[Oe List ...] Judith Tippett's accident

[marilyncrocker at juno.com]

Hello Dear Mike,

Joe and I want to extend love, comfort and abundant encouragement to you
and Judy at this time of her accident and the extreme dislocation it must
have caused your whole family.  We applaud the courageous, hope-filled
stance you represent , as you begin the journey of Judith's recovery.

You both, and your daughters,  Kit and Brooke have for years been the
energizing and inspiring core of what I always saw as "the team of
possibility" for Meg.  

And I'm guessing you, Kit and Brooke will replicate that power once
again, now as the "team of possibility" for Judith.

Know that your Order colleagues stand with you, and are ready to respond
in whatever way we can.  Please do no hesitate to ask.  It is a blessing,
indeed, that you have a loving congregation close at hand.

We will hold you in our prayers, indeed.

Grace, peace and love,

Marilyn and Joe

On Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:33:31 -0400 (EDT) Jayandem2 at aol.com writes:
Note:  It was suggested that I should share this letter with our OE
colleagues:

Saturday, April 14, 2012
 
Dear Friends:
 
I’m sorry that only partial  fragmented information has been out
regarding Judith’s accident.  A week ago tonight, Judith lost her balance
and fell when getting out of bed shortly after retiring for the night. 
She hit her head on her nightstand, and landed on her leg and scraped
skin off her arm.  When I couldn’t turn her over to get her to stand
without tremendous pain, we called 911 and she was taken to Manatee
Memorial Hospital here in Bradenton.  X-ray revealed she had broken her
thigh bone (femur).  The bump on the head didn’t break the skin, just
gave her a large purple section of her forehead.  Her skin is quite thin,
thus the skin tear, which is healing.
 
They did surgery on her leg Monday at noon, and put in a pin to mend the
bone.  Judith had complications following the surgery, and was taken from
the recovery room to the Intensive Care Unit Monday evening.  She had
difficulty coming out of the anesthesia, and wound up on a respirator and
a feeding tube, etc, etc.  They kept her under sedation until Wednesday,
to alleviate anxiety waking up to all the tubes and technology
surrounding her.  Her red cell count was low, her blood pressure was low,
her platelet level was very low, and there seemed to be internal bleeding
in her stomach.   She has moderate liver disease, which apparently
aggravates  these other problems.
 
She is recovering well from the surgery, no longer is on the respirator,
and is eating soft food and liquids orally.  The other problems are, or
are in the process of, being stabilized.  She was moved to a regular room
today.  (now Monday, April 16th.  When she is able, she will need
physical therapy to aid in her future mobility.  Judith has been using a
walker (the neat 4-wheeled type complete with storage and a seat) for the
last 2 years.
 
We are surrounded by an exceptional caring church congregation, who are
supplying meals, concern, and prayers.  Plus, we have 2 fantastic
caregivers for Meg, so we don’t have to worry about her care.  Kit and
Brooke offer support by frequent phone calls.  Thank goodness for cell
phones.   Judith still needs prayers for her recovery and improved health
for the near future.
 
Thank you for your prayers and concern.
 
Grace, Peace, and Love,
 
Mike


Dr. Marilyn R. Crocker
123 Sanborn Road
West Newfield, ME 04095
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