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Friday 2/8/08
10 AM
It was a normal
wonderful start to their day. As they each commuted to their own offices
earlier that morning Norma called Ken to ask him to tune in a certain radio
station because one of their favorite songs wa
s playing. After arriving at
her destination Norma began experiencing a severe
headache. The pain spread to her neck. After 911 was called,
those at her side tried to help by laying cool towels on her head and neck.
As she was being carted to the ambulance she asked them if they would
please bring her purse and coat along. It was quickly diagnosed that Norma had
experienced a brain aneurysm. The hosp
ital in Joliet promptly decided to
have her airlifted to the University if Illinois Hospital
in Chicago. The first miracle had already occurred because so many do not even make it to the hospital.
Day 2 - Saturday 2/9/08
6:35 PM
During five hours of brain
surgery Saturday morning the surgeons clamped off the ruptured area. Norma's condition is still critical and she
will be in ICU for at least the next two weeks. The following 12-14 days could
bring several complications, such as more bleeding and stroke, so they will monitor her very carefully. Please pray for Norma, Ken and the physicians
taking care of her as they go through this
very difficult and frightening time.
Day 4 - Monday 2/11/08
10:03 AM
(Voice mail from Ken at 5:30
this morning) Ken said Norma is having a CAT scan this
morning. She had a rough night but is doing good overall. He is overwhelmed
with all the kind thoughts, phone calls and concern expressed by family, friends
and co-workers. He really appreciates all of your prayers.
Day 4 - Monday 2/11/08
3:05 PM
Ken asked that we give you an
update on Norma's condition. He said she is as feisty as she usually is. She
keeps trying to get up to go to work and keep her appointments. However, she
becomes disoriented and doesn't always realize where she is. Ken met with the
surgeon this afternoon. The surgeon said that it is not a good idea to
have too many visitors. It may confuse her at this point to see too many
different faces. It is just too much stimulus and may actually cause her harm.
Ken said he is completely overwhelmed with the support they have received from
everyone during this difficult time and appreciates so many wanting to come
downtown to the hospital to see them. However, it would be beneficial to Norma
if people would wait until she is out of ICU which will be in about two weeks.
Also, Ken said in lieu of flowers, send cash to him ;-), cards to Norma and
go home and hug your families.
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s playing. After arriving at
her destination Norma began experiencing a severe
headache. The pain spread to her neck. After 911 was called,
those at her side tried to help by laying cool towels on her head and neck.
As she was being carted to the ambulance she asked them if they would
please bring her purse and coat along. It was quickly diagnosed that Norma had
experienced a brain aneurysm. The hosp
ital in Joliet promptly decided to
have her airlifted to the University if Illinois Hospital
in Chicago. The first miracle had already occurred because so many do not even make it to the hospital.