UPDATES ON AGNES FROM JORGE, GT AND SUNSHINE August 08, 2007 4:22 PM
Jorge Alexandre, me, and sometimes Sunshine on my behalf, will post in this thread the last updates on Agnes, untill Agnes can do it in the future.
Please, don't post images here. Some members use dial up, and they can't open threads with many images. Any images will be deleted and copy/paste here:
FROM AUGUST 8/07 RECEIVED AUG.9/07 August 09, 2007 12:53 PM
1) people can TRACK THIS THREAD FOR UPDATES, or others on site so they go into your email and you are notified asap.
2) I have heard from GT.P yesterday regarding Agnes and husband, etc., and this morning from Jorge. Jorge can't post right now and GT.P's Internet is down and I called him in Brazil to read Jorge's update to him and to confer on the phone. We are waiting for a reply from Jorge through me at present and GT is going to try to get a hold of her husband again to get some of the information clarified and confirmed from him and if cannot get online I will phone to Brazil again in a few hours.
Her husband is under too much stress and it may be too much for him.
Agnes may be out of the coma, the doctor is calling it something else not a coma, but we are wary of the diagnosis and the methods being used or not. She is not speaking yet as of yesterday, her eyes are opened and have been since Sunday anyway.
They have been taking her off life support for periods of time which she wasn't handling well, but her husband says as of yesterday Wednesday, June 8th.07 that she is doing abit better.
Am trying to get more confirmation if the doctor has taken her off totally off life support
Her husband is very overwhelmed right now for other reasons as well I am not at liberty to say . I can say that her email accounts and netmessage are full which his sister was trying to translate some and it is too much for them right now.
Please do not email or call the hosptial, we are trying to clarify some information asap and if there is more we can do for Agnes.
Dear Agnes - sending you beautiful pink light to surround you with our love and beautiful clear white light for healing. All our thoughts are with you for a speedy and full recovery.
Thanks everyone on the updates! Let's continue to pray not only for dear Agnes but her poor husband as well! I can only imagine the stress he is under.
Sorry for opening another thread : once again my care2 hasn´t allowed me to post on existing ones (it leads me to a page of invalid invitation). GT has kindly offered to pass the updates for me, but his connection ran down so I´m here again:
Talked over the phone with Agnes´ sister-in-law this evening. She was really nice, willing to give any information needed and thankful to everyone who has been sending their spiritual energy and prayers.She told me the doctors have stopped giving Agnes the antibiotics, so I guess the infection has been overcome ( she was just told they had done so).However, the breathing difficulty remains. Her husband trusts the doctor responsible for her treatment and so does her family.
I will try and visit her this Saturday afternoon ,as there is a vacancy in the allowed number of visitors( unless a relative turns up, in which case he or she would have the priority, of course).
Jorge Alexandre talked to Agnes' husband today (August, 12), also a few days ago, some of the details were not clear so we wanted to wait until they were. He sent us an email with updates as well I was talking to him on IM when he sent it, and I was asked to post them.
Unfortunately, the news is not what we hoped for.
Agnes couldn't stay on the oxygen breathing tubes they had as they would harm her more and had to be changed, as well she had a very hard time being taken off it prior when they tried for 24 hours. As mentioned in prior update Agnes had an infection in her intestines, and they stopped the antibiotics. We thought this meant good news. Unfortunately, she also had a kidney problem which grew into an infection (on the kidney) the past few days, as well another (or the other) infection which spread through the whole digestive system and now is "septicemia". She is now completely dependent on the breathing aid apparatus. She has had 2 heart attacks, pneumonia, they suspect cancer as well in her at least one of her lungs as well as them paralyzing. She is not totally conscious. The doctor was asked about her chances and he says: "Now they are very reduced and minimal and she has septicemia", as well. There was no mention that they put her back on the antibiotics, I would think they would have immediately. We want to think positive, Agnes is very weak and more than we thought prior.
