Dear Family and Friends,
On 4/14/13 1:20pm Taiwan time, Mom has gone to be with The Lord. I believe that she is now resting in God's blossom with no more sufferings and pain. She can finally hear God's praise of " Good and Faithful Servant, come and enjoy the feast I have prepared for you. "
We are all sad to see Mom goes, but we can draw comfort in knowing that she is now in a much better place and is with our Lord.
Thank you all for your prayers. I just FaceTime with Taipei and saw Mom's face, no more oxygen tube attached to her face and looking peaceful.
We don't know any arrangement yet, will notify when I receive more information.
Blessing and love,
Alice
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Update on 4/12/13 Taiwan Time
Dear Family and Friends,
I tried to "Face Time" with Phoebe at 11:30am Taiwan time but they did not hear my rings. I tried again an hour later at 1:30pm and 蘇燕 came on the line.Stephen and phoebe have left for lunch.
She said Mom was not doing well yesterday especially the night before. The monitor kept beeping 思瑜 also stayed over night at the hospital. Mom had a better night last night so Mom is much better today. When I called, her eyes are wide opened and she even yawned. She seem to be watching TV.
The doctor has prescribed another medicine which seems to help her. Even thought they have taken out 600cc water from her lung on Tuesday but they found there is still water in her right and left lung caused by her heart problem.
Her vital signs are better, heart beat at 118, oxygen in her blood is now 38 compares to 56 last time. Her blood sugar is still high at 260 but was given medicine via injection before her "meal" she can still 吐痰, which is a good sign. Her bedsore is healing nicely so she just needs to be turned every 3 hours at night.
Thank God, Mom is improving . Thank you for all your prayers!
I am suppose to contact with Taiwan on their Sunday morning which is my Saturday night. Since Sunday most of them will be at church and I have family meeting on Saturday night, we will report in three day's time instead.
Please keep praying and trusting God .
Thanks for the comments on my reports, this way I know you are all keeping up with Mom's conditions and remembering her in your prayers.
Take care, talk to you next time.
Alice
I tried to "Face Time" with Phoebe at 11:30am Taiwan time but they did not hear my rings. I tried again an hour later at 1:30pm and 蘇燕 came on the line.Stephen and phoebe have left for lunch.
She said Mom was not doing well yesterday especially the night before. The monitor kept beeping 思瑜 also stayed over night at the hospital. Mom had a better night last night so Mom is much better today. When I called, her eyes are wide opened and she even yawned. She seem to be watching TV.
The doctor has prescribed another medicine which seems to help her. Even thought they have taken out 600cc water from her lung on Tuesday but they found there is still water in her right and left lung caused by her heart problem.
Her vital signs are better, heart beat at 118, oxygen in her blood is now 38 compares to 56 last time. Her blood sugar is still high at 260 but was given medicine via injection before her "meal" she can still 吐痰, which is a good sign. Her bedsore is healing nicely so she just needs to be turned every 3 hours at night.
Thank God, Mom is improving . Thank you for all your prayers!
I am suppose to contact with Taiwan on their Sunday morning which is my Saturday night. Since Sunday most of them will be at church and I have family meeting on Saturday night, we will report in three day's time instead.
Please keep praying and trusting God .
Thanks for the comments on my reports, this way I know you are all keeping up with Mom's conditions and remembering her in your prayers.
Take care, talk to you next time.
Alice
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Update on 4/10/13 Taiwan morning
Dear Family and Friends,
Once again we are updating Mom's condition. Phoebe and 蘇燕 are with Mom in the hospital.
Of course Masriah is there.
I was told, for the past two days, Mom was very unstable, the monitor beside her bed kept sounding because her heart beats were high ranging as high as 192 .When I "Face time" with them Mom's oxygen in her blood read 56. Mom's condition is consider critical!
Mom's blood sugar is high, measured at 357 and she was given insulin injection and antibiotic medicine. The doctor came early in the morning so he didn't talk to the family. The assistance doctor met with Phoebe and told her that they will us 安寜的方法 to treat Mom. Mom 好辛苦. My heart ache for her, may God has mercy and comfort and touch her in His special way. I tried to take a picture of Mom but was unsuccessful, maybe it is a good thing because you really don't want to see Mom suffers.
All therapies have halted due to Mom's condition. The doctor has taken out 600cc of water from her lung yesterday evening. Her breathing is laborious and they turned the oxygen volume to the highest (15) .Mom still is fed 5 cans of the nutrition milk, but her digestion is not too good.
Phoebe said that Stephen might return to Taiwan today or tomorrow.
At this point, we are helpless but are all learning to trust Our God fully, knowing God's way is best.
Hate to leave you all at this down note, but this is what a reporter suppose to do, to tell it as it is!
Take Care everyone, make sure to tell your love ones you love them.
MOM / GRANDMA, WE ALL LOVE YOU !!! GOD LOVES YOU MORE !!!
Love,
Alice
Will report again in two days.
Once again we are updating Mom's condition. Phoebe and 蘇燕 are with Mom in the hospital.
Of course Masriah is there.
I was told, for the past two days, Mom was very unstable, the monitor beside her bed kept sounding because her heart beats were high ranging as high as 192 .When I "Face time" with them Mom's oxygen in her blood read 56. Mom's condition is consider critical!
