

[lligrd]

29. You've Got My Prayers

Stacey has just got to pull through.

[Coyote_Bandit]

30. .

I join with you and pray you have the miracle you seek.

:hug:

[supernova]

31. We're still with you OMC

:hug:


I am praying for your kids also, that they get to see their mother soon,

[Lefta Dissenter]

32. OMC

I've just run out of words. :hug: :cry: I'm so sorry that she isn't improving yet. You know that the power of prayer, positive thought, good wishes and love can help, and there's more of that flowing through the DU Lounge than I've ever seen before.

There's a reason that anectodal evidence on that medication is out there - and she's going to add provide yet another anecdote. Yes, we'll be reading about her in the medical journals - the beautiful young wife and mother who put her family through hell and back, but showed that the power of love and medicine and sheer will can turn a 'wife and mom' into a 'survivor.'

Please kiss your boys in their sweet little necks, just nuzzle your face in there, share your strength with them, and they will in turn, share theirs with you.

We will be thinking of you every moment. :hug:

[JuniperLea]

33. Peace and light...

For you and your lovely wife, OMC.

[Zookeeper]

34. I relit a candle for Stacey today....

and you are all still in my thoughts. Love and healing to Stacey, you and your children.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

35. I'm praying for healing for Stacey

And for peace, comfort and strength to you and your family OMC:hug: :hug:

[bear425]

36. Praying for you and Stacey.

I'm sure the docs tried vancomycin? I hope the new drug does some good and gets her to turn the corner. Wishing, hoping and praying.

[mzteris]

37. candles, prayers, hopes, vibes, thoughts -

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

words fail me.

[philosophie_en_rose]

38. we're sending our love to Stacey and to you.

:loveya:

[rockymountaindem]

39. May God be with you and your family n/t

[likesmountains 52]

40. She can hear you..keep talking and we'll keep praying

[Blue Diadem]

41. Still praying OMC, Check your pm. n/t

[Kajsa]

42. We're going for the miracle, OMC.

We are going for a miracle.

:hug: :grouphug:

[FuzzySlippers]

43. Praying for a miracle.

Peace and love to you and yours. :hug:

[Withywindle]

44. Still with you, OMC.

I'm keeping hope held high.

[debbierlus]

45. Light & Love...

You are rising to this in an incredible way.

[OzarkDem]

46. You're doing so well

and you're giving her great encouragement, love and support. She knows you're there and hears you.

We will keep praying and supporting you both, asking God for the miracle that you and Stacey deserve.

:pals:

[Cabcere]

47. You got it, OMC.

:hug: My thoughts and prayers are with you and Stacey. :grouphug: Peace.

[mainegreen]

48. You better believe we're all rooting for you and that miracle.

:grouphug:

[femmocrat]

49. Keeping you and Stacey in my thoughts and prayers....

:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

50. We're with you, OMC. I've been praying for a miracle all day.

:grouphug:

[Pushed To The Left]

51. We will all continue to pray for Stacey to make a full recovery

:hug: :grouphug:

[Orangepeel]

52. Oh, no. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

:hug:

[hedgehog]

53. Prayers for all of you.

[snacker]

54. I'll continue to keep Stacey and your family in my prayers. n/t

[Shine]

55. I have a candle burning on my altar for Stacey.

May she be Safe, Protected and Well. :hug:

[Beausoir]

56. Adding my thoughts and healing wishes.

[Maine-ah]

57. JFC, OMC....our thoughts are still with your wife & your family.

:grouphug:

[JohnnyLib2]

58. I'm hoping right along with you,

hoping and praying for good news if it can be.

[snailly]

59. I'm still praying hard for you all, OMC

I'm so sorry.

[ikojo]

60. Praying for that miracle OMC

Pray.

Your prayer is a good one. Tell that adenovirus it is NOT welcome. Kick it out of Stacey's lungs and out of her body.
Encourage the good cells to fight...this is a war we want...the war of the good cells against the bad adenovirus.



