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Pastimes : Pray for Edwarda. -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: jbe who wrote (134)	6/16/2000 11:29:00 PM
From: Bald Man from Mars	Respond to of 1576

<<but a number of vital organs compromised>> does that mean she needs organ transplants !!! hope her organs is in better shape than my portfolio ...

To: jbe who wrote (134)	6/17/2000 12:18:00 AM
From: Rainy_Day_Woman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576

hi Joan~ the doctorspeak referred to is typical in that situation. for all their knowledge, learning, experience and expertise, there is much unknown. each patient is unique and every serious illness has a myriad of specifics to the individual. each doctor and nurse have their own personality, style and way of dealing with family and friends. some are up front and honest, other evasive. Edwarda will have a team of doctors and nurses caring for her, each bringing their own 'stamp' with them. we on SI only being 'friends' and 'calling in', we will get very little information. the kind SI people who speak to Claudia will get a better picture and share with us. I lived 3 weeks in the intensive care lounge as someone I loved was being treated. I dealt with every medical personality type imaginable. some follow the rules to a T, others break every rule to help the patient and you. maybe because of the stillness of the night or quietness of the hospital in the wee hours, 3rd shift personnel were the most 'human', easiest to talk to, honest and caring. soft whispers of hope and warmth this is so sad, for everyone Edwarda has such a strong spirit, so full of life, I know she will pull through always positive, full of the devil and strong, supportive, there for you, when you need some help I'll add beautiful and smart too for when she finally reads this "-)