We are heartbroken right now and can only pray for the best outcome for Anges and alot of positive love and energy sent to her, her husband and family.
Tere and I are thinking of Agnes and praying for her. Even though Tere hasn't been on Care2 lately, she is still thinking of Agnes and hoping for a miracle.
Tere suggests looking into Xango, as there are stories of it helping to cure cancer and other illnesses.
Hang in there Agnes.. you are missed and we all want you to come back soon!
Thank you for the new update. All most of us can do is continue to send positive energy, prayers, light candles, or whatever ways we use to send healing to sweet Agnes. I will never give up on Agnes, she is wonderful and strong, and so loved by all. But I will admit that the news scares me. I am glad that we are all here to send healing to her and support to her friends and family. Love to all.
Thanks for keeping us so updated with the lastest news on Agnes. We can only keep praying that she is not suffering too much, and that whatever Gods will is, that she knows we love her and hope she will return here soon xxxx
You are so kind to keep us updated on all that Agnes is going through. So many people send love and light and blessings to Agnes, her family and caregivers. Godspeed.
well it is 3 of us working together to do it and it isn't easy emotionally, I don;t think Agnes would hesitate for a second if it were someone living near her. However, the information and permission is from her husband, which is where it comes from, and he did ask for prayers and gets updates.
So many love Anges, she is love herself, and for so many of us to give her what energy we can and positive healing thoughts, and LOVE, is important, and it has been pouring out all over care2. I sent a message saying that hundreds have been praying for her and her husband and family as well and are continuing.
She was talking and just starting to walk abit a few weeks back, so you never know if they get this infection under control and keep her on the antibiotics until they are sure it is all gone.
We have seen much on c2nn and remarkable stories of people coming back though what seems impossible situations, so lets keep at it and don't give up HOPE.
love, healing to all who need it, and much to Anges and family
I Tere, yes I looked at that last night, I don't know that would be an option right now, with all he tubing, etc., and getting it down there and the expense right now, but can make sure the link and information is forwarded
thank you God Bless, I checked out the Saint's site and was impressed.
Ikeep praying everyday I will go tomorrow to the church where the lady of the Miracles in Tlaltenango Cuernavaca. I will light a candle with Agnes name, with the name of the care2 friends of Agnes.
We really need a miracle.
Keep praying for a miracle. We love you Agnes and we hope for the best
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Hang in there my sweet Agnes angel... August 13, 2007 7:32 PM
My beautiful friend Agnes...my heart aches, but my belief is so strong, please hang in there sweet minha amiga...as we all love you dearly...
Yesterday I planted a tree w/my hubby, a palm tree in your honor, and we named her after you "Agnes"..it will grow to be big and beautiful, just like your soul, my good friend. Believe this sweet Agnes:
Invoking the archangels is a mystic, powerful connection that takes us into the heart of the spiritual realm.
Just believe, I do, in miracles, mi amore...Many blessings, much love,light, & harmony, prayers, and another candle is lit for you dear heart.....Shell
My Prayers are with Agnes and her family. I am in total shock as I'm sure everyone is. I think about her every minute of the day. God's Blessings to you Sunshine, GT, and Jorge for your endless, emotional, help and caring. Thank you all for informing us on her progress. I will post another prayer in my group, and so hope others will also. God Bless Jackie
I wanted to ask people to pray for the Doctors, especilly the main one as well, and that KNOWLEDGE, and COMPASSION, are instilled in him from an higher power/source. PLEASE. Hope to post an update here today.
