Sunday, December 27, 2009

FINAL UPDATE...

Patricia Sweeney McEnroe passed away today peacefully  in her sleep, less than an hour after I posted the previous update.


Thank you again for all your prayers and kind wishes; I'm sure they lit her way home...



Pat McEnroe, a last photograph


LATEST UPDATE:  As I was leaving to fly back home, the doctors discovered that her trouble breathing came not from the COPD as previously assumed, but pneumonia, picked up I guess while she was lying on the bathroom floor before I found her.  They're treating that now, too.


UPDATE: Mom has stabilized.  Her blood pressure is back up, respiration and heartbeat are closer to normal, she's lucid and eating.  My sisters, both medical professionals, are optimistic.  Now it's watch the kidney function, and a long period of convalescence and physical therapy.

Thank you so much, everyone who answered my request for prayers.

Flew home to NY for Christmas with the family.
Woke up Saturday morning to find my mother on the floor.
She's in ICU now with sepsis and undetermined cardiac problems complicating pre-existing diabetic and COPD conditions.
All the prayers you can spare will be greatfully accepted.
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43 comments:

  1. Nashville BeatDecember 27, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Be assured that your mother will be included in our intercessionary prayers this week. Hang in there, Richard. We will be praying for you to be given the strength to cope with the stress, as well.

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  2. stuiecDecember 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    A prayer for healing for your mother and your entire family.

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  3. Tim BlairDecember 27, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    As someone who has received your prayers in the past, Richard, I'm all the way with you here.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    My heart goes to you Richard. Tell her as many things as you can of all the things she did and said that gave you love and joy.

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  5. MehaulDecember 27, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Prayers to you Mrs McEnroe. God bless.

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  6. Dr. AliceDecember 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Prayers to you and your family, best of luck and strength for your mother.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Lord, please look kindly on Richard's mom, for her and his sake, and ours. We hope to see him continue his effervescent ways, as part of our extended blog family. We wait in faith, and in the meantime remember to count our blessings. Amen.
    Blogstrop

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  8. kaeDecember 27, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Richard, your mum is in my thoughts.

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  9. The Sanity InspectorDecember 27, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Our best to all concerned. Keep us posted.

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  10. Mr. BingleyDecember 27, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    aw gosh richard, our prayers are with you.

    i'm in manhattan tues/weds/thurs if you need a drink.

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  11. kcDecember 27, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Prayers for you all from NEFL. Take care.

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  12. IrobotDecember 27, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Richard, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take strength from the support you receive from friends.

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  13. SandiDecember 27, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Thinking of you, Richard. My very best wishes to you and your Mum.

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  14. thefrollickingmoleDecember 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Best wishes to your mum, and your family at this time mate.

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  15. RebeccaHDecember 27, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    My prayers are with you and your family, Richard.

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  16. steveHDecember 27, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    For your mother and your family and you.

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  17. JDBDecember 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    You are all in our prayers in Upstate New York.

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  18. Jay CurrieDecember 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Our prayers are with you and your mother. Prayers and luck and the resolve of aged mums should, we hope, get you through.

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  19. carpefraiseDecember 28, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    What awful luck, Richard.
    I wish your mother all the power of recovery and you the endurance to get through this.
    Best from Down Under.

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  20. NilkDecember 28, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    Richard, my prayers are with you and your mum.

    May Jehovah-rophi, the God who Heals, take care of her and show the doctors the way to treat her.

    May He give you and yours peace of mind and the fortitude you need to deal with a crisis of this nature.

    there are plenty of us thinking of you, and praying for you.

    Stay strong.

    nilk

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  21. richard mcenroeDecember 28, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Thank you all so much for your words and prayers. I've made sure my mother will know about them.

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  22. richard mcenroeDecember 29, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    BTW Mr. Bingley, thanks for the offer. Had I stayed in town I'da taken you up on it.

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  23. Guy on his 8th beerDecember 29, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Sorry for your loss Richard. God bless the soul and memory of Patricia McEnroe.

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  24. Nashville BeatDecember 29, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Richard,

    Thanks for letting us know of her peaceful passing. It was a blessing that she died in the company of those who loved her. As you confront the loss, please know that our sympathy and our prayers are with you.

    God bless your mother and God bless you and your family.

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  25. Mr. BingleyDecember 30, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    Gosh, Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad for her and you and your loved ones that she passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by those who loved her.

    God bless.

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  26. kaeDecember 30, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Condolences, Richard and family.

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  27. CarolDecember 30, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Richard, you and your family have my deepest condolences. My prayers are with you.

    Carolyn

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  28. JeffSDecember 30, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    My condolences to you and your family, Richard.

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  29. SwampWomanDecember 30, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    My heart hurts for you. I am so sorry.

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  30. YojimboDecember 30, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Be comforted in the fact that she is in a far better place now, free from pain and worry. Many of us here know exactly what you are feeling now. Just judging by what I know about you we have all been blessed by her time on earth.

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  31. Tim BlairDecember 30, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Deepest sorrow for you and your family, Richard. Rest in peace Patricia.

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  32. kcDecember 30, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Truly, news that makes my heart hurt, Richard. Condolences to you and your family.

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  33. MehaulDecember 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Condolences Richard

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  34. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    It is truely a comfort and a blessing that all of you have come to embrace Richard and his family, especially at this sad, sad time.

    The internet continues to amaze...world-wide communities of friends who have never met but are friends never-the-less in the truest sense of the word. It is a privilege.

    Deborah Leigh

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  35. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Terrible loss, Richard. Prayers and thoughts to you and yours.

    Stay strong, the woman that gave you life wouldn't accept anything less.

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  36. Bob BelvedereDecember 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    My condolences to you and your family, Richard.

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  37. christian soldierDecember 30, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Prayers to you and Yours....
    C-CS

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  38. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    So sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family will remain in my prayers.

    Retread

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  39. PacoDecember 30, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    I am very sorry to hear this news, Richard. God bless her, and you.

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  40. SandiDecember 31, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss, Richard.

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  41. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    From my family to yours, our condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  42. geoffDecember 31, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    My condolences Richard. I wish you and yours a long and happy life.

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  43. CarpefraiseJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    Oh what sad news Richard. Very sorry.

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