Mom's blood sugar is high, measured at 357 and she was given insulin injection and antibiotic medicine. The doctor came early in the morning so he didn't talk to the family. The assistance doctor met with Phoebe and told her that they will us 安寜的方法 to treat Mom. Mom 好辛苦. My heart ache for her, may God has mercy and comfort and touch her in His special way. I tried to take a picture of Mom but was unsuccessful, maybe it is a good thing because you really don't want to see Mom suffers.
All therapies have halted due to Mom's condition. The doctor has taken out 600cc of water from her lung yesterday evening. Her breathing is laborious and they turned the oxygen volume to the highest (15) .Mom still is fed 5 cans of the nutrition milk, but her digestion is not too good.
Phoebe said that Stephen might return to Taiwan today or tomorrow.
At this point, we are helpless but are all learning to trust Our God fully, knowing God's way is best.
Hate to leave you all at this down note, but this is what a reporter suppose to do, to tell it as it is!
Take Care everyone, make sure to tell your love ones you love them.
MOM / GRANDMA, WE ALL LOVE YOU !!! GOD LOVES YOU MORE !!!
Love,
Alice
Will report again in two days.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
4/7/13
Update from Taiwan with Joe :
This is the last interview with Joe until he returns from Japan next Tuesday (4/16/13). Phoebe will be with Mom while Joe is gone for the week.
The first thing I saw this evening was Mom with her big eyes and her oxygen mask about 2 inches from her mouth. Joe said they are giving her a short break because the mask is very tight against her face.
For the last couple of days, Mom was more stable, she slept better and the doctor is trying to reduce the volume of the oxygen from 17 to 15 gradually. Mom is getting insulin shots 4 times a day,while they are adjusting the amount of medicine for her blood sugar. She is passing more urine with the help of the diuretic medicine. Her heart beat and her breathing is improving. She has IV in her arm injecting heart and antibiotic medicines. She sat for awhile today because She wanted to stretch a bit.
The assistant physician came in Mom's room to discussed Mom's condition, she said from the X-Ray, they saw that there is still water in Mom's lung and they will stop the warfarin (blood thinner)medicine and try to take the water out of her lung this coming Thursday. Please pray for safety during this treatment. No more salt with her food for now.
Joseph is looking better today because he will see his "honey" soon. :).
I will call phoebe in two days' time to get more update on Mom for the rest of us.
Good night or good day, everyone. Continue to pray for Mom !!!
Reporting from Los Angeles,
With Love,
Alice
This is the last interview with Joe until he returns from Japan next Tuesday (4/16/13). Phoebe will be with Mom while Joe is gone for the week.
The first thing I saw this evening was Mom with her big eyes and her oxygen mask about 2 inches from her mouth. Joe said they are giving her a short break because the mask is very tight against her face.
For the last couple of days, Mom was more stable, she slept better and the doctor is trying to reduce the volume of the oxygen from 17 to 15 gradually. Mom is getting insulin shots 4 times a day,while they are adjusting the amount of medicine for her blood sugar. She is passing more urine with the help of the diuretic medicine. Her heart beat and her breathing is improving. She has IV in her arm injecting heart and antibiotic medicines. She sat for awhile today because She wanted to stretch a bit.
The assistant physician came in Mom's room to discussed Mom's condition, she said from the X-Ray, they saw that there is still water in Mom's lung and they will stop the warfarin (blood thinner)medicine and try to take the water out of her lung this coming Thursday. Please pray for safety during this treatment. No more salt with her food for now.
Joseph is looking better today because he will see his "honey" soon. :).
I will call phoebe in two days' time to get more update on Mom for the rest of us.
Good night or good day, everyone. Continue to pray for Mom !!!
Reporting from Los Angeles,
With Love,
Alice
Friday, April 5, 2013
4/6/13 Taiwan update on Mom
Hi family and Friends,
I interviewed Joe on Face Time again just now.
Mom is stable today but still needs to wear the big mask for oxygen.
Her condition is unpredictable so Joe said he is always 提心吊膽 .It seems in the morning hours Mom's heart beat raises ,like this morning it was up to 170-180, but while I was talking to Joe it was down to 123. Mom is not breathing heavily which is a good thing. But Joe said 媽媽很痛苦.
The doctor is giving injection to help Mom pass urine, she is passing about 1500cc but not enough. They have changed to another antibiotic to take care of the toxin in the blood. Her stomach is smaller. Her blood sugar is around 300-400, and was given insulin injection.
Phoebe will go to the hospital tomorrow, Stephen has returned to Shanghai but will go back to Taiwan next Tuesday.
I saw Mom via Face Time, but she was sleeping.
This is all for now, I will Face Time Joe next Monday (Taipei time) before he will return to Japan for a well deserved rest..
Love,
Alice
I interviewed Joe on Face Time again just now.
Mom is stable today but still needs to wear the big mask for oxygen.
Her condition is unpredictable so Joe said he is always 提心吊膽 .It seems in the morning hours Mom's heart beat raises ,like this morning it was up to 170-180, but while I was talking to Joe it was down to 123. Mom is not breathing heavily which is a good thing. But Joe said 媽媽很痛苦.
The doctor is giving injection to help Mom pass urine, she is passing about 1500cc but not enough. They have changed to another antibiotic to take care of the toxin in the blood. Her stomach is smaller. Her blood sugar is around 300-400, and was given insulin injection.