AUGUST 13, 2007 UPDATE, EVENING August 14, 2007 3:16 PM
I couldn't edit and post it until now:
1) The hospitals and medication knowledge and treatment where Agnes lives, they are not quite up to date and they are quite strict to what they release even to families members. Anges previously was in a public hospital where she got the main infection, and her husband and family pulled together resources to have her moved to a Private hospital there, which is an improvement, but for the size of the city and where she lives not a major one. They are doing the best they can within their limitations. The Sister-in-law did state at some time prior, that Agnes would have passed on if left in the last hospital. They are only allowed to spend very short time with her, and very short visit with the doctor and are not told, explained much or encouraged to ask, and they are not familiar with medical terminology to ask any questions and are hesitant because of attitudes there. Whenever he tries to get some more details on her treatment, he is always dismissed after brief pieces of information, opening the door for the next one to be attended" (I think many of us have found the same where we live ).
2) In regards to anyone that has their home phone number, her husband has not only requested it not be passed around but not to call at this time, he doesn't understand English is concerned that they are already too many phone calls from people, neighbours, family members, and not enough hours in the day and under very much stress.
He has also mentioned regarding contacting the hospital, I will just copy that as well " About the hospital, they have strict rules of not giving away any information whatsoever, except personally, even for the family, for several reasons, and even the family is not allowed that much either."
3) "On Saturday they believe the kidney infection started, spreading to the the whole digestive system. She needs abdominal surgery, but that was not feasible, due to the critical state she was (is) in, bringing about an insoluble dilema.Today,the situation remains unchanged, with total dependence on the artificial breathing." "I passed on your question about the antibiotics, he said he only knew what was on her Medical Chart, In this record, there was the mention of the antibiotics for the kidney infection but he supposes the one for the digestive system must be being given by shots (as you usually call injections) ".
(For such as this the antibiotic "shots" need to go in the IV Saline Bag)
"He says thank you a lot for all the sincere interest and prayers, as well as all those wonderful families mentioned that are praying for Anges and him".
Jorge will contact again in a day or so, unless any sudden changes. Her husband has Gt's phone number as well, they all have mine but I don't expect them to call from Brazil to Canada, and will post the next update when it comes in. If too many days go by I will contact them.
So let the prayers continue and please pray for higher guidance for Agnes doctor as well.
AUGUST 14, 2007 UPDATE, JUST GOT IT NOW August 15, 2007 7:31 AM
Brief update, due to some of the language barriers and words they use there that would be medically used differently here, I will wait until confirmed (only a few), everything else is copied and pasted from Jorge's email
Her husband is grateful that we are in touch. He said she seemed to be more conscious today ,which he guesses must be due to the changes in the dosage of one medicine they give her each day. When asked if she felt cold or in pain, she nodded negatively, though she seemed restless due to have been laying down for such a long time.
they are going to do a tracheostomy on her tomorrow, which will allow her to breath more easily, leaving the mouth free from the tube, and not hurting it anymore.The confirmation of the possibility of an abdominal edema remains to be given by tomorrow´s exam.
Keep praying, miracles do happen, and she is somewhat coherent as of yesterday, and if she is restless for being in bed that is a good sign. Also with the tube removed from her mouth to her throat, she may be able to start talking. I was told not to get my hopes up to be let down, but I can't help but smile, first time for many days.
So let the prayers continue and please pray for Anges, her husband and higher guidance for Agnes doctor as well.
Dear Jorge, GT and Sunshine just to say thanx ever so much for your tireless devotion to Agnes and to all of us @Care2 without you we would not know how Dear Agnes is progressing.
I hope I have this right Jorge you are Agnes's husband? I send you strength and courage to get you through this troubled time it is not enough that you have to worry over Agnes but you have spared some of that energy for her friends - and we are very thankful for it.
Love,Light & Blessings To You Three. J
Lighting Candles and saying prayers. BE WELL AGNES
Yes! Thank you to each and every person that's taking part in keeping us posted. We CARE so much about Agnes and we do appreciate it...more than our thanks could convey!
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hello, Jorge lives in the same city as Anges and her husband. At present we have been asked to keep family names out as much as possible until some pressure is relieved in the the situation.