:hug:

[peekaloo]

61. Good thoughts for her body to help repair itself and the strength to fight another day.

:hug:

[Redstone]

62. I'm here, OMC. Just checking in to offer you the best wishes I have to offer.

I'll check in now and again for the same reason.

Redstone

[SoCalDemGrrl]

63. I will join the prayer circle. Stacey is lucky to have such a great husband, OMC.

I will be sending prayers and positive vibes all weekend long.

[LibraLiz1973]

64. Miracles DO happen

We are all praying OMC- for Stacey and you and your boys.

You hang in there.

[Blue_In_AK]

65. OMC, you and your family continue to be in my prayers. n/t

[emilyg]

66. Praying.

[devilgrrl]

67. Will do!

:hug:

[bonito]

68. My wife and I are here as well

:grouphug: to both of you and your children.

[fed-up]

69. sending more peaceful healing thoughts your way nt

[LaraMN]

70. Continued good vibes.

:hug:
Your family is never far from my mind.
I'm hoping for good news.

[NewJeffCT]

71. My thoughts are with your wife and your family tonight

my hopes and prayers to you.:hug:

[mmonk]

72. Praying for that miracle OMC.

Really hard. Thank you for taking the time to update.

[flamingyouth]

73. OMC, I am praying for Stacey, you, your sons and all of your family.

I've been praying for her since they day I first heard of her diagnosis and I've added her to several prayer lists.

I know that doctors and science can do miraculous things. I also believe in the power of the prayers/good vibes of many. When I was sick I had a lot of people praying for me and I KNOW it made a difference. I will not give up. :hug:

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

74. Sticking with you and Stacey

Sending every best thought that she pulls through.

[gademocrat7]

75. My prayers are for you and your family.

[DeepModem Mom]

76. My prayers tonight are for your miracle.

[Debbi801]

77. We're here praying...

and sending Stacey all the positive healing vibes we can muster.

:hug: Debbi

[Imalittleteapot]

79. I just know that this episode

will get better and that you and your family will be together again.

I am aching for you and wish there was something I could do. but all I have is a lot of hope and faith that she will pull through.

:grouphug:

[regnaD kciN]

80. Here for you...

...in the Pacific Northwest.

[Danger Mouse]

81. My prayers be with you.

Both of you.
:hug:

[fizzgig]

82. still sending you guys all i've got

:hug:

[BlueIris]

83. I spend a lot of time praying for you and your lovely wife.

Doing all I can; I feel she is, too.

[spacelady]

84. OMC, you and your wife have been in my thoughts and all the

get better vibes I can muster. You did the right thing allowing this therapy in spite of possible risk. My family is pulling for all of you.

[abq e streeter]

85. Another DUer who's praying for you

[yellowdogintexas]

86. candle lit, mind focused good vibes nt

[Starbucks Anarchist]

87. Good vibes for you and Stacey.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :grouphug:

[mentalsolstice]

88. My hopes and prayers go

...that you and Stacey find comfort and strength in what lies ahead.

[Irishonly]

89. Candles are lit

A virtual one and my candles are lit at home. I am praying for a miracle.

[GenDem]

90. Praying so hard for Stacey

....and all of you.
:hug:

[Vadem]

91. Dear OMC, you can't imagine all the prayers and healing light..

that is being sent to Stacey and to you and your boys! I have been praying for Stacey and you and your family since you first messaged all of us!

We will continue to pray and ask G-d's blessings for Stacey and her family!

Stay strong! We are with you!

Love and healing light being sent to that hospital room!

:loveya: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[TwilightGardener]

92. Hoping and praying for a turnaround--God bless her and your family.

[FloridaJudy]

93. Praying

Candle lit, singing bowl in hand.

Hang in there, Stacey.

[Frustratedlady]

94. Thanks for posting an update... Stacey has been on my mind all day.

I so want everything to work out for you. God love you both.

[1gobluedem]

95. Hold on, Stacey, hold on

So many people are rooting for you. Please, please hold on.

[AZBlue]

96. Stacey and OMC -you've been in my prayers since the first post.

Come on Stacey, we know you can do it!

