Nov. 28, 2008, Mom, Jimvi, Sharon, Buddha, Connie, Jay and Rodge visits Anicia. She looked good, so much better! She seemed more relaxed and comfortable. I guess I wouldn't either if I had an ice blanket. Still running a temperature but not so bad. Jimvi and Sharon were in the room with Anicia for about 2 1/2 hours. ICP reading was 9 - 13 pretty much the whole time. No more medication to keep the blood pressure low, and she was not as sedated as the past few days. Her face is not swollen anymore. She opened her eyes, blinked a few times and moved her left arm up and wiggled her left hand. It is very exciting to see every little improvement.
Thank you to all of you who has been keeping Anicia in your prayers. Keep it up... it's working!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Due to the nature of Anicia's condition, we are requesting visitors please let a family member know if you plan to visit so we can monitor the traffic. Instructions were given to the hospital that visitation is only accepted if a family member is with them. Thank you for you cooperation and understanding.
Thanksgiving
After having a Thanksgiving brunch attended by Anicia's brothers and sisters (jimvi, sharon, carla, buddha, jay, connie and sixto) and their respective family members, Anicia's mom and auntie Millete, Anicia's daughters Rachel & Megan, Roger & son Kalanz, cousin Terry and a number of their friends the entire group headed to the hospital to visit Anicia around 1:00 pm.
The entire family met and were updated by the attending doctor on her condition:
1. They are still unsure what caused her condition. They say it is not a brain aneurysm and could not say for certain if it's due to hypertension. It is not their priority right now, what is most important is to get her well as best they can. They can deal with the cause at a later date.
2. She is better than she was two days ago but the situation is always in flux.
3. She is heavily sedated to help with the healing and swelling. That is the reason why she is still not conscious or have "waken" up.
4. She has early stages of pneumonia but they say this type of infection is expected as with other secondary infection that may occur due to her condition. They are not too concerned.
5. The doctor said that Anicia has suffered a massive bleeding on the left side of the brain (as to the cause they do not know - See note 1). They are unsure of the extent any damage would be but her age is a big plus in her recovery though she will eventually need rehab. Every individual is different but she is young and strong willed. We are all hopeful.
Please keep up with your prayers for Anicia's "full and speedy recovery".
Last of the family members went home at 5:30 pm - Thanksgiving day.
The entire family met and were updated by the attending doctor on her condition:
1. They are still unsure what caused her condition. They say it is not a brain aneurysm and could not say for certain if it's due to hypertension. It is not their priority right now, what is most important is to get her well as best they can. They can deal with the cause at a later date.
2. She is better than she was two days ago but the situation is always in flux.
3. She is heavily sedated to help with the healing and swelling. That is the reason why she is still not conscious or have "waken" up.
4. She has early stages of pneumonia but they say this type of infection is expected as with other secondary infection that may occur due to her condition. They are not too concerned.
5. The doctor said that Anicia has suffered a massive bleeding on the left side of the brain (as to the cause they do not know - See note 1). They are unsure of the extent any damage would be but her age is a big plus in her recovery though she will eventually need rehab. Every individual is different but she is young and strong willed. We are all hopeful.
Please keep up with your prayers for Anicia's "full and speedy recovery".
Last of the family members went home at 5:30 pm - Thanksgiving day.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Bishop Alvaro Prayer
Before I forget, thank you Joel (Barrios) for getting this blog site started. Joel also posted a prayer for Anicia and it asks for the intercession of Bishop Alvaro on her behalf. Jimvi wanted me to post an explanation on why....
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo was elected the first successor of St. Josemaria on Sept 15, 1975. He was appointed by Pope John Paul II to be the Prelate of Opus Dei and on Jan 6, 1991 was ordained a bishop.
