While my heart aches at the suffering Maureen is enduring right now, it is also filled with joy and gratitude to all of you for the great kindness and compassion all of you have shown Maureen, me and the kids in this most difficult time. Thank you for all the good thoughts, prayers and countless acts of goodness you have undertaken on our behalf.
As Jennifer's notes reflect, Maureen's condition has improved steadily since some dark moments last Friday. A CAT scan Monday morning showed that both her kidneys are functioning. In fact her left kidney (which was at greatest risk) is functioning at a "high" level while her right kidney is lagging a little but still doing ok given the trauma. The attending urologist, Dr. Basralian, described this as nothing short of a minor medical miracle. The second trip to the O.R. which Jennifer described was to remove materials the surgeons placed around her injured organs to help stop the bleeding and this went very well. There will be several more surgeries in the coming weeks.
Right now Moe is on a ventilator with a breathing tube in her mouth. As a result she remains rather heavily sedated and will continue to be so untill they swap the breathing tube for a traecyotomy and her tummy has healed a little more. Hard to say when that will be but perhaps 5-7 days. At one point over the weekend they reduced the sedation just to check her response and she was able to open her eyes, squeeze our hand and gesture in response to questions. She gave a "thumbs-up" and OK sign to let us know she's good!! We are all looking forward to the next big OK sign. Sitting here tonight she is resting peacefully, with good vital signs and all the many stats and metrics the staff monitor to track her status so hopefully we won't have too long to wait.
Well I have run on too long so let me end by thanking in equal measure the doctors, nurses and other health care professionals at Hackensack MC, and all of our dear friends and neighbors for everything you are doing for Maureen and our family. As Dr Kaul, one of her trauma surgeons, has said - you are all very important members of her recovery team and without your good wishes, prayers and countless other contributions, her recovery would be that much more difficult and tenuous.
Good night and God Bless.
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Hi everybody first of all, we just want to thank you for your support in this difficult time. There has been an incredible out pour of help, prayers and food! Knowing that you are good friends of Maureen, we wanted you to be updated as much as possible. We will post when we have news. Please free to post comments or well wishes. Just a side note, this is a very secure site and anything that you post can only be viewed by those who were invited to this blog. Here is what has happened thus far.
Contacts
Family: dennis.martin@rreef.com
Contact Maureen: moc1102@gmail.com
Thank you for everything that you have done!!
Thank you for everything that you have done!!
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We should expect to no less than a miracle from this miraculous woman. Thank you so much for the updates on her condition and improvement. She is in my thoughts daily as I hug my kids, greet my husband in the evening and even folding the laundry because I know these are the moments that she is fighting for and she will have them again. Your whole family is in our prayers.
The Murphy family,
Elizabeth, Brian, Teddy, Charlie and Matthew
Wonderful update Dennis, so good to get these encouraging words from you!!!!! I hope you're resting just a bit easier today, and we look forward to more good news in the days ahead. Steve sends his best best best regards and Shane is giving you all his biggest raspberry kisses. xoxoxoxoxo
Dennis - Thanks to you and Jennifer for these updates. What great news!! Maureen is one of the most gentle souls I have ever met, but she's got that great fighting Irish spirit which will pull her through. You all are in our thoughts and prayers, and we've asked all our families far and wide to pray for you as well. Many thanks again for taking the time to keep us updated.
God Bless - The Contrucci Family
Jen, Pete, Regan, Jack & Thomas
YOu all deserve many more miracles and we here in Brooklyn are praying and wish we could do more to assist. Our love to all of you.
Lori
I'm thrilled to hear of Maureen's continued amazing progress. I have been thinking about & praying for Maureen non-stop. We all went to the 11 o'clock mass on Sunday, which was said for Maureen, & I'm sure that all of the collective prayers are helping.
Thank you for the updates and keep up the spirit Maureen.
Lisa and the Byron Family
Great news, Dennis! I think the angels have been watching over Maureen since the moment of her accident, and continue to be with her during every moment of her fight to recover.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at every moment as well.
May God continue to bless Maureen's recovery!
The McGee Family
Molly and Tom
Michael, Patrick, Tommy and Quinn
So glad to hear of the improvements. We are thinking of her through out the day. Maureen had the nicest smile and sparkle to her eyes. It's amazing how her prayer cirle keeps on increasing.
One day at a time as they say will be your motto for a long time.
May her recovery continue and she improve daily. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this info on the blog.
Best of health to you and your family.
Amy Bachmann
I just saw Jen walking home from school and she flashed the same big smile I always see .... after reading the update here, I now know why.
So happy to hear that Maureen has improved, we will keep praying until she is home! With love from your neighbors...
The Tapia Family
Dennis
Maureen is in our prayers. We are sure that all varieties of angels are there
with her. She will be pleased to see this record that demonstrates how many lives she has touched. We are praying for God to ease her pain and speed up her recovery!
Jean and Dio
So glad to hear that Mrs. Martin continues to get better.
She is in everyones thoughts and prayers.
Jenn- your Mom is so lucky to have you as her daughter. we all know that.
we know that you will help to take care of Liam and Ava as your mom gains back her help.
all our Love and Prayers from Boston -
Mike & Michele Bernard
Dear Maureen, Dennis, Jenn, Liam and Ava,
Yes, take it one day at a time, and every day is one good day...Our love and prayers are with each of you, and each family and friend who love and support you - the Martins are strong folk, and we love you all...healing takes time...
Dennis - So good to hear she is on the mend. All of Ridgewood stands with you brother.
Love and prayers from the Eberts.
Hi Dennis,
thanks for the update on Maureen.
There are many hands lifted up for her here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
God Bless, Fr. Sean
Dear Dennis
I can't tell you what a blessing it is to recieve these messages of hope about Maureen. The entire Mt. Carmel community has been in continual prayer for your intentions. The MOMs met this morning and we were concluding prayers for Maureen and all of you when Fr.Ron stopped in to give us an update as he had just returned from seeing Maureen.
We have spoken to Fr. Ron about having a Mass of healing offered for Maureen sometime in the near future at Mt. Carmel. The idea originated in the MOMs and we would like to have anyone that wants to gather in prayer, storming heaven on Maureen's behalf, and for God's grace and healing love to be showered upon all of you. I will be in touch about a date and time that might be best for you and the family.
Please be assured of our continued love and support. With love, Linda English
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