Phoebe will go to the hospital tomorrow, Stephen has returned to Shanghai but will go back to Taiwan next Tuesday.
I saw Mom via Face Time, but she was sleeping.
This is all for now, I will Face Time Joe next Monday (Taipei time) before he will return to Japan for a well deserved rest..
Love,
Alice
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Update on 4/4/13
Greeting from Taiwan via Los Angeles
As promised I "Face Time" with Joe again at the hospital.
PTL Mom is looking much better with her eyes wide open. The pastor ( her latest godson) and his wife from Hong Kong are visiting her when I called.
This is what Joe told me:
Mom is better today, but she had a bad night and didn't sleep well. At 5 am she was injected heart medicine, and was given heart medicine every 6 hours. Apparently the two kinds of antibiotics are working and the toxin in her blood has gone down. Mom is passing more urine thus the doctor is cutting out one antibiotic.
Mom is still having therapies but not at the rate that she used to. Only simple stretching.
Her bedsore has reduced in size and she seems to recognize people. Mom still has the big plastic tube on her face which force oxygen into her. She couldn't do the speech therapy because of the oxygen cup on her mouth.
Only Masriah is staying with her at nights and seem to handle well.
Talk to you all in two days, remember to pray for Mom and May God's will be done.
Blessings,
Alice
P.s. I am going to copy this blog to the "family" email I sent out, if I missed anyone and you think they should be informed, please forward the message on.
As promised I "Face Time" with Joe again at the hospital.
PTL Mom is looking much better with her eyes wide open. The pastor ( her latest godson) and his wife from Hong Kong are visiting her when I called.
This is what Joe told me:
Mom is better today, but she had a bad night and didn't sleep well. At 5 am she was injected heart medicine, and was given heart medicine every 6 hours. Apparently the two kinds of antibiotics are working and the toxin in her blood has gone down. Mom is passing more urine thus the doctor is cutting out one antibiotic.
Mom is still having therapies but not at the rate that she used to. Only simple stretching.
Her bedsore has reduced in size and she seems to recognize people. Mom still has the big plastic tube on her face which force oxygen into her. She couldn't do the speech therapy because of the oxygen cup on her mouth.
Only Masriah is staying with her at nights and seem to handle well.
Talk to you all in two days, remember to pray for Mom and May God's will be done.
Blessings,
Alice
P.s. I am going to copy this blog to the "family" email I sent out, if I missed anyone and you think they should be informed, please forward the message on.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Update on 4/2/13 Taiwan Time
Hi everyone, this is Alice again.
After talking to Stephen and Joe via Face Time ,this is what is happening to Mom.
A few days ago Mom was supposed to be discharged from the hospital but she was not able to leave the hospital because her heart rate was very high and the oxygen in her blood was low.
This morning,She was breathing heavily and when they showed her to me via Facebook she was wearing a black respiratory mask which is forcing more oxygen into her.
Her urinary tract was infected, her bedsore is healing good,but she has too much urine in her body which resulted in toxin in her blood. The doctor has prescribed two antibiotic medicines to combat this problem but it will take 7 days for it to take effect.
Phoebe had her eye operation and she should be well enough to help out in about 2 days.stephen
Will leave on 4/5 and return on 4/10. Joe is leaving 4/8. Joe and Peggy are planning a trip to France from 6/24 through 7/24.
They need someone to commit sometimes.( at least 2 weeks ) to be with Mom during Joe's absence.
We don't need to buy the plane ticket yet as Mom's condition is unstable but they want some assurance that someone is going to be by Mom's side when Joe is not available.
Let all pray for Mom's recovery and mostly for less suffering. Also pray and set a schedule to release Jose's and Stephen's families over the summer.
Sorry I don't have good news to report but I know all of you are concern about Mom's condition and this is what I understood the situation from Joe right now. The connection to the hospital is not good and we have to reconnect several times.
May God's will be done and we know that God knows best, so pray,pray and pray
Love,
Alice
After talking to Stephen and Joe via Face Time ,this is what is happening to Mom.
A few days ago Mom was supposed to be discharged from the hospital but she was not able to leave the hospital because her heart rate was very high and the oxygen in her blood was low.
This morning,She was breathing heavily and when they showed her to me via Facebook she was wearing a black respiratory mask which is forcing more oxygen into her.
Her urinary tract was infected, her bedsore is healing good,but she has too much urine in her body which resulted in toxin in her blood. The doctor has prescribed two antibiotic medicines to combat this problem but it will take 7 days for it to take effect.
Phoebe had her eye operation and she should be well enough to help out in about 2 days.stephen
Will leave on 4/5 and return on 4/10. Joe is leaving 4/8. Joe and Peggy are planning a trip to France from 6/24 through 7/24.
They need someone to commit sometimes.( at least 2 weeks ) to be with Mom during Joe's absence.
We don't need to buy the plane ticket yet as Mom's condition is unstable but they want some assurance that someone is going to be by Mom's side when Joe is not available.
Let all pray for Mom's recovery and mostly for less suffering. Also pray and set a schedule to release Jose's and Stephen's families over the summer.
Sorry I don't have good news to report but I know all of you are concern about Mom's condition and this is what I understood the situation from Joe right now. The connection to the hospital is not good and we have to reconnect several times.
