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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Updates on Mom

Last Tuesday, July 13, my mom, Sharon Wilson, experienced an onset of stomach pain that quickly developed into an unbearable, debilitating and frightening ordeal. My dad rushed her to the hospital where they immediately admitted her and began testing to identify the issue. Right away, the diagnosis was made that there was an intestinal blockage. After a couple of days of conservative efforts to try to let it resolve itself, the decision was made to operate. As it turned out, the cause of the pain was the best of the possibilities (by the way, my dad says he doesn't recommend consulting the internet for self-diagnosis…scary); last Thursday, surgery was performed to cut away some scar tissue that had caused entanglement of her intestine. The surgery was successful and the outlook was one of relief and quick recovery. However, complications arose over the days following surgery. Those issues included the diagnosis of an infection in and around her stomach, blood chemistry difficulties that caused physical challenges with pain, and other messes, all of which have made her very sick.


An extraordinary team of caring professionals, led by Dr. James Martin, our fabulous longtime physician who is the Chief Medical Officer of the Santa Rosa Hospital System, has worked day and night to identify the problems and reign them in. Two nights ago, Dr. Martin described the last few days as “filled with uh-ohs.” He told us he was greatly relieved that they now don’t see any more “uh-ohs” on the horizon and that all of the challenges are being met with careful strategies to get her well. He told us that she should feel better in the next few days, and we were sure ready to hear that pronouncement instead of the scientific medical term, “uh-oh.” We’re counting on her feeling better real soon. And we have discussed the useful lessons already learned from this experience.


My mom is still in Santa Rosa; she still doesn’t feel well enough to have visitors, and although she agrees, that really bugs her. While this was all happening, my sisters and I were literally around the world. We have all come together now (Kara is in route) to be with my mom and dad during this scary ordeal. We have been so thankful for all of the prayers, thoughts, expressions of concern, and offers of help we have received. We promise to let you know if there is something we need.


Mom is due to have another hard procedure in the morning for the doctors to gain more information. Please continue to pray for both her physical health and spirit. This past week and a half has been filled with many ups and downs, and we continue to pray for a lot more "ups." Thank you for loving us and for loving our sweet mom. She is one amazing lady and we have been even more convinced of that this week as we have watched her fight. We know and are convinced that God is watching over her and giving her what she needs.


Kelly (for the whole Wilson clan)

13 comments:

Brooke said...

Wow, that is scary! Praying for all of y'all!

jaymie said...

Kelly, thank you SO much for blogging about all of this. PLEASE keep us posted. I am praying for your mom SO MUCH and your whole family! I love y'all.

erin f. said...

Thanks for the update...I think the blog is a great idea to keep everyone informed.

I am so sorry that she is suffering so much, I am praying for fast relief and healing.

Sarah Thompson said...

Kelly,
I will be praying for your mom and you all as you take care of her. I know she is loved by so many who are doing the same. Please let us know when we can be helpful.
Sarah Thompson

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry that it has been such an unexpectedly scary week. We are praying for your mom and waiting with expectancy for good results tomorrow. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help (or take care of your house while you're away.)

Blessings,
Summer

Me and My Boys said...

Oh my gracious Kelly, I had no idea that your mom (and whole family) was going thru this. I saw your post on fb yesterday and was so confused about what was happening. I am so thankful to hear that Dr. Martin is caring for your mom. Thank you for keeping us posted and know that we are praying, praying, praying. We love your whole family so much!

Jennifer K said...

We will be praying for your sweet mom and your family. What a scary week this has been for all of you! May you feel God's presence during this time!

Beth said...

I'm praying for your mom and for all of the rest of you as you care for your mom. Love you!

Gabi said...

We love you, Miss Sharon! Dr. Martin is such an amazing phsycian (he's delivered both Ben and Grace) and I am comforted that you are in his care! We hope you feel better soon! Love, The Barricks

Anonymous said...

Kelly, I am so thankful for the good news on your mom! I have been thinking about her constantly and holding her up in prayer, as have Trey, Gretchen, Peter, and Jim. We love your mom so dearly! She is amazing, so faithful to God! Please tell her how much we love her!!

Anonymous said...

Ms. Sharon, I am praying for you constantly. Thank you Kelly for the blog and up dates. I knew after I say Sharon on Saturday that she would be better with no visitors because she wants to be hospitable even when she is not feeling well. I love her and the family so much and am praying for all of you.
Father God, we pray whole heartedly that you will bring complete healing to Ms. Sharon, that you would fill her with comfort, energy, encouragement and give her rest in her recovery. Be with Kara as she travels back to be with her mother, May travel mercies and safety be with her. Comfort Kenny, Kelly and Kasey as they stand beside her and minister to her. Give them strength and the peace that surpasses all understanding. I thank you Father for hearing our prayer. In the name of Jesus I offer this prayer.

Kyla said...

I have been praying like crazy and I'm so thankful to hear that she is making progress. Your family is so special to me- lots of great memories of being at your parents' house during the ACU years. I will continue to pray for a fast and complete recovery.

Anonymous said...

Kelly, thank you so much for your updates. Pat and I want you to know that Sharon is in our prayers throughout the day, and tonight we prayed for her in our life group as well. Our hearts are sad to think of all the suffering that your mom has gone through as well as the stress for all of you. We're thankful for the comfort from God's Word for you all as well as all of us. We will continue to pray and believe. We love you, Pat and Carol