October 05, 2009
Update on Ruth Jackins
Church family and others,
Thank you so much for spreading the word and for praying.
Ruth was hit by a car about 7:20 last night while walking with Heidi Boyer on Fairview Road down past "Just Mom's."
They eventually medivacd her to Reading Hospital where things were much worse than a broken leg.
After having VERY low blood pressure, they finally found the (internal) bleeding arteries and closed them off. She's been critical through the night while they stabilized her for a number of scans and tests. The boys spent the night with friends; the girls and I didn't know if we would stay or not. Eventually (3 am) we came home to sleep and put ourselves together for today.
I just called the ICU. Her pressure has gone way down again, so they are going to operate more to find the source of that.
She has a broken shoulder (upper arm), lower leg bone, and many breaks in her pelvis/ femur. But as far as the doctors are concerned, those are secondary to getting her system (blood pressure, fluid) out of the critical zone.
Thank you very much for your caring and prayers. Please pray also for Ruth's mom, Jane, who is 85. It will be hard but I will probably pick her up and take her in to visit today. Ruth will not be responsive, I'm predicting. We saw her last night, she knew we were there and could open her eyes (with effort) but was sedated and not responding otherwise.
Ruth is still very critical and it will be a couple of days of tests and procedures.
Thank you for praying. Love you. No visitors today in the ICU. We will try to think of how anyone can help and put the word out. We're okay for now, in God's hands.
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father. ( a favorite hymn of Ruth's)
Brian, Naomi, Autumn, Adrian and Ben
Naomi,
ReplyDeleteI spoke to your Dad this morning. We want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. We love your Mom dearly! She has become such a special part of our family at the school and we are all saying prayers for her to get better. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Kim
The Whole Child Learning Center
Praying for you all to have strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. His grace is sufficient and His love endures forever. We're here to help however we can! In His love and ours, the Lambert Family
ReplyDeleteDear Brian, Naomi, Autumn, Adrian and Ben,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you to know that we are holding Ruth and all of you up in prayer. I can't imagine the pain you must all be experiencing.
Ruth is such a wonderful woman and we are believing God for a complete recovery! I remember how she befriended me when we were neighbors in Elverson, way back many years ago. We became fast friends and so did all of you kids. We had some great times together!
I know it has been way too long since we've seen you all... you've grown up so much. But we still hold you all dear in our hearts, like family.
Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you.
with love, Janelle Lieberher(and family)
Brian and family:
ReplyDeleteKnow that Ruth and you all are ever in my prayers to our faithful Father, in whom there is no shadow of turning.
Connie Troxell
Dear Jackins Family,
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my thoughts and prayers.
~Joanne Mulvey
You folks are being lifted up by a local community of believers believing God for beyond beyond all the wildest expectations. He is capable.
ReplyDeleteYou are loved.
Jesus, please wrap Ruth in yourextreme warm blanket of healing love.
What is Ruth's room number or area were we can send cards to??
ReplyDeleteLord, I ask to that you give her doctor's and surgeoens guidance & knowledge to help her heal as quickly as possible and to not allow Ruth to suffer. Please be with family as they continue to wait for Ruth to stablize. You've worked many miracles in my health and I pray that you will do the same for Ruth.
Please let us know when you know what your mom's room number will be in Philadelphia. I'd love to send her a card or two~posting her photo was a great idea (as I'm terrible with names/faces)...now I know who that sweet, warm & loving lady is!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that prayers have power and that she is improving! Don't stop beleiving!
Cathy Bourner
Naomi,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your mom and your whole family. PLease let us know what we can do for you all.
Jadah made a card for "Mrs. Jackins" today and wanted to know if we can visit her. I said not yet, but we will someday:)
I am praying for your mom as much as the Lord brings her to mind (which is throughout most of the day). We love and care for your mom so much :)
Love, Jessica and Jadah (and the rest of the Hegarty clan)
Good Morning Naomi and gang, THANK YOU so very much for the update last night! I brought me a lot of comfort to know that her shoulder is not broken. I'm looking forward to going into HUP on Sunday. Daniel and JanE are home today with fevers (viral). 1.4.3.
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