May God's will be done and we know that God knows best, so pray,pray and pray
Love,
Alice
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Update-3/27/13
The connection was poor when I FT(face time) them. Mom was sitting in the wheelchair, apparently already up for 30 minutes. Her food variety has broadened a lot! She took a sip/table spoon of grape juice, apple, 土瓜, 稀飯加肉鬆。Joe added that she didn't like apple. Communication is not good today, so I have no more news! This is their 4:30pm.
The doctor didn't come today, so there is no news of going home yet!
This is an email from Peggy, I copied it to send on to all of you. There is an email from 思瑜
Hope you can all received that.
There is a picture somewhere, I am working to see if I can see it and copy it.
Love,
Alice
The doctor didn't come today, so there is no news of going home yet!
This is an email from Peggy, I copied it to send on to all of you. There is an email from 思瑜
Hope you can all received that.
There is a picture somewhere, I am working to see if I can see it and copy it.
Love,
Alice
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Last posting by Peggy----3/24/2013
Everybody is here on this Palm Sunday: Stephen, Phoebe, Joseph, Peggy, Suyen and Siyu.
Mom is obviously happy to see us here. She took her yogurt and cranberry liquid with the speech therapist. She stood briefly with her other therapists.
Phoebe noted great improvement since she last saw Mom! I am leaving tomorrow morning.
From now on, Phoebe will be the person to update us Mom's progress by emails.
We are excited about Mom's good progress and I look forward to seeing her at home when I visit in in April!
Thank you for tuning in to my report! I will be back in April from 4/18-25!
Mom is obviously happy to see us here. She took her yogurt and cranberry liquid with the speech therapist. She stood briefly with her other therapists.
Phoebe noted great improvement since she last saw Mom! I am leaving tomorrow morning.
From now on, Phoebe will be the person to update us Mom's progress by emails.
We are excited about Mom's good progress and I look forward to seeing her at home when I visit in in April!
Thank you for tuning in to my report! I will be back in April from 4/18-25!
March 23, 2013---想唔想飲雞湯呀?
On this Saturday morning, she saw all her therapists: OT, ST and PT before 10:30 AM! She was fed the cranberry liquid by mouth, ugh!!!! 好難食! Sour and bad tasting....she did swallow slowly, we prodded her on....and she finished. The Speech Therapist (the weekend one) asked what she likes to eat?
I said something like 穆記牛肉麪....
Oh, then maybe she can sip some beef broth or chicken soup!! The ST said.....
I turned to Mom and asked her in simple Cantonese: 想唔想飲雞湯呀?
She nodded right away.....her eyes brightened!
Next, we need to ask Dr. Si if she can sip and swallow chicken broth for speech therapy!
Maybe she can share chicken soup with her two sons very soon!!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Watching 101 from the window---3/21/2013
She was awake at mid morning! She nodded when asked if she wanted to sit in the wheelchair.
We wheeled her outside her room and found a window facing 101. She sat there for awhile looking....
We wheeled her outside her room and found a window facing 101. She sat there for awhile looking....
3/22/13 update from LA after Facetimed with Peggy in taiwan
Good Morning Everyone,
Peggy is at the hospital early this morning and since it is a very nice day, they decided to wake Mom up to wheel her to the indoor garden as well as having a view of the 101 building.
But Mom was tired after awhile so she was put back to bed.
Mom will have a big day today as she is scheduled for a session with the 針救師. Pray that it will help her regain her speech. Stephen has returned to Taipei last night and phoebe will join him today.
I saw Mom , her face is looking a little better, but not yet a smile. 媽媽加油 !
Peggy please give me the Internet connection for the broadcast.
I was not successful with the pictures you asked me to take, maybe next time.
The icon for attaching the picture looks like a framed picture with mountain and a sun at the bottom right hand corner
Take care everyone, Peggy sent out an email with more details.
Love,
Alice
Peggy is at the hospital early this morning and since it is a very nice day, they decided to wake Mom up to wheel her to the indoor garden as well as having a view of the 101 building.
But Mom was tired after awhile so she was put back to bed.
Mom will have a big day today as she is scheduled for a session with the 針救師. Pray that it will help her regain her speech. Stephen has returned to Taipei last night and phoebe will join him today.
I saw Mom , her face is looking a little better, but not yet a smile. 媽媽加油 !
Peggy please give me the Internet connection for the broadcast.
I was not successful with the pictures you asked me to take, maybe next time.
The icon for attaching the picture looks like a framed picture with mountain and a sun at the bottom right hand corner
Take care everyone, Peggy sent out an email with more details.
Love,
Alice
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Highlight of March 20
Despite the setback of needing to use the catheter again last night, there are a few high points today:
1) Dr. Si gave us a tentative date of discharge----end of March or next week.
2) For the first time we put her in a wheelchair and wheeled her out to see the flowers in the hallway. She did not use the oxygen tank and can tolerate 10-15 minutes until the doctor came to change her dressing.
3) She gave Pastor and Mrs. 史 a big smile when they came to visit. She smiled a few more times since then.....made our day indeed!
4) The acupuncturist will visit tomorrow!
Everything is progressing well and we continue to see miracles.....
Unfortunately I still don't know how to upload photos on this blog yet!
1) Dr. Si gave us a tentative date of discharge----end of March or next week.
