Latest update on Artie / Thursday the 28th

[Bhavani <http://www.juno.com/~bhavaniowl>]

> Holding you all up in prayer. 
> 
>> On Apr 27, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Anne Marie Lavigne <http://profiles.yahoo.com/ajamlavigne> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi my friends,
>>  
>> I'm highly anxious right now.  Artie is yet still worse with added 
>> complications, and now Sepsis too.  I've been in touch with Artie's family 
>> directly to inform them, and my sister Diane sent the email below to our 
>> family, so rather than my writing yet another email, I'm opting to forward 
>> Diane's email (below) to you.  It pretty much says it all.
>>  
>> I just returned home from the hospital to get Artie's hearing aides, but out 
>> I go again to the hospital to be with my sweetie.  I'm not sure he knows I'm 
>> there but it brings me comfort, and at least we're not yet at the point of 
>> hospice needing to be involved.  I pray it won't be needed at all.
>>  
>> This is MOST painful... please keep us all in your prayers, Jeremy too, 
>> although mostly Artie.
>>  
>> Our love and gratitude,
>> Anne Marie and Jeremy
>>  
>> PS  Oke, I just heard your voicemail.  I can't guarantee to call but I hope 
>> the email (below) is of some help.  Thanks so much for your (and Sandy's) 
>> love, care and prayers.  We appreciate EVERY SINGLE loving thought and 
>> prayer.
>> 
>>  ---------- Original Message ----------
>> From: Diane Capua <http://www.comcast.net/~dcapua7>
>> To: Paul Croteau <http://www.comcast.net/~pjcroteau>, Terry Libby <
>> http://www.comcast.net/~marklibby31>, "Name, Full" <http://www.comcast.net/~genelynda32>, armand 
>> croteau <http://www.comcast.net/~heyjoe8>, maureen croteau <http://www.gmail.com/~mcroteau3>, denise 
>> marcinuk <http://www.gmail.com/~dmarc0731>, Judy Wilson <http://www.comcast.net/~wilsonjudy>, andre 
>> gosselin <http://profiles.yahoo.com/agsm2>, al capua <http://www.comcast.net/~acapua>
>> Date: April 27, 2017 at 11:25 AM
>> Subject: Latest update on Artie / Thursday the 28th
>> 
>>> Dear Family,
>>> Anne Marie just phoned me to advise me of the latest on Artie.  I realize 
>>> she sent us all an email just yesterday, but this information is as of ~ 
>>> Now.  
>>> They have done constant blood work and tests, and as of today Artie 
>>> again has confirmation that the C/Diff is still active so it has not 
>>> cleared.  He has been given an added antibiotic in his treatment. Today 
>>> they have also confirmed that he now has Sepsis on top of the C/Diff.  
>>> Both eyes and one ear are very infected ~ this is being treated with 
>>> liquid antibiotic drops.  He has not been able to open his eyes and also 
>>> has the constant severe headaches. Artie is now in very serious 
>>> condition and they have suggested Palliative care.  They state that this 
>>> is not in any way Hospice care so please know that the Palliative care 
>>> is to treat Artie's conditions with support for hopeful recovery for not 
>>> only himself but also his family.  Palliative care can be given in a 
>>> Hospital, Outpatient, Rehab or Home care.  This type of Palliative care 
>>> supports Artie and the family Medically, Emotionally and Spiritually.  
>>> Anne Marie was told today that she will be contacted to learn more about 
>>> this offering.  
>>> Anne Marie will be by his side, so she asks for no phone calls to her 
>>> home or cellphone at this time.  She will keep me posted on the latest 
>>> and I will advise you all by email with any update she advises.  I will 
>>> always keep you current once I am given an update, or she herself will 
>>> send out an update if she feels an update is warranted.  Jeremy also has 
>>> been with his Dad and he also feels his situation has progressed to 
>>> extremely serious.  They have been fortunate to have a kind neighbor who 
>>> lives within the condo community that calls regularly to offer his 
>>> support.   Also to medically and emotionally advise Anne Marie of any 
>>> choices that have been decided by Artie's Doctor(s) etc. as well as 
>>> trying to answer any added questions she might have.  He is employed by 
>>> Parkland and has been involved with Artie over the last few years in 
>>> varied situations. He has been an angel by their side and has gone much 
>>> beyond what his position requires  He even mentioned that he knows their 
>>> phone number by heart.  :)  Good Man !   
>>> Prayer for all in our family with God's blessings !!    Much Love ~ 
>>> Diane ð???