I can not send individual messages and Anges email and netmessage are full and it is too much for them presently. But I can and do include messages in a general manner from all the members of care2 that are concerned and praying to pass on to her husband which Jorge does. Jorge has seen her in the hosptial once already, and was to see her again but was not well himself and didn't want to pass anything on to Anges so did not go, as stated in a prior update. GT presently has a serious committment he has to make and is short on time, but keeping his hand in the pot so to speak.
They can not thank YOU all enough, Prayers mean so much to them and which were asked for by her husband. Will post when I get updates and able.
I have not posted here, but I do check daily for updates on Agnes. Thank you Sunshine for letting everyone know the latest news on sweet Agnes. I have been praying and lighting candles ~ Hugs, Lou
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Agnes husband says "she remained the same, seemingly stable, had her tracheostomy and was sleeping but , when she was awake, he had told her we were passing the updates on her to care2 and she smiled !"
Will post the next one when Jorge and her husband passes one forward. Keep praying, thank you all so much, I pass the mention of them and so many praying in each message. I will have to add now that more trees have been planted in her name and that her groups are continuing her work, now that she is relatively conscious at times .
Its wonderful she has some conciense and she smiled!!! Thanks dear God!
Thanks Sunshine for all the things you do for Agnes. You are a great friend and a great human being.You have no idea how much we thank for this. Ron says hi by the way!And thanks for your love and support to Agnes and to us.
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the thread was reversed back to original state so first post I leave read first. Also that updates are read in order, to lessen misunderstandings, and pictures not posted here for those on dial up and slow connections, including myself, makes very slow.
An anonymous post had to be deleted yesterday for several reasons that were not appropriate, and that feature has been turned off. Mary's response may seem out of context as she was replying to that post, Sunshine could not get on care2 at the time.
Sunshine may start another thread with next update, or just have one with updates only and copy over. I will get in touch with other hosts as soon as possible and possibly Anges husband, my time is very limited now for serious issue of my own and I do not have time to copy/paste the pictures to the other thread for Agnes.
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Reading that our dear, beloved Agnes SMILED has given me streaming happy tears! We all know how much she loves care2, and in turn we all love her so if telling her that updates are being given to us here makes her SMILE? BRING IT ON! That may help give her some of the will she needs to fight even harder to get better....
Agnes, we have a discussion to finish and some unfinished business concerning some "trees"...remember? I'm smiling back at you my dearest friend and Mara says.."Get well soon" and you have to do what she says, because you know she's the boss. So...please make it soon sweetie!! We're all waiting for your quickest recovery. Ron & Mara...and the little dust mop.
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When you come back here dear Agnes, you will be so happy, so many trees are being planted for you! Even my brother's family is planting a tree named Agnes to thank you for the help you gave us in helping to save Pepper the lamb! Hurry back because we love and miss you and your Brasilian tree hugs! Love you!!
My Dear Friend Agnes,..you are missed and so many around the world, we are praying, sending healing love and light to surround you and willing you to be stronger my friend, you are truly loved by so many...Big healing hugs to you,..Brightest Blessings~~Kim K~~
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The infection seems to be receding. The doctors say she will get better slowly. Yesterday she was already strong enough to sit. She still has the thracheostomy to be able to breath, but when asked if she was feeling better, she nodded and smiled.
These are very good news. Please, if you can, post it in other groups, so everybody will know.
As soon as I have more news, I'll post them here.
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Yayyyyy!!! Thank you Gt P!! This is very awesome news, and a true reflection of sweet Agnes' strength and sweet nature! And also a reflection of all the love being sent to her from around the world...everyone love Agnes! This update gives me even more smiles, just thinking of her smiling and nodding!
News, hoping she keeps getting more better each day. Could someone tell her Lamargo is waiting to see her back? Hugs and Bright Blessings to her.
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As many of you know our sweet dearest Agnes is being very ill lately. Im
happy to finally spread the good news around SHE IS GETTING BETTER!!!
THANKS to all for your PRAYERS, good vibes, Healing vibes, love and all
the good wishes for her!