2) For the first time we put her in a wheelchair and wheeled her out to see the flowers in the hallway. She did not use the oxygen tank and can tolerate 10-15 minutes until the doctor came to change her dressing.
3) She gave Pastor and Mrs. 史 a big smile when they came to visit. She smiled a few more times since then.....made our day indeed!
4) The acupuncturist will visit tomorrow!
Everything is progressing well and we continue to see miracles.....
Unfortunately I still don't know how to upload photos on this blog yet!
Monday, March 18, 2013
March 19, 2013
Peggy is back in Taipei, and the blog is revived!!!!
We came back after lunch break to a quiet room! Mom is still sleeping. She has been sleeping the whole morning. To my surprise when I checked my email....that I got invited to write on Alice's blog! YEAH!!! Thank you for letting me get on your blog!
Alternately, I tried setting up a new blog this morning: http://progressonshumama.blogspot.tw/
I will try to write on this one, but may give a different flavor on the other one!
Peggy
We came back after lunch break to a quiet room! Mom is still sleeping. She has been sleeping the whole morning. To my surprise when I checked my email....that I got invited to write on Alice's blog! YEAH!!! Thank you for letting me get on your blog!
Alternately, I tried setting up a new blog this morning: http://progressonshumama.blogspot.tw/
I will try to write on this one, but may give a different flavor on the other one!
Peggy
Monday, March 11, 2013
16th update 3/12/13
Good morning everyone. It is very warm here and the weather is perfect.
When we arrived at the hospital Mom is already sitting up and later standing up. She stood longer today and breath normally. Joe is here already resuming his duty and always like to message her fingers.
Mom had a chest and stomach X-ray and found out her stomach has a lot of stow so they are using medicine to relieve her. In the afternoon her heart rate raise rapidly and she had a EKG so the doctor gave her one more heart pill. She is back to normal now.
Her right hand is getting better and sometimes she like to move the rubber clip on her finger which is connect to a monitor. She can express her wish better and we believe she will recover soon. Just pray for that.
This will be my last blog from Taiwan, thanks for tuning in.
Eunice and I will return to the US This afternoon.
Love,
Alice
When we arrived at the hospital Mom is already sitting up and later standing up. She stood longer today and breath normally. Joe is here already resuming his duty and always like to message her fingers.
Mom had a chest and stomach X-ray and found out her stomach has a lot of stow so they are using medicine to relieve her. In the afternoon her heart rate raise rapidly and she had a EKG so the doctor gave her one more heart pill. She is back to normal now.
Her right hand is getting better and sometimes she like to move the rubber clip on her finger which is connect to a monitor. She can express her wish better and we believe she will recover soon. Just pray for that.
This will be my last blog from Taiwan, thanks for tuning in.
Eunice and I will return to the US This afternoon.
Love,
Alice
Sunday, March 10, 2013
15th update 3/11/13
Greeting from Mom's bedside. How do you like the Guest update and the pictures.
Today is another 突破, Mom stood up !! She was sitting up by her bedside and was able to
Sat by herself for over 45 minutes. When Eunice wanted to lay her down , Mom pushed her hand away and started to step down on the floor. We didn't want to do this without the therapist and just that time, the therapist showed up and Mom got her wish. She stood for a minute or so, but her heart beat shot up so we didn't want to overdo it. She stood up twice today which is very good already.
The doctor came to see her today, she is going to have a chest and stomach X-Ray today just now she lifted her left hand up and waved. I think she wanted to show us that she is improving and she can do more and more things.
The doctor also said we should take away her oxygen and see how she does.
Eunice has gone home for a well deserved rest.
Stephen is coming down with sore throat so He is staying away from the hospital.
Take care and God Bless.
Alice
Today is another 突破, Mom stood up !! She was sitting up by her bedside and was able to
Sat by herself for over 45 minutes. When Eunice wanted to lay her down , Mom pushed her hand away and started to step down on the floor. We didn't want to do this without the therapist and just that time, the therapist showed up and Mom got her wish. She stood for a minute or so, but her heart beat shot up so we didn't want to overdo it. She stood up twice today which is very good already.
The doctor came to see her today, she is going to have a chest and stomach X-Ray today just now she lifted her left hand up and waved. I think she wanted to show us that she is improving and she can do more and more things.
The doctor also said we should take away her oxygen and see how she does.
Eunice has gone home for a well deserved rest.
Stephen is coming down with sore throat so He is staying away from the hospital.
Take care and God Bless.
Alice
Guest update 3/10/13
Hi everyone! Linnet here again!
I'm amazed at how many apple products we have in this hospital room!
We've got some very tech savvy family!
Cliff has been giving some iPad lessons to the aunties.
After Aunty Alice returns to the USA, the main iPad for FaceTime-ing will be through Nai Nai's God daughter, Szuyu's iPad. Please add her address to your account. It's: luszuyu@gmail.com
Well, I'm a year older today. I'm happy to be able to spend this day with Nai Nai, my parents and Aunty Alice and Aunty Eunice! It's not so often we can gather together. How old am I now? You can look at the candles on the cake :)
We are leaving for the airport soon! We hope to come back again soon!
Signing off now.
I'm amazed at how many apple products we have in this hospital room!
We've got some very tech savvy family!
Cliff has been giving some iPad lessons to the aunties.