[TBreeze]

97. still praying

You are both in my thoughts and prayers every day. :hug:

[uppityperson]

98. Draining can help, meds can help, dang dang dang. My best wishes

Best wishes to her and you and the kids. Don't be scared, be in love. It is hard, but doing this with love is the way to go. Best best best wishes.

[Whimsy]

99. Stacey

I don't know your name which is strange, since I feel tied to you through your wife. I hope she is peaceful and not aware of the struggle her body is going through. I also pray that your prayers are answered soon. I'm closing my eyes and surrounding her with billions of stars, sparkles and warm lights; may they illuminate her journey. I wonder if she knows how many people are praying for her? Wouldn't it be wonderful to show her all these letters when she is better? She seems in every way to be a beautiful person and she is blessed to have someone who loves her as much as you do. Love to you, to her and to your boys.

[merci_me]

100. Prayers and love to you all. There are miracles.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

102. Hoping ... praying ... sending love ...

[Mz Pip]

103. Thinking, hoping and praying

for that miracle. We're all here for you OMC trying with our thoughts and prayers to help her recover. :hug:

Mz Pip
:dem:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

104. All my hopes...

:grouphug:

[sueh]

105. Praying for a miracle for Stacy.

[bridgit]

106. dude...

[AmBlue]

108. Still praying....

...fervently that she will turn this around. Miracles happen EVERY day and, like you said, why not? With all the prayers and love coming her way, why the heck not? I believe she can do this.

Lifting all of you-- Stacy, you and your boys-- up in prayer. Hoping against hope for one big, fat, beautiful miracle.

NGU

[bridgit]

109. make no mistake, all these matters are in The Hands of The Lord...

[TK421]

107. My thoughts are with you...

:hug:

[Kool Kitty]

110. Lit a candle, and believing in a miracle for you both.

[krispos42]

111. Hugs, OMC. Hugs. n/t

[LeahD]

112. Praying all night long. Bless your hearts. n/t

[Wapsie B]

113. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

[OneBlueSky]

114. lit a candle for you and Stacey, OMC . . . if anyone hasn't yet, here's the link . . .

Light a Virtual Candle
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DU

421 DUers have lit candles as of 4:42am EDT . . . and there's more to come . . .

prayers and good thoughts for your healing . . . both of you . . .

p.s. how are your boys doing, OMC? . . . take a moment (if you can) to tell us a bit about them . . .

[necso]

115. Good luck, and best wishes. /nt

[Lefta Dissenter]

116. just checking in

with another hug :hug: and to let you know that we are thinking of you and Stacey and the boys - trying to send strength to all of you. :grouphug:

[Erva]

118. Good wishes and prayers and hope from us to you and your family

Stay strong

[Callalily]

117. Strength . . .

for both of you. :hug:

[Puglover]

119. Sending good thoughts your way OMC.

Hang in there.

[laylah]

120. White light and love

to both of you. :hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

121. Saturday morning kick

Prayers for Stacey and OMC.

[crim son]

122. Lighting a candle for Stacey.

Peace.

[Haole Girl]

123. I said a prayer for her just now...

And one before I went to bed.

I so wish pharmaceutical companies would spend more on research and less on advertising. :-(

Maybe then, we'd have a cure for cancer.

Hope you get some good news soon, OMC. :hug:

[Flying Dream Blues]

124. I'm sending all the love and healing I have to you and Stacey.

Stay strong. You are doing a wonderful job of handling all this. I wish there was more that I could do, but know I haven't stopped thinking about you and Stacey and the kids.

Thanks for the update...it's the first thing I look for.
xoxoxo

[tblue37]

125. I don't usually pray, OMC, but I will pray for her. n/t

[sufrommich]

126. Oh my God,OMC

Haven't checked in for awhile because I was so sure things were improving. Praying fervently that things will turn around for your wife.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

127. I lit a candle for Stacy, you and your children OMC. Still sending out thoughts

of love and light and healing to all of you.

[sleepyhead]

128. Just lit another candle.

Love and light to you both.

[BrklynLiberal]

129. Still here....Sending out the most positive energy and white light possible.

Miracles do happen.

