Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday- Good News!
Once again God blessed us with a Easter miracle! My mom had the trach taken out will now allows her to talk! Also the nurses have taken her off the feeding tube and have stared to give her real food, starting with apple sauce. If all continues to go well she will hopefully graduate to a step down unit by Tuesday of this week. Aside from all this great news the only setback was that she had some air in her lung cavity so she was unable to attend mass with us today. Thank you for your prayers and support as my mom continues to make huge strides in my her recovery.
21 comments:
Hi Jennifer,
I am Denise, your mother's cousin. I have been reading your blog everyday since I heard of your mother's accident. Thank you so much for being a lifeline for myself and my family, we all talk to each other everyday, my kids and my brothers, and we are all praying together even though we are miles apart. Your are an inspiration and a very incredible young lady. I know that when I had the opportunity to care for my parents when they were ill people would always praise me and so many times I was surprised by that, I would think to myself, but I am their daughter and I wouldn't have it any other way. Even though I am so much older than you, I just want you to know how much I understand your love, and devotion to your mother. I wish I could hug you and tell you in person how wonderful you are, hopefully someday soon I will be able to.
What wonderful Easter news your were able to deliver today, your mother is doing so well and our prayers will remain with all of you.
Please tell you dad that we loved the picture of your parents and we wish them many more happy anniversaries! Thank you for for keeping us all informed and making us all feel apart of your mother's recovery, we're cheering her on from Savannah!
Happy Easter! With love, Denise
Happy Easter to all of you Jenn and big hugs and lots of applesauce for MOm!
Love,
L & The Hillers
Hello to all of the O'Connors,
My brother Paul gave me the address of this site today and I want to send my hopes & prayers for a full and quick recovery for Maureen. I hope you had a happy Easter.
Love,
Bob DeBenedittis
Hi Jenn!
Happy Easter! We are so happy to hear that your mom is doing well! We prayed for you at church today and will continue to do so! You are doing a great job with this blog! Keep it up!
Lots of love,
Meghan, Sam, Molly and Annie McCarthy<3
Jennifer Happy Easter and what wonderful Easter news ! A lot to celebrate ! Thank you for keeping us up to date ...... Take care.....
Miss Alexia
Oh Jennifer - Your Mom and I were married at the same time and pregnant at the same time with our Princesses! - I am so glad to hear she is doing well and I am saddened that I did not know she was hurt. I have not seen Maureen in a few years but not a day goes by that something - mostly something small - makes me think of her and smile. She is a special lady and I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Jennifer, Maureen and family, What a wonderful Easter gift that you were able to speak with your mom and see some wonderful progress in her recovery. As challenging as this time is, I can read in your posts how close this is bringing you all and how you are finding so much appreciation for the smallest moments and measures of progress. We're keeping you all in our hearts and our prayers and I have no doubt that Moe will fight her way back to wellness very soon. Rooting you on! Sue Burton and family
Hi Jenn!
Just so you know, Father Tom gave the Homily on Easter Sunday about your Mom's accident. He explained how your Mom's so far great recovery was a miracle of the prayers of God's children. He explained that the power of prayer is such a large and great element of the world.
So glad to hear that your mom was able to speak this Sunday. That's such a nice Easter treat!
Your Friend,
Lizzie G.
I am so happy to hear that she can fully communicate with you. I am sure that was a truly wonderful Easter gift for all of you. Cannot wait to hear more great news. Thanks again for this update Jennifer.
Love, Kumiko
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for keeping all of us posted on your Mom's progress. I am so happy for you and your family to hear that your Mom will now be able to speak. That is a real nice Easter gift. Keep up the good work, Jen. All my best, Kim Jennings
Hi Jenn,
We are so happy to hear that your mom is doing well. We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery! This good news is definitely something to celebrate!
Love,
The Muccio Family
Dear Jennifer-I am so happy about your Mom.
Best Wishes,
Monica Donoghue
Dear Jennifer and family. I just learned of your mom’s accident today, through the large network of people she has worked with that have been touched by knowing her. I am so very happy to know that Maureen is fighting her way through this trauma and I am humbled by the amount of love and faith her family has shown. It has been several years since I had the pleasure of working with Maureen. I remember her as such a wonderful, warm person and it is not at all surprising that her daughter possesses those same qualities. God bless you all and all my love to Maureen and I pray that her recovery remains speedy. Toni Held McNaughton and family.
"Moe...S'up???...Call me..." KAJ
Jenn,
what an amazing eater treat! it seems like your mom has made a really speedy recovery! we are all very happy for her. best wishes to your family. Happy eater! your whole family has been in our thoughts and prayers through this whole journey and will continue to be! Mrs. Martin, you are such a strong woman! lots and lots of love!!
your friend,
Alyssa Bennett
Hi to all the Martins and readers on this blog,
A healing Mass will be offered Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Ridgewood. Jennifer and family, we are so blest to have you share the good news of your mother's continued healing. We are so privileged to be joining you this afternoon at a special Mass for your mother's healing.
With love,
Linda English on behalf of the MOMs and Mt. Carmel community.
Martin Family,
This is great news! We are so happy to hear that Maureen is doing better. We continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bennett Family
Jennifer -
I am so sorry to have missed the mass for your mom today. You, your mom and your entire family have been in our thoughts and prayers these past few weeks. You have no idea how much inspiration you have given to so many through your grace and poise - these posts are truly amazing. It's easy to see where you get it from, as your mom continues to triumph during this difficult time.
Blessings to you all - Jen Contrucci
Jen,
I think it's wonderful news that your Mom is now able to communicate and is moving to the step down unit. We will continue to pray for her as the hard work of recovery and therapy begins. I am sure she will breeze through this with the support of you and Dad and the rest of the family.
Please let Mom know we are praying for her.
Jean and Dio Grisi
Hi Jen and fellow followers of Moe: I saw this video and I immmediately thought of Moe and of her precious family. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did. Moe, and Jen, and all of the O'Connor/Martin family, you are my inspiration... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY.
All my best, K. Jennings
Hi... this is Kim J. again... here'e is the link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
Best to you, Kim...
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