When he joined Opus Dei in 1935, he lived his vocation to Opus Dei with complete fidelity, through the sanctification of professional work and the fulfillment of everyday duties, and carried out a far reaching apostolate among his fellow students and colleagues at work. Bishop Alvaro del Portillo had a deep sense of divine filiation, a tender devotion to our Lady. His ardent zeal to win souls for Christ was reflected in his episcopal motto: Regnare Christum volumus! We want Christ to reign!
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo died on March 23, 1994. The day of his death, Pope John Paul II went to pray before his mortal remains, which now rest in the crypt of the church of the Prelature, Our Lady of Peace.
On a personal note, Jimvi and I are a witness to his intercession. A good friend of our family was stricken with the same illness as Anicia on April 2008. We just had dinner with him and his wife a month ago and there are no signs that anything ever happened to him just a few months earlier. It is truly a miracle!
Though there is no guaranty that a similar result will come to Anicia, we can only hope and pray. We are to trust in God that His will be done.
That we believe at this moment in Anicia's life, when she can only see one set of footprint in the sand, that Christ is carrying her.
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo was elected the first successor of St. Josemaria on Sept 15, 1975. He was appointed by Pope John Paul II to be the Prelate of Opus Dei and on Jan 6, 1991 was ordained a bishop.
When he joined Opus Dei in 1935, he lived his vocation to Opus Dei with complete fidelity, through the sanctification of professional work and the fulfillment of everyday duties, and carried out a far reaching apostolate among his fellow students and colleagues at work. Bishop Alvaro del Portillo had a deep sense of divine filiation, a tender devotion to our Lady. His ardent zeal to win souls for Christ was reflected in his episcopal motto: Regnare Christum volumus! We want Christ to reign!
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo died on March 23, 1994. The day of his death, Pope John Paul II went to pray before his mortal remains, which now rest in the crypt of the church of the Prelature, Our Lady of Peace.
On a personal note, Jimvi and I are a witness to his intercession. A good friend of our family was stricken with the same illness as Anicia on April 2008. We just had dinner with him and his wife a month ago and there are no signs that anything ever happened to him just a few months earlier. It is truly a miracle!
Though there is no guaranty that a similar result will come to Anicia, we can only hope and pray. We are to trust in God that His will be done.
That we believe at this moment in Anicia's life, when she can only see one set of footprint in the sand, that Christ is carrying her.
Nov 26, 2008
12:30 pm
As the days go by we should be prepared that Ate Anicia's condition will fluctuate between good and bad news. We should always temper our emotions as we go through this journey.
The latest is that Anicia has a fever brought about by what the Dr's think is early stages of pneumonia. They have done a culture to see what is going on - as of this time the result of that culture has not come back.
Her ICP is a bit elavated but the Dr's feel this may have something to do with her current condition. Otherwise, all things are stable.
Buddha is scheduled to visit the hospital today. We will try to keep you informed as information passes.
12:30 pm
As the days go by we should be prepared that Ate Anicia's condition will fluctuate between good and bad news. We should always temper our emotions as we go through this journey.
The latest is that Anicia has a fever brought about by what the Dr's think is early stages of pneumonia. They have done a culture to see what is going on - as of this time the result of that culture has not come back.
Her ICP is a bit elavated but the Dr's feel this may have something to do with her current condition. Otherwise, all things are stable.
Buddha is scheduled to visit the hospital today. We will try to keep you informed as information passes.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Prayer for Anicia
Oh God, Merciful Father, your granted your servant Alvaro, Bishop, the grace of being an exemplary pastor in the service of the Church, and a most faithful son and
successor Saint Josemaria, the founder of Opus Dei. Grant that I too may respond to the demands of the Christian vocation, turning all the circumstances and events of my life into opportunities to love you and serve the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Deign to glorify your servant, Alvaro and through his intercession grant me the favor I request, the speedy and FULL recovery for Anicia. Amen
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father...
In conformity with the decrees of Pope Urban VIII, we declare that there is no intention of anticipating in any way the judgement of the Church, and that this prayer is not intended for public use.
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