:grouphug:

[Sweet Freedom]

130. Stacey in healing light

Do I remember correctly that today is your anniversary? May this new day bring you news of hope and happiness. :hug:

[hippywife]

132. Adding my prayers and deepest wishes

for you, Stacy and your children.

[Nikia]

133. I will continue praying for you and your wife

May she recover from this.

[Arugula Latte]

134. Sending hopes your way ...

:hug:

Please hang in there, Stacey.

[MrScorpio]

135. You both are in my prayers

I'm still hoping for the beat

[Adsos Letter]

136. OMC...I have not posted because I am such a...

...newcomer here, and it felt like it me be an intrusion, but I want you to know that I have been following your posts very closely and have been praying for Stacey and you and your family through this whole ordeal.

I have no words to try to express what you must be feeling; just know that the prayers and thoughts of many are with you.

[LeftishBrit]

137. More good thoughts, vibes and hopes.

[zippy890]

138. all our love to you

your strength is inspiring

[otherlander]

139. Sending prayers.

:hug:

[flamingyouth]

140. Thinking of you this morning.

:hug:

[uppityperson]

141. checking in to check on you OMC and Stacey. Hoping the night was better.

[helderheid]

142. Keeping you in the Light, Stacey. Visualizing this virus letting go and moving on and your body able

to heal.

[OzarkDem]

143. Sat out on the deck today

and said a prayer for you and Stacey, it was so nice with the trees beginning to turn, sun shining, blue sky.

We need this miracle.

[spoony]

144. I join the wonderful, loving people here

in offering my thoughts and prayers.

[DesertRat]

145. I'm praying for you and Stacey

Thank you for sharing the videos. :hug:

[Hekate]

146. Peace, peace, peace like a river. Divine love flow down on you like golden light, OMC.

:hug:

Hekate

[backwoodsbob]

148. new here but

read much you say while lurking.

Candle and prayers for you and Stacy

[Hekate]

163. Thanks, I think. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

Hekate

[SharonRB]

147. My thoughts and prayers are with you, OMC

I'm so sorry -- I had no idea about this. Don't know how I missed it.

[WritersBlock]

149. OMC,

I've been where you are tonight. I wish you and Stacey strength and love. You are in my prayers.

[fortyfeetunder]

150. Hang in there, OMC

Here's to healing and kicking that virus in the butt...
:hug:

[roguevalley]

151. Be well, all of you. Be well and soon.

[eleny]

152. I'm keeping you all in my heart

[Lefta Dissenter]

153. Today

I'm hoping that your Anniversary will be particularly important as the day that Stacey makes a real turnaround toward recovery. I'm thinking of you, and I hope you have people to help you through this time. I can't imagine the pain and fear you are facing, and I wish we all could do so much more than we are able to from this distance. But you know that we all are sending the most positive, hopeful thoughts out to you and Stacey... and if there's any way for us to do more, you must let us know. :hug:

[mcscajun]

154. Thinking of you and Stacey today.

:hug:

[momto3]

155. My thoughts are with you and your family

I am new here, mostly a lurker, but have been following your wifes story. You and your children are in my thoughts. May you find some peace.

Tracy

[StrongBad]

156. First time I've posted in your threads

I've been following the situation and have consistently had you in my thoughts and prayers, but wanted to verbalize it in an actual thread.

No matter what happens you've got a lot of people behind you here. Be well.

[terrya]

157. Stacey and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

:hug:

[marzipanni]

158. OMC, I'm sure Stacey senses your encouragement and love

I hope she gathers strength from all our thoughts and prayers and can fight the virus.

[crispini]

159. Holding Stacey and you and your family in my thoughts.

Best wishes.

[nightbloomer]

160. prayers for Stacey

Been out of town, and just saw this.

Many, many prayers for Stacey and OMC and the whole family.

[wellstone dem]

162. Peace

to you and your family. I am praying for you all.

[AmyDeLune]

164. ~*(((Healing Vibes)))*~

and a Healing Faery too...

[barb162]

165. More prayers coming your way....