After Aunty Alice returns to the USA, the main iPad for FaceTime-ing will be through Nai Nai's God daughter, Szuyu's iPad. Please add her address to your account. It's: luszuyu@gmail.com
Well, I'm a year older today. I'm happy to be able to spend this day with Nai Nai, my parents and Aunty Alice and Aunty Eunice! It's not so often we can gather together. How old am I now? You can look at the candles on the cake :)
We are leaving for the airport soon! We hope to come back again soon!
Signing off now.
Guest update 3/9/13
Hi everyone! Linnet here.
We are here in Taipei for the weekend. Initially we were planning to go to Bangkok for a quick get away but decided to switch the destination to Taipei to see Nai Nai. It's our very first time to travel without the girls. Luckily Rebecca is taking a good care of them along with our super nanny.
Today Nai Nai was sleeping all afternoon. She finally woke up in the evening and we had a very fun FaceTime session with Uncle Johnny, Uncle Joseph, Aunty Peggy, Wayne, Eileen and got to peek a bit of baby Nathan sleeping!
Nai Nai seems to be doing well and improving! The Indonesian helper is very nice and very hands on. Thank God for his great timing and His provisions.
Here are some photos from today (after Aunty Alice went home!)
Enjoy!
We are here in Taipei for the weekend. Initially we were planning to go to Bangkok for a quick get away but decided to switch the destination to Taipei to see Nai Nai. It's our very first time to travel without the girls. Luckily Rebecca is taking a good care of them along with our super nanny.
Today Nai Nai was sleeping all afternoon. She finally woke up in the evening and we had a very fun FaceTime session with Uncle Johnny, Uncle Joseph, Aunty Peggy, Wayne, Eileen and got to peek a bit of baby Nathan sleeping!
Nai Nai seems to be doing well and improving! The Indonesian helper is very nice and very hands on. Thank God for his great timing and His provisions.
Here are some photos from today (after Aunty Alice went home!)
Enjoy!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
14th updates 3/10/13
Today is Sunday and it is quiet at the hospital because everyone is at church. Mom is also attending Sunday service by watching TV. I am glad a lot of you are reading the updates. I am reporting on the blog as well as in email.
Stephen's family stayed In the hospital with Mom most of the day, I left earlier than usual because the bus from the hospital stopped running after 4:15pm. I left around 5pm because I need to walk to the train station before it turned dark.
Mom's stomach is still big,but getting a little softer. We trust God will heal her in His time.
Attaching a few pictures.
Love,
Alice
See, Mom has a pretty nurse, she is also very kind and loving too.
Stephen's family stayed In the hospital with Mom most of the day, I left earlier than usual because the bus from the hospital stopped running after 4:15pm. I left around 5pm because I need to walk to the train station before it turned dark.
Mom's stomach is still big,but getting a little softer. We trust God will heal her in His time.
Attaching a few pictures.
Love,
Alice
See, Mom has a pretty nurse, she is also very kind and loving too.
Friday, March 8, 2013
13th updates 3/9/13
Good Morning Everyone,
Reporting at the hospital and all is on the right track. Doctor said that Mom can go home in two weeks. So we are planing this next step. We will lease her hospital bed and the helper will sleep with her on a twin bed in the same room. She will become her full time helper.
Today at lunch we are going with Stephen, Phoebe,Linnet and Clifford.
It seem there will be approximately two more weeks before the application for the helper will be official.
Dora and John, I have hugged Mom for you, I will do it again.
Mom is looking good today, yesterday there were 17 visitors. On the broadcast we emphasized that we thank everyone for their prayers but please don't come to the hospital to visit because it will tired Mom.
Mom's reactions to voices is better, she volunteered an extra sit up yesterday and each time she can sit about 30 minutes. She is beginning to lift her left hand high and her right hand a little bit.
Sign off for now, same time same station tomorrow!
Alice
Reporting at the hospital and all is on the right track. Doctor said that Mom can go home in two weeks. So we are planing this next step. We will lease her hospital bed and the helper will sleep with her on a twin bed in the same room. She will become her full time helper.
Today at lunch we are going with Stephen, Phoebe,Linnet and Clifford.
It seem there will be approximately two more weeks before the application for the helper will be official.
Dora and John, I have hugged Mom for you, I will do it again.
Mom is looking good today, yesterday there were 17 visitors. On the broadcast we emphasized that we thank everyone for their prayers but please don't come to the hospital to visit because it will tired Mom.
Mom's reactions to voices is better, she volunteered an extra sit up yesterday and each time she can sit about 30 minutes. She is beginning to lift her left hand high and her right hand a little bit.
Sign off for now, same time same station tomorrow!
Alice
Thursday, March 7, 2013
12th updates 3/8/13
Today is a busy day and we have a lot of people visiting. Stephen and phoebe came to visit and Linnet and Clifford also came from Hong Kong. They stayed with Mom while Eunice and I went the the broadcasting station to get on air to thank people for their support and prayer for us and for Mom.
Her back sore is healing nicely and we don't need to use a ballon on her button ,which could be very uncomfortable. She is sitting up longer each session and mostly can hold herself upright.
The doctor decided that she don't need to use the 化痰藥 because she can 吐痰 on her own.
Yesterday she started turning herself （only from left to right) but we are delighted. Please continue to pray for the day nurse , we hope that we can have the one we like to take care of Mom before Eunice and I leave Taipei.
