More Bad News: Teresa's Husband

[Jan214]

Teresa, who we all know just got out of the hospital after a months stay, is up at Summit Hospital with her husband Tom.  You may or may not know that Teresa had originally gone to my oncologist who did her surgery and than she transferred to a guy at Vandy because that is where Tom was having his treatments.  They called it their date time to go to chemo together.  Well, now he is in ICU with meningitis and pneumonia.  I sent her a text asking her if she wanted me to bring everyone dinner or she could bring them all here, since we live so close to that hospital, but I have not heard back from her.  Since he is in ICU she might not have her phone on.  I will call Shawn (her son) later to see what he knows.  If he isn't at the hospital, he is probably at work.  I will let you all know more when I hear something.  Hasn't she been through enough?  Why is this stuff piling up on her?  She should be home recouperating, but she can't do that now.  I am hoping since they limit the time you can visit with an ICU patient that she is able to rest in between visits with him.  I told her she could come here and lie down and I do hope she takes me up on it.  She does not need to be zapping her strength right now.
Would you all do what you do best and say some prayers for all of them.  She deserves a break from all this sickness and stress.  I wish I could wrap her in some magic protective cloak that would shield her and her family from anymore pain.  The best I can do though is to pray and I hope, even if you don't believe that you will pray also.  Teresa believes so even if you don't, it won't hurt you to pray to the God that she believes in.  
Jan

[kimmywah]

Please give Teresa my love and tell her that I am sending my prayers over from here for her husband and also for her to get better.
You...take care of you too please.  you are a wonderful and amazing friend.

Love and Peace..Kim

[crecco]

  Jan, You are so right, Teresa and her husband both have been through so much! It just doesn't seem fair. Please let her know that both she and her husband are in my prayers and I am wishing the very best for both of them. And please know that if there is anything I can do to help, just let me know. I am not all that far away and I know that you have not been feeling to good yourself.
   Love Chris

[Toeknee112]

I know how Theresa must be feeling. I lost my grandfather in Feb of 07, my real father in June 07, my stepfather (who raised me from the time I was 8) in Nov 07 and my wife was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I really wanted to be angry at God...but I couldn't. It is very comforting to know that He is with us no matter what we are going through. I don't think I would have made it if I didn't believe this with all my heart. My prayer is that Theresa and her husband would sense the presence and love of God and know that he IS listening to their prayers and with them at all times.

[silver&gold]

Sending my best wishes to you Teresa , I hope that you feel stronger soon and that your husbands health improves quickly . Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hope you get to see your husband soon .

Love Angie


Jan you are a loyal caring friend . God bless you too .

[jlock]

Please tell Teresa that I'm praying for her and her husband.  She needs to be home and gaining her own strength back and now this.  The strogonoff sounds yummy....you just gave me a craving now!!  Sending hugs and prayers..(((hugz)))~~~Joanne

[fungirl1011]

I am so sorry to hear this about Tom.  She sure has been put through a lot lately.  They are both in my preayers.  Thank you so much for the update Jan.  Hope you are feeling better.  Love, Kasie

[Jan214]

When I talked to Teresa a little while ago, she sounded good.  She has no new news about Tom other than they are trying to get him transferred to Vanderbilt where his oncologist is.  She is upset that she can't be there for him, but her son, soon to be son in law, and daughter have been there. Still not the same. She doesn't want to make him worse with anything she might have and she can't afford to get anything he or the hospital might have. She is @ home with home health care and they just left after seeing to her IV.  She has been able to hold down some toast and mac & cheese over the last 48 hours so that is a good thing. Her Dr said it will be a slow process getting her bowels working properly.  She has been craving beef stroganoff and so I am going to fix her some and take it to her tonight.   Any messages you want passed along just let me know.  I am going to lie down and will check this before I go.  I will just print it off and take it to her as a big ole card.  She'll love that.  She loves and misses you all.
Jan
Marie, I did not know that she wasn't up and around when I offered her the use of a guest room.  I do hope she can get stronger so she can be with him.  Thank you for the sweet compliment.  You are a good friend.

[vegas2cr]

Teresa you and Tom are in my prayers.  Hoping you and Tom are better soon.. Hugging you tight.. Ronni

[msjazz]

Teresa and her family are in my prayers. I hope she and Tom both get better soon.  Lv Donna

[crybaby1961]

I will keep Teresa and her family in my prayers.  She is such a supportive inspirational woman.  I know she has helped alot of people on this site just with her words and that includes myself.  
Teresa ..you are in my prayers always and I know with your faith and strength you will get through this.  

[marie3B]

I am so sorry about Tom.  I will be praying for them both.  I think resting at your house is a good idea, Jan.  Not only will she get rest, but she will be with 2 of the most supportive people I have ever met.  Marie

[lvfrogs]

I am very saddened for Teresa and Tom. I will keep them in my prayers. Thank you Jan for letting us know.

[TrudieC]

This is so sad.  Teresa so needs to be in bed herself.  Thanks for letting us know Jan.  I will keep her and Tom and their family in my prayers and thoughts.

[turtle221]

I have not had the pleasure to know Theresa personally, but I have read many of her posts.  She is a strong woman and I am so sorry that she, her husband and her family are going through this. I just wanted Theresa to know that many people care about her and are praying for her, even some that she doesn't know yet!

[Sandymac]

I am truly so sorry to hear of this.. It makes one wonder how much one can endure. Please Jan, I know you will let her know of all the good thoughts and prayers headed her way.. What's that song I love....Oh... "Calling All Angels"... Yeah, we're calling !!

Love,
Sandy

[gma718]

She has been through so much already!!!! I feel so sorry for her and wish I Iived closer to help in some sort of way...I was just thinking about her...I am hoping and praying for Teresa and her husband and her family...all I can say that it has been such a trying time fo her and her family..How much can a family endure???? Positve prayers and thoughts being sent their way...Love, Gia

[silver&gold]

Keeping Teresa , Husband and family in my thoughts prayers as always , I don,t know what to say ,so many people going through so much lately on the forum , I pray for you all and hope there are better times ahead soon.

Love Angie

[SimplyStar]

When my son was in ICU for 13 days , they let me have an empty room at the hospital and I stayed with him night and day, except when Leslee would come up and let me go home and shower.  I think most hospitals will do this.  Sure hope things will get better for her, I agree  this is a little too much for anyone to handle.  God seems always to pick the strong people for things like this, because He knows we can deal with it.