Im so happy! MIRACLES HAPPEN thanks all for your love!!!It has made the difference!
From GT.P:
The doctors say she will get better
slowly. Yesterday she was already strong enough to sit. She still has
the thracheostomy to be able to breath, but when asked if she was
feeling better, she nodded and smiled.
This is great news! The strength and knowledge and healing of the energy of us all connected to God/Goddess/The Universe, is more powerful than anything.. with prayer directed to Agnes and her doctors.. she can, will and is overcoming! Very good news!
C'mon back soon, Agnes! It's not time for you to leave yet. You're still needed here!
and the highest of higher is working miracles for our Agnes.... August 23, 2007 6:10 AM
I would like to thank GT for the update on our Agnes...so nice to hear that she actually sat up, nodded & smiled...thanks to all of the universal positive prayers & thoughts being sent her way...The angels are still surrounding her with the special light of healing in order for her to make a complete recovery, so I am still lighting candles & praying sweet Agnes...I already planted 2 trees for you darling - and I will take a photo of them, i never planted a tree in my life, but thank you sweet Agnes for helping me to fulfill your dreams...Treehugsminha amiga..and gracias por todo....I am thinking of you all the time sweet friend...May the higher power touch you even more than before. Thanks GT, Jorge, and Sunshine...for all that you do...we all appreciate any information on our Agnes...will continue to pray hard mi amore...Much love & treehugs...Shell xxxooo
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I am so happy to hear the great news that Agnes is feeling better. Thank you Jorge, GT & Sunshine, for the updates ~ and thank God for listening to everyone's prayers. Agnes is a very special lady, and I continue my prayers for her complete and speedy recovery. Everyone loves you Agnes ~ hurry back sweetie!
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GT, Jorge & Sunshiine, bless you for all the updates. And everyone that has and continues to pray, bless, send healing light, etc. bless you all as well. I love you sweet Agnes and will continue to be vigilant about sending healing light and blessings to both you and your husband, and to your doctors to have the insight and mind-set to keep attending to your getting well. You have been in my thoughts and heart every single day, Agnes, and I can't wait for your return. You are deeply missed and cared for here at Care2. Peace, Love and Healing Light ~ Karen.
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Love and prayers for Agnes' continued recovery. There are 39 candles now ~ but the prayers are never ending. We wait for your return Dear sweet Agnes. Hurry back, we all miss you so much sweetie. I planted a tree, and am planting two more. A pine, a magnolia tree and an Oak. They will be growing, as your strength grows. Pictures will be coming.. I was so happy to hear of your smile ~ it made all of us smile too dear lady. Tree hugs, and love Lou
There are 42 candles but only 4 countries. Please remember that the candles only last 48hrs so we need to keep lighting the candles in the C2 room for Agnes.
Her husband says Anges is getting much calmer and less breathing difficulties, breathing better and smiling more. Her breathing has improved enough that they are taking her off the breathing apparatus for an hour or 2 at a time to see how she does and testing her lung capacitiies for the future. The operation on her abdomen seems to have gone well as there is continued signs of improvement , and she is not in much pain/discomfort, only what is to be expected.
There had been concern for the cost of the breathing apparatus when home, but have happilly found out that the State covers it. However, they have storms and blackouts and Anges lives outside the city so there is concern for this and maintenance also.
He once more thanks all the people for all the praying,concern and support.
We see how Anges keeps improving and if something is needed (or set up) to help them if she needs the breathing apparatus at home with backup power & maintence, etc. I think another group of her many friends would be able to set this up for everyone if Anges needs it. (There is no Paypal in Brazil, yet)
I will write to Jorge and include your messages best I can.