The nurse wash her hair today and she is looking good.she even moved her right hand a little bit.
Take care, everyone, sorry I am late today.
Alice
Her back sore is healing nicely and we don't need to use a ballon on her button ,which could be very uncomfortable. She is sitting up longer each session and mostly can hold herself upright.
The doctor decided that she don't need to use the 化痰藥 because she can 吐痰 on her own.
Yesterday she started turning herself （only from left to right) but we are delighted. Please continue to pray for the day nurse , we hope that we can have the one we like to take care of Mom before Eunice and I leave Taipei.
The nurse wash her hair today and she is looking good.she even moved her right hand a little bit.
Take care, everyone, sorry I am late today.
Alice
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
11th updates 3/7/13
Hi there , Everyone,
It's time to do another update of Mom condition. I have a little good news to tell you.
Last night when I left the hospital, I said good night to Mom and told her that I will see her tomorrow. All of a sudden, Mom asked me loudly in 上海話＂做什麼＂I was so surprised and quickly replied her in shanghainese.
Today, she is back to starring at me. Stephen and Phoebe are in Taiwan now, they will stay until
3/12. Masriah is still coming every day.
So much for now,sign off until tomorrow.
Alice
It's time to do another update of Mom condition. I have a little good news to tell you.
Last night when I left the hospital, I said good night to Mom and told her that I will see her tomorrow. All of a sudden, Mom asked me loudly in 上海話＂做什麼＂I was so surprised and quickly replied her in shanghainese.
Today, she is back to starring at me. Stephen and Phoebe are in Taiwan now, they will stay until
3/12. Masriah is still coming every day.
So much for now,sign off until tomorrow.
Alice
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
10th updates 3/6/13
Good Morning !
Yesterday Mom was tired . After the urine tube was removed her belly ballooned up and was as hard a a rock. We called the nurse to release the urine but her stomach is still big so at night they put the urine tube back again. She had a good night and this morning is more alert. Masriah is still coming,Mom seem to like her and this morning She gave Mom a pedicure.
Eunice is still here today as we are expecting Stephen and phoebe.
Last evening, 台中的汪牧師，師母來看媽媽 mom recognized them and kept starring at them and move her mouth to say something. This is the most we saw Mom moved her mouth. After she was exhausted. We believe this is a big step in recovering her speech.
Take care, will update again soon!
Alice
Yesterday Mom was tired . After the urine tube was removed her belly ballooned up and was as hard a a rock. We called the nurse to release the urine but her stomach is still big so at night they put the urine tube back again. She had a good night and this morning is more alert. Masriah is still coming,Mom seem to like her and this morning She gave Mom a pedicure.
Eunice is still here today as we are expecting Stephen and phoebe.
Last evening, 台中的汪牧師，師母來看媽媽 mom recognized them and kept starring at them and move her mouth to say something. This is the most we saw Mom moved her mouth. After she was exhausted. We believe this is a big step in recovering her speech.
Take care, will update again soon!
Alice
Monday, March 4, 2013
9th updates 3/5/13
Today is Tuesday and I am in the hospital updating you all about Mom condition. Eunice stayed with Mom last night with the night nurse and I went time by myself.
Yesterday during the day, Mom slept a little less than the day before. The physical therapist came in the morning and Mom sat up very well. In the afternoon around 3 o'clock , Mom lifted up her head and wanted to sit up again, so we helped her up and a few minutes later, 譚國英 and 梁麗丹from Hong Kong 611 came to visit her. They came especially to visit her from Hong Kong so Mom decided to sit and welcome her guest, she even smiled slightly, at least 不是苦臉.
Less than a hour later, the Facial therapist showed up and Mom was willing to sit up once again. 媽媽好捧啊.
The helper washed her hair in the morning so she is 好香 .
She had a hard time moving her bowl movement last night, Doctor decided to remove her urine tube and add one more stow softener pill. They also cut her blood sugar testing from 4 times A day to twice a day.
Eunice went home for a rest and Masriah and I are here. Mom is resting and that's why I can write more.
Sign off for now!
Alice
Yesterday during the day, Mom slept a little less than the day before. The physical therapist came in the morning and Mom sat up very well. In the afternoon around 3 o'clock , Mom lifted up her head and wanted to sit up again, so we helped her up and a few minutes later, 譚國英 and 梁麗丹from Hong Kong 611 came to visit her. They came especially to visit her from Hong Kong so Mom decided to sit and welcome her guest, she even smiled slightly, at least 不是苦臉.
Less than a hour later, the Facial therapist showed up and Mom was willing to sit up once again. 媽媽好捧啊.
The helper washed her hair in the morning so she is 好香 .
She had a hard time moving her bowl movement last night, Doctor decided to remove her urine tube and add one more stow softener pill. They also cut her blood sugar testing from 4 times A day to twice a day.
Eunice went home for a rest and Masriah and I are here. Mom is resting and that's why I can write more.
Sign off for now!
Alice
Sunday, March 3, 2013
8th updates 3/4/13
Hi, Everyone:
The weather is good outside and inside. The day shift (Eunice and me) are on duty. I finally slept for 6 hours last night. Eunice also came home and Szuyu stayed with night nurse which is still dong well. Joseph, I paid the night nurse this morning.
Mom slept well last night , this morning she had X-ray and
blood test.
Mimi and Joanna left last night, they should be home soon.
