This morning I reported that Carolyn had been on her back three times for over an hour. The last time she was on her back they left her there to see if her vital signs would be affected. At about 1:00 PM we found out that since she had been on her back for six hours with no change in her vitals the Dr. had decided she was a point where she could be removed from the Robo-bed. So at 2:00PM she was removed from life support bed.
I asked her nurse if she was “out of the woods” and she responded to me: “Val, it would be better to say that we have turned a corner." Later I hugged Carolyn’s respiratory therapist and he said to me that he thought we could finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
It is now 8:00 PM and I just talked to Nancy who is still with her and her vitals signs are still stable.
The plan at this point is to keep her in the coma until sometime tomorrow and then they will bring her slowly out of it. About four hours after is out of the coma they will get her up and have her begin walking – slowly and not very far an first. This will help her lungs heal themselves and help her begin to gain her strength back.
We have been told this will be a long long process because her bodily strength has been almost totally depleted.
Again we love all of you and thank you again for your faith and prayers in her behalf. As a family, we are extremely grateful for our understanding of the restored Gospel of Christ. It has been our faith in the Savior’s plan of happiness and in the atonement of Christ that has carried us and will continue to carry us as we move into the future. It has been your faith in God and in prayer that has inspired many of you to join us in prayer for Carolyn – for this we love you and pray for you.
More tomorrow.
Val and Nancy
Mr and Mrs Judd, I'm so greatful to hear this. All I want to do right now is get on a plane and hug her. Bless all of your hearts! Praise God! Praise God!! How amazing this truly is. I'm so happy right now!! If I could do flips I would! Carolyn!!! I LOVE YOU BUNCHES OF OATS!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear that Carolyn is improving! What wonderful news! Our prayers will continue for Carolyn and for her amazing family. Your examples of faith and courage through adversity have inspired all of us.
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful news!!!! Hugs and kisses Carolyn! you can do it!
ReplyDeleteSuch great news. I've been thinking about Carolyn all the time and praying for her.
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Megan Rasmussen
This is great news. Carolyn when you are well enough to read this you will find this funny. Its half term this week for schools over here in the UK so I am off work this week, so while enjoying a lovely lie in this morning before 7am Jo comes running up the stairs bangs on my door saying "Mum, Mum Sister Judd is off the bed she is off the bed. she is not out of the woods yet but shes off the bed! She has followed this blog ever minute of the day and this is because you were such a lovely friend with her while you were over here.You helped her keep the faith when there were no other young women here in crosby. You enjoyed meals out with her (currys at yates)lol and inculed her when you were on your rest day. And I am still thinking of you in your bunny pjs!!!!I would like to thank you for this, you have been such a good example to her. Keep strong and keep figthing. We love you x
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This was the best news I could get this morning! Today is gonna be a good day for you sweetie! I can just feel it :) Even though the is a long way to go, you are making great progress! Stay strong. I love you
ReplyDeleteWhat great news! Keep turning corners Carolyn. We are still praying for you. Lots of love, Rebecca
ReplyDeleteOh, it's such good news! What great answers to prayer. Please continue to keep us up to date on everything. Much love, Monica
ReplyDeleteThis is such good news, what a showing to the power of prayer! Please continue updating all of us. We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery.
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