I wanted to tell all of you here of the miracle, a miracle that I believe you all helped to bring about.
Most of you are aware of my sister’s most critical illness, having been found unconscious on the floor at her home, three days before Christmas. She was admitted to ICU in kidney failure and the doctors gave us no hope. She was unresponsive and comatose. The doctors told us to call in the family and to begin to make final arrangements which we did, all of us with heavy hearts.
During those days last week, I wrote about my grief at the prospect of losing my beloved sister, and the response I received from all of you here was nothing short of incredible! The prayers, well-wishes and genuine sympathy poured in from all over the globe as my friends here expressed their concern. I wrote that the support was palpable to me and that I knew that it was helping her to hang on.
Today, she has come out of her coma! She is lucid, drinking liquids, and incredulous at what has happened. She has no memory of her collapse. I just talked with her by phone, a most wonderful conversation! She is going to make it! I am overjoyed!!
I told her of my friends here at the Planet and all the people who were genuinely concerned for her! She began to cry and asked me to thank each and every one of you. She and I both believe that it was your prayers and support that helped to bring her through this nightmare! When she is better, I will bring her to the Planet and let her tell you herself. But for now, please accept my most sincere gratitude for all your wonderful words of comfort and wishes for my sister’s recovery! She is a most amazing woman and I know you will all love her when you “meet” her!
Again, my most heart-felt thanks to every one of you who were kind enough to care about a couple of strangers! You PlanetPeople are simply the best! 🙂
UPDATE!
Sherri has just been moved out of ICU! She will still remain in the hospital but is improving by the hour!
I spoke with her again last night for about 30 minutes. She was quite lucid and spoke of the epiphany she has experienced in coming so close to death. I sense something new in her, and it’s a beautiful thing to see.
I hope to be able to go to her this next week, and will be sure to keep you all posted on the wonderful developments! Again, my most heart-felt thanks to everyone here at the Planet! You people are terrific and I send my love to each of you!
That is wonderful news, Emerald! 😀 I’m so glad to hear it. I’m sorry I just now finished reading your article a moment ago, and now I see you’ve offered an update. Forgive me for being slow to respond.
I’ve kept you and your sister in my thoughts despite not having posted very much over the past few days. 🙂 I’m overwhelmingly happy to learn that she is doing better.
*HUGS*
Em,
What a way to begin the New Year. Please give your sister a big collective hug from all of us when you finally get to see her.
WooHoo!!!!
This is wonderful news Emerald. I am VERY happy for you all.
Life altering experiences change you forever. I wish for your Sisters continued recovery and good health. Take good care of each other. Have a great New Year!
Thank you so much, Pashma! I am truly overjoyed!
And a big Happy New Year to you and yours! 🙂
Oh, Emerald! I’ve just read your article about your sister coming out of her coma. I am so happy about this, and the way you tell it has got me all choked up.
I can’t find any words right now, except for these: you were so brave when you thought there might be no hope, braver than I could ever have been. I was amazed.
God bless you and your sister and all your family.
abby
Thank you for this, Emerald. It gives us all a lift. Good news is for sharing!
Very happy for you, your sister and all her loved ones.
Glad to hear your good news! I wish her well on her recovery.
As an aside, I love van Gogh.
Emerald – this is beyond wonderful! Even as a person working for a grand faith organization, I have no real belief in prayer BUT I have seen the power of people coming together and directing energies toward someone’s well being that results in something very fine! No matter the cause, your sister’s recovery is absolutely, manifestly a beautiful thing. We are SO happy for you and her and your family! IF we helped, we are happy. But our energies and care are also for YOU, a member of our beloved community. May this new year be the best yet and the celebration of the power of life and love totally joyous for you. And for everyone on the Planet!
And thank YOU, dear kesmarn, for your lovely words to me! This is a grand place to live! When I fight with gritted teeth agains the forces of darkness (nothing supernatural – just rotten-to-the-core people) I come here and laugh and learn and am moved by the deep and compassionate humanity of you all. And your amazing, eye-popping senses of humor! It’s a joy being part of this Planet. Thank you.
Emerald – HAPPY NEW YEAR! A big, virtual hug to your sister, too!
Wow. I cannot say how happy I am for you. However, while I has thinking good thoughts, I would not care to claim any credit.
I hope you and your Sis get together soon and have some quality time together.
I just learned today that a high school kid two doors north of me died in some sort of car wreck two days before Xmas.
My wife’s hair dresser is the mother of one of this kid’s good friends. That is how it came back to us.
We are none of us promised much of anything. Except back pain, if we live that long, I suppose.
Emerald- thank you for bringing us into this, and for sharing the great results with us. Yes, Virginia, there ARE miracles. Sometimes we are given second (and third, or fourth) chances. Glad your beloved sister is one of those….
Wishing you both a VERY happy New Year – AB
Everyone, please check “older comments” to see my blanket thanks to you all. I am so grateful for all the wonderful comments and good wishes! This has been a “red letter day” for me!
I hadn’t heard Emerald, but am totally thrilled for your family.
What a miracle!! They do happen…wish her a speedy recovery from me too!!
Wow, …what a great and wonderful thing! These are those moments of serendipity that are just universal gifts. Give her a huge hug and celebrate her, and your, life. God it feels so sweet when one of the good ones pulls through…;-)
Serendipity is a great word, as is brouhaha.
“Cheboygan” has always been a personal favorite of mine.
I miss Cher.
Was it something I said?
LOL! Chernynkaya isn’t exactly like Cheboygan, but I miss her, too, j’avaz! I’m sure it’s nothing you said, though. This time of year is so busy for everyone…
Where is Cher? Anyone seen her? She always adds so much to our conversation!
Also will be glad to hear from choicelady, who is so eloquent on health care reform and lots of other issues. Miss you, Cher and c’lady!
I believe I have experienced a moment of serendipity DURING a brouhaha once….~smirk~
I had an old maid aunt who thought Serendipity’s were for light bladder control! LMAO
Excellent news and my warm wishes and prayers go out to both you and her. Looking forward to seeing her here amongst us too.
That’s awesome! I so happy for you!
So happy to hear the good news! Please wish her all the best on her recovery too! Looking forward to “meeting” her here!
What heartwarming news! I am so happy for your sister, you, and the rest of your family. It is a wonderful way to begin the New Year.
I got chills reading your post, Emerald. I am so glad to hear this wonderful news! A huge hug for both you and your sister!!