UPDATE AUGUST 25, 2007, JUST GOT IT NOW fFROM JORGE 10:27AM
"I received your reply and how happy you were on the prior news of Agnes, I don´t know how to say this, Agnes had a worsening last night, I called Anges husband and so I just called him this morning to know that yesterday night she had a strong crisis and almost passed away. The doctors said they are doing their utmost but can´t do much more and that the expectations are really few or none and that now we can only wait for the development of the situation. Jorge"
Dear Lord in Heaven, we ask that you keep touching Agnes's soul... August 25, 2007 7:50 AM
May the Heavens shine upon our sweet Agnes in her most dire time of need lord...keep looking after her, her family and the docters that are caring for her, as they all must believe in the power of prayer....Let us pray for this beautiful woman...Many blessings my good friend Agnes..walk w/the higher power for he will guide you minha amiga...Mucho amore...Shell xxxooo..Lots of Treehugs...my friend...
I would like to thank you Sunshine, as you were kind enough to let all of us know what's been going on throughout Agnes ordeal...I also thank Jorge, and GT for without them the news would not spread to all the caring souls that love Agnes so very much...take care all of you..Peace...
We still need to Pray and Light candles August 25, 2007 2:40 PM
She has been in a grave condition before and much sicker. Lets keep praying she has some resources to keep fighting again. This news is not good, but we can still pray for a miracle.
If you know of other sites/people copying and pasting, can you inform them to please keep them in order and up to date, there have been some very stressful mixups and misunderstandings for all, and want to lessen/stop that, not cause more.
I didn't know what to say when I posted that this morning I was in shock, but she pulled through before. I also am not up to splitting the threads up, or copying /pasting pictures over as wanted so just letting it go for now. Will wait to hear from Jorge again and if up to, may start a new one hopefully with news of improvement.
I am also having computer problems as mentioned.
thx, God bless, good to see the Prayers are going up
Dear Sunshine,so then what is it that you best suggest?I do understand your concern,and it's very valid,so please tell me if we do get a net message,do you suggest we just FW and do not post it on any groups? I am sorry for my "not understanding" But I am asking in order to help,with all respect.Since some people can pray just because they saw it on a threat,and vice versa.Thank you once again for all you do!Blessed be!
Oh sweetie dont worry we will help you with the updates on Agnes health.
I just am very sad that we have to give this updates. I guess we were all wishing with all our heart that our sweet Agnes was getting better day by day.
Agnes has our love, our good healing vibes and our prayings to keep fighting.
She is in Gods hands now , we are praying for our angel to be with us more time, we love her and we wish the best.
I posted this news with your updates Sunshine in other group, It doesnt allow me to make news with the link Forrest in Brazil because I had the old news before with this link.
Im so sad I dont know what to say.
Still we keep praying and sending love to Agnes, so she can have the strenght to keep fighting.
THANKS SUNSHINE for the updates. We send also love and healing vibes , and ofcourse I hope your pc problems solve the best soon
Agnes
Corbett our dear friend was recovering. But today Agust 25 Agnes had a
worsening last night.She almost passed away.We still have hopes but she
is in Gods hands now.
FROM ME, AS A REQUEST FROM MS WISH-- SARAH IS SENDING HER INTENTIONS AND LIGHTNING HER CANDLE.LOVE AND LIGHT, TO ALL, AS I THINK AGNES WOULD SAY.
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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low, and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with it's twists and turns, As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow, You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out, The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, It's when things seem worse, That you must not quit.
Agnes,Jorge, GT & Sunshine August 26, 2007 12:31 AM
Be Well Agnes sending good strong positive energy your way to repel all negative energies and send them back to where they came from. Be Well My Friend. Love,Light & Blessings. J.
Many thanx to Jorge, GT and Sunshine for their wonderful sharing of information about Dear Agnes. Wishing you all Love,Light & Blessings.J.
I am heartbroken with the news that Agnes has taken a turn for the worse, but everyone's prayers have never stopped, and I still believe in miracles. My prayers and love are still with you Agnes ~ you are a strong and loving person, and we have not stopped sending our hopes, prayers and love for your recovery ~ we love you dear Lady.
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