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Romefalls19 · May 29, 2009, 11:33 AM

I don't know if it's legal on this board, but just posting so I can keep up with the intel. Starby is definitely in our prayers

Unknown008 · May 29, 2009, 11:37 AM

I guess that she's with Starby's brother.

Oh, Alty, but let both the camping trip cancelled and the just for fun threads close. Two chatting threads are difficult to keep updated. Then, I'll promise!

Alty · May 29, 2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

At a time like this this is relatively important, but where is Nikki?

Niki is with Starby's mom and dad. In fact, they mentioned Niki in their email to me a while back. They love her.

Starby's mom and sister are the ones that got Niki for her. The whole family loves animals, Niki will remain with Starby's parents, she's being well cared for. :)

Around 6 months ago Starby mentioned to me that she would want me to take Niki if anything every happened to her. I said "don't talk like that, what would happen to you?" Another thing I missed, perhaps another way that she tried to tell me she wasn't well.

I would take Niki but there's the 2 dog rule that I'm already breaking, also, there's not enough room for another big dog in my home.

No worries though. Just from the way Starby's mom wrote about Niki in the email, I think she's in good hands. :)

Alty · May 29, 2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Romefalls19

I don't know if it's legal on this board, but just posting so I can keep up with the intel. Starby is definitely in our prayers

Well, I'm the law here, so you're fine. ;)

I didn't mean it Ben, really. I know I'm not the law. Put the whip down! Put it down! :eek:

jrebel7 · May 29, 2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by altenweg

the next thread will be a castle. I promise unky and rebbie. You both have to promise to join, even if it is without the duck.

It will be in her honor, okay? She'll like that.

I promise!

albear · May 29, 2009, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

The next thread will be a castle. I promise Unky and Rebbie. You both have to promise to join, even if it is without the duck.

It will be in her honor, okay? She'll like that.

That's a really great idea Alty, a testiment to starby :)

Alty · May 29, 2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by albear

thats a really great idea Alty, a testiment to starby :)

I like it too Bear.

I'll wait, like Unky said, until the camping trip, fun thread etc are done. It does get too confusing.

It will be the last "Starby's and Alty's castle of doom". We'll do it up like we used to. All the original peeps and the new ones.

We'll make it happen! :)

shazamataz · May 29, 2009, 12:28 PM

Well... let's spam the crap out of that other thread and get it started.

I'm glad her parents love Niki :)

Alty · May 29, 2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by shazamataz

Well... let's spam the crap out of that other thread and get it started.

I'm glad her parents love Niki :)

Spam! Shh, you'll get us in trouble. :eek:

Psst, meet you there. ;)

firmbeliever · May 29, 2009, 01:27 PM

Hey Starby... we miss you, hope you are feeling better soon.
I just heard from Bear about it.Thanks Bear for letting me know.

Thanks Alty for keeping us updated.

Edit:... Was just reading the previous posts,
I am sorry to hear about Starby.
I am finally getting the details straight.

Hugs to all...

startover22 · May 30, 2009, 11:07 AM

Keep praying... keep thinking of Jo...

nikosmom · May 30, 2009, 07:00 PM

Any news?

Alty · May 30, 2009, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by nikosmom

Any news?

I sent you an email, forgot that it's your work email. Oops.

Starby is conscious, breathing on her own.

I got two messages from her Aunt today. I'll post them here.

First one;

We arrived in MH last evening and went directly to the hospital to see Jo. She is going in and out of consciousness now - so is not in a coma any more. This is good! She IS still on life support.

She opened her eyes when I said a was there... but I don't know if there was any recognition.

This morning I spoke with the Dr - whom I know personally - she is in the best hands with him. He wants to take her off life support today and see if she can breathe on her own. He said her heart is strong, her kidneys are okay, they have drained her lungs and all the fluid that was gathering inside her causing internal bleeding.

JO MAY GET ANOTHER CHANCE AT LIFE - IF she wants to take it. The Dr's idea is that Jo will not survive long, but she could live another week or month. IF she could survive 6 months - without one drop of alcohol - she could become a recipient for a liver transplant. These are all speculations - but at least the Dr. is allowing some hope - and I'll take that.

I don't want to be premature in my hopes, but I'd rather be hopeful than not. Today will be a turning point - I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you for your prayers and your kind, kind words of hope and encouragement! God Bless...

Second one;

Hi. Just a quick note. I'm on my blackberry. I'm presently sitting with Jo. They removed the breathing tube and she is beathing on her own! They are taking her off pain meds so she wakes up completely. She has a bit of pneumonia so needs to start coughing. She knows who I am. Smiled at me. I told her I had a mesage from you - she opened her eyes and looked at me. I told her that you love her and are praying for her to get well. She nodded and smiled !! This is good news Andrea! I will keep you posted. Hugs to you.

That's it for now. I'll keep you all posted. Guess I should do it here because I don't have everyone's email and I know that everyone is concerned.

Hope I'm doing the right thing posting it here.

nikosmom · May 30, 2009, 07:18 PM

Thanks Alty... you're right I won't get the email you sent until Monday. We'll just keep praying and leave God in control.

startover22 · May 30, 2009, 07:19 PM

Just fine Alty..

Catsmine · May 30, 2009, 07:23 PM

You're doing good, Alty. If you're keeping count add my hopes in there too.

Alty · May 30, 2009, 07:26 PM

It seems that our prayers are working so far.

How can God say no with all of AMHD sending prayers? ;)

Clough · May 30, 2009, 07:33 PM

Thank you so much Alty for the update!

Unknown008 · May 31, 2009, 07:28 AM

Gosh!! Things are finally turning to a good turn. I know it's a little to early but things are getting getting better! :) Will continue in prayers! :) Thanks for the update Alty!!

KISS · May 31, 2009, 01:07 PM

I'm not good at knowing what to say except that at least there is hope for a second chance at life. Addictions of any kind are tough to beat and even tougher than other's.

I know what addictions are without actually being "addicted".
Sugar was an addiction. Had to have it in everything before by teen years. I slowly cut down and for th most part it's eliminated. Pepsi, I nned to find a way to limit. I cannot drik diet because it gives me a headache.

I screwed up once and took a drug containing a barbituate sedative for a sinus headache instead of my normal trigger. Those 3 or 4 weeks were brutal detoxing myself from the drug. I've been on the drug for nearly 30 years with no other episodes.

It's a tough battle, but it can be won.

I hope Starby wins it.