With the "temporary" assistance thing are better.
Looking forward to seeing Stephen,phoebe and Linnet soon!
Alice
The weather is good outside and inside. The day shift (Eunice and me) are on duty. I finally slept for 6 hours last night. Eunice also came home and Szuyu stayed with night nurse which is still dong well. Joseph, I paid the night nurse this morning.
Mom slept well last night , this morning she had X-ray and
blood test.
Mimi and Joanna left last night, they should be home soon.
With the "temporary" assistance thing are better.
Looking forward to seeing Stephen,phoebe and Linnet soon!
Alice
Saturday, March 2, 2013
7th updates 3/3/13
Today is Sunday and we are here at the hospital. The night nurse is still doing good.
Alfread's sister passed away a few days ago, her caretaker is very good and very experienced. She is from Indonesia and 26 years old. We are applying for permission to hire her as she is a foreigner and can only work for one patient at a time and we need to reapply with the government for her to stay in Taipei to care for Mom.
We just submitted the application and they said it might takes a week or more. Please pray that
The application will go through quickly and smoothly.
The caretaker's name is Masriah and she is on loan to us for a few hours today,so that we can watch what she can do, she seems very experienced and confident and we like her.
Sign off for now
Alice
Alfread's sister passed away a few days ago, her caretaker is very good and very experienced. She is from Indonesia and 26 years old. We are applying for permission to hire her as she is a foreigner and can only work for one patient at a time and we need to reapply with the government for her to stay in Taipei to care for Mom.
We just submitted the application and they said it might takes a week or more. Please pray that
The application will go through quickly and smoothly.
The caretaker's name is Masriah and she is on loan to us for a few hours today,so that we can watch what she can do, she seems very experienced and confident and we like her.
Sign off for now
Alice
Friday, March 1, 2013
6th updates 3/2/13
Hi Everyone,
Today is Saturday and we are here in the hospital. The night nurse came at 8pm and seems to be well suited with Mom. Eunice said she is skillful and soft spoken. Eunice watched her last night and 羅小姐 (the nurse) was able to handle to turn Mom by herself.
We have no news regarding the day nurse but trust that God will provide the right person.
Mom is resting but still have no expression.
So much for now, will talk later.
Today is Saturday and we are here in the hospital. The night nurse came at 8pm and seems to be well suited with Mom. Eunice said she is skillful and soft spoken. Eunice watched her last night and 羅小姐 (the nurse) was able to handle to turn Mom by herself.
We have no news regarding the day nurse but trust that God will provide the right person.
Mom is resting but still have no expression.
So much for now, will talk later.
5th update 3/1/13
Good morning everybody. Mom is resting nicely but is getting restless at time. She is beginning to let us know her dislikes ie. she doesn't like the insulin shot and she doesn't like the 化痰薬which take a long time to spray. Yesterday an older brother who is 96 year old (張復舜)came to visit Mom.
We are still praying for a day time nurse. The night time nurse is coming tonight, please pray that is she will be suitable for Mom.
She sat up for about 5 minutes this morning and she moved her right hand a little bit.
The picture I am sending is taken when Brother Chang came to visit her and when she sat up and when we turn her.
Signing off until next time.
Alice
We are still praying for a day time nurse. The night time nurse is coming tonight, please pray that is she will be suitable for Mom.
She sat up for about 5 minutes this morning and she moved her right hand a little bit.
The picture I am sending is taken when Brother Chang came to visit her and when she sat up and when we turn her.
Signing off until next time.
Alice
Thursday, February 28, 2013
4th update 2/28/13
After the nurse left yesterday,we are managing Ok. Eunice and Joanna took over night duty.
Mimi and I have day duty. Szuyu and other friends also came and help. Her weight is 43.5kg
Joe and Stephen will return to Japan and Shanghai respectively. Stephen will return on the 3/6 and joe will return on 3/11 as Eunice and I will return to US on 3/11.
We have decided to have two nurse, one day time and one night time hopefully they will be more effective. One night nurse will start tomorrow night and hopefully we will be able to find a day time nurse, one candidate will come for interview a little bit later.
Over all Mom seems to be More comfortable but still not stable.Please continue to pray for her recover.
The schedule for those coming
Lois and Joanna 2/23 to 3/3
Joseph 2/11 to 3/1
Eunice 2/23 to 3/12
Alice 2/25 to 3/12
Joseph 3/11 to open
Peggy 3/18 to 3/25
It will be good to come after 3/25.
Sign off for now
Alice
Mimi and I have day duty. Szuyu and other friends also came and help. Her weight is 43.5kg
Joe and Stephen will return to Japan and Shanghai respectively. Stephen will return on the 3/6 and joe will return on 3/11 as Eunice and I will return to US on 3/11.
We have decided to have two nurse, one day time and one night time hopefully they will be more effective. One night nurse will start tomorrow night and hopefully we will be able to find a day time nurse, one candidate will come for interview a little bit later.
Over all Mom seems to be More comfortable but still not stable.Please continue to pray for her recover.
The schedule for those coming
Lois and Joanna 2/23 to 3/3
Joseph 2/11 to 3/1
Eunice 2/23 to 3/12
Alice 2/25 to 3/12
Joseph 3/11 to open
Peggy 3/18 to 3/25
It will be good to come after 3/25.
Sign off for now
Alice
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