A Ray of Hope

My dear son Matthew is still very ill and not out of danger but the breathing tube from the ventilator/respirator (part of the Life Support System) has been removed and he is now able to breathe on his own with the help of oxygen and an oxygen infusion which is given three hourly to help his lungs which are very congested - also physiotherapy.  He is still receiving dialysis as his kidneys are not functioning properly, IV antibiotics for the infection, pain meds, fluids, liquid food through a tube and other IV medications to keep him alive. Though he is conscious his communication is very confused which is a concern but understandable given the circumstances and I hope in time his brain function will return to normal.
This all began with a hole in his colon which was diseased and infected, the colon bursting allowing the toxic contents to spill into his abdominal cavity thus causing sepsis which invaded his body then causing multiple organ failure. He underwent emergency surgery but there were complications. This affected all major organs, his blood pressure dropped dangerously low, he developed severe tachycardia and was in a coma for almost two weeks. The diseased part of his bowel was removed with a colostomy operation and he now has a stoma which I hope is only temporary for he has been through enough. We just take each day as it comes and hope that there is some improvement as I want my beautiful son back home with me, his family and friends.

Sincerely, your friend Dianne.
xoxoxo   ♥

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Dear Friends...

 

Dear friends, just to let you know that I may not be around to visit your blogs for a while. My dear son Matthew is gravely ill in hospital in the Intensive Care Unit fighting for his life after complications from emergency major surgery.  His immune system is already compromised from the Multiple Sclerosis so that is not helping him at all. Yesterday every hour of life was a blessing, he is very ill and on Life Support and dialysis to give his heart and body a rest. We are just taking each hour and day as it comes, I don't know what the outcome will be. The nurses and doctors are wonderful, they are caring for him 24hours a day, the Councillor has been very comforting.

My daughter and other son have been of great support to me and Matthew's father.

I was called into the hospital at 6.45AM yesterday as his condition had deteriorated, he has stabilised a little but is not out of danger. Not much we can do but be at the hospital and go in to see him when we are allowed.

I will get back to you soon, hopefully with some better news.

Sincerely, your friend Dianne

xoxoxo   ♥

Every Day - Tous les Jours

Every day I look for you

And wonder how you are

It seems like such a long time

Since you have passed my way

Once were words of kindness

And sweet posies of flowers

Now the silent hours

You feel so far away

Somewhere in the distance

Lost to me in time

I wonder do you realise?

Just how much I miss you

The measure of my sadness

When your words go unsaid

Such a feeling of emptiness

As I feel you drift away

Should I try to forget you?

For my hopes seem all in vain

And wishing for your presence

Only causes me much pain

I wonder if your thoughts

Ever echo my name?

For your name resounds

Within my thoughts

Every day …

Poem - Dianne Dawes - ♥

For my friend C.B. wherever you may be.

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Autumn Rising

Autumn waits beyond the horizon

Now the end of summer days

Air so sweet, cool and fragrant

Its freshness will encompass all

Soon the frost will cover grasses

Misty mornings, crisp and cold

Shorter days and longer shadows

Leafy shapes move on the wall

Little breezes stir the branches

Like confetti leaves will fall

The bright blue of the sky is fading

Taking on a softer hue

Sunshine sparkles on the water

In the streams, ponds and rills

Sun filled days and golden hours

Now until the skies are grey

Birds sing sweetly in the branches

Basking in the sun’s last rays

Soon to nestle in the forests

Anticipating autumn’s chill…

Poem - Dianne Dawes ... ♥

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Now in this moment...

Reflecting on our day together

In the quiet of late afternoon

The light begins to fade

In a dream-like atmosphere

The sun low in the sky

Leafy shadows dance on the wall

In this silence 
So close, now in this moment

My eyes, holding your gaze

Longing for you

To love me…

Prose - Dianne Dawes ... ♥

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Songs of Flowers

I love the song

Of meadow days

Of grasses sighing

On the softest breeze

The muted tones

Of morning light

The scent of flowers

Wild and fair

Floating sweetly

On the summer air

The songs of flowers

Everywhere…

Poem by Dianne Dawes ... ♥

For my dear friend C.B.

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