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HappyElaine CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 603 Flovilla,GA Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #25 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 2:01pm I am sending prayers to you both.
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #26 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 2:13pm For Aidan...
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Reply #28 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 2:35pm

Just got off the phone with Tony. (Thanks again for reaching out brother.) He put it best I think "Where there is life there is hope".

I had to hang up with him to round up a 16 month old niece for a nap. I'm filling in for Andrea while she's at the hospital. Thought I'd take a moment to update you all on Aidan's condition.

Aidan's vitals continue to improve. She's still heavily sedated and hasn't been conscious since I first saw her in the ER last night.

Today's complication is a Pnumonia in her lower right lobe. Seems she aspirated some of the charcoal from her stomach. The infectious desease folks are trying to figure out the type of infection so the best antibiotic can be selected. There is a possibility of Plasmapheresis if that proves to be necessary. Only time will tell.

So far the doctors all say there are no signs of long term damage. But it is still early.

So, back to the phrase of the day; where there is life, there is hope.

-Dennis-

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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #29 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 3:21pm Dennis, my heart is aching for your daughter's pain and for your whole family. Prayers are on their way for you all. And I wish you and Andrea a lot of strength in the middle of it all. Hugs and prayers, Sanna
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #30 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 3:49pm Dennis - my heart aches for you and your family. Hang in there and know that there are many of sending prayers and hugs your way. Carol
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Mrs Deej YaBB Administrator Offline My life is what I make it, and it's beautiful! Posts: 1348 Tornado Alley Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #31 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 4:10pm Dennis, You have all our prayers and support. Whatever we can do to help, please let us know. Much love, Steph & DJ
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LeLimey Ex Member	Re: My Aidan Reply #32 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 4:13pm Where there's life there's hope - and where there's Clusterville there is magic. We'll be holding you up all we can Dennis, hang in there, we're hanging in right along side you ((HUG)) lots of love Helen xxx
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #33 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 4:13pm Dennis, Thanks for updating us. Will continue with our positive thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Jackie
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #34 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 4:19pm Thank you for keeping us updated, Dennis. I'm glad Tony got ahold of you, and that you had a chance to talk to him. Continuing to send all good wishes your way--I hope to hear of continued improvement in the days ahead. All the best, George
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cash5542 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1243 x1\|Ocean Pines\|USA\|usa\|498\|141\|MD,Maryland Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #35 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 5:25pm I can't add anything else to this. It has all been said in so many ways. You know we are all praying and wishing the best for Aidan's recovery and for strenghth for your family to cope with this. Thank you to Tony. I can only imagine how comforting his words were, he is such a gentle soul. (((HUGS))) Charlotte
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #36 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 5:34pm I'm glad that things are looking up. Looking for more good news as time goes on. Carolyn
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Reply #37 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 5:38pm

Strength to you and Aidan Dennis. Vibes going out big time for you and your family. May strength find her again and power lift her up to her glory. Afraid I know what Aidan was going through as I was once there myself in my life. When she gets to feeling better, please don't be afraid to have her email, IM, or call me. I'm not sure the age difference between us but I know sometimes that a friend can do all the magic in the world. I'd be more than happy to talk to her and do what I can. If there's anything you need, please let us know. Hope and strength to you my friend.

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Reply #39 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 6:40pm

Oh my heart is aching for your family! I've kept you all in my prayers, but I'll ramp up those vibes.

I so hope and pray Aiden will find her way back here soon, that they'll find the right treatment to get her physically fixed up, and that she'll find her way through this place of deep pain to enjoy the love by which she is so clearly surrounded. Smiley

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Reply #41 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 8:20pm

Dennis, I rarely find myself speechless, but I don't know what to day to you.
My heart goes out to you and aIDAN AND YOUR WIFE AND ALL YOUR FAMILY.......if MY heart is breaking after reading this, I can only imagine how all of you must be feeling..........I just don't have the words to tell you how I hurt for all of you.
It's going to be a long hard road, but Aidan has family who love her unconditionally. I hope she learns that soon, and her dark side fades as she moves into the sunshine again.........arrggh.that just sounds trite.....sorry........
I'll be saying my prayers and hoping to read that she is on the road to recovery. I know you love her, and, as a mother, I cannot imagine how you are managing to cope.......I'll send you my strength, and a shoulder to lean on........
Please keep us posted when you can........

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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #42 - Dec 2^nd, 2008 at 11:13pm Oh man...... Rotten turn of events but sounding better, I guess. Lots of vibes and thoughts for you and yours. Charlie
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #43 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:06am Fixed hope for a revitalized dear Aiden.
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #44 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:13am Dennis, when you get a chance please give us an update. Our prayers remain with Aidan as long as needed. B&A
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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: My Aidan Reply #45 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 7:35am Prayers for you brother.... You know where I am... Stay strong.. Hugs BD
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Reply #46 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 8:56am

The word from the staff is that she was less agitated overnight. My son Evan was in early this morning before work and called to say she looked better to him too.

I stopped by the ER last night to update the staff that had saved her the night before. The three nurses all lit up when I walked in. The head nurse said she couldn't sleep after her shift and came in to spend some time with her up in ICU. Can you imagine that! A nurse coming in off hours to spend time with a kid she doesn't know.

Of course I couldn't tell them anything because they had Aidan's stats up on the display at the nurses station. They're all keeping a close eye on her. The hospital had never seen a calcium channel blocker OD before. They're amazed that they pulled it off. It was that close.

Right now we're waiting for blood gas test results. If those look good they'll be pulling the vent today. Hopefully she'll be eating later on. If they need to leave the vent in then they'll tube feed her instead. So nutrition is the next step.

Once the vent is out and she's no longer sedated things will move quickly on the medical front. The Pnumonia seems to be responding to the antibiotics and now simply bears watching.

It's hard to explain but we approach this reawakening with some trepidation. Who will emerge from this coma? What will her mood be like? Will she appreciate the efforts expended and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes? Or will she be angry that her plan didn't succeed? I think the latter.

No matter what greets me this day I know I'd rather have her angry and resentful than dead. I'm planning her treatment instead of her funeral. Where there is life, there is hope.

-Dennis-

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Where there is life, there is hope.
Where there is Oxygen, you must use proper caution.
So be safe, don't smoke while using O2. Kill the pain and not yourself.

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Reply #47 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 9:26am

My dear Dennis:

I pray that she will choose life! Depression is a terrible illness. You are a great dad and I know that you and your family will make the best choices for Aidan. Know that I am backing you up with prayer every day. God promises to "never leave us nor forsake us". Hold on to that!

All of my love and compassion to you and your family,

Ray

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Reply #48 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 10:19am

Dennis,

I know that many have said this but my heart is just broken for Aiden and you and your family. I cannot imagine the pain that you are feeling, facing this long battle. I thank God that the physical outcome was good and I pray that her emotional health begins to improve.

You are so right!!! Hope is a strong word...... Stronger than pain, desperation, or fear.

Offering love and healing,

Jeannie

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Reply #49 - Dec 3^rd, 2008 at 1:56pm

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Or will she be angry that her plan didn't succeed? I think the latter.

Dennis, I have known a few people who attempted suicide unsucessfully. Even though it was hard for them to talk about it, they all were relieved that they were alive. One person told me that she had a "come to Jesus" moment during the time she was blacked out, and had a near-death experience where she saw the tunnel and the light and could feel the presense of God. It totally changed her life for the good. She became a teacher and holds suicide prevention classes at her school twice a year using herself as an example.

Aiden will need on-going therapy of course...but I feel she will be happy her attempts failed and with the love her family has for her, she will have the support she's going to need to come out of the depression that led her to this decision in the first place.

I think if there was a way to physically "SEE" the prayers that are coming to your family from all over the globe...you'd be amazed.

Stay strong my friend. Linda

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